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Beloved Westfield Café Closed for Repairs After Roof Leak During Storm
WESTFIELD, NJ — “It was basically raining inside my restaurant last night,” said Eman Mobarak, who owns Westfield Station Café with her husband, Ashraf Zaher. The family-run restaurant on South Avenue is known for its American diner and Mediterranean fare, as well as gracious service.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mobarak said she got a call Wednesday, at about 8:46 p.m., from a neighbor alerting her to the massive leak that began during a thunderstorm. The café is typically buzzing on a weekday at lunch time, with tables filled and wait staff pouring coffee, but...
Homemade N.J. candy shop makes ‘heartbreaking’ decision to close after 65 years
Mrs. Hanna Krause’s Homemade Candy shop, a Bergen County staple since 1959, will be closing its location on Route 17 in Paramus on June 28, according to the company’s website. “Generations of hard work and love went into the legacy that will remain forever,” said Katrina Curran Manzo,...
Weekend Family Fun: Fairs, Fests, Pride and More
Cost: $29-$49 Based on the classic animated feature film, this timeless musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers!. Parade begins at the corner of Maple Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair. Festival at Nishuane Park – 32 Cedar Avenue, Montclair. Saturday...
East Hanover's Restaurant Week Begins Monday June 3rd
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Community Partnership has announced East Hanover's Restaurant Week, happening from Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7, 2024. This exciting week-long event is a fantastic opportunity for local Restaurants, Pizzerias, Delicatessens, Bakeries, Ice Cream Shops, and other Eateries to showcase their culinary talents and delight the community. It's also a chance for residents to support local businesses while savoring a diverse array of delicious dishes! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER You can find the list of participating eateries on EastHanoverPartnership.org. Be sure to explore the variety of special promotions throughout the week, including prix fixe menus, discounts, complimentary items, and more. Join the fun on social media! After visiting any of these amazing establishments, post your photos and tag us on Facebook and Instagram. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $625K sold online
A Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket sold through Lotto.com hit Thursday’s $625,210 jackpot, officials said. The Jersey Cash 5 ticket matched all five winning numbers — 12, 23, 32, 37 and 38. Thursday’s XTRA number was: 2. Friday’s jackpot rolls back to $100,000. No one had won...
2024 Summer Lineup for Summit's Village Green Concerts and Movies
SUMMIT, NJ -– The 2024 Hot Summer Nights concert series will feature a variety of bands on Tuesday nights during July and August. The lineup includes Mushmouth on July 16, 80s Revolution on July 23, The Band of Make Believe on July 30, The Benjamins on August 6, Diamonds in Jupiter on August 13, and Brian Kirk and the Jirks on August 20. The summer movies and concerts will be held on the Village Green, located at 356 Broad Street in Summit. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and will be accompanied by food trucks.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Maplewood Farmer's Market Opens Monday, June 3, 2024
11The Maplewood Farmers Market returns on Monday June 3 at its new location. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Join us for the 30th season of the Maplewood Farmers Market!. NEW this year: Essex County and RWJBarnabas Health will also be providing mobile health screenings this Monday and every first Monday at the Farmer’s Market from 1-5 pm. For the 2024 season, the market is moving to Tuscan Street near the Springfield Avenue Gazebo (1662 Springfield Avenue). Stop by between 2pm—7pm every Monday starting June 3rd through November 20th. Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, pickled goods, breads, sauces, to-go food, nuts, dried fruit, coffee and selections from local breweries.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Vendor list: Stony Hill Farm Vesco Foods Paolo's Kitchen Hoboken Farms Four City Brewery Gunther’s Rabble & Lion Coffee Gourmet Nuts & Dried Fruit Grandma Emma’s CFA Soap Essentials For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
It's Time to Sign Up for Summer Fun at Paramus Pool
PARAMUS, NJ - With a splash pad, pool house and large competitive-sized pool, the borough's water recreation area offers a local summer retreat with monthly and seasonal pricing. Located at 530 Van Binsberger Blvd., the borough pool's weekend schedule runs on the following dates: June 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The full season schedule starts June 21, 2024, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Weekdays 12 Noon to 8 p.m. This year's rates: individual-$225/month; $325/seasonal; family rates available; out-of-town...
'Music Is Our Lifeblood:' Married Couple Bring Record Store, Intimate Venue To Boonton
On a recent trip to Boonton Coffee, Shane and Michele Murphy noticed a vacant storefront at 520A Main St. The West Milford couple knew immediately how to use it. Shane, a U.S. Army veteran, and Michele will soon be opening Hidden Tracks Records, a music store and intimate music venue. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, June 1. Click here for tickets.
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