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Nautical-Themed Brewery Closing Central Jersey Tasting Room: 'Alas, It's Not To Be'
A Monmouth County brewery with beers paying tribute to the shoreline is shutting down its tasting room. Ross Brewing Company "made the incredibly difficult decision" to close its taproom in Port Monmouth, the brewery announced on social media on Wednesday, May 29. The company cited economic issues behind the decision to close the tasting room. The brewery will continue distributing beers after the Main Street taproom closes on Sunday, June 2. "We want to thank each and every one of you who has made these last five years of selling beer, and last year and a half of serving cu…
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Stop & Shop To Close Underperforming Stores In Northeast
The future is grim for Stop & Shop's underperforming stores in the Northeast. The grocery giant — which operates 400 stores across Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts (where the company is headquartered) — announced plans to close a number of its underperformers in the interest of company longevity, officials confirmed with Daily Voice. Nearly half of the company's stores have been remodeled, and a Stop & Shop spokesperson said those stores continue to perform well. "We're committed to continuing to invest in our stores - as well in our prices - to deliver a great…
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20-Year-Old Reaching Dreams By Opening Upscale Brunch Spot In Central Jersey
Tatum Menake's dream of owning a restaurant matched what she saw in Lincroft: a need for an upscale brunch spot. Menake said she's opening a breakfast and lunch restaurant called Tatum's Table. It'll be located in The Lincroft Grove shopping plaza at 650 Newman Springs Road. Her first business will take over the former home of Restaurante Puerto Rico, which closed in March 2022. The Colts Neck woman said she was inspired by her family's three generations of experience in the food business. Menake's brother runs Navy St. Cafe and she has worked with him in the tak…
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'Devastating' Fire Rips Through Central Jersey Seafood Restaurant Five Months After Opening
A Middletown seafood restaurant suffered a "devastating" fire on Memorial Day, less than six months after it opened. Sirens Seafood posted on Facebook that the fire ripped through the building on Route 36 on Monday, May 27. The restaurant in the Leonardo section of Middletown was closed and no one was injured. The restaurant, which opened in December 2023, thanked the firefighters who responded "within minutes on a holiday." "To our amazing customers, we will have more information soon, but we are not giving up hope just yet for a brighter tomorrow," Sirens posted. "We are absol…
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Musical Pints: Asbury Park Brewery Honoring City's Music Culture In New Taproom
A brewery in Asbury Park is reopening in a new location while honoring the seaside city's rich musical history. Asbury Park Brewery said in a news release that it'll officially reopen at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 24. The new brewery is located in a 3,180-square-foot space on Cookman Avenue, just a block away from the House of Independents concert hall. The brewery originally opened in an old warehouse on Sewall Avenue in 2016 and has been run by musicians who grew up playing at nearby venues. "It’s been a grind the last few years trying to get this new space open," says brewery founder Bob McL…
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Invigorating Indoor Skydiving Facility Opens In Edison
Now you can skydive without risking your life. A new indoor skydiving facility has opened in Edison. The grand opening ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 22 at 997 Route 1. Edison Mayor Sam Joshi joined iFLY Indoor Skydiving Vice President of Field Operations Faheem Memon at the event. A wind tunnel helps participants experience the thrill of free fall. iFLY pioneered the body-flying indoor skydiving experience and is a world leader in vertical wind-tunnel technology, organizers say. Guests don’t need to be athletes or in the best shape of their lives to enjoy flying, they say.…
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'Grim' Future Of NJ Mall Reversed With Addition Of 2-Story Entertainment Center
The Moorestown Mall is coming back to life. Plans for a proposed two-story entertainment center known as Parky’s were presented to the Moorestown Planning Board on May 2, according to Mayor Nicole Gillespie. A go-kart track, arcade games, music venues, an outdoor rooftop, duckpin bowling, and themed golf centers are just some of what's included in the highly-anticipated addition, which Gillespie said is set to open next year. "I'm definitely excited about it. It's great to see it finally happening," Gillespie told Daily Voice. "The whole development of the mall has been huge. It was …
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Trackside Sportsbook With Shake Shack Coming To Monmouth Park In 2025
A Monmouth County horse track has begun a large expansion project to keep up with the growth of the sports gambling industry. Monmouth Park and Caesars Entertainment have started building a new trackside sportsbook and entertainment complex, according to a news release. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Oceanport track on Tuesday, May 7. The new facility is expected to open in 2025 with 16,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space for watching sports. There will also be a Shake Shack restaurant, wall-to-wall televisions, and more than 25 self-service betting kiosks. Park ope…
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open First Central Jersey Store
A supermarket specializing in fresh and healthier food options is opening a new store in Aberdeen, officials said. Sprouts Farmers Market will open its newest location at 327 Highway 35 in Cliffwood on Friday, June 7, the company said in a news release. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 6:45 a.m. and the store will open at 7 a.m. In the release, Aberdeen Mayor Fred Tagliarini said the township was excited for Sprouts to open. "In addition to providing fresh, healthy, and specialty foods to our residents, Sprouts also brings 100 jobs to our community, playing a vital role in ou…
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'America's Best Restaurants' Filming At Popular NJ Burger, Ice Cream Spot
America's Best Restaurants roadshow is paying a visit to a popular New Jersey spot. America’s Best Restaurants will be filming at Outlaw's Burger Barn & Creamery, on South Main Road in Vineland on Monday, May 27. Popular dishes will be highlighted, along with an interview with owner and chef Ryan Briggs. The episode will be aired on social media channels at a later date. "We're excited. We're looking forward to it," Briggs told Daily Voice. "It's going to be a fun day." In addition to specialty burgers, the menu also has hot dogs, wings, cheesesteaks, sundaes and an arr…
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Mercer County Red Lobster Among Dozens Shuttered Abruptly In U.S.
Red Lobster has abruptly closed dozens of locations across the United States. According to a Bloomberg, the fast-casual seafood restaurant has considered filing for bankruptcy. The following locations are listed as being temporarily closed on the Red Lobster website, with some set to be auctioned off. MD: Columbia, Laurel, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg NJ: Ledgewood, Lawrenceville, East Brunswick, Bridgewater PA: Erie VA: Newport News, Williamsburg, Colonial Heights TAGeX Brand, which bills itself as the world's largest after-marketplac…
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$500 Million Open-Air Redevelopment Of Monmouth Mall Begins
A more than $500 million project to transform a Monmouth County mall into an open-air town center has officially begun, officials said. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, May 9 at the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown, developer Kushner said in a news release on Monday, May 13. The mall will be redeveloped into a modern center with luxury apartments, new retail options, and medical office space called Monmouth Square. Kushner said the project to "de-mall" the property off Route 35 will bring a new purpose to the historic Monmouth Mall, which has been open for 64 years. …
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Revived NJ 'Local Pizza Legend' On Brink Of Closing Sells Out After Portnoy's Visit
"You don't hear stories like this." Those are Dave Portnoy's words of the story that Bonvini's in Livingston tells. Portnoy, the CEO of Barstool Sports and self-proclaimed pizza expert, paid a visit to the storied S Livingston Avenue pizzeria for a "One Bite" review. His takeaway? The pizza's good, not great. Its history, that's something else. Dave goes to a pizza place with a very unique story. One Bite Pizza Reviews Portnoy got it all from the current owner, who explained his father-in-law owned opened the original Bonvini's in 1954, which would close in 1998. Years …
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'This Place Is Iconic': Jersey Shore Nightclub Reopening Under New Ownership
A historic Jersey Shore nightclub once owned by a popular Philadelphia radio host is bringing back the music. Memories in Margate will reopen on Friday, May 24 after closing in September 2022, the bar and restaurant posted on social media on Wednesday, May 8. The nightclub was owned by DJ and performer Jerry Blavat, who died on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at 82 years old from an autoimmune disorder called myasthenia gravis. Known by many as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Big Boss with the Hot Sauce", Blavat purchased Memories in 1972 and hosted his radio show there. His est…
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Popular Diner Reps New Jersey On OpenTable List Of Top Brunch Spots In America
There might not be any open tables after this. Tops Diner in East Newark was named one of the 100 best brunch spots in America by the reservation website, OpenTable. It was the only restaurant from the Garden State to make the list. The diner is an institution in East Newark, having been established in 1942. "Our focus has always been to serve what our customers want, exactly when and how they want it," the restaurant wrote at OpenTable. "As the American dining culture shifts, we recognize we must strive to recreate the 1920’s renaissance that birthed the diner as we know it today, al…
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'One Of The Best In The Game:' Portnoy Drops Special Review For NJ Pizzaiolo
Weeks after surprising a Morristown pizza master, Dave Portnoy has released his review of the pie. The Barstool CEO said he designated just 10 minutes to each pizzeria on this leg of his North Jersey "One Bite" tour, but set aside extra time for Nino Coniglio, of Coniglio's in Morristown. During his surprise visit, Portnoy got a tour of the Morristown digs from Nino — a 9-time world champion pizza maker who has six other restaurants in New York City — running down the history of their friendship. Portnoy has sampled hundreds of pizzas from across the country and even threw a One Bite Pizza…
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Rani Indian Restaurant Hamilton
A new Indian restaurant, bar and lounge has opened in Mercer County. Hamilton Township is now home to a new culinary gem: Rani Indian Restaurant, Lounge & Bar. Its grand opening was on April 26. Guests can immerse themselves in a dining experience where the ambiance mirrors the grandeur of Indian palaces, and each bite tells the tale of centuries-old recipes passed down through noble generations. Royal dining at Rani Indian Restaurant Photo Courtesy of Foxtrot Media Located in the Foxmoor Shopping Centre, Rani promises a dining journey like none other. From the vibrant spices …
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$54M Renovation Preserves Doo-Wop History At Jersey Shore Resort Opening This Summer
A new beach resort in Cape May County will have a modern twist on historic architecture reminiscent of the doo-wop era. Madison Resorts will open its second Jersey Shore resort in Wildwood Crest on Thursday, May 16, the company said in a news release. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. The Ocean Avenue resort is a massive renovation for the Oceanview Motel, which was the largest motel built in Wildwoods when it opened in 1964. "We’re thrilled to bring our Madison Resorts family to the Wildwood Crest community," Madison Resorts founder Dan Alicea said in a statement. "…
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Major Mall-Based Chain With 2 NJ Stores Closing 543 Locations After Filing For Bankruptcy
A major retailer primarily located in malls and headquartered in Pennsylvania is set to close all 543 of its stores following its third Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Closures for all rue21 locations are expected to be completed within the next two months with going-out-of-business sales coming soon. The company, headquartered in Pennsylvania outside Pittsburgh, had first filed for bankruptcy in 2003, and then for a second time in 2017, when it closed around 400 stores. Founded in 1970, rue21 specializes in women's & men's casual apparel and accessories. rue21 has locations in …
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Newly Constructed ShopRite Hiring For Opening Next Month In Central Jersey
A new ShopRite of Hadley Commons is hiring up to 200 workers at a store under construction in South Plainfield, officials said. The new store at 6781 Hadley Road is expected to open next month. It's the second new ShopRite in Central Jersey this spring. A 24-hour store opened last month in Old Bridge in the Glenwood Green Shopping Plaza at the intersection of Route 9 and Schulmeister Road The South Plainfield store's hiring center, located at 6303 Hadley Road in the same shopping plaza, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and accepting applications for jobs including book…
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Last Joe's Crab Shack In NJ Closing Next Month In Deptford
New Jersey's last Joe's Crab Shack is set to close next month at Deptford Landing Shopping Center in Gloucester County. “Due to a natural lease expiration, Joe’s Crab Shack located at 2000 Clements Bridge Road in Deptford, NJ will close its doors on May 26, 2024,” Chief Operating Officer Terry Turney said in a statement to Daily Voice. “We thank the community for the many years of support. We value our employees, their dedication to our company, and are working to relocate them to our sister locations nearby.” Joe’s Crab Shack is owned by Landry’s, a large dining, entertainment, hospitality…
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Trader Joe's Sets Opening Date For Newest Store In New Jersey
Popular food items like "Everything but the Bagel" seasoning, "Unexpected Cheddar Cheese", and "Hold the Cone!" ice cream are about to be sold at a new Central Jersey spot. Trader Joe's will open its location in Middletown on Thursday, Apr. 25, the company said on its website on Friday, Apr. 19. The grocery store will hold a grand opening celebration at 8 a.m. The new Trader Joe's will be in the Middletown Plaza shopping center off Route 35. "We've consulted our maps and compass and have found a terrific location for a store in Middletown, NJ," Trade Joe's said in its opening announce…
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Dave Portnoy Surprises NJ Pizza Making Champ For 'One Bite' Review
It's about time! That's what Nino Coniglio is saying to Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy, who finally stopped by his Morristown pizzeria for a One Bite review. Without warning. "It means a lot," said Nino, a 9-time world champion pizza maker who owns six other restaurants in New York City, most of which have been reviewed by Portnoy. Six years ago, Portnoy reviewed two different pizzas from 310 Bowery, and gave them both an 8.1. Nino says the highest score he's ever gotten from Portnoy is an 8.7. Coniglio's made headlines for canceling a meet-and-greet with Tommy DeVito after his agent doubled …
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Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Sold In New Jersey Due To Salmonella Outbreak
Trader Joe's is recalling Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil that was sold across the country in 2.5-ounce clamshell packaging due to concerns of Salmonella contamination. This week, the supermarket giant issued an alert cautioning shoppers in 29 states, as well as Washington, DC, not to consume the product as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a reported outbreak of Salmonella. Trader Joes is recalling Infinite Herbs Organic Basil FDA According to the FDA, "Trader Joe’s has already voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell pa…
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Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' NJ Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban
An Ocean County company that makes a therapeutic type of muscle-massaging soap is now swimming with a Shark. The Brick Township-based company called Sorsoap was featured on an episode of ABC's 'Shark Tank' that premiered on Friday, Apr. 12. The company was founded by David Restiano and Dr. David Staats. Dr. Staats owns a physical therapy clinic on Brick Boulevard. Restiano was one of his patients before the two became business partners. The two men enjoy playing sports and were looking for a way to relieve muscle pain while cleaning off sweat and dirt. In their seven-minute sales pitch and…
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Cannabis Dispensary OK'd In This South Jersey Borough: Are You For It? (
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A borough in Camden County is the latest municipality to approve cannabis sales at a state-approved dispensary. Collingswood Planning Board ok'd plans for the dispensary on Monday, April 8. It's expected to open by the fall. Acreage Holdings would open a retail outlet called "The Botanist" at 35 E. Crescent Boulevard (Route 130), in the former Egbert Express courier service property, according to Collingswood Administrator Cassandra Duffey. "It's exciting," Duffey said. Acreage operates The Botanist locations in Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, and Williamstown. "They're established i…
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Marijuana Dispensary Backed By Former '
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' Star's Ex-Husband Opens In 2 NJ Towns
A brand-new marijuana dispensary backed by the husband of a "Real Housewives of New Jersey" husband is now open in two locations. "The Dispensary" has opened its doors in both Somerset and is set to open in Union on Saturday, April 20. The company was founded in 2022 with a mission of providing "a space where people can experience the healing properties of cannabis while receiving exceptional service and support," its website says. It's backed by Frank Catania, the ex-husband of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Dolores Catania. Click here for The Dispensary website for locations.
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Forbes Names NJ Billionaires To List Of Richest People In The World —
Again
Some Garden Staters are raking in the dough. New Jersey residents once again made Forbes' annual list of the world's billionaires, with three ranking in the top 800, based on net worth. The Garden Staters you most want to hit up for cash are: No. 322: Rocco Commisso, 73, is the founder and CEO of cable company Mediacom based in Chester, New York and the richest man in New Jersey with a net worth of $8.8 billon. The Saddle River resident immigrated to the United States from Italy when he was 12 years old. His first job was playing the accordion during movie theater intermissions. No. 364.…
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Declining Departures Cause Spirit To Close Atlantic City Airport's Crew Hub
Spirit Airlines will close its crew base at Atlantic City International Airport, the company said. In a statement, a Spirit spokesperson said the airline will shut down its ACY crew base on Sunday, Sept. 1. The closing will affect 157 pilots and flight attendants. The move will not impact Spirit's flight schedule at ACY. "Over the past several years, our flight schedule from Atlantic City has gradually decreased to an average of 8-10 daily departures, depending on the season," the spokesperson said. "Moreover, half of this flying is to our largest crew bases in Florida. Given the grou…
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$70.4M Sale Of NJ Mall Means $155.7M Loss For Investors, Report Says
Seventy million may seem like a lot. But context is everything. New Jersey's troubled Woodbridge Center sold to an unnamed buyer for $70.4 million in February, according to credit-rating firm Kroll. While the sale resolved a loan issue, investors suffered a $155.7 million loss, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) said. In 2015, the 1.7 million-square-foot mall was acquired by Brookfield when it was appraised at $366 million, according to CoStar, a DC-based commercial real estate firm that analyzes market trends. The February 2024 sale was even lower than its most recent appraisal last Oct…
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116-Year-Old Jersey Shore Market Abruptly Closes, Accused Of Unpaid Debts In Lawsuits
A Monmouth County market that abruptly closed after more than a century of business is facing several lawsuits for unpaid debts, according to court filings. Sickles Market closed its grocery store in Little Silver in early March. The store had been open on Harrison Avenue since 1908. The market's website had a statement explaining the sudden closure. "It is with heaviest hearts that we have closed the doors on our 116-year-old business at this time," the statement said. "We have been so lucky to have all of you by our side on this long journey, from friends near and far, to our incredible …
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