Category Archives: Food & Drink
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. Where are you heading to get your Irish on? Local pubs are traditional, fun…
Feeling the winter chill already? How about this for a cure: settle into one of New Jersey ‘s cozy, convivial…
The Roaring ’20s was an exuberant time in American history, replete with the Golden Age of Hollywood, the birth of…
Editor’s note: this article was originally published in August 2018. If you know of any places that have closed since…
From the Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival Join us for our 23rd annual Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival January 18-26. These nine…
[Editor’s note: This article was first published in January 2019. Contact the breweries directly to confirm updated information on hours.]…
As you walk into South Orange’s tony new Bistro D’Azur you feel a piece of the south…
You don’t have to hop a plane to Germany to indulge in homemade brats, sausages, schnitzels, and strudels. These 10…
What’s better than brunch? How about brunch with live music? The Cassidy Bar + Kitchen in Maplewood is now featuring Live…
Bartenders from some of New Jersey’s top restaurants shared fall cocktail recipes with NJ NEXT that are as colorful and…
It’s apple season! Whether you like pies, cider, donuts, the simple thrill of picking the forbidden fruit, or all of…
From the Village of South Orange: The Seton Village Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival is returning October 18th, 2019…
From RoseComm : All My Friends, the ownership group behind Summit House in Summit, New Jersey, this fall will open…
From Summit Downtown: Summit’s family-favorite fall event is back, with an exciting new twist: a Beer and Wine Garden! From…
From sidewalk tables just right for people watching, elegant patio dining under the stars, to decks with an ocean view…
As everyone knows, great weather and cocktails go hand-in-hand. So why not enjoy a beverage while basking in the sun,…
The beloved noodle chain Ani Ramen House is opening up three new NJ outposts this fall, at locations in…
James Beard award-winner-David Burke has expanded restaurant empire this year, opening David Burke at Orange Lawn in…
From Somerset County Park Commission: The Somerset County Park Commission Free Summer Concert Series at Duke Island Park on Old…
Summer is the perfect time to attend local festivals and fairs and enjoy the fresh air, entertainment and delicious food.…
[Editor’s note: this article was originally published in August 2018] A change of scenery is good for the soul. If…
Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) will host Summit’s 11th Annual Restaurant Week from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 28. Over…
Too hot to cook? Looking for a new restaurant to try for lunch or dinner? Main 233…
From The Field Kitchen: Join Farm & Fork Society, SOMA Brewing Company, and The Fox & Falcon on July…
Good news for fans of fine dining: world-renowned chef David Burke has opened David Burke at Orange Lawn, at
From Downtown Somerville: …
Family Fun Night will once again transform Beechwood Road and Bank Street into a carnival-themed kid…
It’s time for MayFest again! This big, festive annual street fair returns to Springfield Avenue in Maplewood on Sunday, May…
From Cinnaholic: There is good news for New Jersey residents with a sweet tooth. Cinnaholic, the gourmet cinnamon roll bakery…
Updated April 20, 2019: Village Brewing celebrated its official opening April 19, 2019. Call 908-333-2990 to make a reservation for…
Between egg hunts and baskets overflowing with chocolate treats, it often seems like…
“April is the cruelest month,” T.S. Eliot wrote nearly 100 years ago — and spring break without anything planned can…
Does dining out sometimes leave you stressed out? This might be just the ticket. Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen…
From the South Orange Village Center Alliance: Food-lovers are spoiled for choice in South Orange’s downtown district, and…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: A crescendo of Spanish romance will soon descend upon the Loft…
Who needs to travel to New Orleans when Mardi Gras celebrations are taking place all over the Garden State? Whether…
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, so why not get out and celebrate this Irish holiday at any…
The fruit bowls craze shows no signs of waning, especially in the Garden State. Maplewood just welcomed Bonji Bowls, the…
Garden State Kitchen, a brand-new commercial kitchen, incubator and co-working space, gives food entrepreneurs a place to cook –…
From The Stone Pony: To celebrate forty-five years since opening its doors and becoming one of the world’s best-known music venues,…
From The Chocolate Expo: It’s all about chocolate, food and fun at The Chocolate…
Calling all bacon fans! Baconfest 2019 is happening at Zeppelin Hall in Jersey City through Jan. 27.…
The New Jersey restaurant scene continues to heat up, with new eateries both high-end and casual to check out this…
Don’t feel like trekking into Times Square to huddle with the masses? No need! New Jersey has plenty of ways…
December 5, 2018 is the 85th anniversary of Prohibition being repealed. Why not mark…
You really don’t need extra incentives to dine at Verjus Restaurant in Maplewood. The cozy…
This article, by Peter Culos, appeared in Jersey Bites on December 3. Two-hundred-forty square miles. That’s just more than…
Updated Nov. 25: Sorriso Kitchen is serving up a feast. The eatery, featuring farm-to-table fare and…
From Visit South Jersey: Spend Thanksgiving Weekend at South Jersey Vineyards and Tasting Rooms Starting Black Friday…
Information provided by Diane Biancamano of Gail PR: New Jersey bakeries Choc O Pain French Bakery & Cafe…
For those who like their vices in pairs, Luigi’s Ice Cream and Ani Ramen are…
Jersey City Craft Brew Fest,, hosted by Harborside’s Waterfront Property, will feature an eclectic local variety…
From Slow Food Northern NJ: Join the “delicious revolution.” On Dec. 9, Slow Food Northern NJ celebrates good,…
It’s cider season — especially in New Jersey. Ironbound Hard Cider, available through Garden State
From Violet PR: On Oct. 2., local leaders cut the ribbon on the newest business in downtown Montclair,…
More and more, New Jersey is gaining recognition for its micro breweries. Add the good folks at SOMA…
Looking for somewhere to have your Thanksgiving meal out this year, instead of cooking at home? Good news: The Cassidy…
From Asbury Park Distilling Co: On November 8th, join Asbury Park Distilling Co owners Andrew Karas and Zack…
From Elevation Burger: Organic burger franchise, Elevation Burger, is excited…
Reverse Happy Hour kicks off at Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern with a slate of late evening drink specials and…
From Jersey Shore Restaurant Week: Jersey Shore Restaurant Week Deal: Enjoy a three-course meal with your…
From SOMA Cross-Cultural Works Inc.: Second-annual Event Promises Family Fun with Food, Music, Dance & Children’s Activities Experience Dhol…
From Gail Schoenberg Public Relations: Summer may be over, but you can now get your ice cream fix…
From Dunkin’: People who live and work in Folsom, NJ can now experience Dunkin’s newest store of the…
RiverFest at Bordentown, one of New Jersey’s largest fall festivals, returns on Saturday, Oct. 20 from noon to 10…
The Seton Village Food Truck Festival in South Orange is back for another great year of food and drink! Mark…
Update, August 5: The new Krispy Kreme at 25 US Route 22 East in Springfield will have its grand…
From Gail Schoenberg Public Relations: On National Noodle Day, Saturday, October 6, a mix of 10 former…
This story first appeared on VillageGreenNJ.com. If you didn’t make it to Somos SOMA Latinos’…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: On Tuesday, Sept. 25, SOPAC hosted a sold out crowd for Savor the…
From The Wildwoods: The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents the 11th Annual Seafood and Music…
Fall weekends are jam-packed with events here in South Orange and Maplewood, and we are tracking them all on NJNext.com. Here are…
Hosted by New Jersey’s #1 Zoo, Ales ‘N Tails Oktoberfest will feature a live Oompah Band and…
From Somos SOMA Latinos: Swivel your hips to salsa music. Move to the beats of cumbia from Colombia, bachata…
Vegan and vegetarian alert! There’s a new option in New Jersey for vegans, vegetarians and those seeking kosher baked goods.…
Celebrate Italian culture and heritage at Fox Park on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues in Wildwood on Friday,…
From Ani Ramen: Ramen fans, get ready! Ani Ramen House and sponsor Sun Noodle are pleased to present the third annual “Slurp. Sip.…
Visiting an area with so many great dining options can be daunting. How will you choose the best meal in…
Get ready to raise a glass in honor of a festive cause! The 4th Annual 2018…
You don’t need lederhosen or even a ticket to Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest this year. Festivities abound across New Jersey…
Update: Cheech’s Own is now open for business. Posted:…
Just as summer is synonymous with street fairs and carnivals, autumn is wine festival season. Get ready to raise a…
With reporting from Adrianna Donat. Since it opened its doors in August. Liv Breads in Millburn…
The Township of Verona and the local business community present Verona’s first ever Restaurant Week! Enjoy 5 nights of delicious…
Newark is hot — and not just because of the recent weather! New Jersey’s biggest city is booming, which is…
Attention Garden State ramen fans: Ani Ramen, the wildly popular noodle restaurant with locations in Jersey City and Montclair,…
The Big Brew Beer Festival is a perfect opportunity for beer aficionados to meet and hang…
Madison’s recently opened Bottle Hill Tavern brings to life a concept that began in the early 19th…
Update, 8/30/18: Sabatino’s is in its soft opening, serving pizza and specials 12-9 p.m. daily (except Mondays for now).…
From Gail Schoenberg PR: A bevy of new eateries is slated to open this fall throughout New Jersey: Kai Yang …
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: Nothing brings people together like an evening of tantalizing food and drink, in…
Calling all seafood fans! The Atlantic City Seafood Festival is back at Bader Field Saturday, Sept. 8…
Update: Felina is slated to open in October. Ridgewood’s thriving restaurant scene is welcoming a new entrant: Felina Restaurant…
Downtown Somerville’s thriving restaurant scene got an even bigger boost with last spring’s opening of Grumpy Bobas, the first…
Rutgers University, the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension proudly present the annual…
Modern food trucks have come a long way from the days of cellophane-wrapped bagels and watery cups of joe. Today,…
As a forward-thinking hotel, conference and event facility, it’s no surprise Hilton Short Hills, a AAA Four Diamond-rated…
From Home for Good Dog Rescue: Gladstone Tavern will “go to…
Long Beach Island is preparing for Chowderfest Weekend, which has become a tradition for family and…
From Summit Downtown, Inc.: Over thirty downtown…
