Food & Dining

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has pared back claims in a tangled class action over alleged short-weight calamari, granting in part a motion to dismiss by seafood supplier Ruggiero …

Marlboro, NJ – A New Jersey favorite known for its upside-down square pies is getting ready to expand again. Brooklyn Square Pizza will open its fifth location in Marlboro, owner …

Manasquan, NJ – Jersey Mike’s Subs has appointed Betsy Mercado as the company’s first-ever Chief People Officer, a newly created role aimed at guiding the brand’s people strategy as it …

New York, NY – Harlem Shake is joining forces with Citymeals on Wheels to launch the Big Apple PigOut, a month-long campaign designed to raise money for homebound seniors in …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Burger King is rolling out its first-ever Monster Menu, a Halloween-themed lineup of new creations that hit restaurants nationwide on Tuesday. The chain, known for putting …

Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has cleared the way for a proposed class action lawsuit against Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc., which accuses the fast-food chain of misleading customers about …

Reader Submitted Review By Dave J., Bayville There’s something about an old-school diner that just pulls me in — maybe it’s the promise of comfort food, the nostalgia of neon …

Hoboken, NJ – In New Jersey, Italian delis are more than just sandwich shops—they’re cultural institutions. For generations, these corner markets have been where heritage, craftsmanship, and family tradition come …

Ah, fall in New Jersey. The leaves are giving off a Pinterest board vibe, the air smells like woodsmoke and impending Halloween chaos, and every farm stand is overflowing with …

Cracker Barrel halts remodels, keeps ‘Old Timer’ logo after backlash HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Good news, New Jersey, if you loved Cracker Barrel the way it was, the company has …

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York is considering a bill that would require all eggs sold in the state to come from cage-free hens, a move modeled after California’s animal welfare …

Stop & Shop hit with $75K penalty after spoiled meat scandal erupts in Ocean County Toms River, NJ – A sweeping investigation into spoiled meat sales and deceptive product labeling …

Clarksboro, NJ – As Election Day nears, Democrat Mikie Sherrill is starting to sound more like her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli. Realizing her grassroots pro-Progressive policy campaign was faltering, Sherrill …

Wilmington, NC – A family outing turned into a criminal investigation earlier this week after a North Carolina grandfather allegedly slipped pills into his granddaughters’ ice cream, prompting his arrest …

Lebanon, TN – Cracker Barrel is pulling the plug on its much-criticized new logo following fierce backlash from customers and a direct intervention from President Donald Trump. The abrupt reversal …

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A TikTok video posted by Rep. Mikie Sherrill is making the rounds online after viewers were stunned by what she pulled out of her massive handbag—half-eaten frozen …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Stop & Shop supermarkets have agreed to pay $75,000 in fines and penalties after an Ocean County investigation uncovered widespread mislabeling and mishandling of meat and …

Doolittle, MO – A tractor trailer hauling more than 40,000 pounds of ribeye steak erupted in flames along a Missouri highway early Monday, leaving nothing but scorched metal and the …

Cracker Barrel’s Rebranding Fiasco: A Recipe for Backlash and Stock Market Woes Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, the Southern-style restaurant chain known for its nostalgic Americana charm, has stumbled into …

Cracker Barrel CEO sparks backlash over Americana makeover and new image push ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The longtime image of Cracker Barrel, rooted in nostalgic Americana and Southern charm, is being …

Cassville Tavern gets new life as historic Jackson landmark undergoes major overhaul JACKSON, NJ — One of Jackson Township’s most storied landmarks, the Cassville Tavern, is in the midst of …

Frozen shrimp sold at Walmart pulled from shelves after radiation alert WASHINGTON, DC — A federal investigation has uncovered potential radioactive contamination in frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores across …

WASHINGTON, DC — As a dangerous livestock parasite creeps closer to the U.S. border, federal health officials have cleared the way for emergency drugs to be used on animals in …

Long Branch, NJ – A trendy mispronunciation of this Jersey Shore city’s name — “Long Bronch” — is making the rounds on beaches, in restaurants, and across social media, sparking …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Pumpkin spice fans in Brick Township won’t have to wait until fall to get their fix — Krispy Kreme is bringing back its Pumpkin Spice Original …