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This North Brunswick Steak House Has a Flair for the Dramatic—and the Flavors to Back It Up

These days, a little theater can be expected at restaurants. When dining with foodie friends, we have all become accustomed to the pause—because they simply must photograph their meals and yours—before anyone can dig in. Leaning in to embrace this modern-day dining phenomenon, Labebe Prime Steak & Seafood...

North Brunswick Township, NJ · 1d
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The Iconic New Jersey Eatery That Foodies Travel From Miles Away Just To Experience

Somewhere in Hamilton Township, there’s a restaurant called Rat’s, and the name alone has been stopping people in their tracks for years. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, because this place is the kind of discovery that makes you feel like you’ve been let in on the best-kept secret in the entire state of New Jersey.

New Jersey · 4d
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This Dockside New Jersey Cafe Serves Lobster Rolls And Sandy Hook Bay Views Worth The Drive

Some drives end at a parking lot. This one ends at the edge of Sandy Hook Bay, with boats drifting past and a lobster roll on the way to your table. Highlands is a small Jersey Shore town with a big waterfront personality, and one dockside spot has been pulling people off the highway for years. Folks drive 45 minutes, hop a ferry from New York City, or roll in straight from a beach day at Sandy Hook just to grab a seat by the water.

Highlands, NJ · 5d
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92.7 WOBM

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Tommy's Bagels announced they're opening a 3rd location in New Jersey

A popular local bagel shop is growing, announcing on social media that they're getting ready to open a 3rd NJ location in the Spring

New Jersey · 3d

unearththevoyage.com

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At This New Jersey Thrift Store, Bargain Hunting Runs From Blazers to Bedding

Donate a bag of old clothes at the door, and you can walk away with a 20 percent off coupon. That’s a pretty sweet trade for clearing out a closet. The racks here hold blazers, cardigans, plus-size dresses, and dress shirts. Then there’s a huge bedding and curtain section in the back corner.

Union, NJ · 5d

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New Jersey Buffet Fans Load Up On Sushi And Hibachi At This Giant South Plainfield Spot

Some buffets make you take a plate. This one sometimes makes you take a number first. In South Plainfield, a giant strip-center restaurant draws such steady crowds that busy nights come with a short wait and a ticket in hand. The reward on the other side is a long spread of sushi, a live hibachi grill, Chinese favorites, seafood, and American comfort dishes, all under one roof and all on an all-you-can-eat basis.

South Plainfield, NJ · 3d

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Hungry After A Long Week? These 6 New Jersey Buffets Pile Crab Legs High

Some weeks call for a salad, and some weeks call for a plate stacked with snow crab legs. New Jersey happens to have plenty of all-you-can-eat buffets where crab legs are part of the deal instead of a pricey add-on. This list covers six of them, from busy Route 22...

North Plainfield, NJ · 2d

94.3 The Point

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From 'The Nutcracker' to Motown, NJ theaters have Christmas covered

Holiday entertainment arrives at NJ venues. State Theatre in New Brunswick and Count Basie Center in Red Bank have reimagined classics like Hip Hop Nutcracker, productions with live orchestras, and unique takes on holiday favorite.

New Brunswick, NJ · 3d

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You Could Get Lost For Hours In These 9 Dreamy New Jersey Secondhand Bookstores

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...

New Jersey · 4d

The Bergen Record

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8 exceptional bakeries to get Thanksgiving pies in North Jersey

Getting put on the Thanksgiving pie article is tough, because — contrary to the dinner, which is easy to mess up — I genuinely believe holiday pies are better homemade. For 98% of the time. Buttery crust filled with mom's hand-whisked custard, caramelized apples peeled by grandma; swirl on the whipped cream and you've got a slice of culinary heaven that's impossible to top... ...unless your local pastry shop is run by someone who also happens to bake at that level, in addition to having a cake-centric career, a cookie-inspired Instagram page and a professional dessert education. (Sorry, Grandma. You're not Christina Tosi .) Since I've been assigned this duty, then, I've compiled a few bakeries that can compete with, or — God forbid — surpass, the treats of our most beloved family members. From Bergen, Passaic, Morris and Essex counties, here are eight exceptional bake spots to get Thanksgiving pies in North Jersey. **NOTE: Pre-ordering is recommended, if not required, at most spots. Details included. Black Magic Bakehouse, Ridgewood Black Magic Bakehouse is at the top of the Bergen pastry food chain, as the sourdough destination wows guests with innovative bakes — from Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls to Key

North Jersey, NJ · 3d

The Bergen Record

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'The Ten Commandments,' 70 years old, has this North Jersey connection

Pompton Lakes is not the Red Sea. And North Jersey is not North Africa — where Cecil B. DeMille and his cast of thousands restaged the exodus from Egypt, on location, in his supreme blockbuster, "The Ten Commandments." Yet the fingerprints of New Jersey are all over the 1956 movie classic, which celebrates its 70th anniversary on Nov. 8. "The Ten Commandments" is one of the few old Hollywood movies that still command a following today: On ABC it is still a prime-time holiday tradition during the Passover season. It was in the pews of the original Christ Episcopal Church that DeMille would have first heard the story of Moses, the Pharaoh of Egypt, the enslaved children of Israel, the parting of the Red Sea, and the giving of The Law. Possibly even from the mouth of his own father, Henry de Mille — a lay preacher there. "I can remember going Sunday after Sunday to church with my father and listening to him preach," DeMille said in one interview. Book versus movie His father, of course, based his sermons in the Bible. But the Bible left out certain things — which DeMille, in his $13 million epic (about $157

Pompton Lakes, NJ · 2d

Courier News

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This NJ pasta shop makes 10,000 ravioli a week the old-fashioned way

Flour. Water. Egg. It starts simply, said Dominick Discenza. Building on those three ingredients with "only the best" in cheeses, meats, spices, herbs and oils is the key to Discenza and his family-run L&D Sapore Ravioli & Cheese in Middlesex. For more than 55 years, the Discenza family has shared Italian traditions, family recipes and fresh pasta through its deli and pasta shop. The shop was recently named to Yelp’s 2026 list of the Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S. Like many of the pasta shops on the list, Sapore's roots run deep into Italian territory, with chef-owners who hail from traditional pasta makers. Many learned the craft from their families with recipes handed down from generation to generation. At Sapore Ravioli, the story begins in the small village of Baranello, Italy. Dicsenza learned to cook while watching and working with his grandparents before he came to the U.S. at age 12 with his family. They would get milk from the cows, make it into mozzarella. They grew olives to make olive oil. Everything was "in the family," he said. Those traditions and flavors remain with him today. Discenza founded Sapore Ravioli & Cheese in 1970, determined to share

Middlesex, NJ · 3d

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Capital Hearth: Old-World Tradition Meets City Life at the New Trenton Amish Kitchen in Trenton, NJ

Nestled amidst the historic architecture, bustling government centers, and vibrant cultural landscape of New Jersey’s capital city, Trenton has long been celebrated as a dynamic crossroads of history and progress. From its pivotal role in the American Revolution to its diverse, modern neighborhoods, the city continually welcomes independent establishments that honor authenticity, meticulous craftsmanship, and genuine community connection. Now, local residents, state workers, and regional visitors have an extraordinary new dining destination to explore with the grand opening of the Trenton Amish Kitchen. Bringing time-honored Pennsylvania Dutch culinary traditions, scratch-made comfort food, and unhurried hospitality right to the heart of the city, this remarkable specialty restaurant offers a warm, rustic escape into traditional, slow-cooked craftsmanship.

Trenton, NJ · 2d

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Forget The Supermarket Pasta Aisle Because This New Jersey Shop Specializes In Fresh Ravioli

Lobster ravioli. Pumpkin ravioli. Black bean ravioli, all made fresh on site by a small Italian deli that rolls out more than twenty fillings. That list alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned the same shop hand-rolls crepe manicotti and makes beet gnocchi. I like how a place this...

Flemington, NJ · 2d

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Monmouth County Regulars Have Kept These 6 Bakeries Going For Generations

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...

Monmouth County, NJ · 2d

92.7 WOBM

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🍝 These 2 Jersey Shore Italian Food Restaurants Are Getting Some Love! Did Your Favorite Make the List?

From chicken parmesan to wood-fired pizza, the Jersey Shore is home to some delicious Italian dining. Two local restaurants just earned statewide recognition!

New Jersey · 2d

WFMZ-TV Online

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‘Significant milestone’: Nation's 1st 'Perkins Griddle & Go' restaurant opens in Flemington

FLEMINGTON, N.J. – A beloved restaurant chain has debuted a new fast-casual concept, featuring a “modern, convenience-focused model designed for guests on the go.”. The nation’s first Perkins Griddle & Go restaurant, in partnership with the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday at 100 Reaville Ave. in Flemington, N.J., according to a news release.

Flemington, NJ · 1d

Courier News

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Branchburg's first Chipotle proposed for Route 22

BRANCHBURG – The township Planning Board will continue a public hearing in January on a proposal to build a Chipotle on Raritan Valley College Drive at Route 22 in the North Branch section. RVCD LLC, part of Branchburg-based Larken Associates, wants to demolish the vacant PNC Bank on the 1.24-acre property and build a 2,385-square-foot restaurant with a "Chipotlane" for customers to pick up orders placed through the Chipotle app. Edmund Yu, a design manager for the Mexican grill chain, told the Planning Board on Oct. 27 that the restaurant expects to hire 30 to 40 workers, about half of whom would be part-time. The restaurant would have 40 indoor seats and 20 outdoor seats. Hours would be 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Yu said. How the Branchburg Chipotlane would work Yu said there would be no menu board or speaker at the Chipotlane because customers would place their orders through the app and use the lane only to pick up their food. The restaurant is a permitted use in the township's I-2 Industrial Zone. More: NJ lawmakers condemn Branchburg official over anti-Muslim post When the hearing resumes in January,

Branchburg, NJ · 2d

QSR magazine

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MilkShake Factory to Open Fifth New Jersey Location

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.

Middletown, NJ · 1d

trentonjournal.com

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Fashion as Armor. Qaysean Williams is designing a world where everyone gets to shine

What do eating on the move, mutant superheroes, and high fashion have in common? At first glance, almost nothing. But for designer Qaysean Williams, they are threads in the same garment—one about adaptation, self-expression, and the power of being seen. Born and raised in Trenton with Erb’s palsy, Williams...

Trenton, NJ · 1d