FOOD & DRINK
Jai-Alai, Dover's beloved family restaurant, won't reopen after devastating 5-alarm fire
A popular Dover restaurant forced to close after a five-alarm fire devastated the property in September will not reopen, the family owners announced on Facebook. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you all that we are closing the final chapter on our beloved Jai-Alai," the post reads. "There is substantial damage from the fire, financial restraints, and personal reasons that will prevent any possibility of reopening at this time."
Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $617K sold at N.J. liquor store
A Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket sold at a liquor store in Essex County hit the $617,241 jackpot on Monday night. The lucky winner bought the ticket matching all five numbers at White Oak Liquors on Union Avenue in Belleville, the New Jersey Lottery said. Monday’s winning numbers were: 11,...
Legendary N.J. hot dog stand sold at auction for $850K
The owner of a Clifton restaurant specializing in BBQ-style Halal meats is the highest bidder in the auction for Libby’s Lunch, the iconic hot dog stand that did business at Paterson’s Great Falls for 84 years before it closed in 2020. Sal Washah submitted a final bid of...
What are ramps? And why is everyone obsessed with eating them?
At this time of year, that term is probably the most used phrase on the local culinary scene. Foragers and farmers profit from them, chefs get creative with them and fine dining guests adore them. But, the general public? Has no idea what they are. So, if you're in the...
Owner of Middle Eastern restaurant buys iconic Libby's Lunch site in Paterson
PATERSON — The owner of a Clifton restaurant where the menu features Middle Eastern smoked meats emerged as the high bidder on Tuesday to buy the iconic Libby’s Lunch hot dogs property at Paterson’s Great Falls, officials said. In an online auction, Sal Washah outbid several other restaurant businesses by making a commitment...
Celebrity chef’s new N.J. restaurant can’t touch local BBQ favorites | Review
Summer is right around the corner – prime time for all things barbecue. Tender ribs, juicy brisket, crispy chicken wings, tasty pulled pork and a side of some moist and buttery cornbread. Beyond the backyard grill, New Jersey offers an abundance of barbecue joints including newcomer Vibe BBQ in...
Enjoy a delicious Mother's Day Brunch at these seven North Jersey restaurants
When my sister was in first grade, she went to a "Mother's Day Market" at her elementary school. One of those giant, yard-sale reminiscent gymnasium bazaars, the event required each kid to bring a dollar in exchange for which they'd be allowed to pick one item from the local upper class's second-hand trash-to-treasures. She handed in her single bill, and found (she told me later) what she was looking for immediately.
New Jersey nonprofit Seeing Eye looking for volunteer puppy raisers
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (CBS) -- If you love dogs and want to help make a real difference in someone's life, becoming a volunteer puppy raiser for a New Jersey nonprofit could be a perfect fit for your family.The Seeing Eye, based out of Morristown, New Jersey, pairs specially trained dogs with individuals who have blindness and low vision.The organization is currently recruiting volunteers to raise puppies that will eventually become guide dogs."Our role as puppy raisers is to get these wonderful little babies and expose them to as much of the world as possible, and get them ready and prepare them...
Totowa Summer Concert Series Returns with a Stellar Lineup for 2024
TOTOWA, NJ - As summer approaches, Totowa residents can look forward to the return of the highly anticipated Totowa Summer Concert Series, featuring an exciting lineup of musical acts and entertainment. Presented by the Mayor and Council, this year's series promises to deliver unforgettable evenings of music and fun for the whole family. The concerts will take place every Wednesday evening, starting on June 19th and running through August 28th, at the Municipal Front Lawn located at 537 Totowa Rd. Each event will kick off at 7:00 PM and admission is free for all attendees.CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
A New Jersey teenager battling cancer says he's using music as medicine
WAYNE, N.J. - A senior lacrosse player at DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne says he loves making hits both on the field, and in the music studio. He says both activities are helping him in a much bigger battle - against cancer. For Marko Dobre, music is therapyMarko Dobre, 18, is a study in contrasts. This year, his battle isn't against lacrosse opponents. In a room full of monitors, battling a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, he may be receiving his best medicine. "Music therapy, basically. That's how I've been getting through chemo, and through everything basically," Dobre said. He even recorded in the...
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