My April in New Jersey
April sure was busy! I had a scheduled vacation in the middle of the month, so I made it up for it by keeping super busy throughout the rest of the month. Here are just a few of the things I did in April…
April 1st – Started the first day of April (and April Fool’s Day) at the “Brew and View” for a triple movie screening at the Strand Theater in Lakewood. This was a really fun event! I got to watch three Matt Stone/Trey Parker Movies, and we got to drink during the movie too. Lots of cool things are happening at the Strand. Definitely check them out!
Beforehand I got to visit the Park Nine Diner in Freehold (a diner I’ve previously reviewed) for some Matzoh Ball Soup. Nothing better for a rainy day! Their menu changed a lot since the last time I went there too. Very delicious meal overall.
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April 2nd – My friends Krista and Dan came to visit and we spent an adventure exploring Asbury Park in the rain. We did so much including lots of eating and drinking, walking, and shopping. You should read the article in case you want to visit Asbury Park when it’s raining.
This trip also included a visit to Dark City Brewing Co. Read my review HERE.
April 3rd – I went to one of my favorite events, the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market. I always love going to this event, talking to vendors, trying new food, listening to music , and more. Looking forward to their next event in the Summer.
I also got to try my first sushi burrito.
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April 4th – Although it’s not in New Jersey, I traveled across the border to see the Kelly and Michael show. (Kelly Ripa is a proud Jersey girl, so it counts)
After I got home I went to the Bridgeway Diner in Old Bridge for lunch, for my second matzoh ball soup in 5 days.
2 matzoh ball soups within 1 week at two different #njdiners #oldbridgenj #njisntboring
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And for dinner I visited Lox, Stock, and Deli, a Jewish deli in Milltown, which has amazing food and giant portions. People seemed to enjoyed our bowl of pickles.
April 6th – I got a chance to visit The Office Restaurant in Summit, NJ. I ate A LOT of delicious food. For my review, click HERE.
April 8th – I got a sneak preview of Wet Ticket Brewing Co, a new brewery opening up in Rahway. For information, click HERE.
April 9th – I had brunch at Tony’s Freehold Grill for a new diner review. Click HERE for that.
Followed by a quick trip to Working Dog Winery in Hightstown, NJ. For a full review click HERE.
April 10th – Went to the Red Bank Street Fair! So much to see and do! It was a lovely day too.
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While in Red Bank I also got to visit the Cheese Cave for an amazing grilled cheese.
AND I got to eat this delicious Cannoli Cupcake from the Cupcake Magician.
April 12th – I got to check out Limani Seafood Grill, a Greek Seafood restaurant in downtown Westfield. The food was AMAZING! Check out a full review HERE.
– VACATION –
April 19th – When I returned from my vacation, I added a new diner to my diner list reviews…The Milltown Diner! Read my Review HERE
April 23rd – I check out the Spring Food Truck Fiesta at Mercer County Park. SO much fun and SO much food! Plus, there was an awesome petting zoo where I made friends with this llama. Read my review HERE
April 24th – I went to an amazing exhibit at the Cornelius Low House in Piscataway about NJ Diners! Its open until June…you should check it out! Read more about that HERE.
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April 27th – I got a sneak peak at the new menu at Yo! Sushi. Read all about it HERE. SO delicious
April 28th – I got another sneak preview of a restaurant opening in NJ. The first Halal Guys in New Jersey opens May 7th in East Brunswick. I can’t wait…the food was AMAZING!
April 29th – New diner review! I went to check out the Ivy Stone Diner and Lounge in Iselin. Read the review HERE
After the diner, I started my ice cream quest in New Jersey at the Colonia Dairy Maid by getting Nutella Ice Cream. Looking forward to the rest of this quest. I got a ridiculous amount of recommendations…so stay tuned for more ice cream adventures.
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April 30th – The last day of April was definitely busy! I started by morning by treating myself to a rainbow bagel with funfetti cream cheese at Bagel Boy in Old Bridge, NJ.
Afterwards, I went to Rutgers Day on their New Brunswick campus which was a HUGE event for their 250th Anniversary. So much fun, so much to do! I definitely want to go back next year.
I love #rutgersday! @rutgersu #njisntboring #rutgersuniversity #newjersey
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I ended the day at Baconfest at Laurita Winery drinking (lots of) wine and of course…eating bacon. Fantastic way to end the month.
Remember: there is something to do in New Jersey 365 days a year! If you need ideas…there are plenty on this website.
Looking forward to what May has in store!
