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These 2 restaurant chains will soon open inside Walmart stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Walmart shoppers will soon be able to peruse store shelves and grab a bowl of poke or a slice of pizza -- all in the same shopping trip. The big box retailer has partnered with both Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar and Mr. Gatti’s Pizza – two leading regional restaurant chains – and will soon open a multitude of eateries inside more than 100 Walmart locations.
Valarie Adams & The Dimension Band set to perform Soulful Tunes at Piscataway's Summer Concert in the Park Series
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Get ready to groove to Motown, soul, funk, and rock hits as Valarie Adams & The Dimension Band take the stage on Thursday, July, 18 at 7 p.m. at Piscataway's Summer Concert in The Park Series. Held at the Columbus Park Extension Gazebo in Piscataway, the popular outdoor concert series is presented by the Piscataway Cultural Arts Commission and sponsored by Optimum.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bringing music with a Caribbean flavor, the Verdict Reggae Soca Band kicked off the 2024 season last Thursday, July 11th. They’ve played in venues...
New Jersey Restaurant Set to Receive Guinness World Record for Largest Collection of Tequila and Mezcal
An hour's train ride south of New York City in the town of Metuchen, New Jersey, the recently opened Meximodo restaurant claims to offer customers the world's largest selection of tequila and mezcal. With over 1,000 bottles of agave spirits available on demand, the restaurant will be formally presented a Guinness World Record on July 24 — National Tequila Day — to commemorate its achievement. At first glance, Meximodo's geography may not seem like the perfect fit for an expansive agave library. As of 2022, New Jersey was the 15th-largest consumer of tequila in the U.S., sitting millions of cases behind...
From the Living Room to the Jeopardy! Stage: South Plainfield Resident's Journey
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Have you ever been sitting in your favorite chair in your living room, watching Jeopardy! and thought, "Wow, I know a lot of these answers. I should try out for the show!" Well, one local woman did just that. Liz McKenna, a South Plainfield resident since 2015, was dog sitting for her parents in the fall of 2022 when she decided to take the initial test, called the Jeopardy! Anytime Test. As the name suggests, the test can be taken at any time and consists of 50 questions that can be answered...
Cranford Teacher Wins Dance Off on Live with Kelly and Mark
CRANFORD, NJ – Were you tuning in to Live with Kelly and Mark on ABC on Wednesday? If so, you may have seen Walnut Avenue School kindergarten teacher Samantha Longo! A friend of Longo’s told her that they recruited dancers before the show started, so she was ready when they asked for volunteers. The competition began with a dance off between her and four other people. The studio audience voted by clapping. They narrowed it down to Longo and another woman. And that’s when her competitive nature kicked in.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
At Bernadette in Scotch Plains, It’s All About the Tapas
A new restaurant in Scotch Plains is impressing diners with defined tapas, French-Mediterranean plates and a stunning cocktail list. The word “tapas” derives from the Spanish word “tapar,” meaning “to cover.” There are several theories as to how the bite-sized appetizers got their name, but my favorite one is this: in Spanish taverns, specifically in the region of Andalusia, bar-goers would snack on thin slices of bread with a variety of toppings. In between sips of their regionally abundant sherry, the bar-goers would cover their glasses with their bread-assembled bites. The practice became common to prevent fruit flies but morphed into somewhat of a right of passage when drinking at these taverns. “Tapas” they would exclaim, and the name has stuck ever since.
BJ’s launching stores in NJ, NC come 2025
BJ's Wholesale Club is opening locations in New Jersey and North Carolina in early 2025. The stores will be located in Hanover Township, in New Jersey, and Southern Pines in North Carolina, according to a press release. In April the retailer announced it is planning to open a location in...
Watch video as mama turkey guards her babies, takes flight to find lost one
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – This mother turkey wasn’t going anywhere without all her chicks. A female turkey was shepherding some baby turkeys recently on a street on the North Shore. But the turkey seemed to be puttering around for some reason. And was making a bit of a...
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at the Milltown Public Library
MILLTOWN, NJ - Summer is earmarked for ice cream, which is probably why July is National Ice Cream Month. July 21 is National Ice Cream Day and July 23 is National Vanilla Ice Cream Day. To celebrate this sweet treat, the Milltown Public Library is hosting National Ice Cream Day Bingo on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room. This family-friendly event is open to all and registration isn't required. Patrons of all ages are welcome to play bingo, enjoy some ice cream and possibly win a Beanie Baby ice cream cup. The Milltown Public Library is located at 20 West Church Street. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Staten Island weekend fun: Lake swimming/boating, rock and R&B concerts, Sprinklerfest and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Enjoy the simple pleasures of life this weekend!. Run through more than 30 sprinklers on a sizzling hot day and cool off with food and live music at Sprinklerfest. Spend the day swimming and boating at Grasmere Lake with a picnic. Or dance to live music -- there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Outdoor Concert in Downtown Madison To Take Place July 19
Madison, NJ – Summer concerts sponsored by the Madison Downtown Development Commission (DDC) return this summer for music and fun starting on June 21! Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm on the lawn of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) and at the Rose Pavilion at the Madison Community Arts Center (MCAC). Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances on METC’s lawn. Packing a picnic dinner or getting takeout from one of the many fabulous local restaurants is encouraged. METC will be...
Surprises Inside – Take a Tour of New Jersey’s Strangest House
At first glance, this home looks straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it's not. If the outside is this intriguing, imagine what the inside looks like. This unusual house is in Harding Township (Morristown) in Morris County. 75 Sand Spring Rd. is the location of this 14,000-square-foot home sitting...
NJ distillery unveils pork roll, egg and cheese on everything bagel vodka
Vodka might not be the first drink one associates with breakfast food, but that hasn't stopped New Jersey's 3BR Distillery from whipping up a drink intended to taste like a breakfast sandwich. The distillery, located in Keyport, New Jersey, has recently released vodka intended to taste like egg and cheese...
Staten Island deli blowing up Internet: Kids getting free stuff for good grades goes viral
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island deli has put the borough in the spotlight in the best possible way: a heartwarming series of TikTok videos have gone viral, with a store worker connecting with youth in the community and using a unique program of free treats to encourage good grades.
‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ in Concert is coming to New Jersey
I know, I know, it’s pretty early to be thinking about Christmas, but you’re going to want to get your tickets for this event now before they run out. A holiday classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol, will be played with orchestration from the New Jersey Symphony at the State Theatre coming up this December.
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