Food & Hospitality

Paris Baguette Halloween lineup 2025
Oct 3, 2025

Paris Baguette unveils limited-time Halloween menu

In addition to seasonal cakes and doughnuts with "spooky" flavors, the Moonachie-based bakery café concept is also serving up rewards bonuses and free pastry offers.

Felice serves up rustic Tuscan Italian cuisine. - PROVDED BY SA HOSPITALITY GROUP
Oct 3, 2025

Felice to open first NJ restaurant at Kushner’s Monmouth Square

Kushner says the SA Hospitality Group brand will bring a flagship eatery to the $500 million redevelopment, serving up rustic Tuscan cuisine with an extensive Italian-driven wine list.

Wakefern Food Corp. President Mike Stigers
Oct 2, 2025

Wakefern finalizes acquisition of upscale NYC chain Morton Williams

The co-op adds 17 stores while keeping the banner, staff and leadership in place.

Founded as a pop-up in West Hollywood, Dave’s Hot Chicken is known for its hot chicken tenders and sliders – with spice levels ranging from “No Spice” to “Reaper” – as well as its sides, such as mac & cheese, kale slaw and cheese fries.
Oct 2, 2025

Dave’s Hot Chicken takes over former Boston Market in Central Jersey

The celebrity-backed Nashville-style chicken chain will open its first Mercer County restaurant Oct. 3.

In the Lead: Legacy Businesses
Oct 2, 2025

Jersey Mike’s adds chief people officer post to executive team

HR veteran Betsy Mercado will serve in the inaugural role for the Manasquan-based sub chain, strengthening its people-first culture during rapid growth.

Eric LeGrand Bourbon Scarlet Knight Series
Oct 1, 2025

Eric LeGrand Bourbon, Rutgers launch Scarlet Knight Series

The limited-edition blend celebrates the university's legacy and marks the first time RU has collaborated on a spirit.

"Goals of Joy"
Oct 1, 2025

Kinder, U.S. Soccer Foundation launch ‘Goals of Joy’ youth program (updated)

Kicking off in Newark, the initiative aims to reach 30,000 kids in underserved communities to boost youth wellbeing.

Shake Shack is expanding its autonomous delivery capabilities in partnership with Uber Eats, now live in Jersey City with Avride.
Oct 1, 2025

Robot delivery arrives at Shake Shack in downtown Jersey City

Joining more than 100 local eateries already employing autonomous services, Uber Eats will bring orders from the burger joint directly to customers' doors.

DoorDash delivers groceries
Sep 30, 2025

DoorDash supports Hunger Month with Boys & Girls Clubs in NJ

The technology company will donate $17,000 in Community Credits to support meals, programs and youth nutrition.

Starbucks coffee shop
Sep 29, 2025

Starbucks to close 5 New Jersey stores amid restructuring

The coffee giant will shutter locations nationwide that it deems fall short of the company’s standards or lack a path to financial performance.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Sprouts Farmers Market operates more than 440 stores in 24 states.
Sep 29, 2025

Sprouts hiring 107 for new Woodbridge NJ store opening

The organic and natural grocery chain is looking for full- and part-time workers to staff the 23,000-square-foot location that will launch sales in the coming days.

Paris Baguette and Lavazza
Sep 29, 2025

National Coffee Day 2025 deals at Dunkin’, Starbucks, more (updated)

Find out where you can score free java, discounts and specials around the Garden State for the Sept. 29 beverage "holiday."