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There is a particular kind of burger place where the grill is practically part of the dining room, the menu has barely changed in decades, and nobody seems terribly concerned with whether the plate will look good in a photograph. New Jersey has more than its share of them. Some...
Cold nights in New Jersey call for a table near a real fire and a plate of hearty food. Some of the best spots in the state are old taverns, stone inns, and lodge-style dining rooms that keep the hearth going all season. This list covers six of them, from...
Chili crisp, cheese, and honey on one pizza. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that combo, and it’s one of the most unusual creations on the menu. The spot behind it landed on Food & Wine’s list of the nine hottest new pizzerias in the country. It was the only New Jersey pick on that list.
Some mornings call for a stool at the counter, a hot cup of coffee, and a plate of eggs that shows up fast. Gloucester County still has plenty of diners that serve breakfast the old-school way, from tiny Main Street spots to roadside favorites with menus as long as a phone book.
THC seltzers could vanish from NJ liquor store shelves Friday unless Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs S4635. Thursday may be your last easy pickup.
In New Jersey, Christmas Eve dinner often starts at the fish counter, not the kitchen. Families who keep the Feast of the Seven Fishes tradition know that the best shrimp, clams, scallops, and whole fish go fast once December hits. The smart move is calling in your order early at...
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026, and if you’re not looking forward to spending the entire day cooking and cleaning, you’re in luck! Several Ocean County restaurants are preparing special Thanksgiving meals, giving local families the opportunity to enjoy a traditional holiday dinner without all the work. Whether...
A pound cake can still be warm when it lands in your shopping bag. That alone should tell you what kind of place this is. The pretzels get twisted by hand and brushed with butter right in front of the counter. The line for them can stretch long, and nobody seems to mind.
Nine Jersey bars are turning into Christmas wonderlands this season, from Morristown to Long Branch. Festive cocktails and over-the-top decorations await.
10 Best Bakeries in Ocean County, NJ to Order Your Thanksgiving Pies This Year. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if there’s one thing that deserves a spot on every holiday table, it’s a delicious homemade-style pie! Whether you’re a fan of traditional pumpkin pie, apple crumb, pecan, blueberry, or something a little different, Ocean County has plenty of bakeries and local favorites worth checking out.
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 New Jersey town has ended its 153-year alcohol ban with 60.4% of voters approving sales, yet residents of the area are divided over the BYOB culture.
Good barbecue runs on a clock, and in New Jersey that clock often stops well before dinnertime. Pulled pork takes hours of slow smoking, so once the day’s batch is gone, the kitchen can’t just whip up more. That’s why some of the best smokehouses in the Garden...
A booth is fine, but a counter stool puts you right next to the griddle, the coffee pot, and the cook. New Jersey has more diners than almost anywhere, and some of the best still keep a long counter where solo eaters and regulars line up for breakfast. This list...
A cherry pie with a flaky, golden crust that isn’t too sweet might be the best reason to pull off a busy New Jersey road. The fruit gets to shine. Then there are the apple cider donuts. Families grab them with cold cider and sometimes can’t wait to get home.
Allen Walski, a Surf City native and owner of Clemmy’s in Waretown, has been named New Jersey’s Chef of the Year. Walski was announced as the winner at the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association’s 41st annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 5. He was one of eight chefs from across the state nominated for the title, and the only one representing Ocean County. After the nomination, voting was open to the public; a total of more than 5,000 votes came in for the competition, according to the NJRHA, and Walski secured the most.
Asad's Hot Chicken is officially opening its first Cumberland County location with free food for 5 hours straight—get all the delicious details now!
Necessity is the mother of invention. And in this New Jersey pizzeria’s case, the mother of a glorious, carb-loaded Frankenstein. You have probably seen gimmicky pizzas before. Toppings piled high. Crusts stuffed with cheese. Fun, but nothing that makes you stop and stare. This place serves the Triple Threat....
Planning dinner for a big group can be tricky, because everyone wants something different and somebody always gets bored waiting for food. Hibachi solves both problems at once. You sit around a big flat grill, a chef cooks steak, chicken, shrimp, and fried rice right in front of you, and...
