Slow Food Northern NJ to Host Clean Food Fair at the Woodland on Sunday,...
From Slow Food Northern NJ: On Feb. 11, 2024, Slow Food Northern NJ celebrates good, clean and fair food for all at The Woodland (60 Woodland Road, Maplewood, NJ). From 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., the...
View ArticleMaplewood ‘Streeteries’ to Get Prettier—and Safer—With Platforms & Planters
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View ArticleThe Able Baker to Open Additional Location at 4th & Valley in South Orange
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View ArticleSummit Downtown Announces Opening of the 2024 Summit Farmers Market
From Summit Downtown, Inc.: Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) and The Summit Farmers Market is proud to announce the start of its 31st season on April 28, 2024. Regarded as one of the best farmers markets...
View ArticleSummit Farmers Market Announces Sunday Funday Starting May 19
From Summit Downtown, Inc.: Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to announce the schedules of Sunday Funday at the Summit Farmers Market. The first Sunday Funday contest of the 2024 season is on...
View ArticleMaplewood Farmers Market Returns June 3 to New Location—Springfield Ave Gazebo
Summer is truly here! Not only have the town pools opened in timely fashion in both Maplewood and South Orange, but the farmers markets are returning the first week of June. Maplewood’s farmers market...
View ArticleExperience the Ultimate Beer Fest in the Heart of South Orange on September 14
From South Orange Downtown: Join South Orange Downtown and South Orange Village for Beer Fest on Saturday, September 14, from 2 PM to 6 PM at the Sloan Street Parking Lot (12 Sloan Street). This new...
View ArticleLet’s Play! Baird Cafe & Lounge Features Coffee, Food — And Games, Games, Games
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View ArticleLong-Awaited Osteria LK Hosts Soft Opening in Maplewood Village
Osteria LK — a new Maplewood Village restaurant brought to life by James de Sisto, the chef and owner of Laboratorio Kitchen in Montclair — hosted a soft opening at the former Arturo’s Osteria &...
View ArticleSpringfield Avenue Maplewood to Host Craft Beer Tasting Fundraiser on October 24
From Springfield Avenue Maplewood: Springfield Avenue Maplewood will host its 6th annual Craft Beer Tasting fundraiser on Thursday, October 24 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. The event returns under the stars...
View ArticleBarn Bird Kitchen Brings Southern American Cooking to Maplewood Village
Barn Bird Kitchen celebrated its grand opening today at 147 Maplewood Avenue with a ribbon cutting attended by friends, family, staff, and elected officials. Founder and head chef Emeka Onugha and...
View ArticleMEND Expands Fresh Food Hub to Increase Hunger Relief Efforts
Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity (MEND), which serves more than 47,000 people per month through its network of food pantries and mobile food programs, has opened an expanded Fresh Food Hub in...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Corner Slice Brings ‘New York Square Pie’ to Maplewood
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View ArticleREPORT: Former Fox & Falcon Space ‘For Sale or Lease’
The former Fox & Falcon restaurant site in South Orange is getting a big marketing push. ROI-NJ is reporting that Pierson Commercial Real Estate was recently appointed by B&D Holdings to...
View ArticleMaplewood Leaders Discuss Expanded Zoning on Newark Way to Continue Area’s...
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View ArticleVillage Hall Restaurant to Reopen as Felina Steak South Orange on Feb. 26
Village Hall Restaurant in South Orange is temporarily shuttered and will be reopening on Feb. 26 as the rebranded Felina Steak South Orange. The restaurant and building will continue to be owned and...
View Article2025 Maplewood Chili Cookoff Raised $26K+ for Hunger Relief
From the Maplewood Chili Cookoff: Because of the generous support of the sponsors who funded the cookoff and the volunteers who gave their time to make it possible, all of our event proceeds are going...
View ArticleAnthony Bourdain’s Assistant to Discuss Memoir at Words Bookstore March 20
From Words Bookstore: MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Local independent bookseller [words] Bookstore is excited to host New York Times bestselling author Laurie Woolever at the store on Thursday, March 20, 20205 at...
View ArticleSouth Orange Downtown Food Stroll Returns Sunday, April 27
From South Orange Downtown: Get ready, food enthusiasts! South Orange Downtown (SODT) is thrilled to announce the return of the Food Stroll, set to delight your taste buds on Sunday, April 27, from 12...
View ArticleA Paper Plane Coffee Is Coming to Former Nelson’s Garage in Maplewood
Founded in Brooklyn and now headquartered in Montclair, Paper Plane Coffee Co. is expanding to South Orange and Maplewood big time. The vaunted coffee purveyor has been operating a cafe at The Baird in...
View ArticleMaplewood Farmers Market Opens June 2; South Orange Market Opens June 4
The Maplewood Farmers Market is returning to its Springfield Avenue Gazebo location on Monday, June 2, 2025; and South Orange Farmers Market returns to the Sloan Street parking lot on Wednesday, June...
View ArticleSouth Orange Farmers Market Opens Wednesday, June 4
From South Orange Downtown: The South Orange Farmers Market returns for its 34th season on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, with new hours for 2025: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The market will feature Jersey Fresh...
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