FOOD & DRINK
Dead roaches stuck on glue pads: 10 Ocean County restaurant health violations
Since January, the Ocean County Health Department has inspected 862 restaurants, convivence stores, cafeterias and other establishments selling food. Of the 862 restaurants, 10 have a conditionally satisfactory rating, as opposed to a satisfactory rating. According to the Health Department website, a conditionally satisfactory rating would mean that the establishment...
Fluke season gets off to hot start with limit catches made opening weekend
The fluke season got off to a good start with lots of fishermen giving it a shot and many fish being reeled in. Most of the drifting was done in the bays and rivers but fish were pulled in from the surf. More than a few anglers came home with their limit catch of three fish at 18 inches or greater.
Asbury Park hip-hop star Lexx Banko talks Boston Way inspiration, upcoming marriage
Lexx Banko is one of the highest profile stars of the Jersey underground hip-hop scene. Thank the former Boston Way housing project in Asbury Park for that. Banko, aka Alexis Banks, gives a lot of credit to growing up in B-Way for her musical success. “We call it the B-Way,” Banko said. “The kids,...
Netflix spurs further redevelopment plans for Eatontown's downtown
EATONTOWN - The prospect of Netflix moving in has caused the borough's business and elected leaders to take another look at its antiquated downtown and expand a redevelopment zone it created three years ago in hopes of bringing in new investment. The downtown is about a quarter-mile from the gates of the former...
Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri Visits Boardwalk
Area residents turned out to meet Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri at Low Dive in Asbury Park May 3. For a brief period Fri., May 3 Asbury Park became Flavortown, USA. Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri made an appearance at Low Dive on the boardwalk to promote his tequila brand Santo. Over...
Asbury Park Palace Amusements artifacts, including Tillie, are on NJ endangered list
Artifacts from the former Palace Amusements in Asbury Park, including the famous Tillie face, are included in Preservation New Jersey's annual list of the 10 Most Endangered Places in the Garden State. The Palace Amusements, between Cookman and Lake avenues on Kingsley Street, was torn down in 2004 as part...
The new PaciDough's Pizza Joint in South Toms River has sourdough pizza and a '90s theme
Pizza is one of the Shore's most popular foods, so when a new pizzeria opens, it helps to have something different, fun or creative to make it stand out. PaciDough's Pizza Joint, which opened in early May in South Toms River, has all three. The pizzeria's pies are naturally leavened, meaning the...
Flavortown comes to Wine Outlet in Wall
WALL TOWNSHIP — Residents of Wall and the surrounding area got a little taste of Flavortown this weekend, as popular celebrity chef Guy Fieri visited the Wine Outlet to promote his new Santo Spirits tequila brand, and then made the rounds in the area, stopping at several area restaurants along the way.
Monmouth Park, Caesars Celebrate Sportsbook Groundbreaking
Construction on a trackside sportsbook and entertainment complex began with a ceremonial groundbreaking at Monmouth Park Tuesday which featured representatives from the New Jersey racetrack, Caesars Sportsbook, and local dignitaries who planted golden shovels in the ground to mark the occasion. The state-of-the-art facility and full-service restaurant combo is set...
Guy Fieri crashes South Jersey wedding party
No doubt, celebrity chef Guy Fieri loves his job and loves spreading the joy in New Jersey! Fieri, the host of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and who has had many restaurant ventures in the Garden State was in the state for business recently when he happened by a wedding party outside the Homesick Restaurant on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park. As a group wedding photo was about to take place, the Mayor of Flavortown himself jumped in. The bride proceeded to slug down some tequila, which Fieri was in town promoting. The Santo line of tequila, a collaborative effort with Adam Levine and the Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar was launched by Fieri last year. Never one to turn down a shameless opportunity for self-promotion, he posted on his Instagram, "Another happy couple in Flavortown Chapel!"
County To Vote On Leasing Toms River’s Animal Shelter
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Health will be voting on whether to take over the Toms River Animal Shelter building at its May 8 meeting. On its agenda is a resolution to “enter into a lease agreement with the Township of Toms River to assume Animal Shelter operations.”
Meet the Leaders: Neptune Middle School Chorus Director Laura Hollander
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - TAPinto Neptune recently interviewed Ms. Laura Hollander, who serves as Neptune Middle School's Chorus Director, entering her 17th year in the district. Ms. Hollander is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music (2001) and the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins (2003), holding two degrees in Bassoon Performance. Ms. Hollander shares that her experience of soloing with orchestras, touring across the country, playing locally, as well as giving masterclasses and running a private studio allows her to share her experiences and give back to her community and empower youth by using music as...
Basie Center Cinemas in Red Bank serving alcohol at the movies
It's showtime on the rocks. Basie Center Cinemas, 36 White St. in Red Bank, is now selling selling alcoholic beverages to moviegoers 21 and over. “Basie Center Cinemas is now the only area indie movie house that can offer patrons a glass of wine, a local craft beer or a cool, canned cocktail to accompany their feature presentation,” said Izzy Sackowitz, chief operating officer of the Count Basie Center, in a statement.
Putting Together Poppies To Support Vets and Their Families
American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Chairperson Mary Jane Pozarycki shows Auxiliary President Amanda Trail and Auxiliary member Alice Fariello how to create poppies at a recent Auxiliary meeting in Neptune. If you got to the American Legion Post 346 in Neptune on most Wednesday mornings, you will find the Poppy Gals...
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