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The fall run of striped bass is full steam at this point and at times the fleet gathering right off the coast has resembled a large regatta. About the only thing that slows it down is when the ocean conditions take a turn like they did Wednesday when the wind picked up out of the south and the bass became stubborn. Most of the fleet then took a pass on Thursday with south winds gusting up to 25 miles per hour and small craft adivsory on the water issued by NOAA. NOAA is calling for the wind to back off on Friday and then blow out of the west for the weekend, which is the preferred direction by fishermen, at least for keeping the seas down. Tuesday was perhaps the best day of the week. There was bright sun and fish on bunker for acres at several locales. Greg Hueth on the Big Mohawk said the minute the boat broke the Shark River Inlet they were greeted with scene of striped bass chasing bunkers out of the water. Hueth said they releaed 100 bass before 10 a.m. At one point they had 10 striped bass on a time and the
Every Monmouth County town seems to have that one bakery where the line forms early on Sunday and the box gets tied with string. Some of these shops lean old-school Italian, with rainbow cookies and lobster tails in the case. Others are newer, built around cupcakes, croissants, or one famous...
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...
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...
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.
`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 &...
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...
The best Christmas towns in the Mid-Atlantic turn their main streets into holiday destinations, with tree lightings, parades, markets, house tours and a lot of twinkle. We picked seven in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, chosen for holiday atmosphere, distinctive seasonal programming and how well they work for a day trip or weekend. Published 2026 dates are checked against official event and tourism websites.
Somewhere in Toms River, the people bringing you breakfast are dressed for bed, and nobody seems to mind one bit. The sign out front tells you exactly what to do, yet the dining room is usually full of people talking at full volume. The plates do not match, the mugs...
Bojangles, the legendary, Carolina-born chain celebrated for its iconic chicken, biscuits and breakfast, is bringing its signature flavors to the Jersey Shore. Located at 726 Route 35 in Neptune, near Asbury Park Circle, the new restaurant is now open, marking the brand’s fourth location in New Jersey.
What's widely known as the luckiest store in the Hudson Valley has struck gold yet again with another major lottery payout
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.
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...
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.
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 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...
From chicken parmesan to wood-fired pizza, the Jersey Shore is home to some delicious Italian dining. Two local restaurants just earned statewide recognition!
A farm bakery in the Garden State sells a pie called the Trifecta. I love that a pie has a name that sounds like a lucky win at the racetrack. That same farm bakes more than twenty kinds of pie. Another shop in New Jersey turns turkey and stuffing into a savory pie with a thick, flaky crust.
