FOOD & DRINK
Trader Joe's sets opening date for Middletown store, and it's very soon
Trader Joe's is set to open its new store on Route 35 in Middletown on Thursday, the popular grocer's fourth location at the Jersey Shore. The store will open at 8 a.m., after a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony. Its hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. ...
Stone Pony celebrates 50th anniversary with big summer concert schedule
The Stone Pony has a big reason to celebrate this summer: The legendary Asbury Park music venue turned 50 in February. “On this day 50 years ago, a gentleman named Jack Roig opened the doors to his new club, and at that time he had no idea he was opening up a landmark...
Bell Theater, brand-new Shore venue, opening at Bell Works in Holmdel; here's the lineup
HOLMDEL - Whether you're looking for a Broadway musical, a rock concert, jazz, films or family entertainment, there's a brand-new venue at the Shore that promises it all — and more. The Bell Theater, housed at the Bell Works complex in Holmdel, is set to open in May. The new theater is a...
Popular N.J. brewery’s co-founder to appear on ‘Jeopardy’
We’ll take New Jersey brewers on gameshows for $1,000, Alex. If you spent any time at Asbury Park Brewery in the last 10 years, one of the contestants on Wednesday night’s episode of “Jeopardy” might look familiar. It’s Jersey Shore native Jeff Plate, who co-founded the brewery.
Staten Island’s Best Dressed: The St. George Theatre Red Carpet Gala
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Featured in this week’s Staten Island’s Best Dressed are photos from the St. George Theatre Red Carpet Gala & Concert, held on March 23, 2024 at one of Staten Island’s most significant cultural landmarks, located at Hyatt Street, St. George. The evening...
Vintage cars, jazz music and more: There’s plenty to do this weekend on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Discover an array of exciting events happening across Staten Island this weekend. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Focaccia and cannoli at a place you'll want to stay awhile
One of the best parts of writing about food is getting to know the people who make it. Our restaurants, coffee shops, cafes and bakeries are run by chefs trained in culinary school, cooks who worked their way up through the ranks, owners who learned to cook in their grandma's kitchen, and people who left other careers simply because they love food.
No more plastic utensils, ketchup packets? Red Bank law aims to cut down on takeout waste
RED BANK - The borough will celebrate this Earth Day with its annual Green Fair and a crackdown on takeout waste. Dubbed “Skip the Stuff,” restaurants will no longer automatically add plastic utensils, condiment packets, napkins or extra takeout containers for takeout or delivery orders. Starting Monday, April...
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