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Lounge seating at Olea Restaurant in Spring Lake NJ with velvet drapes and maroon fringe chandeliers

Olea in Spring Lake Might Be the Jersey Shore’s New Date Night Favorite

There’s been a lot of local buzz around Olea Restaurant & Lounge in Spring Lake lately, so I had...
Exterior of Cornbread Farm to Soul restaurant storefront in New Jersey

Celebrate National Cornbread Day at Cornbread Farm to Soul

On April 6th, National Cornbread Day, all Cornbread Farm to Soul locations will offer guests a free slice of...
Ribbon cutting for the Carriage House at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ

A First Look at the New Carriage House Restaurant at Paper Mill Playhouse

  Monday marked more than a ribbon-cutting; it felt like opening night. With a sense of anticipation usually reserved for a...
IXIM Taco, Hackensack

New Restaurant Openings: Gnocchi, Burgers, Coffee & More

There are so many exciting new New Jersey restaurants opening across the Garden State in the coming months. Here...

Valentine’s Day 2026: Romantic Eats & Specials Across NJ

Updated February 2026 Thinking about where to go for Valentine's Day in New Jersey? Check out these romantic ideas for...

Where to Eat Now: New NJ Restaurants in January 2026

If you made it your mission in 2026 to explore more restaurants (same!), there’s no better place to start...
collage of NJ Food Influencers

NJ Restaurant Trends 2026: What Food Influencers See Coming

New Jersey’s food scene has never stood still — and as we head into 2026, it’s evolving faster (and...

Top Restaurants for Show-stopping Holiday Décor

  With Christmas almost here, restaurants in and around New Jersey are fully wrapped in holiday cheer—and the over-the-top décor...
Hank’s fish charcuterie board (aka “seacuterie”)

A Jewish Deli take on the Feast of the Seven Fishes

A beloved pop-up Jewish deli in Jersey City is shaking things up on the final night of Hanukkah. Known...
NJ Restaurants offering The Feast of Seven Fishes

NJ Restaurants Offering The Feast of Seven Fishes

The holidays are all about traditions — the kind that bring families together around the table year after year....

NJ Openings: Nashville Chicken Sandwiches, Pancakes, Oysters and More!

With the holiday season in full swing, family visits and hosting are on the way, and as a Jerseyan,...
full Thanksgiving spread at et al fine food

Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Dinner: Dine-In & Catering

If you’re looking for less mess and stress this Thanksgiving, with more family time, and plates piled high, we’ve...

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Exterior of Ridge Diner in Park Ridge New Jersey on Kinderkamack Road

Expanded Ridge Diner Reflects Jersey Diner Circuit Optimism

The writer accepted a complimentary meal at the diner. Maybe it’s my imagination, but in recent months it seems like there are optimistic developments in...