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Nautical-Themed Brewery Closing Central Jersey Tasting Room: 'Alas, It's Not To Be' Nautical-Themed Brewery Closing Central Jersey Tasting Room: 'Alas, It's Not To Be'
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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by Chris Spiker
Business
Brewery Specializing In Tropical Flavors Moves Into Old Cape May County Bowling Alley Brewery Specializing In Tropical Flavors Moves Into Old Cape May County Bowling Alley
Brewery Specializing In Tropical Flavors Moves Into Old Cape May County Bowling Alley A Cape May County brewery is giving an extra frame to an old bowling alley. Ludlam Island Brewery is moving from Ocean View to an expanded space in Woodbine, the company said in a news release. The new brewery is inside the former Mouse Trap Lanes on Dennisville-Petersburg Road. The brewery said the larger space will allow it to make more beer, along with having a full kitchen and bar. "We're aiming for something completely new to South Jersey," said Ludlam Island owner William Topley. "We've created a beer fest/food truck vibe in a relaxed atmosphere." Ludlam Island offers several b…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
12-Band Music Festival Rocks Atlantic City 12-Band Music Festival Rocks Atlantic City
12-Band Music Festival Rocks Atlantic City The Orange Loop Amphitheater is the place to be in Atlantic City on Saturday, Sept. 24.  That's when "Frantic City," an exciting new outdoor festival, features 12 bands. Live entertainment begins at noon and is hosted by comic actor Fred Armisen. The event lineup will see performances from Car Seat Headrest, Yo La Tengo, Snail Mail, Murder City Devils, Shannon and The Clams, Rocket From The Crypt, Superchunk, The Bouncing Souls, Samiam, Titus Andronicus, Protomartyr and Control Top. Concertgoers can shop unique vendors selling everything from vinyl records to original artwork, as wel…

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by Jon Craig
Business
New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report
New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report A new restaurant serving Southern food, fancy drinks and live music has opened in South Jersey, NJ Advance Media reports. Essie's, owned by Mike and Cherie Gillespie, is located at 1 Garfield Ave. in Clementon. Essie'sFacebook/ Essie's Its opening was fraught with delays due to the pandemic and a roof collapse caused by a snowstorm in 2017, the outlet reports. The eatery features cajun and creole dishes like hot wings, fish tacos, fried oysters, hush puppies and more, its menu says. Fans of the long-awaited restaurant posted about their anticipation on Facebook.  Fans looked forwa…

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by Jon Craig
Business
New Eatery, R&B Lounge Opens In South Jersey After Pandemic Delay, Renovations New Eatery, R&B Lounge Opens In South Jersey After Pandemic Delay, Renovations
New Eatery, R&B Lounge Opens In South Jersey After Pandemic Delay, Renovations Essie's Restaurant & Lounge in Clementon is officially open after a two-year delay due to the coronavirus pandemic and renovations. The eatery features creole cuisine and live rhythm and blues and jazz. In 2017, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Mike and Chèrie Gillespie purchased a South Jersey building with the vision of opening an upscale restaurant and live music lounge.  Shortly thereafter, a snowstorm caused the roof to cave in, delaying their plans. The global pandemic, a massive renovation, and two years later, the pair have finally opened Essie’s Restaurant & Lounge at 1 Gar…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Wild Honey Smokehouse Opens At Atlantic City's Tropicana Hotel-Casino Wild Honey Smokehouse Opens At Atlantic City's Tropicana Hotel-Casino
Wild Honey Smokehouse Opens At Atlantic City's Tropicana Hotel-Casino Looking for some mouth-watering food while imagining your winnings at an Atlantic City casino? Welcome to Wild Honey Smokehouse and Tavern at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. The regional BBQ and American comfort food restaurant features innovative, Texas-sized cocktails, a selection of double-barrel smoked libations and a rotating slate of live music. Wild Honey BBQ, which officially opens Tuesday, May 10, is one of eight new eateries opening at the Tropicana this year. It's located in the Quarter at Tropicana, an Old Havana-themed shopping mall at 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. The cul…

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by Jon Craig
Events
Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus
Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus Oceanfest is back, baby. The day-long Fourth of July event is making its big return this summer after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, according to its website. With a steady decline in New Jersey's coronavirus cases, "it is the perfect time to bring Oceanfest back,” Co-chair Esther Cohen told NJ Advance Media. Oceanfest is held along the Long Branch boardwalk from Pier Village to Seven Presidents’ Park.  It will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, and feature live music, more than 40 food vendors, arts and crafts, and beach activities, according to NJ.com. Fireworks blast off at…

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by Jon Craig
News
COVID-19: With Concert Experiments Succeeding, Big Shows Could Return This Fall, Fauci Says COVID-19: With Concert Experiments Succeeding, Big Shows Could Return This Fall, Fauci Says
Covid-19: With Concert Experiments Succeeding, Big Shows Could Return This Fall, Fauci Says Successes with experimental concerts in Spain and Germany have convinced Dr. Anthony Fauci that big shows could return to the U.S. this fall -- provided Americans reach an effective level of herd immunity. “I think you can start getting back to almost full capacity of seating,” the nation's top infectious disease expert said during a virtual live event over the weekend. “What the performing arts needs to do is to do a little bit more of what the Germans are doing,” Fauci noted. A controlled experiment in Germany featuring a show by pop singer Tim Bendzko safely accommodated about 1,400 at…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
Atlantic City Fried Chicken Spot Named Best In NJ Atlantic City Fried Chicken Spot Named Best In NJ
Atlantic City Fried Chicken Spot Named Best In NJ Looking for some finger lickin' good fried chicken? Head to Atlantic City, Yelp says, home of the best fried chicken joint in all of New Jersey: Kelsey and Kim's Southern Cafe. The Melrose Avenue joint was named to Yelp's list compiled in celebration of National Fried Chicken Day on July 6, which runs down the best fried chicken spots in every U.S. state. Kelsey and Kim's opened in 2012, and features a modest yet savory selection of country homestyle eats. Fried chicken is the main attraction, of course. Try it on top of fluffy waffles or by itself: Dark meat, white meat, tenders,…

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by Valerie Musson
Events
Iliza Shlesinger, Queen Cover Band Performing At Jersey Shore Drive-In Concert Iliza Shlesinger, Queen Cover Band Performing At Jersey Shore Drive-In Concert
Iliza Shlesinger, Queen Cover Band Performing At Jersey Shore Drive-In Concert Comic Iliza Shlesinger and "Queen" cover band "Almost Queen" have been added to Drive-In Live at Monmouth Park The band will play Wednesday, July 29, with Shlesinger set to perform Thursday, July 30.  The drive-in show is presented by the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank. Tickets are $110 to $250 per vehicle for "Almost Queen" and $135 to $250 for Shlesinger.  Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2 on Ticketmaster.com. "Almost Queen" is a deliberate, four-piece band that delivers a live performance showcasing four-part harmonies and intricate musical in…

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by Cecilia Levine