America's Best Dessert City Is Right Here In NJ, Food & Wine Says

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FOOD NEWS

This NJ City Named Best Place For Dessert In America: Food & Wine says this New Jersey city is the greatest in the country for dessert.

6 In New Jersey Are Among 101 Best Pizzas In America In 2019: These places have the best pizza in New Jersey and are among the best in America, a well-respected survey says.

Glen Rock Restaurant Offering Unlimited Pancakes, Waffles: Stone & Rail, a popular craft beer gastropub, is now offering unlimited pancakes and waffles as part of its weekend brunch menu.

P.F. Chang's Nixes Plans For First Morris Co. Location: It looks like there won't be a P.F. Chang's any time soon after all.

Summit Crowns Apple Pie Champion. Get The Recipe: Eileen Wolfe's offering beat back 14 competitors to take top prize.

NJ Devils Launch Beer With Magic Hat: 'Devils Woo! Brew': Fans of New Jersey Devils hockey will now be able to go "Woo!" – and drink some brew – with the team's new signature beer.

Bergen Farm's Doughnuts Ranks Among Best In NJ: The farm is one of the six best spots in the state to score apple cider doughnuts, a magazine says.

OPENINGS

Whole Foods Announces Opening Date In Parsippany: The wait is almost over for the Parsippany Whole Foods.

Turning Point Restaurant Coming To Ocean County Mall: Known for its breakfast, lunch and brunch menu, the restaurant is the latest addition in the area where Sears was torn down.

New Mediterranean Eatery Opening In Westfield: The owners of Spice Bazaar are looking to launch LA'VASH later this month.

Shake Shack Now Open In Morris Co.: The fast-casual burger joint is officially open for business in Morris County.

Madison Celebrates New Pizza Joint Opening: Tino's Artisan Pizza Co. is open for business in downtown Madison

Dunkin' Brings 'Next Gen' Store To Clifton: The location is offering an exclusive beverage menu only available at 300 other Dunkins' around the country.

CLOSINGS

LBI's Plantation Restaurant To Close After 17 Years: Plantation will close Oct. 12. Black Eyed Susans will make the property its new location.

Popular Houlihan's In Hudson County Abruptly Closes: A popular Houlihan's bar and restaurant in Weehawken suddenly shut its doors, leaving employees and patrons in a daze.

Woodcliff Lake's Blue Moon Mexican Cafe Is Closing: Blue Moon Mexican Café is shuttering its Woodcliff Lake restaurant after nearly two decades in business.

Freddie's Pizzeria In Long Branch Closes; Future Uncertain: Freddie's, a family business, opened in 1944 and has been passed down several generations.

EVENTS/FESTIVALS

NJ's BEST Oktoberfest & Vendor Fair

Bloomfield Harvest Fest

Highlands Octoberfest

New Brunswick Octoberfest

Joan's Reach 8th Annual Chili Cook Off

Keyport Music Festival

Toms River Elks Octoberfest Fundraiser