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FUN FOOD NEWS

Krispy Kreme Expands In New Jersey

Cue the gurgling sounds of Homer Simpson's drool. Krispy Kreme opened its newest location in Springfield Township this week. It is the company's third location in New Jersey — joining Jersey City and Collingswood. MORE.

30 Best Restaurants in New Jersey 2019: New NJ Monthly Rankings

There's still a month left of summer for you to enjoy everything New Jersey has to offer – and not just the beaches, the boardwalks and the amusement parks. We're talking about its restaurants. MORE.

Ridgewood's Ice Cream By Mike Debuts Vegan Flavors

Vegans looking for ice cream options in New Jersey should head to Ice Cream by Mike in Ridgewood. The shop recently introduced four vegan flavors recently: Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and blueberry. MORE.

Hard Rock Café, It'Sugar Coming To American Dream Mega-Mall

Hard Rock Café and It'Sugar, a specialty candy store, have been added to the lineup at the American Dream Mall. MORE.

Cranford Teens Launch Acai Bowl Food Truck

Cranford High graduates Benjamin Quinutolo and Chris Giuditta want to "spread the health" and pay for college tuition. To accomplish that, they've launched a Ono Bowls Food Truck. MORE.

OPENINGS

Nauti Cajun Crab Opening Creole Seafood Restaurant In Metuchen

Kimchi Smoke To Open This Week In Paramus

Ani Ramen Opening In Maplewood In September

Gourmet Chicken Finger Chain Opening In Bridgewater

Primo Hoagies Opens North Jersey Location

Bagelati Opens In Cinnaminson

Playa Bowls To Open Two More Bergen County Shops

Lucky's Now Serving Up Burgers And Shakes In Clark

Corrado's Market Coming To Brick

FESTIVALS/EVENTS

Summer Walking Food Tour In Somerville

4-Course Rosé Dinner In Moorestown

Big Man's Brewfest

Passaic County Fair