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…