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FOOD & DRINK
Another Beloved Toms River, NJ Restaurant Has Closed For Good
The food scene near the Jersey Shore is constantly changing, what's here one day may be gone the next. For example, the Chubby Unicorn off Route 9; was one of my wife's favorite places to grab a donut every now and then, and they seemed to have closed out of nowhere.
The Boathouse Bar and Grill Loses Liquor License in Foreclosure
BELMAR, NJ - Because of an inability to pay mounting debts, The Boathouse Bar and Grill at 1309 Main Street in Belmar has lost its liquor license due to a foreclosure process, rendering the establishment unable to serve alcohol. The Boathouse, a well-known venue owned by Tim Harmon and Matt Harmon under the name Two Dawgs for over 20 years, was once a popular destination in the borough. However, in recent years, the business has faced a steady decline. The Harmons failed to meet their financial obligations and pay for accumulating debt in a timely manner. The foreclosure involving the liquor license marks a significant chapter in these financial woes.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As the situation continues to unfold, we will provide updates as more information becomes available. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Jersey Shore carousel at Seaside Heights restored to historic beauty: See photos, video
One of the Jersey Shore’s most enduring attractions was reintroduced Friday to some of its biggest fans at a sneak peek before the grand reopening. The 114-year-old carousel on the Seaside Heights boardwalk, officially known as the Floyd L. Moreland Carousel, opened at 1 p.m. for a limited audience for the first time since it was taken apart in 2019 and shipped to Ohio for a restoration project.
Emu takes tour of bike path near Atlantic Farm
WALL TOWNSHIP — Early on Tuesday morning, Bert the emu decided to see the sights around the Atlantic Farm Market and could be seen strolling along the bike path located on Atlantic Avenue, fascinating bikers along the way. Farm employees told The Coast Star that while it is unclear exactly how he escaped, he is believed to have jumped over several fences.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have a ball on the beach in Seaside Heights
There was plenty of surf, rock sounds and screaming fans at the Saturday, June 29 Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes and Rascals concert on the beach in Seaside Heights. The thing was, some of the screams came from the rides at the Casino Pier, located just behind the stage.
Dave Portnoy has visited these Shore pizzerias. Here's how he scored them
The One Bite Pizza Festival takes place Sept. 14, and eight New Jersey pizzerias are participating. All of the contestants — including Brooklyn Square Pizza in Jackson, Toms River and Manalapan, and Federici's Family Restaurant in Freehold Borough — were chosen by the festival's host, David Portnoy of YouTube's "One Bite Pizza...
Family Fun Promised At Ocean County Fair
BERKELEY – The Ocean County Fair will again be held at the Robert J. Miller Airpark on Route 530 in Berkeley and will be filled with all the rides, food, and entertainment you’ve come to expect at the annual event. Entrance to the fairground is $10. Parking is...
Woodshed Pizzeria Napoletana opens this week in Point Pleasant Borough
As you make your way to Point Pleasant Beach this summer, be sure to leave time for a stop at the Shore's newest pizzeria. Woodshed Pizzeria Napoletana opens Friday, July 5, at the corner of Bridge and Bay avenues. The restaurant is the first for the Nevard family — Ken, Vicki and their children Kasey, Kamryn, Karli and Kenny — who have been cooking wood-fired pies through their mobile pizza company, Woodshed Pizza, since 2021. ...
Best Waterfront Dining Chosen by You in Ocean and Monmouth Counties
So this is a labor of love especially since we are in the midst of summer and true outdoor dining prime time. We are blessed here at the Jersey Shore with some of the best waterfront dining anywhere in America. There is nothing better than having a meal here on the Jersey Shore overlooking our beautiful waters and having a delicious meal. The view and the taste are incredible and we have some fantastic choices. I decided to find out the best waterfront options here at the Shore from the people who know best, you at home. I asked you to recommend the best waterfront dining restaurants and you came through big time with fantastic locations.
It was 54 years ago when music saved Asbury Park
It has been said that music can be a cure-all for many things — a respite from a difficult day, a bad break up or just a conduit to chill out. Never was music so important and instrumental in helping an entire community rise from the ashes of what would be one of the worst moments in New Jersey history.
NJ’s Coolest Secret Little Coffee Shop Is Now Closed
There is no shortage of great places to grab a cup of coffee in Jersey. There's the always delicious Wawa, but if you're looking for something a little more local and higher-end, there are plenty of little roasteries and shops to choose from. For example, you have Tommy's Cafe in...
A New Ice Cream Shop Opening in New Jersey
There's nothing better on a warm summer night than going out for ice cream with the family. Those are some of my favorite summertime memories. Even with the line wrapped around the corner, you'll wait because it's time spent together and you know the ice cream will be worth the wait.
Adopt These 5 Adorable Pets in Ocean County Today
Adopt These 5 Adorable Pets in Ocean County Today — These adorable pets are only some of the animals that are available for adoption in Ocean County. Please contact the shelters located throughout Ocean County with any inquires. There are two locations in Ocean County, one in Manahawkin and...
N.J. brewery owned by a female veteran has closed
New Jersey’s brewing community is again without another beer maker, with the recent closure of a business that’s believed to be among only a few woman-owned breweries in the state. Backward Flag Brewing Company, which was known as space devoting itself to helping veterans transition into post-military careers,...
Backward Flag Brewing Co. in Lacey has closed
Backward Flag Brewing Co., which opened in Lacey in 2015, has closed. The last day for the brewery, owned by U.S. Army veteran Torie Fisher, was June 29. News of the closing was shared on social media. "We know how hard this news will hit some. We feel that sting,...
Limited Edition Tie-Dye Tees For Sale at Rescue by Lacey
MILLTOWN, NJ - Fourth of July is on Thursday. If anyone is looking for a bit of red, white and blue to wear for the borough's annual Fourth of July festivities, stop by Rescued by Lacey. A limited number of tye-dye shirts, handmade by the children of Milltown Fourth of July Committee members, are available for pre-sale through Wednesday. A limited number of commemorative shirts will also be sold at the Milltown Fourth of July tent in Gloria Bradford Borough Park following Thursday's parade. Shirts are $20 and all sales are cash only. Shirt proceeds go to support Milltown's Fourth of July celebration. Rescued by Lacey is located at 84 North Main Street. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Famous Novelist Fired for Insulting Asbury Park
Jersey Shore residents may have a vague notion of novelist Stephen Crane from reading his Civil War novel The Red Badge of Courage in high school or from passing by the historical Stephen Crane House in Asbury Park. But Crane's unromanticized view of the world, which was a hallmark of...
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