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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.
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...
This Staten Island shopping center will host a free summer block party this Saturday
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Boulevard shopping center will be buzzing with activity on Saturday, July 20, as retailers and restaurants at the complex join together to host a free summer block party for the Staten Island community. The event, now in its second year, will take place from...
Kenilworth's Crabbae Announces New Happy Hour
KENILWORTH, NJ - Kenilworth's popular Caribbean fusion restaurant Crabbae, located at 303 South Michigan Avenue recently announced a new happy hour menu. Please see the above flier for the complete list of specials offered. Founded by Kashif Jones in 2020, who is also the head chef, Crabbae specializes in crab legs, lobster, Rasta Pasta, rib eye steaks, lamb chops, cauliflower bites, wings and more original creations.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Since opening his flagship location in Kenilworth, Jones has over 1 million followers on Instagram and attracted attention in New Jersey for his flavorful large portions that keep customers coming back. Crabbae is available for catering, dine-in and take-out. To learn more and to see the entire menu, please go HERE Related Articles:DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Crabbae Kenilworth: Brings Flavor Serving up Caribbean Fusion Specialties TAPintoKenilworth.net is Kenilworth’s only free daily local news source. Sign up for our free daily eNewsletter and “Like” us on Facebook. Know a story we should share with readers? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net and tell us about it. TAPintoKenilworth is funded entirely by business advertising. Thank you for reading TAPinto Kenilworth. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
South Plainfield Music Boosters Tricky Tray!
Come join the SPHS Music Boosters at the annual Christmas in July festivities in downtown South Plainfield! We will be set up at 2 locations during the event selling our town famous Fried Oreos and running our yearly Tricky Tray! We are preparing several fabulous baskets for you to bid on. Just a sampling of the baskets include: Gift Cards to Amazon and Target, Hallmark Ornaments, Action Figures and Turbo Man himself from the holiday classic Jingle All The Way! The South Plainfield Music Boosters is a non-profit 501(c)3 parent lead organization supporting all facets of the Music Department at South Plainfield High School. We support the Choirs, Orchestras and Band Ensembles providing logistical and financial support through all their events, performances and scholarships. South Plainfield Christmas in July is organized by the South Plainfield Business Association and will be held this Sunday, July 21st from 4-8pm at South Plainfield Avenue and Hamilton. Come down and share some music and fun with us! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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 the in the community and using a unique program of free treats to encourage good grades.
Mail Order Bride Arrives to Rock Somerville's Summer Stage Saturday Night
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage live music series on Division Street sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance continues Saturday with a performance by Mail Order Bride. The four-piece cover band from Freehold is a regular on the Summer Stage, with two guitarists, bass and drums and a set list that includes covers of Don Henley, Tom Petty, ZZ Top and other classics from popular bands of the '70s, '80s and '90s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The free concerts are expanding to include shows on the first Friday night of each month, according to...
NJ Man Leaves Entire $1.4M Estate to Cape May Zoo
The Cape May County Zoo announced Wednesday that a big supporter had left his entire estate to the zoo. Charles Muller, who died in 2022 at age 93 donated over $1.4 million to the zoo. Man Leaves Cape May Zoo Its Largest Single Donation Ever. The Cape May County Zoo...
Staten Island home transformed into life-size ‘Barbie Dream House’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Our Staten Island neighbors on the North Shore and beyond are seeing pink lately, thanks to the newly painted facade of a Westerleigh home, created by Christina Harmon, 29. The creation of the very pink, life-sized ”Barbie Dream House” — located on Hodges Place in...
Guided Meditation at Fanwood Nature Center
FANWOOD, NJ - Continuing the celebration of the Fanwood Nature Center's 50th Anniversary, the Environmental Commission is hosting a guided meditation session, led by the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center, on Saturday, July 20. (Rain date scheduled for Saturday, July 27) This session will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday on the boardwalk in the Nature Center. Those planning to attend are advised to meet at the Terrill Rd. entrance to the Nature Center, behind Terrill Road Bible Chapel, and to bring water and a mat, towel, or chair to sit on. All experience levels are welcome.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Click here to register. For any questions, please email Fanwood.EC.1895@gmail.com. To learn more about Dhammakaya, visit www.meditationnewjersey.org/about. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Free Butterfly Walks for Madison Area Residents; July 19 and Aug. 9
CHESTER TWP. – Two free butterfly walks will be held this summer. One on Friday, July 19, and Friday, Aug. 9 – as part of its “Coffee & Conservation” series of morning educational events, announced the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. Held at the Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center at 170 Longview Road, the walks begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee provided by Black River Roasters and a brief discussion about species that may be spotted.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The group will then take a leisurely stroll through the meadows of Bamboo Brook with...
Upcoming novel details young man's coming of age in early 1990s Bound Brook
The year is 1991. You are a young man in a small town, finding your way in life. Places like the ice cream shop and theater are the monuments of your youth. That warm nostalgia is what an author who grew up in Bound Brook and South Bound Brook is hoping to evoke in his upcoming novel about life in those towns on the opposite sides of the Raritan River.
Housing Lottery Launches for Harborview Senior Apartments at 80 Scarboro Avenue in Shore Acres, Staten Island
The affordable housing lottery has launched for Harborview Senior Apartments, a three-story residential building at 80 Scarboro Avenue in Shore Acres, Staten Island. Designed by Stanley M. Krebushevski, the structure yields 72 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 31 units for residents at 80 to 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $56,538 to $218,010.
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...
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