Sunday, May 19, 2024 - 1:00pm to 4:30pmhttps://www.bergencountyhistory.org/event-details/pinkster-a-jersey-dutch-celebr...Cost: $12 adults, $7 students, BCHS members freeJoin the Bergen County Historical Society as they celebrate Pinkster, a Jersey Dutch Celebration of Spring at Historic New Bridge Landing. The fun includes dance performances, children's games, house tours, and more. Join BCHS Trustee Muriel Roberts at 1:15 pm for a pouring ceremony that honors and remembers the ancestors that have departed. The Tricorne Dance Ensemble under the direction of dance mistress Denise Piccino dances around the maypole at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. They also perform a collection of 18th century country dances throughout the day. Musical accompaniment for dancers is provided by Ridley and Anne Enslow on the fiddle and hammered dulcimer. At 2:30 pm the Tricorne Dancers invite children to dance with them around the maypole. On display for viewing in the state historic 1752 Steuben House will be Revolutionary War artifacts from the society's extensive collection. Be sure to check out The Lost Art Lacers demonstrating their craft of lacemacking in the Steuben House. Stop by the Westervelt-Thomas Barn to see a broom making demonstration and be sure to visit with the blacksmith on site to see what he is making. Do not forget to visit the society's authentic Jersey Dutch out-kitchen where BCHS interpreters will be firing up the outdoo bake oven (weather permitting) to make Dutch breakfast cake, berry spoon cake, strawberry galette, and a three grain bread. Refreshments including donuts and lemonade are available for purchase inside the tavern and the gift shop will be open as well. Activities for families inlcude a puppet theater for children to do puppet shows, colonial games, and the society's QR Code cell phone-based scavenger hunt. Free parking available on site or take the train to the "New Bridge Landing" station on the Pascack Valley Line. Dogs are permitted on site on leash but not in the houses. For ticket reservations and more information visit the society's website www.bergencountyhistory.org, email: bergencountyhistory@gmail.com, or call 201-343-9492 and leave a message. The event is subject to change. Recommended Age: All New JerseyNorthernBergenEventsAge: PreschoolersKidsTweens & teensGrown-ups Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street 07661 River Edge , NJ Phone: 201-343-9492 40° 54' 47.6208" N, 74° 1' 56.9172" W New Jersey Ticketed: Activity Category: Fairs & FestivalsAdmission Services

Good news, deli devotees! Pastrami House Delicatessen has added a third Jersey location to its arsenal. After success whipping up a classic deli menu of more than 100 choices in New Providence and Jackson, Pastrami House's team of sandwich savants—founder Nick Liuzzi and partners Jeff Michelson and Monica Fabara—have been thrilled by the warm reception at their newest location, which opened off the Morristown Green in March. “People come to Morristown to eat," Liuzzi says. "And who isn’t looking for great, fresh food that’s an excellent value besides?” Throughout the 20th century, Jewish delis were the casual urban eateries of their time. They supplied welcoming, drop-in meals of kitchen-made food from the Eastern European cradle of America’s Jewish immigrants. In their unpretentiousness, comfort and focus on a single cuisine, those delis were not unlike today’s taquerias, pizzerias or joints specializing in barbecue, ramen or dumplings. “Delicatessens are definitely old-school, and that’s what I love about them," says Liuzzi, who is Italian, Jewish and Brooklyn-raised. "They’re gathering places for families and friends, serving familiar, traditional dishes in simple, comfortable surroundings. No gimmicks, no TikTok trends—just soul-satisfying, delicious food....Pastrami, corned beef or brisket on rye, soups like Grandma’s, boardwalk knishes, coleslaw, pickles, cheesecake. If just seeing these words makes you crave these noshes, we’d love to serve you.” [caption id="attachment_334041" align="alignnone" width="778"] Pastrami House Delicatessen's new Morristown location Photo: Courtesy of Galo Zambrano/Restaurant Media Group[/caption] Liuzzi's partners, Michelson and Fabara, grew up savoring delis in Oradell and Queens, respectively. “We’ve recreated the classic deli vibe that we absorbed growing up,” Michelson says. “Pastrami House Delicatessen feels like stepping into a less complicated time. A meal here is about the wonderful, house-made food and the people at your table.” Adds Fabara: “I always loved the hominess and neighborhood character of delis. People feel relaxed in them.” Pastrami House Delicatessen hand-makes three dozen overstuffed sandwiches, over 20 desserts and a plethora of starters, soups and sides. “Some of our diners order the same perfect sandwich each time; nine ounces of prime-grade beef go into each one,” notes Michelson. “Other guests are working through our menu, trying all the sandwich combinations.” [caption id="attachment_334038" align="alignnone" width="778"] Pastrami House Delicatessen’s sandwiches pack nine ounces of Prime beef. Photo: Courtesy of Monica Fabara[/caption] And how about deli newbies? Says Fabara: “I can see they’re amazed by the deliciousness of the food and also the very modest tab." She adds: "We have a lot of regulars already. We also do a lot of takeout and catering platters. Our complete dinner packages for four, with all the trimmings, are only 50 bucks.” Liuzzi credits his path as a restaurateur to his childhood rabbi in Brooklyn. "[...He] saw I was a good kid and took me under his wing," Liuzzi recalls. "I’d go over to the temple, which was next door to our house in Bay Ridge, and we’d talk about life over a bowl of soup from the temple kitchen. These afternoons sparked my interest in our Jewish culinary heritage. I got very interested in my family’s business, which was restaurants and groceries. I learned to cook, I learned to manage, and I’ve owned many food businesses since....And here we are, full steam ahead, with new delicatessens that are reviving the Jewish deli food that my rabbi introduced to me." “In a way," Liuzzi says, "I owe everything I am to matzo ball soup." Pastrami House Delicatessen 82-84 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown; 973-327-9473 1294 Springfield Avenue, New Providence; 973-309-5675  363 North County Line Road, Jackson No one knows New Jersey like we do. Sign up for one of our free newsletters here. Want a print magazine mailed to you? Purchase an issue from our online store. The post Jewish Deli Lovers, Rejoice: Pastrami House Delicatessen Arrives in Morristown appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.

Opening Blended Joe Coffee Bar, Sewell Blended Joe Coffee Bar is the first brick-and-mortar location for this specialty coffee roaster, founded in 2018 and based in Cinnaminson. The coffee bar serves its uniquely flavored roasts—like Swiss chocolate almond, butterscotch crème and salted caramel—in hot, iced and frozen varieties. Coffee grounds, beans and K-cups are also for sale in shop. 745 Woodbury Glassboro Road Graze Brunch Kitchen, Ho-Ho-Kus At this new brunch spot, open daily from 7 am-3 pm, coffee and pastries are served during the first hour. The full menu begins at 8 am. Dishes include salted caramel French toast, scrambled eggs in a brioche roll, French onion soup, avocado toast, green goddess kale salad, and a chopped Italian sandwich. A variety of coffees, teas and juices are available as well. 611 North Maple Avenue 101 Chicken, Fort Lee This new fast-casual spot serves a variety of Korean fried chicken wings and sandwiches. Some flavors include hot pepper, potato crisp, sweet and spicy, and garlic crumble. Also on the menu: Chi-Rimp (a combination of fried chicken and shrimp), ddukbokki (rice cakes in gochujang sauce), crunchy cheese balls, fries and pickled radishes. Unique fun fact about 101 Chicken? Robotic kitchen technology assists in cooking and preparing the food. 2151 Lemoine Avenue Closing Joe’s Crab Shack, Deptford The last remaining Joe’s Crab Shack in the state is slated to close by the end of the month. According to several reports, the restaurant’s COO, Terry Turney, shared that it will close on May 26 “due to a natural lease expiration.” The chain is known for serving seafood specials and combos, including varieties of shrimp, crab and lobster, at reasonable prices. Following the closure, the closest Joe’s Crab Shack to New Jersey will be in Pittsburgh. 2000 Clements Bridge Road No one knows New Jersey like we do. Sign up for one of our free newsletters here. Want a print magazine mailed to you? Purchase an issue from our online store. The post Specialty Roaster Opens Coffee Bar in Sewell; More Food News appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.

Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 3:30pm to 5:00pmhttp://wyckoff.b2rmusic.comCost: FreeCamp is just around the corner and filling up fast. Join Bach to Rock for its Summer Camp Open House. Register for one or two 40-minute sessions of these Summer Camp options: Rock Band (ages 7+) Glee Club (ages 7+) Beat Making (ages 8+) Rock City World Tour (ages 4-7) Sessions beginning at 3:30pm and 4:15pm. Max of 6 students per slot. Call 201-425-4000 or REGISTER HERE Recommended Age: 4-13New JerseyNorthernBergenClasses & CampsAge: Kids Bach to Rock Wyckoff 327 Franklin Ave. STE B 07481 Wyckoff , NJ Phone: 201-425-4000 41° 0' 45.1368" N, 74° 10' 1.5852" W New Jersey Ticketed: Provider: Bach to Rock WyckoffActivity Category: FreeMusicOpen Houses & Trial ClassesAdmission Services