Jessica Woods

Jessica, a life-long Jersey girl who has left the state is SNN's lifestyle, food and social coordinator. She is a PN that enjoys blogging and writing about her home state and surrounding area.

Things New Jersey Gen Xers did in the 80s that are unheard of and unacceptable today

As kids growing up in the 80s in New Jersey, we did it a bit differently than kids do it today. Now, first, this isn’t a ‘get off my lawn’ post, but more of just explaining how things were in…

Maryland Government Worked Wins $50K Powerball Prize

Annapolis, MD – An astonishing $50,007 Powerball win has left an Annapolis woman, a devoted Lottery enthusiast and federal employee, almost in tears. The significant win came from the March 4 Powerball drawing, compelling her to claim the prize with…

Retired Firefighter Turns Flooding Misfortune Into Lottery Win

Fort Washington, MD – A former firefighter from Fort Washington found a silver lining to his flooded basement ordeal by winning $31,454 on a Racetrax Trifecta wager. The Prince George’s County resident,…

New Jersey Proposes Laws to Regulate Hair Washing

TRENTON, NJ – A bill under consideration in New Jersey seeks to introduce a regulatory framework for individuals aspiring to become shampoo technicians without pursuing a professional license from the New Jersey…

Happy Joe’s Spotlights Mexican Pizzas During Popular Mexi-Fest

Iowa-based pizza chain celebrates Mexican-style pizzas in honor of the original Taco Joe Bettendorf, IA (-) The battle of choosing between Mexican food and pizza is over because Happy Joe’s Pizza &…

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Zaxby’s Celebrates Mother’s Day With Zax Family Packs and a Family Portrait

Premium fast-casual chain offers ‘Zaxified’ family pictures commemorating Mother’s Day Athens, GA (-) Zaxby’s®, the premium quick-service restaurant known for its Chicken Fingerz™, wings and signature sauces, is celebrating Mother’s Day by…

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos Announces Six New Signed Leases

Rapidly expanding taquito franchise set to open six new locations across California and Arizona Chino Hills, CA (-) Roll-Em-Up Taquitos – the nation’s first taquito focused franchise– is carrying its strong momentum…

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Shipley Do-Nuts To Open 30 Georgia Locations

Iconic Texas do-nut brand to open its first Peach State location in late 2022 Houston, TX (-) Shipley Do-Nuts, makers of gourmet, made-fresh-daily do-nuts for more than 85 years, has Georgia on…

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May 16th is National Bar-B-Que Day….Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates the Rich Tradition of Meat on the Menu

Dallas, TX (-) For more than 45 years, mouth-watering meat cooked low-and-slow has been the crown jewel on the menu at Soulman’s Bar-B-Que. May is the time to celebrate the 2022 Bar-B-Que…

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Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Announces Free Delivery through Taziki’s App

Acclaimed Mediterranean café is now offering free delivery on orders made through mobile app and online throughout May Birmingham, AL (-) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is taking its commitment to improving the guest…

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TOUS les JOURS’ Beverage Expert Takes First Place at National Coffee Competition

Tous les jours’ beverage r&d specialist, alex hager Bakery Café Chain’s R&D Specialist Wins Big at 2022 U.S. Coffee Championships Commerce, CA (-) TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery café chain offering…

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Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Executive Team Opens New Location in Escondido, CA!

(-) After spearheading the rapid growth of emerging brand Huckleberry’s Breakfast and Lunch, the principals of franchisor Heritage Restaurant Brands decided to get in on the action themselves. Greg Graber, Chip Anderson…

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Celebrate Dickey’s Pit Smoked Menu for National Barbecue Month

Texas style BBQ restaurant honors pit smoked meats and southern style sides in May for National Barbecue Month Dallas, TX (-) It’s about that time of year in May … the most…

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Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill Continues to Grow with a Second Opening in Knoxville

Rapidly growing fast-casual concept is now serving authentic, handmade Middle Eastern dishes to guests in Bearden Hill Knoxville, TN (-) Naf Naf added another location to its growing footprint and is now…

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Taco John’s Takes Guest Experience to Bold New Level with Enhanced Loyalty Program

Popular quick-service restaurant introduces Bigger Bolder Rewards featuring a tiered point system, FREE Small Combo for signing up and more Cheyenne, WY (-) It’s never been easier to Olé the Day at…

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South Florida to Receive Their First Sixty Vines Unit Plus More from What Now Media Group’s Weekly Pre-Opening Restaurant News Report

Image credit: sixty vines Dive into this week’s top stories from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, and San Francisco (-) …

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