FOOD & DRINK
Mini cow available for bottle feeding at Chesterfield farm
CHESTERFIELD — A "mini cow" here is ready for her bottle — and her close-up. Photographer Kaylin Bassett has made a two-month-old Highland calf, Ella May, into an attraction for her business, Memories in a Frame. Customers can bottle-nurse the shaggy calf and spend time with other animals...
Asbury Park hip-hop star Lexx Banko talks Boston Way inspiration, upcoming marriage
Lexx Banko is one of the highest profile stars of the Jersey underground hip-hop scene. Thank the former Boston Way housing project in Asbury Park for that. Banko, aka Alexis Banks, gives a lot of credit to growing up in B-Way for her musical success. “We call it the B-Way,” Banko said. “The kids,...
Slow to expand, internet casino gambling is the future of US betting, industry execs say
SECAUCUS, N.J. — Internet casino gambling is legal in only a handful of states, but the industry is convinced it is the future of betting, even as some worry about cannibalizing physical casinos.
Park Social bar, restaurant and lounge to open this summer in Neptune City
At the forthcoming Park Social in Neptune City, girls night will take on new meaning. Sabrina Boudreau-Gullace and her husband, Matthew Gullace, are transforming Al Ponte, an Italian restaurant on Route 35 that closed earlier this year, into a social lounge, bar and restaurant geared toward women. The Gullaces, who also own Asbury Ale House in Asbury Park, plan to open Park Social in July.
Netflix spurs further redevelopment plans for Eatontown's downtown
EATONTOWN - The prospect of Netflix moving in has caused the borough's business and elected leaders to take another look at its antiquated downtown and expand a redevelopment zone it created three years ago in hopes of bringing in new investment. The downtown is about a quarter-mile from the gates of the former...
Fluke season gets off to hot start with limit catches made opening weekend
The fluke season got off to a good start with lots of fishermen giving it a shot and many fish being reeled in. Most of the drifting was done in the bays and rivers but fish were pulled in from the surf. More than a few anglers came home with their limit catch of three fish at 18 inches or greater.
NJ.com’s first pizza festival announces first 4 vendors. Get tickets now!
Get ready, because our cheesiest, sauciest and most delicious festival is coming soon!. NJ.com’s first Jersey Eats NJ Pizza Festival will be held Saturday, June 22 from noon to 6 p.m. at Monmouth Park in Oceanport. The rain date will be Sunday, June 23. We are excited to announce...
A New Breakfast Spot in Town -- 'Designed in Tokyo, Made in Princeton'
Princeton, NJ -- I was talking to my actuarial writer friend Peter, whom I speak to on Tuesdays. He lives in California and we’ve been friends since we were 13. Peter isn’t exactly a culinary gourmet, so when I told him I was headed over to review a new Japanese restaurant that serves breakfast his response was “Sushi for breakfast -- yuk!” I must say I too was surprised when I saw J.S. Foodies Tokyo at 14 South Tulane advertising breakfast. I just didn’t equate the two ideas, Japanese food and breakfast. Man was I wrong.CLICK HERE...
Mother's Day Market in Long Branch, and more things to do this weekend at the Shore
The Bazaar, in collaboration with Whitechapel Projects, is presenting a Mother’s Day Market + Brunch from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday in Long Branch. Taking place at Whitechapel Projects, 15 2nd Ave., the event offers a delightful blend of brunch, shopping and entertainment. Here's what attendees can expect:. Shopping:...
Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri Visits Boardwalk
Area residents turned out to meet Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri at Low Dive in Asbury Park May 3. For a brief period Fri., May 3 Asbury Park became Flavortown, USA. Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri made an appearance at Low Dive on the boardwalk to promote his tequila brand Santo. Over...
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