Is it Taco Friday? Everyday can be a taco day! Try Owner of Be Well, Marisa Sweeney's ROASTED CAULIFLOWER TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREMA. These tacos are vegan, GF have no white sugar and an option for no oil!
Ingredients
*roasted cauliflower*
-1 large head of cauliflower (chopped into small bite-sized pieces)
-2-4 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil (if avoiding oil, omit or sub with water)
-2 packets of taco seasoning (Siete is a great brand)
-1 tsp sea salt
*avocado crema*
-1 large avocado approximately 6 ounces of avocado meat after removing skin and pit
-1/4 cup canned full fat coconut milk
-2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
-1 Tablespoon lime juice
-1/4 teaspoon sea salt
*baked corn tortilla bowls
-24 small corn tortillas
*optional toppings
-Lime juice/wedges
-Fresh cilantro
-diced tomatoes
-shredded red cabbage
Directions
-Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
-Add cauliflower to a large baking sheets (maybe 2 if needed). Add oil (or omit/sub water), taco seasoning and salt. Toss to combine and roast on the bottom rack for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
-While cauliflower is in the oven make the avocado creama! Take all the ingredients for it and put it in a blender until smooth. Scrape the crema out of the blender and into a piping bag (or a zip lock bag with a small corner snipped off works just as well). Set aside.
-Make the corn tortilla bowls! After the cauliflower is done, remove from over and set aside. Lower the over temp to 375 degrees F.
-Place a damp paper towel on a microwave-safe plate. Working three at a time, cover tortillas with a second damp paper towel and microwave for 10 seconds on High power. Tortillas will be Hot!
-Working quickly, form tortillas into a bowl in the bottom of muffin wells, overlapping the sides, or turn muffin pan upside down and place tortillas between cups to make a shallow bowl.
-Bake in preheated oven for 10 – 12 minutes, until crisp and starting to brown. Tortillas will continue to crisp as they cool.
-Add filling and toppings to serve!
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Rotary Club is thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited return of its annual Pancake Breakfast, scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8:00 am until noon. The event will be held at the picturesque Mount Carmel Hall, located at 56 River Road, Berkeley Heights.
Prepare your taste buds for a morning of delectable delights, as the menu features a scrumptious array of fluffy pancakes, sizzling sausage, refreshing juice, and the finest blends of coffee and tea. This community-oriented event promises a delightful culinary experience for attendees of all ages.
"We're excited to bring the community together once again for our beloved Pancake Breakfast," said Mike Higgins, Pancake Breakfast Chair. "This event has become a cherished tradition, providing not only a fantastic meal but also an opportunity for friends, families, and neighbors to connect in a warm and welcoming atmosphere."
In the spirit of fostering community spirit, the Berkeley Heights Rotary Club has set a suggested donation of $10 per person or $25 per family. All proceeds from the event will directly support the club's charitable initiatives, which include local community projects, scholarships, and international humanitarian efforts.
The Pancake Breakfast is not only a culinary delight but also a chance for the community to come together, share stories, and build lasting connections. The Berkeley Heights Rotary Club encourages everyone to mark their calendars, gather their loved ones, and join in the festivities on April 20th.
For more information, contact: the Berkeley Heights Rotary Club at berkeleyheightsrotaryclub@gmail.com or the Rotary Club website: www.bhrotary.com.
About Berkeley Heights Rotary Club: The Berkeley Heights Rotary Club is a dedicated group of community leaders, professionals, and volunteers committed to making a positive impact on the local community and beyond. Through various initiatives, the club strives to promote goodwill, foster connections, and support charitable causes that enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. New members are always welcome.
]]>KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out!
Chicken Gyro Wrap Panini Pressed, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Feta and Tzatziki Sauce, served w/FF $14.95
Choice of Beef, Chicken or Pork Quesadilla, topped w/Peppers & Onions, served w/Sour Cream, Salsa & Homemade Pico de Gallo, served w/O Rings $14.95
Crunchy Chicken Garden Salad topped w/Shredded Cheddar & Honey Mustard Dressing $14.25
Homemade Soups of the Day: Beef & Mushroom Barley or Chicken Pasta $5.00
Michigan Deli is located at 219 Market Street. Nestled between the industrial borders of Kenilworth and Roselle Park, Michigan Deli is serving up a spread of classic, old school, luncheonette style food with an emphasis on quality ingredients and homemade recipes. From prime locally sourced burgers to hand breaded chicken cutlets to homemade meatballs to house-made salads to handcrafted soups, to local favorites, and 6 foot subs—Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, a meal you’re taking home for dinner, or you’re in need of catering, you can pretty much count on finding something to satisfy your cravings or celebration needs!
The owner, Sue, and her husband, Ray DeRosa both come from families who have spent years in the food industry and they have continued their family legacies together. Combined, they have a total of 50+ years in the food business and have honed in on cultivating a warm and welcoming environment coupled with a delicious and classic luncheonette experience. This is a place “where everybody knows your name” and you will find comfort not only in your tastebuds, but in your heart.
Michigan Deli's hours are Monday through Friday 6am-3pm, Saturdays 7am-1pm, closed on Sundays. Follow Michigan Deli on Instagram @michigan_deli or on Facebook. Specials are posted daily! For pick up orders, deliveries, or hot/cold catering inquiries, call 908-245-8719. Ordering is also available on UberEats, DoorDash, and GrubHub.
]]>SPMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance is excited to announce the return of their restaurant week occurring Sunday, April 21 to Saturday, April 27.
Downtown Somerville’s “Restaurant Experience” will feature prix-fixe menu items, dining deals, and shopping discounts from various Downtown Somerville restaurants and shops.
“Downtown Somerville is thrilled for the return of our restaurant experience,” said Natalie Pineiro, managing consultant for the DSA. “We take pride in being the hub of numerous delicious and authentic cuisines, so we are eager for the much-anticipated comeback of this event.”
Dining options will include: Savor Restaurant, Division Cafe, Village Brewing Company, Casa Luna, Turf Surf and Earth, Cafe Picasso, Origin French Thai, Mannion’s Pub, Alfonso’s Trattoria, Seoulville, Tapastre & Project PUB, Verve Restaurant and more.
Dessert options include: Blue Sheep Bake Shop, Carol’s Creative Chocolatez, Dulce Bakery and Epic Cookies.
Complete your visit by presenting your dining receipt at the following retail businesses to take advantage of exclusive Restaurant Week promotions: Soul Trip, Urban Chaos, Jade Salon, Beneath It All, Osprey Lane Boutique, Mainly Gadgets, and Somerville Provisions, Sticks Cigars and more. Revive Consignment is only accepting receipts from Casa Luna.
Visit our website for eligibility and specific requirements for each shop.
Fresh Restorations, in partnership with Lets Brie Friends, will be hosting a drag-cuterie event (charcuterie workshop and drag show) and the Good Donut Shop pop-up event at Turf Surf and Earth on Friday, April 26. Advance tickets are required for the drag-cuterie event.
The DSA encourages those that wish to take part in this event to make advance reservations at participating restaurants.
For more information about the Downtown Somerville Restaurant Experience including a complete list of participants and their promotions, please visit dinedowntownsomerville.com
For more information on the Downtown Somerville Alliance, visit www.downtownsomerville.org or follow them on social media @downtownsomervillealliance on Facebook or @downtownsomerville on Instagram.
About the Downtown Somerville Alliance
The Downtown Somerville Alliance is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. They are the District Management Corporation for Downtown Somerville, NJ - one of New Jersey's premiere downtowns. The district has become known for its colorful dining scene, flourishing retail, and up and coming arts and culture scene. They promote balanced and progressive economic development and leverage the art of creating experiences that continue to bring a new and diverse population to Somerville. The DSA oversees infrastructure and beautification projects and works with historians and environmentalists alike to maintain and promote the historic charm that is unique to the district.
The Downtown Somerville Alliance is a TAPinto marketing partner
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KENILWORTH, NJ – The 2022 and 2023 winners of the Best Mutz in New Jersey, Massimo Deli, are now competing for the best Pizzagaine aka Pizza Rustica in the central Jersey region.
To be eligible for the contest, the Pizza Rustica must come from a store, pizza joint, sandwich joint, bakery or an Italian specialty store. You must be a member of the Facebook group Jersey Pizza Joints or Jersey Sandwich Joints to vote. If you are not a member, you can join now to participate.
Voting began on March 24, 2024, to identify and vote for Jersey's best Pizza Rustica aka Pizzagaina and will end on Easter Sunday March 31, at 12 p.m. Currently, Massimo's is in first place out of 20 joints in central Jersey, but every vote counts.
To vote for Massimo's please go HERE.
This contest was started by Guy Madsen who is the founder of Jersey Pizza Joints and Jersey Sandwich Joints. During the height of the pandemic three years ago, Madsen created the social media group Jersey Pizza Joints to help out mom and pop pizza places all over the state. The group started out with 25 members and now has over 100.8K. After the success of Jersey Pizza Joints, Jersey Sandwich Joints was created. The group has over 91.8K members.
Massimo's located at 532 Boulevard, is open six days a week, closed on Mondays. Visit Massimo’s on Instagram and Facebook @massimoitaliandeli where the deli continuously keeps patrons up to date on all the new and existing sandwiches and store updates.
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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Finally! Key City Diner, located at 985 Route 22 in Lopatcong, plans on reopening to the public in the last week of April or the first week of May.
The new sign is up, and construction will be coming to an end soon, says owner Pete Theo.
A tragic fire caused by an electric short took place in September 2022, causing the 50s-style diner to undergo demolition and serious renovation.
Reports during the fire stated an employee called 911 after she and a few patrons evacuated the building. Police said there were no reported injuries or suspicious activity.
At that time, it was reported that four neighboring fire departments - Phillipsburg, Harmony Township, Pohatcong Township, and Alpha - all joined together to extinguish the flames.
What to expect?
Theo told TAPinto that the new building has stepped away from the iconic 50s-style theme and will be modernized inside.
Since 1955, the Key City Diner, known for its glowing neon sign and classic interior, has been serving residents for nearly 70 years.
A menu from the summer of 2022, just months before the building caught on fire, showed entree favorites such as “mini dinners” including pork chops, chicken parmesan, grilled chicken, broiled haddock, and liver. The special dinners included souvlaki, eggplant parmesan, and shrimp penne vodka.
Diner Favorites
Think back, what is your favorite Jersey Diner food? Send us a message or comment on social media on what you’ll try first!
Check back in a month as we prepare for the grand re-opening of Key City Diner, the return of a Phillipsburg area local eatery. With its new modernized look and a menu that promises to delight longtime patrons and newcomers alike, the diner is poised to continue its legacy as a cherished gathering place for generations and return for the casual night out, or way to start the day.
]]>SOMERS, N.Y. - Is a taco a sandwich, wrap, or something else altogether?
Most foodies think of the staple of Mexican street food and cuisine as being in a category all its own.
Made with soft, thin cornmeal or wheat pancakes known as tortillas, tacos are usually eaten hot with savory fillings such as beef, pork, fish, or veggies and zhuzhed up with onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Tacos are trending in the U.S., partly because of younger consumers’ demand for sustainable, environmentally friendly food choices.
So it’s not terribly surprising that one promising entrepreneur is intent on taking the traditional treat in a whole new direction.
As far as the culinary team behind The Tortilla Project, one of Somers’ newest go-to food spots, is concerned, there literally are “no rules.”
“If I put it on a tortilla, it’s a taco,” says North Salem native and resident Mitch Lanyi, who at 27 is likely the youngest restauranteur in town.
The eatery was opened in late January at Somers Commons in a space previously occupied by Unwined, a wine bar and kitchen.
Open six days a week for lunch and dinner, it offers a compact yet diverse menu of small plates, tacos, sides, and desserts.
While Lanyi and chefs plan to change it up each season, customer favs that can be counted on all year round include arepas, deliciously crispy white cornmeal cakes popular in Columbia and Venezuela, which they serve “open faced” and loaded with chorizo, shrimp, corn, and tomatoes.
While the recipes might not be “authentic,” the ingredients are, he says.
One of the eatery’s most popular tacos is its own version of the American steak sandwich.
It comes with arugula, aioli, pickled Fresno chilis, and crispy onions.
“No where in any authentic tacorea/taqueria in Mexico will you see this steak taco,” Lanyi promised.
The house-made chips and guac are to die for too.
“We sell a crazy amount of guacamole every day,” he said, noting that while other places might plunk in hot sauce, tomatoes, garlic, and “this and that” in their guac, The Tortilla Project’s version is “super basic.”
Besides mashed avocadoes, the only things that go in it are onion, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
“I don’t want to have to get crazy with ingredients and recipes in order to impress people. I’d rather just put out a simple, quality, and consistent product,” Lanyi said.
Keeping things less complicated gives the cooks the chance to get more creative.
Sides include street corn salad, yucca fries, and plantains with green sauce.
If you still have room for dessert, there’s a coconut mango truffle, a plantain empanada with vanilla gelato, churros, and tres leches cake. A delicious rumor has it that a chocolate taco may be in the works, too.
The team experimented with 50 or 60 dishes before landing on the current 24-item menu.
“We either scrapped an idea right away or we tweaked it until we found what we liked,” he said.
As someone who’s been happily cooking for family and friends all his life, Lanyi asked himself when figuring out the restaurant’s focus, “What do I like to eat that nobody else has? What would I cook for myself at home because I can’t go somewhere and buy it?”
The location they chose is ideal because it sits at the confluence of Yorktown, Somers, and Mahopac.
“If we were in any of those specific towns, we might not necessarily reach the same amount of people that we would here, being right in the middle,” Lanyi said.
He and his business partners did the majority of the renovation work themselves, from painting the walls and building padded banquettes to hanging pretty (faux) plants lit by industrial-chic bulbs and installing new tiling. The only original things that remain from Unwined are the bar top and kitchen equipment.
When the weather is consistently warmer, they plan to have a few tables outside for al fresco dining.
Then there’s the bountiful booze.
What’s a taco without a good margarita to chase it with?
Manager Chris Reginella, 25, a Somers High School grad, presides over the refurbished bar. Mitch met his right-hand man while working at Burger Barn.
Reginella came up with a “Key Lime Pie” version that uses blanco – the purest form of tequila and loved because it showcases the essence of its source, the blue Weber agave plant that’s only found in five Mexican states. The glass is rimmed with cinnamon.
The rest of the ingredients are – shhhhh – a secret.
Reginella’s personal favorite concoction is the coconut margarita, although the spiced pear is a close second. The latter’s more of a cold weather drink so in the summer it could be bumped by a watermelon version.
Other interesting-sounding cocktails, aka “Not Margaritas,” include the “Morning Dove” (reposado tequila, aromatic bitters, citrus, and maple), the “Grown-up Lemonade” (vodka, huckleberry liqueur, lemon); and “The One With Pineapple” (Mezcal, pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime).
Beer is also an essential.
Mexican versions on offer are Tecate, Corona, and Modelo. There are also craft beers, alcohol ciders, hard seltzers, and wines.
Guests can also enjoy live music. At center stage right now is Somers guitarist/singer Dan Zlotnick. Once a professional baseball player, he now performs at venues all over the Hudson Valley.
Up Next?
Next on the agenda is a “Blacked Out Boozy Brunch,” starting on Sunday, April 21.
Unlike other places that might offer just a small menu with few brunch options on it, they’re putting their own twist on it.
There will be a completely separate menu, all new cocktails, different music, and different decorations.
“We want to make it a regular thing,” asking for patience. “You know what? That’s why we didn’t rush opening this place. We wanted to do it right, and it turned out exactly how we wanted.”
The Vibe
As the restaurant’s website proclaims, it’s “all about the vibe.”
Lanyi and crew view their fledgling venture as a place for family and friends to gather, put their phones down, and enjoy good grub, drinks, and conversation. In other words, “old-school socializing.”
They are closed on Mondays and open from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays and from 12 noon to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. They’ll stay open a little bit later on the weekends if people are hanging out at the bar, having a good time.
Up until five o’clock the clientele seems to be mostly families and individuals. Then, like clockwork, it gets busy at six with couples, “like a date night spot.”
They’ve only been open for two months, but they already are seeing a fan base building through word of mouth.
The restaurant biz is notoriously stressful. (Lanyi worried off 30 pounds during the run-up but good-naturedly jokes that he plans to get his “belly” back eventually because “it’s good for business.” No one trusts a skinny cook.)
His favorite part of cooking isn’t necessarily eating, it’s feeding other people.
That’s why he never seems to get to eat Thanksgiving dinner.
“I cook and then watch everybody enjoy the food. Honestly, that’s my favorite thing in the whole world,” Lanyi said.
But don’t worry, he’s not starving; he nibbles in the kitchen all day long and is as stuffed the turkey by the time everybody hits the table.
Lanyi’s parents are good cooks and the talent filtered down to him and his younger sister and brother. The sibs didn’t go into the restaurant biz, but they still frequently participate in the making of family feasts.
Since they all really know their way around the kitchen, squabbles over food prep are nearly nonexistent. Well, maybe a little over the amount of salt a recipe needs, but it’s all in good fun, he said.
Both of his parents have been supportive of his new journey.
It was his dad who first urged him to tend bar, because he said that no matter what other job he landed in, if cash is tight he could always pick up a weekend shift here and there.
He wanted his son to get restaurants just to have the experience.
“Then, not long ago, he was like ‘Dude, I’m sorry; that went WAY too far’,” Lanyi said, laughingly adding: “Yup, I made the mistake of falling in love with it. No. It’s not a mistake; I’m kidding.”
Up Through the Ranks
Although he’s still young, Lanyi didn’t just spring from nowhere.
A 2014 graduate of North Salem High School, he first worked as a busboy at Farmer & the Fish. The Purdys restaurant is still one of his favorite places to chow down.
Lanyi studied engineering in college, but after deciding he was heading down the wrong career path, returned to his first love, the hospitality industry.
He worked as a manager at Burger Barn in Somers for about six years before taking a job with Fortina Pizza as a general manager at its Stamford and Rye Brook locations.
Then he got a fateful phone call last spring from one of his ex-bosses who wanted to run something by him.
That something turned out to be a partnership in a new restaurant.
“It was a hard decision to leave, but it was an opportunity that I could not turn down,” Lanyi said, admitting that at the time going into business for himself wasn’t part of his “five-year plan.”
However, because it was the “Number One thing” on his 10-year timeline, he took the chance.
Looking around the place recently, a visitor remarked that the turnaround seemed pretty darn fast.
“Yeah, but it felt like forever,” Lanyi agreed.
Simply the Blest
Lanyi is thrilled whenever a new customer tells him that they had initially come because of a friend’s recommendation, but planned to come back with more pals after finding that the “food’s even better than what they said.”
“This is the first job that I’ve ever been so excited about. In the morning, it’s like, ‘Oh, yeah, I get to go to work today!’,” he said.
Lanyi and team’s recipe for success?
A good product, a casual and convivial atmosphere, flexibility, and a willingness to accept feedback, even the negative kind.
If something isn’t right, they’ll fix it. That’s what hospitality is all about.
For right now, The Tortilla Project’s future looks as rosy as a tequila sunrise.
As its motto goes, “Blessed and Taco Obsessed.”
Good to Know
For more information, visit www.thetortillaproject.com. To make reservations, go on the website or call (914) 205-3152. The shopping center’s address is 80 Route 6, Baldwin Place, N.Y.
]]>KENILWORTH, NJ - On Thursday, March 21, the Kenilworth Historical Society held their delicious event ‘Soup’s On’ at the Senior Center and it was a great success. This annual occasion gives participants the opportunity to taste a variety of favorite soups from local restaurants and others nearby.
Numerous Kenilworth residents and members from other Union County communities were in attendance. All guests enjoyed soups graciously donated from the following local restaurants/eateries: Angelo's Steakhouse, Bella Palermo Pastry Shop, Boulevard Five72, Caetanos Cucina, Great Wall Kitchen, Kenilworth Diner, Michigan Deli, Mike's Place, Opa Grill, and Westfield Diner. The bread and desserts were obtained and donated by Kenilworth Historical Society members.
Proceeds from “Soup’s On” went to benefit the Kenilworth Historical Society’s Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880) “living history” museum and cultural arts center by helping defray the cost of an elevator that makes all levels of the site fully accessible to everyone. The Kenilworth Historical Society is an independent, volunteer-based, non-profit, tax-exempt, 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to the research, preservation and interpretation of the Oswald J. Nitschke House, local history and culture.
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]]>CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Kroger has announced the closure of its 60,000-square-foot delivery center in Opa-Locka, which signals the end of Kroger’s delivery service in South Florida.
This closure, set for May 25, is part of the company’s broader withdrawal that includes facilities in Texas and leaves loyal customers in a lurch.
"We do not make these decisions lightly," the company wrote in an email to customers.
Despite concerted efforts and support from new customers, Kroger added: "these facilities did not meet the benchmarks we set for success."
Kroger's direct-to-door delivery with specialized refrigerated trucks had become a symbol of convenience, especially during the pandemic when social distancing was part of everyday life.
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]]>KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out!
Open Faced American Tuna Melt w/Tomato on Rye served w/Tots & Pickles $13.75
Roast Turkey Open Faced Sandwich Platter, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & Sautéed Veggies, served w/Cranberry Sauce $14.95
“The Louie” Chicken Cutlet, Prosciutto, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze on a Ciabatta Roll, served w/FF $14.25
Homemade Soups of the Day: Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Noodle $5.00
Michigan Deli is located at 219 Market Street. Nestled between the industrial borders of Kenilworth and Roselle Park, Michigan Deli is serving up a spread of classic, old school, luncheonette style food with an emphasis on quality ingredients and homemade recipes. From prime locally sourced burgers to hand breaded chicken cutlets to homemade meatballs to house-made salads to handcrafted soups, to local favorites, and 6 foot subs—Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, a meal you’re taking home for dinner, or you’re in need of catering, you can pretty much count on finding something to satisfy your cravings or celebration needs!
The owner, Sue, and her husband, Ray DeRosa both come from families who have spent years in the food industry and they have continued their family legacies together. Combined, they have a total of 50+ years in the food business and have honed in on cultivating a warm and welcoming environment coupled with a delicious and classic luncheonette experience. This is a place “where everybody knows your name” and you will find comfort not only in your tastebuds, but in your heart.
Michigan Deli's hours are Monday through Friday 6am-3pm, Saturdays 7am-1pm, closed on Sundays. Follow Michigan Deli on Instagram @michigan_deli or on Facebook. Specials are posted daily! For pick up orders, deliveries, or hot/cold catering inquiries, call 908-245-8719. Ordering is also available on UberEats, DoorDash, and GrubHub.
]]>RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council, and Rahway Special Improvement District (SID) announce the 21st annual Rahway Taste of Spring on Friday, April 5, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Rahway Recreation Center.
The Rahway Special Improvement District writes, "Now in its 21st year, this event has been widely recognized as the largest tasting event of its kind in the NJ/NY Metro Area, typically with upwards of 40 eateries and bakeries, plus an additional 40 stations of national distributors of fine wine, boutique beers and aperitifs. With live music, good food, wines and beers from all over the world, Rahway’s Taste of Spring is the place to be this April."
Tickets are $40. Get yours before it's too late!
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]]>NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Everyone knows the legendary Headliner Night Club, located at the base of the Neptune side of the Shark River Bridge. Known for its' summer volleyball leagues, live local music and one of the best parties at the Shore, the Headliner has been a shore landmark for 50 years. What you might not know about is their Oasis Grille, located around the lesser-travelled back corner. The Oasis Grille has a separate entrance and a totally different feel than the popular nightclub.
For starters, the Oasis Grille has a great sports-bar, locals-only, neighborhood-bar kind of atmosphere. When we showed up on a Sunday afternoon, March Madness was on the TV's over the bar, an eclectic mix of music was playing on the digital jukebox, and the lively crowd was enjoying drinks around the bar. We selected a table away from the crowd and ordered a variety of dishes off the menu, which featured a solid lineup of classic American bar food fare.
We ordered classic bone-in buffalo wings; fried mushrooms; and two kinds of pizza. First up: the wings. They were standard wings, exactly what you'd picture when you hear "buffalo wing." Not huge, not small. Not lean, not meaty. Not saucy, not dry. Just a sturdy, reliable rendition. The fried mushrooms were above-average; more crunchy than doughy. Not too much moisture, and cooked all the way through, which is not always the case for this type of fried food!
The real winner, however, was the pizza. It was great! We went with traditional and chicken parm, and both delivered big flavor and great value. All pies are 12 inch and coal-fired, resulting in a crispy crust and a perfect size for splitting between two people. The chicken parm pizza was particularly hearty and the chicken was perfectly juicy. We will be back for the pizza, no doubt!
Bearing in mind that Oasis Grille is also a bar, there is a plentiful specialty cocktail menu in addition to beer and wine. The craft cocktails are mostly tropical-themed, with emphasis on tequila and rum, such as several margarita variations, mai tais and colorful punches and martinis.
Headliner's Oasis Grille is available for takeout or delivery via Grub Hub.
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KENILWORTH, NJ - The iconic hot dog joint Jimmy Buff's has made it to the final four in the northjersey.com competition Frankfurter March Madness.
Competition is getting much more fierce as Jimmy Buff's now takes on Rutt's Hut located in Clifton.
The following message was recently posted to Jimmy Buff's social media page. "Please vote for Jimmy Buff's in the Final Four. Click link, scroll down and click Jimmy Buff’s. This is our greatest challenge yet, but with all your help, we can do this! THANK YOU!'
To vote for Jimmy Buff's please go HERE and scroll down.
Please note that voting for this bracket will continue until Thursday, March 28, and will end at 11:59 p.m.
Jimmy Buff’s started in 1932 on 14th Ave. and 9th St. in Newark, NJ. Founded by James Racioppi, this is where the hotdog with an Italian twist first began. In the 1920s and 30s everyone had a nickname. Because of Racioppi’s card style at the table he got his nickname “Bluff”. The translation from Italian to English, the nickname became “Buff”. From then on James Racioppi was known as “Jimmy Buff”. Jimmy Buff is the great-grandfather of the Mike Loikith who is the owner of the Kenilworth establishment. The Italian Hot Dog at first was only served to close family friends. It was such a success that Jimmy Buff introduced it to the menu and it is one of the most popular items sold. Jimmy Buff’s of Kenilworth was originally on Michigan Avenue in 1960 and then sold to Charlies Hot Dogs in 1962.
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HAWTHORNE, NJ - If you're thinking, "Wow! Didn't we just watch the Super Bowl?", you're probably with the rest of us! Well, shake it off and get into March Madness!
Let's recap for a second, though, and remember "Supper Bowl." In Hawthorne, Romeo Flavio is the founder of Supper Bowl, which started four years ago. What is it, you ask? It's a contest in which people vote for their favorite restaurant.
"We had a list of 32 and we put them randomly into brackets," Flavio said. "Each week, people had to vote for their favorite in the brackets until the final two were left.
"Blackjack Mulligans won the very first Supper Bowl and they just won Supper Bowl IV."
Back to March Madness.
In Hawthorne, it's March Pizza Madness. Check out the bracket. Hurry, though, each day, there are more opportunities to to enjoy some delicious local food and vote for your favorite pizza.
"The winner will be announced before tipoff of the Men’s Finals," Flavio said.
]]>Adapted Recipe: Mrs. Whitehead’s Sponge Cake
3 eggs
1 ½ cups of milk
1 cup of sugar
2 ½ cups of flour
3 tablespoons of butter, melted
1 teaspoon of baking soda
2 teaspoons of cream of tartar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whip eggs in stand mixer. Add sugar gradually and continue whipping for 15 minutes.
In separate bowl sift flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Fold in half of the flour. Gently add milk and melted butter. Fold in the other half of flour. Do not overmix.
Pour into greased pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool on cooling rack for 5-10 minutes.
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream and fruit.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Children and parents alike had a festive time at Sunday morning’s annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at a jam-packed Mt. Carmel Hall.
Attendees enjoyed a full breakfast buffet, an Easter egg hunt, and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. The Easter Bunny posed for photos with the always-excited children, and they got to sit in his lap. Later in the morning, all the kids participated in a big outdoor Easter Egg hunt. There were crayons and coloring pages at each table.
The Easter Bunny Breakfast is an annual event held by the Mt. Carmel Society. This year’s had an excellent turn-out, filling Mt. Carmel with joyful noise.
Vinny Cirincione, President of Mt. Carmel Society, which was founded over 100 years ago, explained that “it was a great turnout. We think we have close to 80 people having a great breakfast of eggs, pancakes, sausage, and bacon,” as well as bagels, and coffee cakes (gluten-free). Beverages included coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange juice and milk.
The food and drinks came from several local small businesses, such as Two Fields Bakeshop, the Prestige Diner, and Craft Bagel. “We've been doing this for as long as I've been a member,” said Cirincione. “And I’ve been here close to 10 years. Fantastic day. Hope everybody comes out next year because it'll be bigger and better.”
These events support the Mount Carmel Society, an organization that supports the Little Flower Church and other local charities, including The Brooke Healey Foundation and POAC, who holds their annual autism fair at Mount Carmel.
Cirincione reminded the diners that Mt. Carmel’s largest and most well-known event is the Celebration of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, held every year from July 12 to July 16, featuring rides, games, food, music, and a spectacular fireworks display on the 16th. The amazing fireworks are put on each year by Berkeley Heights’ own Garden State Fireworks.
]]>KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out!
Chicken Cutlet Bruschetta Panini w/Mozz Cheese & Balsamic Glaze served w/Tots $14.95
Grilled Chicken Platter, served with Sautee Veggies & Rice $14.95
Homemade Roast Beef, Asiago Cheese, Sauté Onions, & Arugula on Rye Bread, topped w/Horseradish Mayo, served w/Onion Rings $13.25
Homemade Soups of the Day: Cream of Turkey or Chicken Pasta $5.00
Michigan Deli is located at 219 Market Street. Nestled between the industrial borders of Kenilworth and Roselle Park, Michigan Deli is serving up a spread of classic, old school, luncheonette style food with an emphasis on quality ingredients and homemade recipes. From prime locally sourced burgers to hand breaded chicken cutlets to homemade meatballs to house-made salads to handcrafted soups, to local favorites, and 6 foot subs—Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, a meal you’re taking home for dinner, or you’re in need of catering, you can pretty much count on finding something to satisfy your cravings or celebration needs!
The owner, Sue, and her husband, Ray DeRosa both come from families who have spent years in the food industry and they have continued their family legacies together. Combined, they have a total of 50+ years in the food business and have honed in on cultivating a warm and welcoming environment coupled with a delicious and classic luncheonette experience. This is a place “where everybody knows your name” and you will find comfort not only in your tastebuds, but in your heart.
Michigan Deli's hours are Monday through Friday 6am-3pm, Saturdays 7am-1pm, closed on Sundays. Follow Michigan Deli on Instagram @michigan_deli or on Facebook. Specials are posted daily! For pick up orders, deliveries, or hot/cold catering inquiries, call 908-245-8719. Ordering is also available on UberEats, DoorDash, and GrubHub.
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