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Seven places to go for stunning outdoor dining in North Jersey
If April showers bring May flowers, then May flowers bring outdoor dining — because, at this time of year, "al fresco" is the phrase on everyone's lips. Whether it be quiche on a patio, oysters on a luxury dock or Hostess hand pies on the curb in front of 7-Eleven, food simply seems to taste better under the warm glow of the spring sun.
These are the best farmers markets in North Jersey — according to experts and insiders
If you read those questions and thought we were helping you pick your favorite store in the Short Hills Mall, think again. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Farmers' market season has officially arrived in New Jersey and, for the next few months, you'll be able...
2 winning lottery tickets sold at same New Jersey tavern for $4.9M jackpot
ROCKAWAY, N.J. (PIX11) — There’s a lot to celebrate for a bar owner in Morris County, New Jersey. “Two in one day is pretty lucky, right?“ Bridgette Guzman, owner of the Mill Lane Tavern, said. Mill Lane Tavern has been a staple of Rockaway since 1946 and was even featured in the movie The Station […]
Plainfield Residents Express Fear of Return of 4am Bar Closing Ordinance
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Monday's Plainfield City Council meeting, the controversial ordinance that would allow bar to close later—as late as 4am on Saturdays—was pulled by the administration, a move that was greeted with applause in Municipal Court. That didn't stop residents from voicing concerns about a potential return of said ordinance during the public comment portion.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "I am happy that the bars being open until 4am was tabled indefinitely, but I also hope to see it tabled permanently," said resident Krisja Lorenson, adding that Plainfield should be rehabilitating its...
Eye-Catching Mexican: Taco de Ojo Taqueria Opens in Westfield
WESTFIELD, NJ — A bright and whimsical addition to Westfield’s culinary scene, Taco de Ojo Taqueria has opened downtown with an assortment of tacos, burritos, salsa and more. Currently offering soft-opening hours of 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, the Mexican restaurant opened its doors May 12.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Taco de Ojo, which literally means “eye tacos” in Spanish, is a slang term for eye candy, explained Dan Chung, a partner in the restaurant with Vaughn Nunez. “The expression means beautiful, so we wanted a very eye-catching presentation. After all, we...
Middlesex County lottery player wins $100K playing Powerball
A lottery player in Middlesex County won $100,000 in the Saturday, May 11, Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Colonia Convenience Food Store in the Colonia section of Woodbridge, 498 Inman Ave. The winning numbers were: 3, 6, 39, 49 and 67. The Red Powerball number was 21.
Safety Tips For Morristown Residents as Bears Emerge From Winter Dens
RESIDENTS URGED TO PROPERLY SECURE TRASH AND TAKE OTHER STEPS TO REDUCE RISK OF ENCOUNTERS The Department of Environmental Protection is reminding residents and outdoor enthusiasts to take steps to reduce the potential for encounters with black bears as the animals emerge from winter dens. The DEP is also expanding its multimedia “Know the Bear Facts” outreach campaign to enhance information on ways for property owners and outdoor enthusiasts to stay safe throughout the year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “People can reduce the likelihood of attracting bears if they diligently bear-proof their property by...
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