FOOD & DRINK
Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $617K sold at N.J. liquor store
A Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket sold at a liquor store in Essex County hit the $617,241 jackpot on Monday night. The lucky winner bought the ticket matching all five numbers at White Oak Liquors on Union Avenue in Belleville, the New Jersey Lottery said. Monday’s winning numbers were: 11,...
Legendary N.J. hot dog stand sold at auction for $850K
The owner of a Clifton restaurant specializing in BBQ-style Halal meats is the highest bidder in the auction for Libby’s Lunch, the iconic hot dog stand that did business at Paterson’s Great Falls for 84 years before it closed in 2020. Sal Washah submitted a final bid of...
Jai-Alai, Dover's beloved family restaurant, won't reopen after devastating 5-alarm fire
A popular Dover restaurant forced to close after a five-alarm fire devastated the property in September will not reopen, the family owners announced on Facebook. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you all that we are closing the final chapter on our beloved Jai-Alai," the post reads. "There is substantial damage from the fire, financial restraints, and personal reasons that will prevent any possibility of reopening at this time."
Owner of Middle Eastern restaurant buys iconic Libby's Lunch site in Paterson
PATERSON — The owner of a Clifton restaurant where the menu features Middle Eastern smoked meats emerged as the high bidder on Tuesday to buy the iconic Libby’s Lunch hot dogs property at Paterson’s Great Falls, officials said. In an online auction, Sal Washah outbid several other restaurant businesses by making a commitment...
What are ramps? And why is everyone obsessed with eating them?
At this time of year, that term is probably the most used phrase on the local culinary scene. Foragers and farmers profit from them, chefs get creative with them and fine dining guests adore them. But, the general public? Has no idea what they are. So, if you're in the...
Totowa Summer Concert Series Returns with a Stellar Lineup for 2024
TOTOWA, NJ - As summer approaches, Totowa residents can look forward to the return of the highly anticipated Totowa Summer Concert Series, featuring an exciting lineup of musical acts and entertainment. Presented by the Mayor and Council, this year's series promises to deliver unforgettable evenings of music and fun for the whole family. The concerts will take place every Wednesday evening, starting on June 19th and running through August 28th, at the Municipal Front Lawn located at 537 Totowa Rd. Each event will kick off at 7:00 PM and admission is free for all attendees.CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
N.J.’s best meals under $10: Portuguese gem serves sandwiches, perfect pastel de nata
Walking into Pinho’s, a longstanding bakery and deli specializing in Portuguese custard cups (pastel de nata), I was instead struck by the smell of almond — golden almond cookies, yum! — and the essence of nostalgia from a mainstay that has served its Roselle neighborhood for 33 years.
Enjoy a delicious Mother's Day Brunch at these seven North Jersey restaurants
When my sister was in first grade, she went to a "Mother's Day Market" at her elementary school. One of those giant, yard-sale reminiscent gymnasium bazaars, the event required each kid to bring a dollar in exchange for which they'd be allowed to pick one item from the local upper class's second-hand trash-to-treasures. She handed in her single bill, and found (she told me later) what she was looking for immediately.
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