New Jersey is packed with fresh happenings this week, from big food-and-drink openings to local stories making headlines. Here is a quick, easy roundup of what to put on your radar across the Garden State.
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Food & Wine
Food-Delivery Drones Touch Down in Central Jersey; More Dining News
Drone-delivered meals have launched in New Jersey for the first time at Wonder in Green Brook via Grubhub and Dexa's DE-2020 drones. The roundup also highlights dining openings including Asturia Brewing Co. (Hackensack, opening this spring), Talum Mexican Grill (Paterson, opened March 18), Ugly Dumpling (Morris Plains), Tommy's Tavern + Tap (Toms River, opening in April), and a Mister Softee storefront (Little Egg Harbor). It also notes a closing: Oso Felipe in Montclair is set to close March 29, with its patio open March 28 for happy hour specials and the regular menu all day.
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Summit Mom Has Built a Community of Local Book Lovers
Summit resident Julie McTernan has grown a community of book lovers through her account, @grapevinegalreads, and in-person gatherings. Her discussions can cover dozens of books and welcome attendees whether or not they have read them. She has also spoken at senior centers and book club meetings, including a recent event with 80-plus attendees.
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NJ’s New Veterinary School Is One of Just 36 in the United States
Rowan University has opened New Jersey's first veterinary school, the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, located in Harrison Township, Gloucester County. The program welcomed an inaugural class of 75 students and is designed as a four-year doctoral program with clinical rotations at an on-site teaching hospital. The school aims to expand class size and help build New Jersey's pipeline of veterinarians through in-state training and tuition.
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5 Places to Shop for Unique Gifts in Montclair
Looking for a fun day of browsing in Montclair? This guide spotlights five shops to explore, from Houss Freya Apothecary (with products plus readings, classes, and workshops) to Jafajems, Montclair Antique Center, The Eclectic Chic Boutique (which also hosts craft workshops and private events), and the Montclair Art Museum gift shop. It is a handy list for anyone hunting for distinctive gifts, artful finds, and locally made items.
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This Glen Ridge Mom Founded an International Rare-Disease Organization After Her Son’s Diagnosis
Glen Ridge resident Julie Raskin founded Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) after her son Ben was diagnosed with the rare condition. What began as an email chain and shared spreadsheet grew into an organization focused on research, support, and awareness. CHI also created a global registry to help families share stories and contribute to collaborative research.
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71-Year-Old NJ Man Is Running 100 Marathons in 100 Days
Franklin Lakes native Dr. Larry Grogin has launched a 100 marathons in 100 days effort to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's. He started on March 26 in Montvale and is partnering with the Davis Phinney Foundation, with all funds going to the organization. His route will pass through multiple states and is set to conclude in California in early July.
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Food & Wine
Jon Bon Jovi Receives James Beard Impact Award for JBJ Soul Foundation
Jon Bon Jovi's JBJ Soul Foundation has been named an Impact Award honoree by the 2026 James Beard Awards for its work addressing food insecurity. The foundation operates JBJ Soul Kitchen nonprofit community restaurants in Toms River, Red Bank, and Rutgers University-Newark, plus a pop-up at the Ocean County Library in Toms River that is slated to close April 30. The organization has served more than 234,000 three-course meals across its New Jersey locations to date.
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Food & Wine
Once-Exclusive Restaurant Goes Public in Asbury Park; More Dining News
The Drawing Room at the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel is now accepting reservations from the public for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the property also has an upscale cocktail bar called the Gallery. The dining roundup also notes openings including The Collective Brew (a Nepalese tea bar in Jersey City), Lyla Mediterranean (Morristown), Campofiore (Montclair), and a second Carlos Bagel Shop location planned for Carlstadt this summer. It also shares dining news including the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties on Saturday, May 9.
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Montclair’s Famous Residents: Stars Who Have Called This Jersey Suburb Home
This Montclair spotlight rounds up notable names who have lived in or currently call the Essex County town home. It highlights Stephen Colbert, Patrick Wilson, Laura Benanti, and Bobbi Brown, along with details about their connections to Montclair. It also notes the Montclair Film Festival will celebrate its 15th year this fall.
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Designer Shares How She Renovated a Jersey City Brownstone Without Erasing Its Charm
Designer Chelsea Frommer of Rose + Co Interiors shares how she renovated a four-story brownstone in Jersey City's Hamilton Park neighborhood while preserving historic details. The project involved transforming a former four-family home into two units and restoring or retaining original elements like molding, a grand staircase, and a marble fireplace mantel. She also sourced period-appropriate architectural pieces, including a double entry door from a local salvage yard.
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Bergen County Home Marries Traditional Charm With Eye-Catching Accents
This home design feature looks at a newly built Demarest home decorated in a transitional style with modern and Art Deco influences. The story highlights how classic architectural detailing is balanced with contemporary lighting, furniture, and bold accent colors. It also shares how the homeowners worked with designer Javier Fernandez of Transitional Designs to create warm, welcoming spaces.
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Frankie Muniz Looks Back Fondly on His New Jersey Childhood
Frankie Muniz reflects on growing up in Bergen County and his early audition days taking NJ Transit into New York City. He reprises his role as Malcolm in the revival Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, which premieres April 10 on Hulu. Muniz also shares memories of Wood-Ridge and his enduring pride in being from New Jersey.
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How This NJ Designer Revived a 1954 Home in Morris County
A Madison family worked with designer Megan Pisano to reimagine their 1954 home for a larger, more functional kitchen and an intentional dining space. The renovation included a first-floor demolition, salvaging and refinishing original wood floors, and converting a former sunroom into a dining room. The updated dining space features bold aviary-themed wallpaper and new millwork arches to create a cohesive flow.
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Chatham Interior Designer Megan Pisano on Creating Chic Spaces for NJ Families
Interior designer Megan Pisano of Chatham talks about her approach to creating stylish, family-friendly spaces and how design trends have shifted toward warmer tones and bolder choices. She shares how she works with clients, why she now loves wallpaper, and what she expects to see more of this spring. She also discusses kitchen and bathroom design directions and simple refresh ideas like paint.
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Secaucus Native Syd Millevoi Competing in Top 9 on NBC’s The Voice Tonight
Secaucus singer-songwriter Sydney Millevoi is in the Top 9 on NBC's The Voice after her knockout-round cover of Demi Lovato's "Tell Me You Love Me." The episode airing tonight at 9 pm ET will reveal who advances to the semifinals. Millevoi is on John Legend's team and says viewers can expect "a big vocal moment" in her performances.
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Food & Wine
The Best Restaurants in Bloomfield
This dining guide rounds up top picks for where to eat in Bloomfield, from steak and seafood to Greek, Italian, and Asian options. It includes details on spots like Bloomfield Steak and Seafood House, The Brookdale (which offers live music and other weekly happenings), Fanny's, Pandan Asian Cuisine, Popolari, Stamna Taverna, and Wabi Sabi. Use it as a starting point for planning your next meal out in town.
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Renowned NY-NJ Chef Tom Valenti Dead at 67; More Dining News
This dining-news roundup remembers chef Tom Valenti, former executive chef of Morristown's now-shuttered Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen, who died at 67. It also spotlights openings including the F.M. Kirby Carriage House in Millburn (opening to non-ticketholders for the first time in May with limited reservations), plus new spots in Morristown and Parsippany and a JINYA Ramen Bar opening in Hackensack on April 15. The roundup also notes 7 Brew's opening-week promotions in Egg Harbor Township from April 13 to 17 and the closure of Rustic Mill Diner & Pancake House in Cranford.
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