Jersey Shore History

August 17, 2015 comments

The Spooktacular History Of The Spy House

Nestled right in a beachside nook of Port Monmouth is the Spy House, a tiny little cottage that has been dated all the way back to 1648. Ghosts seem to adore hanging out in homes that have hundreds of years’

Historic Sites

August 17, 2015 comments

The Fantastical World Of New Jersey’s Great Depression Attractions

New Jersey has been a hotbed of artists for as long as anyone else can remember. Sometimes, those artists earn their successes in the form of music, such as with Frank Sinatra and Bruce Springsteen. Other times, New Jersey’s artists

NJ Lore

August 17, 2015 comments

The Devil’s Tower Of Alpine

Alpine, NJ is one of the most well-to-do towns in all of the United States according to Forbes. Known for being home to a number of celebrities and music producer, it’s hard to imagine that this town would have any

Historic Sites

August 17, 2015 comments

A Guide To New Jersey Lighthouses And Their History

Pre-modern Lighthouses Lighthouses date all the way back to 285 B.C., a time when Pharaohs ruled in Egypt, Ancient Greece was thriving and the Zhao Dynasty was just coming into power in China. Before hundred-foot towers were constructed to guide

Day Trips

August 14, 2015 comments

The Mummer’s Parade: A History

Anyone who has lived near Philadelphia is well-aware of the traditional Mummers Parade that happens every year on New Year’s Day. Adults clad in flamboyant costumes resembling an extraordinary hybrid of peacocks and circus clowns gallivant down the streets playing

Eat NJ

August 14, 2015 comments

Keep On Truckin’: New Jersey Food Trucks And Their History

My senses are on overload. I don’t know whether to pay attention to the colors around me or heed the scent rising to meet my nostrils. The air is almost palpable and every fiber of my being is electrified with

Eat NJ

August 14, 2015 comments

A New Jersey Legacy: Blueberries

Family Blueberry Picking The sun was sweltering as I stepped outside of my house and although the morning was still young, the air was already heavy with moisture. It was the kind of summer day you just knew was going to

Bars Pubs & Clubs

August 13, 2015 comments

In Vino, Veritas: All About New Jersey’s Wine Scene

The New Jersey wine scene isn’t quite like anywhere else in the United States. The fact is that we don’t have a reputation for ample vineyards like Napa Valley, or even having plentiful wineries like Long Island. However, this doesn’t

Bars Pubs & Clubs

August 13, 2015 comments

Char: A Review

Contrary to popular belief, there are some restaurant chains that are local only to a single state. Many of these chain restaurants offer a food quality way over what you would expect from a typical Applebee’s experience. While there are

NJ Lore

August 13, 2015 comments

The Bizarre Tale Of Ong’s Hat

In the current age of the internet, internet-written legends are a dime a dozen. At times, they even seem to take on a life of their own, sparking everything from conventions, to supposed “true sightings,” to acts of crime. While

Eat NJ

August 7, 2015 comments

La Playa: The American Dream

One thing that I have learned as a restaurant critic and food writer is that every restaurant owner has a reason why they open up shop. For some, it’s a purely profit industry. For others, it’s a creative outlet that

Jersey Shore

August 5, 2015 comments

Casinos, The Boardwalk And Tiaras: How Atlantic City Turned Into Las Vegas Of The East

Las Vegas is known for beautiful women who may or may not be partially plastic or silicone, being home to a plethora of casinos, and also having one of the most decadent nightlife scenes in the world. In New Jersey,

NJ History

August 5, 2015 comments

Tourist Tested, Mobster Approved: The Royal Pines Hotel

Al Capone is a historical figure that, on the surface, has as much to do with New Jersey as a chair has to do with an apple. The famous Brooklyn-born gangster was known for his iron-gripped control over Prohibition-era liquor

Bars Pubs & Clubs

August 5, 2015 comments

Happy Hour @ Gotham In Red Bank

There are some restaurants and lounges that are easy to define. They might be the classic lounges that you might see in schmaltzy movies filled with romantic drama. They might be the lounges and restaurants that are so trendy that

Free Fun

August 5, 2015 comments

The Deserted Village: Feltville

Most people assume that towns will always be growing larger and larger as time goes by. With the expansion of major cities such as Jersey City, Newark, and even smaller towns like Red Bank, it’s understandable why this assumption is

Day Trips

August 5, 2015 comments

Longstreet Farm In Holmdel: Fun In The Sun For Kids

These days, many parents are worried that their children feel detached from nature. With the ever-ongoing urban sprawl, many children throughout New Jersey will likely grow up without much idea of what life on a farm is like. Luckily for

Eat NJ

August 5, 2015 comments

Escondido: A Review

Located right by the Freehold Raceway Mall is a large restaurant by the name of Escondido. Since 2002, this Mexican restaurant has been pleasing people with great tortilla chips, good drinks, and of course, an amazingly family-friendly atmosphere. About 2

Jersey Shore

August 5, 2015 comments

Gunnison Beach: New Jersey’s Notorious Nude Beach

Among beach goers in New Jersey, a typical stay at the shore means getting down to a bikini or a pair of shorts, sprawling out on a favorite beach towel, and enjoying the feeling of the warm summer sun caressing

NJ Kids

August 5, 2015 comments

Spas And Salons Are The New Tween Hangouts In New Jersey

It’s no secret that grade school girls love to give each other makeovers after school, or do their nails during slumber parties. In fact, we’d go as far as to say that it’s almost a rite of passage for girls

Jersey Shore

August 5, 2015 comments

New Jersey Beach Clubs: A Guide

Private beach clubs dot the Jersey shoreline in almost every major resort town. Often decorated with elegant, inviting signs and offering their own little cabanas for those who want to really kick it in style, beach clubs are just as

NJ Cares

June 22, 2015 comments

Common Special Needs conditions and where to find help in NJ

Special Needs Conditions and where to find help in NJ To say a child was born with special needs is rather vague and inaccurate. Each child who lives with special needs was born with, or developed, a specific condition or

NJ Cares

June 22, 2015 comments

Overview of Special Needs Services in NJ

  Where should I go if I think my child has a disability? Children who are born with, or develop, a disability often require special therapies, treatments and services. Depending upon each child’s circumstances, the resources needed by one child

Historic Sites

June 19, 2015 comments

Thomas Edison

  Edison He was charismatic. He was brilliant. He had famous rivalries and electrocuted an elephant to death. He created jobs, factories, and some of the most important inventions known to man. He was the Wizard of Menlo Park, and