FOOD & BEVERAGE

Tonight, New Jersey’s culinary reputation steps into the spotlight on a national stage. Two of the Garden State’s most accomplished chefs — David Viana and...

The 41st Annual Willingboro Jazz Festival Triumphantly Returned to Burlington County. The 41st Annual Willingboro Jazz Festival made its triumphant return to Burlington County last weekend, drawing thousands of attendees to the vibrant celebration. "It was a fantastic event," said Acting Director of Recreation & Parks Dionne Bolden. "It was like a reunion where people came together, set up tents, visited vendors, and reconnected with friends they hadn't seen in a while." As the largest music festival in Willingboro, the festival took place on Sunday at Millcreek Park. The day-long extravaganza featured an impressive lineup of local and international artists performing on the main stage. This year’s headliners included Philadelphia’s renowned Kindred and the Family Soul, along with...

Tonight, New Jersey’s culinary reputation steps into the spotlight on a national stage. Two of the Garden State’s most accomplished chefs — David Viana and Britt Rescigno — are officially among the 32 elite competitors on Season 7 of Tournament of Champions (TOC VII), premiering Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on Food Network. For New Jersey’s dining community, this is more than a television moment. It is validation of a culinary movement that has been building across the state for years — from Asbury Park to Aberdeen, from Old Bridge to Beach Haven. The Garden State is no longer an emerging food scene. It is a national contender. For readers tracking the state’s most influential...