Freehold has quietly become one of New Jersey’s most compelling dining destinations, and this winter, one restaurant has elevated that reputation to a national...

Montclair, NJ — In a bold demonstration of support for restaurant workers and the fight for equitable pay, NJ-11 congressional candidate Analilia Mejia will step behind the counter at Leone’s Pizzeria and Restaurant on Thursday, January 22, 2026, for a “Server for an Hour” event. Partnering with One Fair Wage and the Living Wage for All campaign, Mejia will work alongside restaurant staff to experience firsthand the realities of tipped work under New Jersey’s subminimum wage system. Currently, tipped workers in New Jersey earn a subminimum wage of just $5.26 per hour, a rate that leaves thousands of employees struggling to cover rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses. Reliant on tips to make ends meet,...

As winter settles across North Jersey, ACME is preparing to transform an ordinary Saturday afternoon into a vibrant cultural gathering that blends tradition, food, and community spirit. On January 31, the Fort Lee ACME location on Lemoine Avenue will host its fifth annual Lunar New Year celebration, a free, all-ages event that has steadily grown into a meaningful local tradition. Running from noon through the late afternoon, the celebration invites families, neighbors, and visitors to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors associated with one of the most widely observed holidays in the world. This year’s event centers on the energy and symbolism of the Year of the Horse, a sign traditionally associated with strength, movement, and...