While updating liquor license laws for restaurants appears to be the main focus in Assemblyman John Burzichelli's bill, some are now wondering if another stalled piece of related legislation that focuses on supermarkets and larger entities may also see some movement.
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Food & Hospitality
Food and beverage in N.J. Serving up a great debate – Liquor license reform bill has plenty of supporters … and plenty of opposition
Mario Mangone has seen the benefit of serving alcohol at his Lawrenceville restaurant.
Read More »INNOVATION Future farm Indoor agriculture is happening today in downtown Newark
Sitting among the faded, brick industrial buildings of Newark's Ironbound section is a warehouse on Ferry Street, one that is all but nondescript, save for its paneled walls and two-tone exterior.
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Food and beverage in N.J. Something old is something new – Villa Group’s latest project Turn The Office properties into the place to be again
Ask members of a certain generation whether they've enjoyed a beer and an appetizer at one of The Office Beer Bar & Grill locations in New Jersey and you're likely to hear, “Yes.”
The question is: Have they been back in the last 10 years?
Food and beverage in N.J. Food with flair, glitz and glamour – Here’s the secret of success for Landmark Great food, great views, great locations
Whatever it is that you're doing, do it with an extra bit of flair.
At least that's what Jeanne Cretella, co-founder and president of Landmark Hospitality, a multimillion-dollar events, catering and restaurant group in Jersey City, will say when asked for the secret to her success.
Food and beverage in N.J. One step ahead of the rest – Harvest Restaurant Group has been setting the pace in the state for two decades
Bill Hendra had been cooking with Executive Chef Bruce Johnson in the kitchen at Restaurant 28 in Montclair when they were both given an opportunity to significantly alter their careers.
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Food and beverage in N.J. Perfecting their craft #8212 Entrepreneurs who joined state’s brewery boom feel potential is still untapped
A bunch of under-30 beer enthusiasts throwing Skeeball at a funky, Jersey Shore-themed bar, complete with a boardwalk spin wheel and funhouse mirrors, sure seems like fun and games.
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Food and beverage in N.J. Joining the beer industry can be quite a brouhaha #8212 Ever-increasing competition, ever-changing legislation are just some of hurdles
The craft brewery industry creates nearly 9,500 jobs and $1.24 billion in economic impact in the state of New Jersey.
But it's one of the toughest business sectors to manage and navigate for both brewery owners and the people trying to protect their interests.
Food and beverage in N.J. Just call it the trickle-down economics of beer #8212 Big increase in breweries bringing additional revenue to a number of businesses
Bob Hughes has a hobby that's out of control — one that requires 60,000 to 80,000 bees at a time.
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Major moment Organizers have spent years making PGA Championship at Baltusrol a perfect fit for business community, corporate partners of all sizes
The latest major championship event coming to New Jersey is just four months away.
And make no doubt about it, the 2016 PGA Championship will be unlike the Super Bowl, the NCAA Tournament, Stanley Cup Finals or the NBA Finals that have come to the state since the turn of the century.
Restaurants saw same-store sales grow 3 percent in 2015, report says
Same-store restaurant sales improved 3 percent last year across all segments — quick service, fast casual, casual, upscale casual and pizza — due to overall economic improvement, decreased unemployment and increased discretionary spending, according to BDO USA's restaurant practice.
Read More »Saladworks, founded in Cherry Hill, names industry veteran its new CEO
Patrick H. Sugrue — a career food executive with more than 20 years in the restaurant industry — has been named Saladworks' new CEO and president.
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