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Larison’s Turkey Farm Is Getting New Life in Chester

For generations of New Jersey families, a trip to Chester meant three things: the flea market, the farms, and dinner at Larison’s Turkey Farm Inn. You lingered in Adirondack chairs on the front lawn, listened for your name over the loudspeaker and filed inside for family-style platters of turkey and sides.

Chester, NJ · 11d
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Holy God! NJ Man Scratches Off $1M Lottery Winner at Gas Station

A $20 ticket, a million-dollar shock and plans to pay off the house. NETCONG, NJ...

Morris County, NJ · 8h
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Hibernia Diner – Rockaway, New Jersey

On a recent roadtrip, traveling I-80 I pulled off in Rockaway and stumbled upon the Hibernia Diner. Honestly, stopping here was the best decision of the trip. Right away, it hits you with that classic, cozy Jersey diner vibe-nothing overly pretentious, just a super clean, nostalgic spot filled with locals and a warm energy that makes you feel instantly at home the second you walk through the door.

Rockaway, NJ · 5d
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Tornado Watch Loomed As 40 Dogs Were Dumped Across Sussex County: 5 Indicted, Prosecutor Says

Five people, including four members of the same family, have been indicted after more than 40 small dogs were abandoned across Sussex County during severe weather, leaving some dead and others badly injured, authorities announced Monday, Nov. 9. Joshua Ciemniecki, 19, Francis Ciemniecki, 72, Cynthia…

Sussex County, NJ · 13h

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A Historic New Jersey Building Hides One Of The State’s Most Romantic Italian Restaurants

A farmhouse built back in 1740 now serves soft egg yolk ravioli under vaulted ceilings. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that. The old house sits on a classic downtown street in New Jersey. Inside, curved Venetian plaster ceilings rise over antique pine floors and European antiques. What gets...

New Jersey · 2d

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The Small-Town New Jersey Diner Where Locals Catch Up Over Delicious Homestyle Breakfasts

Some restaurants feed you, and some restaurants actually make you feel something, and the Oakland Diner in Oakland, New Jersey does both before your coffee even gets cold. If you haven’t made the trip to this Bergen County gem yet, your weekends have been missing something important. New Jersey...

Oakland, NJ · 3d

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Halloween Never Ends at This Horror-Themed New Jersey Cafe

An omelette named Hello Clarice is a pretty good indication that breakfast is about to get interesting. At Missy’s Main Street Cafe in Rockaway, horror references follow you from the decor to the menu, where familiar movie monsters share billing with eggs, burgers, and grilled cheese. It’s the kind...

Rockaway, NJ · 2d

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Long Before Brunch Was Trendy, These 5 Morris County Diners Were Flipping Pancakes

Brunch might have a fancy reputation now, but New Jersey diners have been serving pancakes, eggs, and bottomless coffee for generations. In Morris County, the classic diner is still the easiest place to grab a stack of flapjacks without a reservation app or a long explanation of the menu. Some...

Morris County, NJ · 2d

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North Jersey's River of Beer praised on 'America's Best Restaurants'

A North Jersey eatery in business for nearly 50 years was featured on a web series that highlights family-owned restaurants throughout the United States. River of Beer in Bloomingdale was the focus of an episode of "America's Best Restaurants Roadshow," which premiered on the show's YouTube channel on Nov. 6. The restaurant's Facebook page shared the seven-minute segment, which included a sampling of some of the most popular menu items as well as the origins of the building, near the Pequannock River. "This feature highlights what we’re all about and the experience we strive to create every day," the post read. Episode host Doug Smith kicked off the visit in the kitchen, where he watched the chef prepare a whiskey maple burger. The dish, like everything else on the menu, is made in-house with fresh ingredients from local businesses. "Dude, that's a killer burger," Smith said after just one bite. "You got a whole bunch of burgers on the menu. This one right here, I can see why this is one of the more popular ones." Smith also tried two other menu items: "Fred's Dip," the restaurant’s version of a French dip named after owner Fred Soule, and the "Turkey

Bloomingdale, NJ · 1d

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Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller, songwriter Cassandra Kubinski to host two events in Sussex County

SPARTA TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — Abby Lee Miller, the dance instructor and television personality known for Lifetime’s Dance Moms, will join singer-songwriter Cassandra Kubinski for two events in Sparta Township on Saturday, Nov. 21, featuring a dance workshop, live music and a question-and-answer session with fans. The...

Sussex County, NJ · 1d

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People Drive From All Over New Jersey Just For The Hot Dogs At This Historic Roadside Stand

There are places you eat at because they’re convenient, and then there are places you drive to on purpose, and Hot Dog Johnny’s in Belvidere, New Jersey, is firmly and enthusiastically in the second category. People come from all over the state for these hot dogs, and after...

Belvidere, NJ · 8d

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When The Snow Starts Falling, These 6 Warren County Diners Keep The Griddle Hot For Regulars

Snow days in Warren County have a routine. The plows come out, the schools close, and somebody in every town starts wondering which diner has the coffee on. Lucky for us, this corner of northwest New Jersey still has plenty of real diners where the counter stools stay busy and the breakfast menu runs long. This list covers six of them, from Blairstown down to Phillipsburg and over to Belvidere.

Warren County, NJ · 1d

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Sparta teen earns Eagle Scout rank with animal shelter project

Sparta teen Kate Nielsen has earned the Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank in Scouting America, after completing a community service project benefiting Father John’s Animal House in Sparta. For her Eagle Scout project, Nielsen rebuilt a deteriorating set of outdoor stairs used daily by volunteers at the animal...

Sparta Township, NJ · 1d

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Like milkshakes and chocolate sweets? Try this new North Jersey shop

The Record, NorthJersey.com, the Daily Record and the New Jersey Herald want to keep you up to date on all the newest shops, restaurants and service providers moving into your towns. Below is a roundup of businesses that recently opened or are coming soon. Are you opening a business in North Jersey? Get the word out to your neighbors as soon as possible. Send us your information and photos and we will try to add them to our next new-business roundup. We're also interested in reporting business closings. Have a tip? Contact Business Reporters Daniel Munoz at munozd@northjersey.com , or 201-270-9870, and Stephanie Noda at noda@northjersey.com , or 973-558-0950. Story continues below photo gallery. MilkShake Factory, Ridgewood New dessert shop offering milkshakes like the Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry and Campfire S'mores, as well as ice cream sundaes, molten chocolate cups and other chocolate sweets. WHERE: 63 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood. WHEN: Opening was Oct. 10. Hours are Sunday through Monday from noon to 10 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 201-267-4253 or visit milkshakefactory.com/locations/ridgewood . Pung Intended, Livingston Dedicated mah-jongg studio for players and curious newcomers. Featuring beginner lessons and weekend boot camps, as well as open and guided play. Available for private

North Jersey, NJ · 1d

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Nearly 1,900 Plant Varieties Turn This New Jersey Farm Into A Living Encyclopedia

Eighty kinds of thyme. Sixty-six lavenders. Eighty-four scented-leaf geraniums, all growing on one family farm. Yeah, I had to read that list twice. The whole collection tops 1,898 plant varieties. Some are familiar kitchen herbs, and others are rare finds from around the globe. The family even breeds a few...

Port Murray, NJ · 2d

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Hit The Road On This Underappreciated Scenic Drive That Showcases The Best Of New Jersey

Somewhere between the turnpike and the shore, New Jersey has been quietly keeping a secret, and the Delaware River Scenic Byway near Stockton is exactly that secret. People love to joke about New Jersey. They’ve been doing it for decades, and honestly, some of those jokes are pretty good.

New Jersey · 6d

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A New Jersey Bakery Makes More Than 25 Flavors Of Biscotti Using An Old Family Italian Recipe

More than 25 flavors of biscotti, and every batch traces back to a Sicilian grandmother nicknamed Grae-Grae. That alone made me hungry. Then I learned you can order most of them crunchy or soft. The flavor list jumps from almond and anise to caramel apple and cookies and cream. I...

Chester, NJ · 4d

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For Real Taylor Ham, Egg And Cheese, These 8 North Jersey Delis Are Where Locals Go

Ask anyone in North Jersey what to call that salty, griddled breakfast meat, and you will get a firm answer: Taylor ham. Pile it with a fried egg and melted American cheese on a hard roll or bagel, and you have the unofficial state breakfast. Plenty of places sell one,...

Bergen County, NJ · 15h