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Interlaken, NJ · Lifestyle

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12 New Jersey Restaurants That Go All Out With Christmas Decorations

One restaurant closes its doors for two full days every year just to hang its Christmas decorations. Two days!. I love that kind of commitment, and I can’t stop wondering how many boxes of ornaments that takes. It turns out that spot has company. Some dining rooms here hang...

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ · 1d

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New Monmouth Diner On Route 35 Brings 1950s Nostalgia To Middletown

The New Monmouth Diner in Middletown, NJ captures the charm of the 1950s while serving up some delicious burgers, classic breakfasts, and more.

Middletown, NJ · 9h

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A Century-Old Train Still Takes Families Through This New Jersey State Park

A train that’s over 100 years old still chugs around a loop every half hour on weekends. Volunteers keep it running. Tickets cost about the same as a fancy coffee. The ride lasts roughly 20 minutes and makes two full laps. That’s it. No giant theme park, no...

Wall Township, NJ · 2d

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Where to Order Thanksgiving Dinner at the Jersey Shore

Even though Thanksgiving is all about the meal, that doesn’t mean you have to spend the whole day in the kitchen or make multiple trips to the grocery store. Several Jersey Shore restaurants, caterers + markets have Thanksgiving meals ready to order, including à la carte items like side dishes. Read on for where to order Thanksgiving dinner at the Jersey Shore for 2026.

Middletown, NJ · 3d

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Where to Find the Best Thanksgiving Pies in Ocean County, NJ

10 Best Bakeries in Ocean County, NJ to Order Your Thanksgiving Pies This Year. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if there’s one thing that deserves a spot on every holiday table, it’s a delicious homemade-style pie! Whether you’re a fan of traditional pumpkin pie, apple crumb, pecan, blueberry, or something a little different, Ocean County has plenty of bakeries and local favorites worth checking out.

Ocean County, NJ · 2d

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Warm Pound Cake and Buttery Pretzels Await at This New Jersey Amish Market

A pound cake can still be warm when it lands in your shopping bag. That alone should tell you what kind of place this is. The pretzels get twisted by hand and brushed with butter right in front of the counter. The line for them can stretch long, and nobody seems to mind.

Princeton, NJ · 1d

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Asbury Park Turkey Dash 5k And Turkey Splash Set For Saturday, Nov. 14

Turkey Dash 5k and Turkey Splash hit the Asbury Park, Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach boardwalks Saturday Nov. 14, all for Special Olympics New Jersey.

Asbury Park, NJ · 20h

92.7 WOBM

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🎄 READY FOR A LITTLE CHRISTMAS MAGIC? THIS OCEAN COUNTY DRIVE-THRU LIGHT SPECTACULAR IS BACK! ✨

Looking for some holiday magic? Load up the family car, turn on the Christmas music and enjoy a festive drive through Waretown's Holiday Light Spectacular this December!

Ocean County, NJ · 1d

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Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Ocean County, NJ: Restaurants Offering Holiday Meals in 2026

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026, and if you’re not looking forward to spending the entire day cooking and cleaning, you’re in luck! Several Ocean County restaurants are preparing special Thanksgiving meals, giving local families the opportunity to enjoy a traditional holiday dinner without all the work. Whether...

Ocean County, NJ · 2d

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Get To These 4 New Jersey Barbecue Joints Early, Because The Pulled Pork Sells Out Before Dinner

Good barbecue runs on a clock, and in New Jersey that clock often stops well before dinnertime. Pulled pork takes hours of slow smoking, so once the day’s batch is gone, the kitchen can’t just whip up more. That’s why some of the best smokehouses in the Garden...

New Jersey · 1d

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20 Jersey Shore Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving So Nobody Has To Cook

Thanksgiving means a break from the kitchen for plenty of Jersey Shore families this year. Twenty local restaurants are open and ready to do the cooking for you.

Freehold Township, NJ · 1d

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Set the stage for Christmas

Nothing quite compares to when the holidays are approaching. The season kicks off as the temperature drops, smells of gingerbread fill the air and bright, colorful decorations are shining at every turn. The ambiance is instantly set when the first note of cherished Christmas music is played in stores and on the radio.

Brick, NJ · 12h

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The Best Chinese Food in Toms River: Local Favorites Worth Trying

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Whether you’re craving General Tso’s chicken, pork fried rice, steaming dumplings, lo mein, or a comforting bowl of wonton soup, Toms River has plenty of Chinese restaurants to satisfy your appetite. From neighborhood takeout spots to restaurants offering a sit-down dining experience, Ocean...

Toms River, NJ · 4d

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Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse Opens Second NJ Location in Kenilworth

Sinner’s Seafood and Steakhouse has expanded its reach with a recently opened restaurant at 572 Boulevard in Kenilworth, marking its second New Jersey location. The restaurant first opened in Point Pleasant Beach in 2022, earning a reputation for its prime steaks, fresh seafood, and upscale atmosphere. Now, the steakhouse has expanded beyond the Jersey Shore with a new space featuring red uplighting, black walls, red leather banquettes, and a 15-foot chandelier. Read on to learn more about the new Sinner’s Seafood and Steakhouse location in Kenilworth.

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ · 2d

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This New Jersey Bakery Turns Crumb Cake Runs Into a Family Ritual

Some people take a number and wait in line for crumb cake before most of the shore town is even awake. The doors open at 6:30 in the morning, and the line forms anyway. The shop itself is small. Yet the display cases hold crumb buns, jelly donuts, turnovers, pudding cakes, and a blueberry scone that keeps popping up in conversations about this place.

Bay Head, NJ · 2d

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Clemmy’s Chef Allen Walski Is New Jersey’s Chef of the Year

Allen Walski, a Surf City native and owner of Clemmy’s in Waretown, has been named New Jersey’s Chef of the Year. Walski was announced as the winner at the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association’s 41st annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 5. He was one of eight chefs from across the state nominated for the title, and the only one representing Ocean County. After the nomination, voting was open to the public; a total of more than 5,000 votes came in for the competition, according to the NJRHA, and Walski secured the most.

New Jersey · 1d

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NJ Coffee Festival returns this weekend: What to know and where to buy tickets

There’s not much time left to get tickets for the NJ Coffee Festival. The third-annual celebration of New Jersey’s coffee culture takes over Warehouse 100 in Freehold this weekend, Nov. 14, and Nov. 15. Each day features two timed sessions, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Ticket...

Freehold Township, NJ · 13h

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Mueller's In Bayhead Is Competing In The Jersey Shore Dessert Wars

DESSERT WARS: Mueller's Bakery In Bayhead Is Competing In The Dessert Wars, Here's Why You Should Vote For Them

Bay Head, NJ · 1d

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Get To Know Smashhouse Lakewood!

Looking for a dinner spot that’s delicious, affordable, and actually fun? Say hello to Smashhouse Lakewood!. There’s truly something for everyone here. The little ones get kid-friendly meals packed in the cutest boxes, complete with a prize inside (yes, they’ll be asking to come back!). Burger and sandwich lovers will find options that are next-level good. And if you’re keeping it light, there’s a great lineup of fresh, healthy choices too.

Lakewood Township, NJ · 9h