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In 1993, Whitney Houston paid $537,000 for a Mendham, New Jersey guest house and recording studio; she sold it 17 years later for $940,000

Whitney Houston's former New Jersey home had more than beautiful rooms.

Mendham, NJ · 4d

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People Drive From All Over New Jersey Just For The Hot Dogs At This Historic Roadside Stand

There are places you eat at because they’re convenient, and then there are places you drive to on purpose, and Hot Dog Johnny’s in Belvidere, New Jersey, is firmly and enthusiastically in the second category. People come from all over the state for these hot dogs, and after...

Belvidere, NJ · 4d

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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 · 1d

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Gia Giudice opens up new restaurant in New Jersey, Il Vero

Ashley Bellman heads to Westfield, New Jersey to talk with Gia Giudice about new restaurant, Il Vero.

Westfield, NJ · 2d

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Who has the best pizza in Orange County? Pick your favorite

Where do you find the best pizza in Orange County? That is the question in this week's Orange County Showdown poll. There are pizzerias in every corner of the county. We couldn't possibly include all of them, but we have offered a dozen representing a cross section of the county. So go to the poll below, and if you see a favorite of yours on the list, let us know what that is. The poll will be open until midnight on Nov. 5. We'll report the results the following day. What is Orange County Showdown? Orange County Showdown is a weekly poll that lets readers celebrate the schools, communities and local favorites that make the county unique. Each week, we put a new question to readers and let you decide the winner. Cast your vote, share the poll and check back to see which Orange County favorite comes out on top. A new Orange County Showdown poll will launch Nov. 10. And check back next week, when we'll be asking readers what is the best independent diner in Orange County, one that is strictly local and not part of a nationally-recognized chain of dining spots. Got a nominee in mind

Orange County, NY · 3d

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Step Into a Vintage Island Paradise at This New Jersey Restaurant

The coral-colored building on Stuyvesant Avenue gives away the surprise before you reach the door. Palm trees decorate the sign, and inside, an outrigger canoe hangs above a dining room lined with rock and bamboo. This is Lee’s Hawaiian Islander, a Lyndhurst restaurant where dinner comes with all the cheerful...

Lyndhurst, NJ · 5d

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Middletown, Here's When Your Ready Coffee Opens!

I've been watching. I've been waiting. For the last several months I've been stalking the construction of a new Ready Coffee on Route 211 in Middletown. I'd drive by on a weekly basis to get an update on the process. Well, the wait is almost over!. Ready Coffee Middletown officially...

Middletown, NY · 2d

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Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend: Nov. 6-8

This weekend, New Jersey's stages offer drama, romance, magic, and plenty of comedy. Phoenix Productions brings the gripping true story of "Parade" to the Count Basie Center for the Arts. Next door at The Vogel, "UPDATING" puts two blindfolded singles on a first date in front of a live crowd. In Newark, Lucy Darling mixes sleight of hand, cocktail-hour glamour, and piano-driven musical comedy in "Simply Darling." Stand-up sets, a candlelit rock tribute, an evening of inspiration, and Devils hockey round out the mix.

New Jersey · 2d

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A New Jersey Bakery Makes More Than 25 Flavors Of Biscotti Using An Old Family Italian Recipe

More than 25 flavors of biscotti, and every batch traces back to a Sicilian grandmother nicknamed Grae-Grae. That alone made me hungry. Then I learned you can order most of them crunchy or soft. The flavor list jumps from almond and anise to caramel apple and cookies and cream. I...

Chester, NJ · 12h

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The Triple-Decker Turkey Club at This New Jersey Diner Knows How to Make an Entrance

The toothpicks are doing serious work. Four triangles of toasted bread, turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato arrive stacked high enough to make you pause before picking one up. This is the turkey club at State Line Diner in Mahwah, a Route 17 stop that understands the pleasure of ordering something familiar and getting a plate that still feels like an occasion.

Mahwah, NJ · 3d

The Coconut Mama

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Meximodo opening 3 new locations in New Jersey

Meximodo is planning three new restaurants in New Jersey, bringing its colorful Mexican dining concept to Parsippany, Marlboro and Montgomery Township in 2027. The expansion joins a growing list of…

New Jersey · 1d

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Holiday Kielbasa Orders Start Now At These 5 Old Polish Delis Across New Jersey

In a lot of New Jersey homes, the holidays do not really start until someone brings home a ring of kielbasa from the Polish deli. Pierogi, golabki, smoked meats, and rye bread follow close behind, and the busiest weeks of the year can mean longer lines at the counter. That...

New Jersey · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in Paterson, New Jersey You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Paterson, New Jersey — a city where the Passaic River tumbles over Great Falls and the streets pulse with the music of many tongues, where old textile mills stand beside vibrant bodegas, and the air is alive with the scent of shawarma, empanadas, and fried chicken. Here, the city’s heart beats in the laughter of Dominican families on stoops, the quiet pride of Turkish grocers, the dreams of Palestinian bakers, and the hustle of newcomers drawn by the promise of something better. Paterson is a patchwork — of old-timers and new arrivals, of poets and shopkeepers, of students and dreamers, all weaving their stories into the city’s living fabric.

Paterson, NJ · 19h

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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 · 1d

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A Chef With 20+ Years Of Experience Is Hiding Serious Peruvian Food Inside This Tiny New Jersey Restaurant

In Peru, some of the best meals come from a huarique, a tiny spot that mostly the neighborhood knows about. One New Jersey chef loved that idea so much that he named his entire restaurant after it. That’s the detail I can’t get over. He spent more than 20 years...

Belleville, NJ · 2d

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At This New Jersey School, You Learn to Carve and Burn Designs Into Wood

Twelve years. That is how long one student has kept returning to a single New Jersey classroom to turn plain blocks of wood into art. The lessons start with something surprisingly humble. Before anyone carves a single curve, they learn how to sharpen their tools. Then come the gouges, the...

Wayne, NJ · 1d

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NJ Historic Trust Supports Restoration of Moravian Crusen House in Hope, NJ

The New Jersey Historic Trust has recommended Help Our Preservation Effort (H.O.P.E.) for a grant from the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund, for restoration work on the Crusen House, in the Historic District of Hope, NJ. H.O.P.E. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the architecture and Moravian heritage of the village of Hope. The grant would provide funding to restore all of the windows in the Crusen House and replace or restore the building’s four exterior doors.

Hope, NJ · 2d

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This Small, Old-School Montclair Soul Food Cafe Has Kept New Jersey Regulars Coming Back For Crispy Fried Chicken And Catfish For Years

Some people drive across New Jersey for a plate of fried chicken, and they do not apologize for it. In Montclair, a tiny cafe with booths, a counter, and a no-frills look has been feeding loyal fans for decades. One former local came back after more than 20 years away,...

Montclair, NJ · 4d

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Every Bite at This New Jersey Cafe Is Vegan, and Even Meat Eaters Love It

The chicken parm comes out crispy, saucy, and completely free of chicken. Meat eaters at the table reportedly can’t tell the difference. That alone made me sit up a little straighter. The menu runs huge, too. It covers fluffy pancakes, French toast on seeded bread, loaded fries, penne in...

New Jersey · 4d