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Iconic Bagel Nook is opening another New Jersey store
We can’t get enough of our bagels in the Garden State. Sure, I’m biased, but I think New Jersey makes them better than anywhere else. One set of shops, in particular, makes bagels that should be considered art. Bagel Nook, known for their “Bagel Overloads,” just announced that...
New breakfast, lunch spot to pop up in this NJ town
MANALAPAN — Food enthusiasts, you’re in luck!. Toast City Diner is coming to Manalapan — the fifth location for the Garden State. The announcement was shared on social media days ago, with mention of Towne Pointe Center being the future home. The plan is to open during...
Celebrating National Coffee Day With The Best Coffee Shops In New Jersey
There's nothing quite like that first cup of coffee to kickstart your day!. It’s not just about caffeine; it’s the aroma, the flavor, and the cozy ritual that makes it special. Whether you're dashing to work, catching up with friends, or looking for a place to get some...
'Sopranos' Star Seeks To Stop NJ's 'Puppy Mill Pipeline'
The Emmy Award-winning actress, who played Carmela Soprano on the iconic New Jersey show “The Sopranos” appeared in a video for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals urging lawmakers and New Jerseyans to support a bill in the state Legislature that would ban the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at pet shops.
Top ‘special occasion places’ for you to visit in New Jersey
(Rao's map - Google Maps / Bill Spadea's dinner at Rao's) There are two things that put a restaurant in the category of a special occasion place. First, the food offerings. Will you leave full with a gastro-experience that will have you feeling great, but ready for a nap? Or is the chef an artist who will create dishes that are tasty, unique, and complex?
The Strangest Ways New Jersey Residents Can Use Pork Roll
Nothing is more New Jersey than pork roll, and leave it to New Jersey to come up with the most unusual ways to use our beloved meat. Let's start by saying we are not throwing our hat into the ring regarding the pork roll vs. Taylor Ham debate that rages through the Garden State.
Reservation for one: Dining solo is a growing trend in NJ
🍽 More people are dining alone in NJ restaurants. 🍽 Restaurants have adapted to the single diners. 🍽 Eating at the bar is cool, one restaurateur says. More people are going solo at restaurants, squashing the stigma of single dining of years past where it was considered lonely, sad, and even pathetic.
Popular U.S. eatery opens its first location in NJ
We have so much great food in New Jersey. It’s almost hard to believe that anybody would bring in anything new and have it be appreciated by the likes of us culinary experts here in New Jersey, but there’s always room for another great food option. This one’s...
Here’s where you can find great live music at the Jersey Shore
🎵 There are many Jersey Shore bars that offer great live and local music. 🎵 The music doesn't stop just because summer is over. 🎵 Here are 13 bars to catch live music at the shore this fall. The weekends in New Jersey are a great time...
Grab a pint at the best outdoor NJ brewery gardens
Late summer and early fall bring lots of beautiful days for grabbing a drink at one of New Jersey's craft breweries — and enjoying it outside. New Jersey's brewing scene includes some veterans and some newer additions, with all offering a slate of options that rotates with the seasons.
The First Chipotle in Hamilton Township, NJ is Now Open
If you're a Chipotle fan and live in or around Hamilton Township (Mercer County), I've got some good news for you. Hamilton's first Chipotle location has officially opened. Located in Hamilton Marketplace, it's where Chick-fil-A used to be. Remember, the traffic nightmare when Chick fil A was on that corner?
Survey says NJ not even close to state eating the most bagels
New Jersey getting beaten in any category having to do with bagels is like LeBron being beaten in a pickup game by a 10-year-old. New Jersey loves its bagels as much as its pizza. Ours are just as good as New York’s. Maybe better. We certainly have more character and creativity to offer at New Jersey bagel shops than they do.
Only One NJ Restaurant Makes NY Times’ Best Restaurants in America 2024 List
New Jersey has done it again. This time, a South Jersey local gem, Sweet Amalia Market & Kitchen, has been named one of the top 50 restaurants in the country by the New York Times. Located in Newfield, this restaurant has been getting serious buzz for its fresh, locally sourced...
You Said These Were New Jersey’s Best Italian Restaurants For 2024
One of New Jersey's signature foods is our amazing Italian food, and according to Yelp, these are the top 10 Italian restaurants in New Jersey for 2024. There may be no more controversial phrase in the New Jersey restaurant business than best Italian restaurant. The Best Italian Restaurants In New...
New Jersey: Is Candy Corn Actually Candy, or, a Decoration?
I turned to immediate family members to help me explore the age old debate about Candy Corn. Is Candy Corn actually a candy, or, is it a decoration?. Here are the great responses that I have received on this topic. Jon Baker provided us with the best description that I’ve...
Ex-regulator wants better protection for young adult gamblers, including uniform betting age
New Jersey's former top gambling regulator with a nationwide reputation for strengthening oversight of the industry to make it safer says rules need to be toughened to protect young adults from developing addictions.In recommendations that could become widely accepted around the country, David Rebuck, the recently retired director of New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement, proposes a uniform age of 21 for all forms of gambling.That includes buying lottery tickets and playing fantasy sports, which people as young as 18 can do in many places. Several states allow 18-year-olds to gamble in casinos.He also wants to prohibit arcade...
NJ guy returning to Food Network’s ‘Halloween Wars’
Hey, Donald Trump was a winner in 2016 and is attempting a comeback. Why not Al DiBartolo?. DiBartolo is a pastry chef from South Jersey who won Food Network's "Halloween Wars" in 2016 along with his Sugar Psychos team. Al is a cake master, and that year, his team created a cake depicting a gory slasher wedding scene. He split a $50,000 prize with his two teammates.
Top-Rated Breweries in NJ: Sip Your Way Through the Garden State!
New Jersey is home to a super fun and diverse brewery scene that adds so much flavor to the state’s nightlife. Whether you're in North Jersey, Central Jersey, or heading down the shore, you'll find breweries with unique vibes and an incredible variety of craft beers. From larger breweries...
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