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Delaney Hall's Menu Options Better Than Many New Jersey School Lunch Choices
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (579+ words) Newark, NJ " As activists and some detainees continue raising concerns about food quality and nutrition at the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility, a weekly meal schedule circulating online paints a different picture: three daily meals featuring chicken, beef, turkey, eggs,…...
Top Ocean County Farm Markets for Fresh Jersey Produce, Local Foods, and Family-Friendly Shopping
20+ hour, 10+ min ago (686+ words) Ocean County, NJ " As New Jersey's growing season ramps up, residents and visitors looking for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and locally made products have no shortage of options across Ocean County. From weekly farmers markets along the shore to…...
New Jersey Bill Would Force Restaurants to Clearly Disclose Mandatory Gratuity Fees
1+ week, 3+ day ago (596+ words) TRENTON, N. J. " New Jersey lawmakers moved forward Thursday with legislation that would require restaurants to prominently disclose mandatory gratuity charges before diners receive their bill, responding to growing consumer frustration over unexpected service fees added at checkout. The Assembly Consumer Affairs…...
Bao Kosher Chinese Restaurant Planned for Jackson Crossing Space Long Occupied by Koto Sushi and Hibachi
2+ week, 4+ day ago (563+ words) Jackson, NJ " A longtime Jackson Township restaurant location known for years as the home of Koto Sushi and Hibachi is preparing for a major transformation, with a new sit-down Chinese restaurant called Bao expected to open in late 2025 or early…...
New Jersey Wants to Boost Booze Made From Jersey Fresh, Home Grown Agricultural Ingredients
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (563+ words) TRENTON, N. J. " New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would officially expand the state's well-known "Jersey Fresh" marketing program to include beer, wine, cider, and liquor produced from New Jersey-grown agricultural products. Assembly Bill 2762, approved by the Assembly Agriculture and Natural…...
These Candies Top List of New Jersey's Favorite and Most Disliked Easter Candies
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (558+ words) A new roundup of Easter treats shows Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs leading the list of favorite holiday candies among New Jersey residents. Toms River, NJ " Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs are once again topping the list of favorite Easter candies for…...
From farm markets to classic bakeries, New Jersey offers some of the best homemade pies in the Northeast.
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (660+ words) Lakewood, NJ " With National Pi Day celebrated every March 14, many New Jersey residents look for the perfect slice of pie to mark the occasion. Across the Garden State, bakeries, orchards, and family-owned markets have built loyal followings for their fresh…...
New Jersey Restaurants We Said Goodbye to in 2025
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (411+ words) Several well-known restaurants across New Jersey closed their doors in 2025, ending decades-long runs and leaving noticeable gaps in local dining scenes. Rumson, NJ " A number of longtime restaurants and popular chain locations across New Jersey permanently closed in 2025. The closures…...
Deptford Bakery Hit With Online Harassment After Visit From Governor Mikie Sherrill
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (331+ words) A family-owned South Jersey bakery says it was flooded with negative reviews after hosting Governor Mikie Sherrill during a small business visit. Deptford, NJ " A popular family-owned bakery in Deptford Township says it was targeted with online harassment and one-star…...
New Jersey Bill Advances to Ban Several Food Additives and Artificial Dyes in Schools
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (310+ words) Legislation would prohibit certain food additives in commercial products and ban multiple artificial dyes from food served in schools. Trenton, NJ " A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would ban several food additives from commercial food products and…...