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A knight lowers his lance, a thunderstorm erupts over your table, and somewhere else in New Jersey, dinner is being served inside a cave. None of those scenarios requires leaving the state — or, thankfully, explaining why you packed a passport for a cheeseburger. New Jersey has a wonderfully...
Macaroni and cheese, folded by hand into a dumpling. Yep, that’s a real menu item here, and it shares the table with aloo gobi dumplings dipped in mint, cilantro, and tamarind chutney. The backstory might be even stranger. The whole idea, right down to the logo and the red...
You can sing a duet with a hologram of Frankie Valli, then hop into a virtual ride in Jon Bon Jovi’s Chevelle. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that. And it all happens one floor up from a mall food court. The same spot lets you interview a...
A kiosk is open, a renovated store has returned, and a jewelry shop arrives this month at Freehold Raceway Mall. Work on the front entrances has started too. Criollas Baked Empanadas now sits on the lower level, near Five Below. Local farms supply the ingredients for the empanadas. Journeys held...
Some New Jersey dining rooms have outlasted trends, recessions, and countless menu fads without changing much at all. The secret is usually simple: one family, one kitchen, and recipes passed down from parents to kids. This list covers eight Italian spots where the same family has kept the stoves going...
Ready to explore dreamy secondhand bookstores in New Jersey that feel like pure magic?. These 9 bookstores offer incredible used book finds and a one-of-a-kind browsing experience!. 1. Montclair Book Center (Montclair) The green-striped awning at Montclair Book Center is the kind of thing that makes you slow down your...
The bread starter here dates back to 2003. Yep, the same mother yeast has been feeding loaves for over two decades. That alone made me look twice. The bread gets baked in a brick oven with organic flour. Then there are bomboloni, cookies, and made-to-order sandwiches stacked on that bread.
Raising Cane's plans to open 12 new restaurants in November, nearly doubling the seven it opened in October, Nation's Restaurant News reported on Oct. 30. The month includes the chain's debut in three new markets: Brick, New Jersey; Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The remaining November openings...
`A RARE FIND, COMPLETELY RENOVATED COASTAL CRAFTSMAN – Beautifully renovated top to bottom, blending classic charm with contemporary finishes & a flexible, light-filled floor plan. NEW light hardwood floors throughout. The bright white kitchen features all-new LG Appliances, quartz countertops and an expansive island that opens into the living &...
BEST CRUMB CAKE? Sophie G's Is Competing In The Dessert Wars, And Their Crumb Cake Will Blow You Away
Every roll on the all-you-can-eat menu gets made only after you ask for it. No buffet trays here, and no sushi sitting under a heat lamp waiting for a brave soul. The menu runs deep, too. Sashimi, special rolls, gyoza, tempura, udon, and even green tea ice cream all fall under one flat price.
A former railroad line now carries bikes, strollers, and dog walkers right along a bay beach with the New York City skyline floating in the distance. That view alone made me stop scrolling. The path is paved, flat, and roughly ten feet wide. Long stretches hug the water, and side...
Every November, the same scramble plays out across New Jersey. The supermarket pie shelf goes bare, the store-bought crust looks sad, and someone at the family group chat asks who is bringing dessert. That is when smart planners head to the old-fashioned bakeries and farm markets that have been turning...
MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, will open its fifth New Jersey location on Saturday, November 14. Located at 1377 Route 35 Middletown, NJ 07748 the new shop will bring the brand’s signature desserts to one of Middletown’s central commercial areas, offering a new destination for families and residents of Middletown and surrounding Monmouth County communities to enjoy handcrafted treats.
When the tide drops, rows of old cedar stumps poke up out of the mud like a forest that forgot to leave. They sit in a marsh right behind a busy shopping center. Those stumps are what’s left of an Atlantic white cedar forest that once covered this part of New Jersey. Today, egrets, ducks, and geese wander past them while cars hum along a nearby highway.
The dessert decision at Rat’s Restaurant can become a problem before dinner even starts: sticky toffee pudding or profiteroles with warm chocolate? Across New Jersey, plenty of kitchens give the final course the same attention as the main event. Some make an Italian cheesecake worth lingering over. Others bring...
Fast-casual restaurant concept, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, announced the launch of its Everyday Value Menu, now available for a limited time at participating restaurants in select markets across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas via drive-thru, in-restaurant dining, and pickup or delivery through the Freddy’s mobile app and at https://freddys.com. Pricing may vary by location. Featuring a selection of Guest favorites, the expanded menu offers more opportunities to enjoy Freddy’s signature quality and flavors at an everyday value.
A farmhouse built back in 1740 now serves soft egg yolk ravioli under vaulted ceilings. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that. The old house sits on a classic downtown street in New Jersey. Inside, curved Venetian plaster ceilings rise over antique pine floors and European antiques. What gets...
