FOOD & DRINK
Chicken chain backed by Shaquille O’Neal to open first N.J. restaurant at this popular mall
Big Chicken, a fast-casual restaurant chain co-founded by NBA hall-of-famer and New Jersey native Shaquille O’Neal, announced it will open its first New Jersey location at The Village at Bridgewater Commons. The restaurant is expected to open in mid-June. Franchisees Chad Patel and Aditya Patel plan to open six...
Foot-tall sandwiches, 105-pound burgers: These are the biggest foods in Central Jersey
In a dining scene full of tiny, upscale eats, sometimes bigger really is better. At least that's the premise that these Central Jersey restaurants are operating on while serving oversized burritos, burgers and more. Customers at these spots in Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex and Union counties have the option for a...
SBES Steak and Lobster Tickets Sale Ends Soon
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - Reminder there are only a few days left to purchase your tickets for the SBES Lobster, Steak & Street Fest presented by Toyota World of Clinton and Gomes Group Design Build on 5/19. Don't miss out on the tastiest event in town-buy your tickets now. “SBES Kick-Off to Summer Event” is a Steak, Lobster and Street Fest that will be held on East Main Street in Clinton Town and will benefit South Branch Emergency Services. An adult ticket is $60.00 each and includes a 6 oz filet and lobster, asparagus and potatoes. Two drink tickets are included for beer, water or soda. Additional beer can be purchased for $5 each. (Must show ID)CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A children’s ticket (5-12) is $20.00 each and includes chicken tenders, Mac & Cheese and French fries, one water or juice box. Onsite activities for kids. A youth ticket (under 5 years) is FREE and includes chicken tenders, Mac & Cheese and French fries, one water or juice box. There will be onsite activities for kids. https://www.sbes365.org/lobstertix/(https://www. sbes365.org/lobstertix)DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New documentary depicts Manville's struggle to remain a quintessential American town
Joe DeVito III hopes his film, "The Asbestos City," a documentary about Manville, will eventually have a happy ending. DeVito, a Manville borough councilman and a digital arts teacher at Immaculata High School in Somerville for two decades, says the 85-minute documentary that will be shown three times next week at Reading Cinemas Manville, will bring to a wider audience the story of Manville's struggle to remain a quintessential American town that gets knocked down by man-made or natural calamities, but always manages to get back on its feet.
Phillipsburg Farmers Market to host Pet Costume Contest, Father’s Day Quoits Tournament, other events
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. – A popular destination for local produce, meats, baked goods and more is also serving up tons of fresh fun in Warren County. The Phillipsburg Farmers Market, running 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 27 at Shappell Park, is gearing up for some fun new events in the coming months.
Flemington DIY to mark 10-year milestone with celebration
Flemington DIY, local nonprofit community arts space, will host its “Decade of DIY” celebration at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18. The event will feature a headlining set from New York City post-punk band Bodega with other performances from comedian Chris Gethard, indie rock outfit Shalom, and rising power-pop group Classic Traffic.
Opera Project presents memorial concert
The Opera Project presents its annual memorial concert at 3 p.m. May 19, at the Frenchtown Presbyterian Church, Fourth Street, Frenchtown, N.J. “The Opera Project Says Farewell” is to honor the two valued company members it lost this year: bass-baritone Don Sheasley and Celtic harpist Carol Thompson. Sheasley was...
StevieMac Hits Centenary Stage to Support Hackettstown Rotary Club
PRESS RELEASE: HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – Centenary Stage Company (CSC) and the Hackettstown Rotary Club are presenting a one-night-only concert event on May 18 at 8 p.m. with the StevieMac: A Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Experience. The concert doubles as a fundraiser for the Hackettstown Rotary Club with tickets priced at $35 for all seats in CSC’s Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue in Hackettstown.
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