FOOD & DRINK
Trader Joe's sets opening date for Middletown store, and it's very soon
Trader Joe's is set to open its new store on Route 35 in Middletown on Thursday, the popular grocer's fourth location at the Jersey Shore. The store will open at 8 a.m., after a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony. Its hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. ...
Sprouts plans for Wall supermarket fall apart, but first Monmouth store sets opening date
WALL - A developer has pulled plans to build a Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store on the site of the former Lanes at Sea Girt property on Route 35. Gottesman Real Estate Partners, which also owns Sea Girt Square shopping center next door, wanted to construct a 23,375-square-foot supermarket as well as 3,500 square feet of additional retail space, according to the development application.
Two locals strike $100,000 deal with Mark Cuban on ‘Shark Tank’
POINT PLEASANT/BRICK TOWNSHIP — David Restiano of Brick Township and Daniel Staats of Point Pleasant made the deal of a lifetime as they brought their company SORx to the Sharks of the popular ABC show “Shark Tank,” striking a deal with Mark Cuban. Mr. Restiano, the CEO and co-founder of SORx, said the company began with a foundational product known as SORx Soap.
Stone Pony celebrates 50th anniversary with big summer concert schedule
The Stone Pony has a big reason to celebrate this summer: The legendary Asbury Park music venue turned 50 in February. “On this day 50 years ago, a gentleman named Jack Roig opened the doors to his new club, and at that time he had no idea he was opening up a landmark...
Popular N.J. brewery’s co-founder to appear on ‘Jeopardy’
We’ll take New Jersey brewers on gameshows for $1,000, Alex. If you spent any time at Asbury Park Brewery in the last 10 years, one of the contestants on Wednesday night’s episode of “Jeopardy” might look familiar. It’s Jersey Shore native Jeff Plate, who co-founded the brewery.
Bell Theater, brand-new Shore venue, opening at Bell Works in Holmdel; here's the lineup
HOLMDEL - Whether you're looking for a Broadway musical, a rock concert, jazz, films or family entertainment, there's a brand-new venue at the Shore that promises it all — and more. The Bell Theater, housed at the Bell Works complex in Holmdel, is set to open in May. The new theater is a...
Focaccia and cannoli at a place you'll want to stay awhile
One of the best parts of writing about food is getting to know the people who make it. Our restaurants, coffee shops, cafes and bakeries are run by chefs trained in culinary school, cooks who worked their way up through the ranks, owners who learned to cook in their grandma's kitchen, and people who left other careers simply because they love food.
No more plastic utensils, ketchup packets? Red Bank law aims to cut down on takeout waste
RED BANK - The borough will celebrate this Earth Day with its annual Green Fair and a crackdown on takeout waste. Dubbed “Skip the Stuff,” restaurants will no longer automatically add plastic utensils, condiment packets, napkins or extra takeout containers for takeout or delivery orders. Starting Monday, April...
Savor the Flavors of Red Bank: Jersey Shore Restaurant Week is Here!
RED BANK, NJ: Embark on a gastronomic journey through the heart of Red Bank as Jersey Shore Restaurant Week returns with its tantalizing offerings. From April 19th to April 28th, immerse yourself in a culinary celebration featuring the finest eateries Red Bank has to offer.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Since 2009, Jersey Shore Restaurant Week has been a fixture here in Red Bank and around coastal Monmouth County, and this year is certainly no exception. We hope that many of you will dine locally here in Red Bank for Jersey Shore Restaurant Week!" said...
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