Announced earlier this fall, the casual full-service restaurant chain, which focuses on serving healthful, sustainable and organic food, will begin welcoming diners this week.

As part of an ongoing effort to promote the state’s culinary scene, the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism recently launched a handy guide to help visitors and locals discover some of the best pizza joints around the Garden State.

Before the pandemic, leisure and hospitality was one of the sectors in the state projected to grow the most through 2028, but COVID changed everything.

The Irvington-based fast casual restaurant chain founded in 2017 by Adenah Bayoh and Zadie B. Smith will soon roll out franchise opportunities.

The soft serve and dessert brand's new partner led the nation in dunks last year and is set to be an integral part of this year’s Scarlet Knights squad. He is also making a big impact off the court, volunteering as a counselor at the “Books & Basketball” program at the Salvation Army’s Newark West Side gym.

The Parsippany-headquartered hospitality company promoted Shilpan Patel to executive vice president, North America Franchise Operations, and Gustavo Viescas to president, LATAMC.

"American Dream is a one-of-a-kind destination and a New Jersey icon, making it the ideal location for our state-of-the-art center," said NJHOF Chairman Jon Hanson. “ The Entertainment and Learning Center will be one of the ultimate symbols of Jersey pride where we will be able to celebrate our great state and all the contributions made by its many illustrious residents.”

A recent two-day national campaign raised the funds in support of the nonprofit’s mission to bring tennis and education together to change children's lives.

The popular local Italian restaurant will expand to launch a high-end offering and cocktail lounge inside the historic local depot.

The chain will bring its Hawaiian style treat – a blend of the traditional American baked good and a Japanese rice cake that comes in a variety of flavors, toppings and glazes – to 12 new shops in the state, including one opening Oct. 17.

Among the five students signed to name, image and likeness deals by the big-name brand is the No. 1 ranked recruit in the nation, Camden High School superstar DJ Wagner.

Robert Santelli, the founding executive director of the Grammy Museum in L.A., will serve in the newly created position, tasked with creating programs, exhibits and collaborations with music museums and universities around the country.