FOOD & BEVERAGE

As spring awakens across New Jersey, one of the state’s most distinctive seasonal traditions is once again drawing families, visitors, and experience-seekers to the...

New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association Revives Awards Ceremony After Five-Year Pause, Honoring State’s Culinary Leaders The New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association (NJRHA) is bringing back one of the state’s most anticipated culinary honors with the announcement of the Chef of the Year award next month. This year’s ceremony marks the nonprofit’s 40th annual awards event and the first in five years, following a pandemic-related hiatus that paused one of New Jersey’s premier gatherings celebrating excellence in the hospitality industry. Public voting for the Chef of the Year concluded in October, generating excitement across the state as finalists await the official reveal. The list of nominees represents some of New Jersey’s most celebrated culinary talent. Finalists...

As spring awakens across New Jersey, one of the state’s most distinctive seasonal traditions is once again drawing families, visitors, and experience-seekers to the banks of the Delaware River. The Delaware River Railroad Excursions in Phillipsburg is bringing back its highly anticipated Easter Bunny Train Ride and Easter Egg Hunt for 2026, transforming a historic rail journey into a fully immersive, multi-sensory celebration that blends heritage, entertainment, and family fun into one of the region’s most memorable springtime events. Scheduled across two consecutive weekends—March 28 and 29, followed by April 4 and 5—this event is far more than a simple train ride. It is a curated experience designed to capture the imagination of children while offering...