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If you grew up in North Jersey between the 60s and early 80s, you might remember Brookdale Soda—it may have even been your preferred soft drink. Not Coca-Cola, not Pepsi

Paper Plane Coffee Co. opened in 2015 and quickly became one of the state’s best coffee shops. The team describes the concept as “a blend of traditional values and third-wave

In many ways, New Jersey is one of the most progressive states in the nation. Time and time again, Jersey proves to be with the current times in a variety

—Ani Ramen hits a milestone with their ninth location. From its humble beginnings on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, NJ, Ani Ramen was always destined for success. Still, I don’t think

Ilana Ash is not your ordinary food blogger. Ash’s love for food and dedication to making the world a better place has led her to use her platform for the

Montclair is a hotspot for some of the most adored restaurants in New Jersey with the standouts being the BYOB establishments. Here are some diverse, highly raved-about spots in Montclair

We’ve seen many turtles in our lives— aquariums, trips, and so on. However, we’ve never seen a sick or injured one. Then again, do we know if we’d be able

Alton Brown has long wooed the public with his quirky personality and encyclopedic food knowledge. In fact, Brown is solely responsible for getting me into cooking at a young age

We often think of Thanksgiving as an “at-home” holiday. The host cooks all day, the guests bring a side or two, and you enjoy it around the dining room table

Throughout the years, records have fallen into obscurity as the digital age of music loomed into prominence. However, to some, vinyl has remained the preferred outlet for music listening. Many