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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 · 10d
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‘Significant milestone’: Nation's 1st 'Perkins Griddle & Go' restaurant opens in Flemington

FLEMINGTON, N.J. – A beloved restaurant chain has debuted a new fast-casual concept, featuring a “modern, convenience-focused model designed for guests on the go.”. The nation’s first Perkins Griddle & Go restaurant, in partnership with the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday at 100 Reaville Ave. in Flemington, N.J., according to a news release.

Flemington, NJ · 3d
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This NJ pasta shop makes 10,000 ravioli a week the old-fashioned way

Flour. Water. Egg. It starts simply, said Dominick Discenza. Building on those three ingredients with "only the best" in cheeses, meats, spices, herbs and oils is the key to Discenza and his family-run L&D Sapore Ravioli & Cheese in Middlesex. For more than 55 years, the Discenza family has shared Italian traditions, family recipes and fresh pasta through its deli and pasta shop. The shop was recently named to Yelp’s 2026 list of the Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S. Like many of the pasta shops on the list, Sapore's roots run deep into Italian territory, with chef-owners who hail from traditional pasta makers. Many learned the craft from their families with recipes handed down from generation to generation. At Sapore Ravioli, the story begins in the small village of Baranello, Italy. Dicsenza learned to cook while watching and working with his grandparents before he came to the U.S. at age 12 with his family. They would get milk from the cows, make it into mozzarella. They grew olives to make olive oil. Everything was "in the family," he said. Those traditions and flavors remain with him today. Discenza founded Sapore Ravioli & Cheese in 1970, determined to share

Middlesex, NJ · 4d

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Everyone In New Jersey Should Try The Legendary Italian Hot Dog At This Humble Hole-In-The-Wall

Not every legendary restaurant announces itself with fanfare, and Dickie Dee’s in Newark, New Jersey, is proof that the best ones usually don’t. What it does have is a street corner named after it, a menu that covers serious ground, and an Italian hot dog that has people talking in the best possible way.

Newark, NJ · 1d
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If You Miss Old Truck Stop Diners, These 5 New Jersey Spots Still Feel Like 1970

Remember when a road trip meant pulling off the highway for eggs, coffee, and a seat at the counter? New Jersey still has a few places that work exactly that way. Some sit right off the Turnpike, and others hide inside old dining cars that have been serving drivers for generations. Here are five spots where the coffee keeps coming and the 1970s never really left.

New Jersey · 3d

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This New Jersey Portuguese Restaurant Serves Hearty Meals That Feel Just Like Sunday Dinner

Skewers of slow-roasted meat get carved right at your table here, one juicy slice at a time. That alone is enough to make me hungry before lunch even starts. The walls are lined with vintage Portuguese tiles, and the framed menus speak both English and Portuguese. The same family has kept this kitchen going since the 1970s, and their descendants still run it today.

Belleville, NJ · 2d

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The Iconic New Jersey Eatery That Foodies Travel From Miles Away Just To Experience

Somewhere in Hamilton Township, there’s a restaurant called Rat’s, and the name alone has been stopping people in their tracks for years. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, because this place is the kind of discovery that makes you feel like you’ve been let in on the best-kept secret in the entire state of New Jersey.

New Jersey · 5d

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This Tiny BBQ Food Truck In New Jersey Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

Somewhere in Monroe Township, New Jersey, there’s a gray food truck sitting in a gravel lot, and it’s quietly making people question every other meal they’ve ever eaten. Bearded One BBQ isn’t asking for your attention, but once you find it, you’re going to have a very hard time thinking about anything else.

New Jersey · 1d

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Five Hunterdon County Diners Where Farmers Still Swap Stories Over Breakfast

Hunterdon County still runs on early mornings, back roads, and a good cup of coffee. Between the farm fields and the small river towns, a handful of diners keep the griddle busy from sunrise on. These are the places where a short stack and a refill turn into an hour...

Hunterdon County, NJ · 2d

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This Humble New Jersey Butcher Shop Is So Fresh, Locals Refuse To Buy Meat Anywhere Else

There’s a butcher shop in Edison, New Jersey that has quietly turned grocery store meat sections into the saddest places on earth. Sonny’s Meat Market sits on Oak Tree Road, and once you’ve been there, the fluorescent-lit meat aisle at your local supermarket will never look the same again.

Edison, NJ · 21h

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This Old-School Pennsylvania Italian Restaurant Is A Dream Come True For Ravioli Lovers

The ravioli here is homemade, and one version packs in six cheeses. That number alone made me stop scrolling. Six is a lot of cheese for one little pasta pillow. The recipes trace back to a woman named Terry, who started cooking for this dining room in 1951. Her name is still on the sign. Her crispy thin-crust pizza still shares the spotlight with that ravioli.

Easton, PA · 16h

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Hungry After A Long Week? These 6 New Jersey Buffets Pile Crab Legs High

Some weeks call for a salad, and some weeks call for a plate stacked with snow crab legs. New Jersey happens to have plenty of all-you-can-eat buffets where crab legs are part of the deal instead of a pricey add-on. This list covers six of them, from busy Route 22...

North Plainfield, NJ · 4d

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Edison Developer Pitches 90 Apartments, Restaurants on Oak Tree Road

A vacant 7.65-acre parcel on Oak Tree Road in Edison could soon become a three-story complex with nearly 100 apartments, dozens of shops and a pair of restaurants, under a proposal now headed to the township's Planning Board. JK Estates LLC is seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval for the mixed-use development at 1696 Oak Tree Road, along with a variance to exceed the site's height limit.

Edison, NJ · 2d

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Big Veggies and Small Price Tags Keep Shoppers Coming Back to This New Jersey Farm Market

An eggplant big enough to change your dinner plans is a pretty good reason to pull over. Add Jersey-grown tomatoes, peppers, and a bakery turning out apple cider doughnuts, and a quick produce stop starts looking suspiciously like an afternoon outing. That is the appeal of Stony Hill Farm Market...

Chester, NJ · 3d

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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 · 11h

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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 · 1d

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Meximodo opening 3 new locations in New Jersey

Meximodo is planning three new restaurants in New Jersey, bringing its colorful Mexican dining concept to Parsippany, Marlboro and Montgomery Township in 2027. The expansion joins a growing list of…

New Jersey · 4d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 4d