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Krispy Kreme Expands In NJ | Patch Plates

PATCH PLATES | This week in NJ food news: Krispy Kreme expands, Hard Rock Cafe coming to American Dream, and here are the best restaurants.

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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.

Find out what's happening in Across New Jerseyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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.

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