Mixed signals on hunger as New Jersey leaders clash over food insecurity
Trenton, NJ — On the same day one New Jersey leader raised alarms about children going hungry, another celebrated a national report ranking the state among the best places to live, citing…
Crystal Springs Resort to Host New Jersey Beer & Food Festival
HAMBURG, NJ – Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg is set to host the eagerly anticipated New Jersey Beer & Food Festival on June 15, 2024. Billed as the premier event for beer…
Celebrate The Longest Friday of 2024 at TGI Fridays
TOMS RIVER, NJ — TGI Fridays is welcoming the summer season with an enticing celebration on June 21, the longest Friday of the year, featuring a “Free Fridays for a Year” giveaway…
New Taco Cabana Location Opens in Spring
HOUSTON, TX — Taco Cabana is set to excite the Spring community with the grand opening of its newest location on Thursday. The popular Mexican-inspired chain will reveal a groundbreaking building prototype…
Paramus Food Truck Fest Promises a Day Full of Fun and Flavors
PARAMUS, NJ—The much-anticipated Paramus Food Truck Fest is scheduled for June 9, from 11 AM to 7 PM at 700 Paramus Park. This event is a celebration of food, fun, and family…
The Great New Jersey Hot Dog and Mustard Debate as Summer and 4th of July Draws Near
Do you love Sabrett’s dirty water dogs, or are you more of the Nathan’s hot dog on a grill type? Better yet, are you a yellow, deli, or brown mustard person? Ketchup…
Millville Hosts 8th Annual TD Bank Food Truck & Music Festival
MILLVILLE, NJ—The New Jersey Motorsports Park is gearing up for its 8th Annual TD Bank Food Truck & Music Festival, set to take place on June 8, 2024, beginning at 4 PM.…
Flemington Opa! Festival Celebrates Greek Culture with Food and Entertainment
FLEMINGTON, NJ—The annual Flemington Opa! Festival is set to delight attendees from June 7 to June 9 at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church, located at 85 Vorhees Corner Road. Held rain or…
Dairy Queen Stopped Selling Jimmies and Chocolate Sprinkles as Trend Continues
TRENTON, NJ – They are often called Jimmies or chocolate sprinkles, but they are no longer available at Dairy Queen. Last year, Dairy Queen, a longstanding purveyor of frozen treats, officially discontinued…
Biden Says Food Prices Down 0.2% in Past Year, Touting Success After 25% Increase
Amid ongoing debates over inflation and rising living costs, Jared Bernstein, Chair of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers, defended the administration’s economic strategies during a recent discussion on gas and food…
Retired NFL Star Jason Kelce, Wife Harassed Outside Jersey Shore Restaurant
MARGATE CITY, NJ—A relaxing evening out for Jason and Kylie Kelce took an unexpected turn this Memorial Day weekend. The couple was involved in an altercation in a parking lot, which was…
Celebrate Caribbean Culture at the Jerk Food Festival
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Boyd Park will be bustling with the vibrant flavors and sounds of the Caribbean at the Jerk Food Festival, scheduled for May 26 from 1 PM to 8…
Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival Returns This Memorial Day Weekend
OCEANPORT, NJ – Monmouth Park is gearing up for its biggest event of the year, the Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival, happening this Memorial Day weekend from May 25 to 27. The…
New Jersey Braces for Most Expensive Memorial Day BBQ Ever
TRENTON, NJ – As barbecue season heats up, so do the prices of key ingredients, with consumers feeling the pinch in their pockets. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor…
Adding Mint to Your New Jersey Garden: Pros and Cons
The Vigorous Growth of Mint: Managing Its Spread in Your Garden Mint is a popular herb known for its refreshing flavor and aromatic leaves, making it a favorite among gardeners and cooks…
Watch: Two Women Wanted for Throwing Food, Chair at Silver Spring Chipotle Worker
SILVER SPRING, MD — Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District Patrol officers are investigating a second-degree assault at a Chipotle restaurant, located on the 900 block of Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring.…
Pine Beach Fire Fest Features Food, Live Music and Firefighters
PINE BEACH, NJ – The Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1, Station No. 38 is hosting its seventh annual Fire Fest on September 23, from 12 noon to 7 PM at…
Nonprofit Tries To Backtrack On ‘Food Equity’ Program That Allegedly Discriminated Against White People
Nonprofit Tries To Backtrack On ‘Food Equity’ Program That Allegedly Discriminated Against White People Alexa Schwerha on February 16, 2023 A North Carolina insurance nonprofit is revising its claim that organizations with…
Nonprofit Charity’s ‘Food Equity’ Program Discriminates Against White People, Watchdog Alleges
Nonprofit Charity’s ‘Food Equity’ Program Discriminates Against White People, Watchdog Alleges Alexa Schwerha on February 10, 2023 A BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation food equity initiative will not provide grant…
EU Approves Use Of ‘Cricket Powder’ In Food, Citing ‘Environmental Pressures’
EU Approves Use Of ‘Cricket Powder’ In Food, Citing ‘Environmental Pressures’ Laurel Duggan on January 27, 2023 The European Union approved cricket powder as a novel food to be added to bread,…
Food Inflation Cuts Into Your Christmas Dinner
Food Inflation Might Cut Into Your Christmas Dinner John Hugh DeMastri on December 24, 2022 Inflation continues to pinch consumers’ wallets, and heading into Christmas, food prices are running hot, with staples…