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Vernon Township, NJ · Lifestyle

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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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This New Jersey Museum Lets You Hunt for Rocks That Glow Under UV Light

A rock that looks unremarkable in daylight can become the most interesting thing in your bag once it passes under ultraviolet light. That possibility is the draw at Franklin Mineral Museum, where an old mining dump doubles as a collecting ground and visitors can take their discoveries home. Located in...

Franklin, NJ · 8h

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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 · 4d

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This Charming New York Orchard Bakery Serves Fresh Cider Donuts And Delicious Apple Pie

Fresh apple cider donuts come out of this farm bakery every single day. Not just in fall. Every day, all year long. You can grab them in cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or plain. Then there are the pies, fudge, kettle corn, and a whole case of homemade puddings. One of...

New Hampton, NY · 1d

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Pastrami Fans Say This New Jersey Jewish Deli Holds Its Own Against Katz’s In NYC

Every pastrami lover has a benchmark, and for many it sits on the Lower East Side of Manhattan behind the famous Katz’s sign. So when people start saying a small storefront in Morristown, New Jersey comes extremely close, it is worth paying attention. This is not a giant tourist...

Morristown, NJ · 7d

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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 · 1d

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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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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 · 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

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Opening Alert: D’Levy & D’Luka, Allendale, NJ

A new specialty coffee shop has opened in Allendale. D’Levy & D’Luka is now open at 31 West Allendale Avenue, offering a selection of specialty coffee drinks, pastries and café fare. The menu features handcrafted espresso beverages, seasonal creations, matcha and cold foam specialties, alongside a curated...

Allendale, NJ · 1d

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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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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 · 2d

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Village Pizzeria in Goshen has the best pizza pies in Orange County, voters say

Village Pizzeria in Goshen has the best pizza pies in Orange County. So say the readers who responded to this week's Orange County Showdown poll. Village Pizzeria was chosen by 37.5 percent of those who responded to this week's poll. Second place went to Colandrea Pizza King in Middletown. They were chosen by 18.8 percent of the voters. F&J Pizzeria in Washingtonville finished in third place, with 12.5 percent of the vote. And Prima Pizza in Cornwall was fourth, with 11 percent of the vote. ICE protests: Hundreds protest proposed ICE facility in Newburgh as town board votes The eight other nominees in the field, which was chosen to represent a cross-section of the county, had vote totals in the single digits. For our next Orange County Showdown poll, we'll be asking what the best local diner is. We'll be looking for independent, locally-owned diners, not those associated with a nationally recognized chain. Got a nominee in mind? Send it to mrandall@th-record.com. Mike Randall covers breaking news for the Times Herald-Record and the Poughkeepsie Journal. Reach him at mrandall@th-record.com. This article originally appeared on Times Herald-Record: Village Pizzeria in Goshen has the best pizza pies in Orange County, voters say

Orange County, NY · 23h

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Morristown Approves Over $15 Million in Funding For Morristown Airport

The Morristown town council recently voted to approve more than $15 million in appropriations to fund capital improvements at Morristown Municipal Airport. Officials voted unanimously to approve two ordinances totaling approximately $15,165,000 at the town council’s regular meeting on October 27. The legislation states that federal grants account for...

Morristown, NJ · 1d

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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 · 19h

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From McDonald’s controversy to ballot box, Morris Plains voters serve up a political shakeup

Morris Plains Democrats rode the blue wave that swept across the nation Tuesday to keep control of both the mayor’s office and the borough council, ousting two incumbents in the process. In the mayoral race, Councilwoman Nancy Verga, a Democrat, unseated two-term Mayor Jason Karr, a Democrat-turned-Independent. While votes...

Morris Plains, NJ · 1d

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The Breakers to pay tribute to Tom Petty at Newton Theatre

Starting at 6 p.m., John Murphy plays a solo set at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15. At 7 p.m., Connor Strapp performs at McQ’s Pub at Lake Lenape, 165 Andover Sparta Road, while Mixtape Meltdown delivers high-energy fun at Brick & Brew, 27 Route 23. The Newton Theatre,...

Newton, NJ · 1d

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Just Salad Planning Another Bergen County Location

A fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in salads and health-focused meals is expanding in Bergen County. They currently operate a shop in Paramus on Route 17. Just Salad has signed a lease for a new location at the Midland Park Shopping Center, located at 85 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. The...

Bergen County, NJ · 3d

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Urban Crust Pizza Celebrates Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting and Traditional Lamp Lighting

PARSIPPANY — Urban Crust Pizza celebrated its grand opening Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location at 305 Parsippany Road, joined by Mayor Pulkit Desai, his wife, Sangeeta Desai, Council President Judy Hernandez, Council Vice President Diya Patel and Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill. After...

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ · 19h