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How Well Do You Know Your NJ Service Areas? Try These 'Jeopardy' Questions How Well Do You Know Your NJ Service Areas? Try These 'Jeopardy' Questions
How Well Do You Know Your NJ Service Areas? Try These 'Jeopardy' Questions New Jersey naming its service areas after prominent Garden State public figures was put under the "Jeopardy!" spotlight on Thursday, Oct. 24. A category on the show was "Garden State Parkway Rest Area Names" and had the following answers. How well do you know the rest stops in Jersey? For $200: A: If you’re driving from Lakehurst to Bloomfield, you can fittingly say, “Whoa, we’re halfway there” at the stop named for this singer. For $400 A: This late great “Sopranos” actor was honored with a Montvale Service Area. For $600: A: A rest area honors Larry Doby, once of the Negro League’s …
Drew Barrymore Cooks Pasta With Montclair Chef Drew Barrymore Cooks Pasta With Montclair Chef
Drew Barrymore Cooks Pasta With Montclair Chef "The Drew Barrymore Show" decided to look to the Garden State to celebrate National Pasta Day. Chef Robbie Felice, who runs pastaRAMEN, a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant in Montclair, made Mochi Ramen Cacio e Pepe, one of the most popular dishes from his restaurant with Barrymore in an episode aired that aired Thursday, Oct. 17. Sony "Cacio pepe is one of my favorite foods on Planet Earth," Barrymore said. "And ramen is my other favorite so this is very exciting." In a video blog, Felice revealed he brought his mom to the show. "I had an awesome time out there with Drew chopping it u…
Popular NYC Italian Restaurant Expands To Tenafly Popular NYC Italian Restaurant Expands To Tenafly
Popular NYC Italian Restaurant Expands To Tenafly Serafina, the popular New York City Italian restaurant frequented by multiple celebrities, is coming to New Jersey. Serafina will be coming to Tenafly and is set to open in Spring 2025, local political candidate Jenny Jackson announced in a post shared by the Tenafly Chamber of Commerce. Serafina's website says: Serafina’s unique combination of a casual-cool setting, charming service, and its creative twist on homestyle Italian fare has kept both locals and a celebrity-studded clientele coming back for more. Quite simply, Serafina has become one of the world’s favorite restaurants. Celebs …
Katonah's Martha Stewart Reveals Presidential Endorsement After Making None In 2020 Katonah's Martha Stewart Reveals Presidential Endorsement After Making None In 2020
Katonah's Martha Stewart Reveals Presidential Endorsement After Making None In 2020 Iconic homemaker and longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart has joined Taylor Swift in announcing her endorsement in the 2024 presidential election.  In a conversation with media outlet Daily Beast's Chief Creative and Content Officer Joanna Coles, Stewart revealed she would be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris come November, according to a report by the outlet on Friday, Sept. 13.  Stewart explained that she wants a president "who doesn’t hate New York” and “doesn’t hate democracy,” the outlet reported.  The presidential endorsement is Stewar…
TikTok Star Julia Molinari To Appear At PizzaPalooza During Hey Stamford Food Festival TikTok Star Julia Molinari To Appear At PizzaPalooza During Hey Stamford Food Festival
TikTok Star Julia Molinari To Appear At PizzaPalooza During Hey Stamford Food Festival Hey, die-hard pizza enthusiasts, get ready for a night of pizza eating as a popular food and celebrity-filled festival heads to Fairfield County this weekend. Held in Stamford at Mill River Park, the Hey Stamford Food Festival kicks off on Friday, Aug. 16, with an ultimate celebration of all things pizza during PizzaPalooza, which features TikTok sensation Julia Molinari, known for her "incredible" pizza-making skills. Other pizza makers on hand will include favorite local pizza restaurants making their "brand" of pies, including: Zuppardi’s Pizza Luca New Haven Pizza Truck Ts Pizza Kitch…
NJ's Dominic Sessa Cast In New Anthony Bourdain Biopic: Report NJ's Dominic Sessa Cast In New Anthony Bourdain Biopic: Report
NJ's Dominic Sessa Cast In New Anthony Bourdain Biopic: Report Dominic Sessa is going from boarding school to the kitchen. The 21-year-old actor, who grew up in Egg Harbor Township and Ocean City, has been cast as Anthony Bourdain in a new biopic about the legendary chef, Deadline reports.  Bourdain is also a Garden State native, growing up in Leonia and having graduated from the Dwight-Englewood School. Sessa became a breakout star after appearing in "The Holdovers," a critically acclaimed dramedy about a boy stuck at boarding school over Christmas break with his misanthropic teacher.  Sessa attended Alder Avenue Middle School in Egg Harbo…
Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After New England Accident Leaves Him Hospitalized Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After New England Accident Leaves Him Hospitalized
Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After New England Accident Leaves Him Hospitalized Gordon Ramsay has a message for bicyclists who may be considering forgoing their helmet: don’t. The world-renowned celebrity chef, restaurateur, and reality TV star took to social media Saturday, June 15, to issue a public service announcement after suffering a “really bad” bicycle accident during a recent ride in Connecticut. “It really shook me and honestly, I’m lucky to be here,” the 57-year-old Ramsay said in a video shared on his official TikTok and Instagram accounts. On Instagram, he included a post-crash photo showing his torn jacket and visibly damaged helmet. The notoriously fie…
Boston's Donnie Wahlberg, Wife Jenny McCarthy Strapped For Cash In 'Drunk' New Year's Video Boston's Donnie Wahlberg, Wife Jenny McCarthy Strapped For Cash In 'Drunk' New Year's Video
Boston's Donnie Wahlberg, Wife Jenny McCarthy Strapped For Cash In 'Drunk' New Year's Video Dorchester’s own Donnie Wahlberg and his wife Jenny McCarthy were a “little bit drunk” on New Year's and invited fans into their celebration.   McCarthy shared the live video on her Instagram page on Sunday night, Dec. 31, with the caption, “Drunk New Year in The Bay with Mr Wahlberg!” "We're in a pizza place,” she said in the video. “I don't know where. We just walked around. I have no shoes on ... They just asked for cash, and we don't have any.” "Strangers are just walking up and handing me money to buy a pizza," Wahlberg added. "I said, 'Let's go live!' because I like everyo…
Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open
Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open The US Open is the place to be for New Jersey residents on Sunday, Sept. 3. Aaron Rodgers, who famously moved to Montclair earlier this year, was among the celebs at this year's US Open, presumably cheering on Voorhees native, Tommy Paul. Paul, 26, advanced to the fourth round of the Open for the first time in his career, after beating Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Friday, Sept. 1. He lost in the fourth set, making 20-year-old Ben Shelton the youngest American quarter-finalist since Andy Roddick in 2002. There was no shortage of star power in the stands for Paul's match. Rodgers i…
Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Hamptons Home: Police Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Hamptons Home: Police
Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Hamptons Home: Police A man who rushed up to Drew Barrymore during an event, causing her to be rushed offstage, was nabbed after he attempted to find her again at her Long Island home, police reported. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, a man identified as Chad Michael Busto was temporarily detained and questioned outside of the “Charlie’s Angels” star’s house in the Hamptons, the town’s police department confirmed. Read the updated story: New Details: Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Charged After Appearing At Her Southhampton Home Lieutenant Todd Spencer confirmed that Busto allegedly went in search of Barrymore’s h…
Cardi Cleared: Tenafly Rapper Won't Face Charges For Mic Toss Cardi Cleared: Tenafly Rapper Won't Face Charges For Mic Toss
Cardi Cleared: Tenafly Rapper Won't Face Charges For Mic Toss Cardi B can breathe a sigh of relief. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced no charges will be filed against Cardi B, a Tenafly resident, for tossing a microphone at a fan who threw a drink at her during a concert in Las Vegas last weekend. "After a thorough review of this case and with the consultation from the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, this case has been closed as having insufficient evidence," Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said in a statement. Footage of Cardi's mic toss has gone viral across social media. After the mic toss spread across social medi…
JWoww, Pro Westler Beau Vacationing In Rome JWoww, Pro Westler Beau Vacationing In Rome
JWoww, Pro Westler Beau Vacationing In Rome JWoww is having the best summer ever. The "Jersey Shore" cast member — whose real name is Jenni Farley — is apparently traveling to Rome with her fiancée, Ring of Honor's Zack Clayton. The pair visited the Colosseum and Farley posted a photo of a cappuccino to Instagram. Farley and Clayton have had a whirlwind relationship. They began dating in 2019 after Farley split from her husband, Roger Matthews. They split up but quickly reunited, eventually getting engaged in Feb. 2021 on top of the Empire State Building. A wedding date has not been set.  
Checkmark! New Jersey Celebs Regain Verification Status Checkmark! New Jersey Celebs Regain Verification Status
Checkmark! New Jersey Celebs Regain Verification Status The reports of the death of the blue checkmark for these New Jersey celebrities has been greatly exaggerated. On Saturday, April 22, Twitter returned its blue verified checkmarks to celebrities with at least 1 million followers, even if they did not subscribe to its new Twitter Blue verification service. This reversed an earlier decision on Thursday, April 20, that saw bold face Jersey names like Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Shaquille O'Neal and Queen Latifah lose their verification status, looking like every other non-famous user on Twitter.  Stewart had some fun with (briefly) losing…
Bergen County Musical Mansion Where Celebs Partied Hits Market At $4.995 Million (PHOTOS) Bergen County Musical Mansion Where Celebs Partied Hits Market At $4.995 Million (PHOTOS)
Bergen County Musical Mansion Where Celebs Partied Hits Market At $4.995 Million (Photos) A Bergen County musical mansion that held parties attended by various celebrities is on the market for $4.995 million. The Motown Mansion in Saddle River was built and occupied by Motown Records president William “Kedar” Massenburg, NJ Advance Media reports. Celebs who attended his big bashes include Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder, according to NJ.com. The Denison Drive home features five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a grand two-story entrance foyer, billiards room, a music room, the piano played by Stevie Wonder, an oversized pool, fully outfitted cabana and more. The home also has a co…
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home.  Here are some of the most notable ones.  Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School.  Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…
Here's Why Couple Just Married By Tom Hanks Is Choosing To Be Kind Here's Why Couple Just Married By Tom Hanks Is Choosing To Be Kind
Here's Why Couple Just Married By Tom Hanks Is Choosing To Be Kind If Tom Hanks can be kind, why can't we all? That's the question a Pennsylvania couple married by the Academy Award-winning actor earlier this month was left asking themselves after their once-in-a-lifetime experience. "It's been a great reminder to us, as recipients of such a kind gesture, to spread more of that love all around us," said Krisna Poznik Stahl, who married her husband, Tyson, with help from Hanks, on March 20.  "Tom Hanks might be a famous celebrity, but I suspect he does things like this because it brings people such joy. And you don’t need to be anyone, but you do need to …
Renowned Chef, Owner Of Bergen's Cafe Panache, Kevin Kohler Dies At 63 Renowned Chef, Owner Of Bergen's Cafe Panache, Kevin Kohler Dies At 63
Renowned Chef, Owner Of Bergen's Cafe Panache, Kevin Kohler Dies At 63 TRIBUTE: “Smart, sassy, funny, kind, talented and much, much more” is only the beginning of how people spoke of beloved chef Kevin Kohler following his sudden death. The body of Kohler, 63, was found Wednesday at Café Panache, the Ramsey bistro that the father of four turned into a culinary landmark and go-to destination for diners from miles around. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved father," his family posted soon after. "Our dad touched the lives of so many with his charm, keen sense of humor and culinary prowess.  "He was a friend to everyo…
VIDEO: Shots Followed Fender-Bender Outside Teaneck Club During Rapper’s Birthday Bash VIDEO: Shots Followed Fender-Bender Outside Teaneck Club During Rapper’s Birthday Bash
Video: Shots Followed Fender-Bender Outside Teaneck Club During Rapper’s Birthday Bash UPDATE: Popular rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie, his manager and a bodyguard were busted after Bergen County prosecutor's detectives investigating a shooting outside a Teaneck nightclub reported finding four guns at the artist's Demarest home. https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/cresskill/police-fire/rapper-a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-busted-on-gun-charges-after-nightclub-shooting/799341/ ****** PREVIOUS STORY: A man shot during a brawl outside a Teaneck nightclub was reported to be among the entourage of the popular Bronx rapper known as A Boogie wit da Hoodie. The Atlantic Records artist, whose…
North Jersey Surgeon With Star-Studded Client List Faces Lawsuit For Botched Nose Job North Jersey Surgeon With Star-Studded Client List Faces Lawsuit For Botched Nose Job
North Jersey Surgeon With Star-Studded Client List Faces Lawsuit For Botched Nose Job A triple board certified North Jersey and NYC plastic surgeon who has a star-studded list of clients is facing a lawsuit for a botched a nose job intended to correct a breathing issue -- then forging documents, the New York Post reports. Arevik Khurdayan, who has a deviated septum, saw Dr. Ramtin Kassir to correct the breathing issues that resulted from the problem, The Post says. However, during the initial consultation, the Manhattan office convinced the 34-year-old patient to undergo a cosmetic nose job as well with a dual procedure called a septorhinoplasty, promising that the operatio…