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Fresh Perspective: freshii Makes Its Mark in New Jersey

  Check out the end of this article for a special discount code! A fast-casual concept with Canadian roots and locations...
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Looking Toward the Future at Toast City Diner

  Since 2007 when the first Toast City Diner opened in Montclair, the brand has gained a “cult-like” following. The...
APEM, Michael Gabriele, Jersey Bites, gelato

APEM Gelato in Bloomfield: A Cure for the Summertime Blues

The writer was invited to visit APEM Creamery and Sorbetteria, and the gelato was complimentary. Like most overheated New Jersey...

Past Meets Present at Mama Dag’s Seafood & Pasta House, in West Orange

The writer was invited to visit Mama Dag's and the meal was complimentary. Old-school, comforting, stick-to-your-ribs Italian food, the type...
View from the Patio

The Highlawn: Stunning Views All Around

The writer was invited to visit the Highlawn and the meal was complimentary. Sometimes you just want a cozy dinner...
New Tops Diner exterior

New Tops Diner Set to Open and Dazzle the Eye and Palate

A new epoch in the history of the Diner Capital of the World is about to open in East...
Pilgrim Diner Sign with a Pilgrim Hat

Cedar Grove’s Pilgrim Diner Reopens its Doors At Last

The Pilgrim Diner in Cedar Grove is back in business, reclaiming its spot as an eatery on the roadmap...
Jave Love interior

Java Love Celebrates 10 Years of Coffee with Integrity (and Love)

More than a decade ago Montclair residents Kristine-Ellis Petrik and Jodie Dawson were searching for a great cup of...
Pilgrim Diner under construction

Pilgrim Diner in Cedar Grove to Reopen Later This Year

The shuttered Pilgrim Diner in Cedar Grove is slated to be reborn later this year. New construction work is...
Woman receiving a donated meal from NWK

Holiday Recipes and Inspiration from Newark Working Kitchens

Newark Working Kitchens' (NWK) free meal delivery service for Newark residents is designed to activate Newark’s restaurants and deliver...
Kuffta “al ha plancha”platter – w/ Tahina, amba, Israeli salad and pickles and a side of hummus and Cabbage chickpea salad, mixed with, scallions, parsley, niagella seeds olive oil and lemon juice

Chutzpah Kitchen, Authentic Israeli Street Food, Opens in Maplewood

Manhattan restaurateur and Maplewood resident Sagi Ohayon is bringing authentic Israeli street food to Maplewood Village with a new...
Belmont Tavern sign

The Belmont Tavern: An Old-School Gem in Belleville

In the beginning of the movie Fargo, a disclaimer flashed on the screen that read “This is a true...

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Stokelan Winery, Medford, Jersey Bites, Marissa Muoio

Stokelan Estate Winery: History, Family, and Exceptional Wines

In the heart of historic Kirby's Mill, a Quaker farmhouse built in 1853 now stands as the picturesque backdrop for Stokelan Estate Winery. This...