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Cafe Exchange brings an anti-tech coffee shop to Berkeley Heights

With minimalist decor, clean lines and neutral colors, most modern coffee shops brag about their tech-savviness. But Cafe Exchange in Berkeley Heights, which will celebrate its grand opening Nov. 15 in what was formerly known as Connell Corporate Park , is touting the opposite for those who are tapped out from AI, smartphones and screens. Instead, the new two-story social hub, now open at 500 District Drive Suite F, features a library with vintage books and a book exchange; a craft room with a typewriter and a "Mr. Deeds"-inspired greeting card-making workshop; a game nook; and an all-day cafe with century-old European lounge seating. Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 14. Beginning Nov. 15, hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. More: New South Amboy pool hall wants to make pool cool again Cafe Exchange’s anti-technology focus extends to other concepts launching at its home in the District at The Park, a walkable main street being built with 160,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space. The cafe, one of the first concepts to open in the new destination, is an anchor,

Berkeley Heights, NJ · 2d

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There is a buzz about Scorpio's Italian Restaurant And Lounge

This is an inside peek at the new restaurant in Monroe Township.

Monroe Township, NJ · 6h

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🍝 These 2 Jersey Shore Italian Food Restaurants Are Getting Some Love! Did Your Favorite Make the List?

From chicken parmesan to wood-fired pizza, the Jersey Shore is home to some delicious Italian dining. Two local restaurants just earned statewide recognition!

New Jersey · 5d

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At Atlantic City’s MudGirls Studios, Dorrie Papademetriou gives women a fresh start through clay and employment

Six years ago, Eleanor was in recovery from addiction and looking for stability when she found MudGirls Studios in Atlantic City. Dorrie Papademetriou gave her a chance. “Dorrie actually gave me my first job getting back on my feet,” Eleanor said. Eventually, Eleanor needed full-time employment and moved on....

Atlantic City, NJ · 1d
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A Little New Jersey Restaurant Brings Classic French Fine Dining To A Cozy, Intimate Setting

Dover sole gets finished right beside your table here, and crepes suzette can get the same treatment. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that. Tableside cooking is rare these days. The main dining room seats only about 30 people. Downstairs, a private room was designed to feel like a...

Westfield, NJ · 22h

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Get To These 4 New Jersey Barbecue Joints Early, Because The Pulled Pork Sells Out Before Dinner

Good barbecue runs on a clock, and in New Jersey that clock often stops well before dinnertime. Pulled pork takes hours of slow smoking, so once the day’s batch is gone, the kitchen can’t just whip up more. That’s why some of the best smokehouses in the Garden...

New Jersey · 9h

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Book Lovers Drive From All Over New Jersey To Get Lost In This 3-Story Bookstore

If you’ve ever driven past a bookstore and thought, I’ll stop there next time, this is your next time. The Montclair Book Center in Montclair, New Jersey, is the largest used bookstore in the entire state, and it’s the kind of place that book lovers talk about with the same reverence usually reserved for really exceptional meals or life-changing vacations.

Montclair, NJ · 5d

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Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse Opens Second NJ Location in Kenilworth

Sinner’s Seafood and Steakhouse has expanded its reach with a recently opened restaurant at 572 Boulevard in Kenilworth, marking its second New Jersey location. The restaurant first opened in Point Pleasant Beach in 2022, earning a reputation for its prime steaks, fresh seafood, and upscale atmosphere. Now, the steakhouse has expanded beyond the Jersey Shore with a new space featuring red uplighting, black walls, red leather banquettes, and a 15-foot chandelier. Read on to learn more about the new Sinner’s Seafood and Steakhouse location in Kenilworth.

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ · 1d

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This New Jersey Bakery Brings Portuguese Custard Tarts And Family Recipes Straight From Portugal

A little golden custard tart from one New Jersey bakery can be shipped to your door, wherever you live. Yep, a pastry with a recipe style older than the United States now travels by mail. The ovens here start early, too. The doors open at 5 AM on most days,...

Roselle, NJ · 2d

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Hunterdon County to host free ‘Pancakes with Maple the Snowman’ breakfast Dec. 5

RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Hunterdon County Commissioner Deputy Director Jeff Kuhl is inviting residents and families to celebrate the holiday season at the annual “Pancakes with Maple the Snowman” community breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 5. The free, family-friendly event will take place from 9 to...

Hunterdon County, NJ · 1d

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Tommy’s Bagels Plans Third New Jersey Shop in Old Bridge for Spring 2027

Tommy's Bagels will open a third New Jersey shop in Old Bridge. The grand opening is set for spring 2027. The company shared the news in an Instagram post, though the project is still in its early stages. The shop will sit off Texas Road, close to Route 9 and...

Old Bridge Township, NJ · 1d

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These 2 NJ Delis Are Among America’s 18 Must-Try Jewish Delis, According to Food Republic

Hobby’s in Newark and Harold’s in Edison made Food Republic’s list of 18 must-try Jewish delis in America. New Jersey has no shortage of Jewish delis, serving up the likes of smoked pastrami on rye, potato knish, kugel, and plenty of pickles to go around. Two of them were just named to a national list.

Newark, NJ · 2d

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The Mexi-Boys Opens Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant in East Brunswick

The Tri-State area is no stranger to The Mexi-Boys. Their original take on traditional Mexican flavors has been popular since they first debuted their food truck in 2020. Now, Owner/Founder Eduardo Rojas is taking his signature dishes to a dedicated brick-and-mortar location in East Brunswick. As most fans already know,...

East Brunswick, NJ · 8h

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New Jersey Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Newark-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to enter the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

New Jersey · 2d

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Nine NJ bars get the Miracle Christmas pop-up treatment this season

Nine Jersey bars are turning into Christmas wonderlands this season, from Morristown to Long Branch. Festive cocktails and over-the-top decorations await.

New Jersey · 1d

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Holiday Cheat Sheet: Dining, Catering & More in Montclair and Essex County

The holidays are here, and it’s time to start planning! Order your Thanksgiving turkey, book a festive dinner, pick up desserts for a party or grab a cocktail at a holiday pop-up. Montclair and Essex County have plenty of ways to eat, drink and celebrate this season. We’ve gathered...

Montclair, NJ · 1d

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These 8 Old-School New York Grocery Markets Still Feel Like Shopping With Your Grandmother

Some grocery stores still have a real butcher behind the counter, a deli slicer that never seems to stop, and shelves stocked with things the big chains never carry. New York has held on to more of these places than you might think, from Buffalo and Rochester to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.

New York · 3d

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The Gilded Garden Trend: How to Create a European-Style Garden in New York With Roses, Boxwood, and Peonies

A single garden plant can outlive the person who planted it by a century or more. Some French and English estates still grow shrubs that were tucked into the soil before the American Revolution. That staying power is part of why old European gardens feel so calm. Clipped green lines...

New York · 1d

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Iconic Doughnut Chain Plans NJ Expansion In 33-Shop Deal

Iconic doughnut purveyor Krispy Kreme plans to open several new shops in New Jersey as part of a five-year expansion across the New York metro area. The chain, famous for its sugary, melt-in-your-mouth glazed doughnuts, said it plans to open 33 shops across the New York City metro area, including Long Island and New Jersey.

New Jersey · 5d