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Dooney’s Pub in Northfield, NJ: A Fresh New Chapter for a Local Favorite

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After years of driving past the building while it sat empty, burned, and then slowly renovated, locals can finally raise a glass at Dooney’s Pub in Northfield, NJ . For many of us, this spot will always be remembered as the former Tilton Inn . Toward the end of its run, the building felt more like a nostalgic memory than somewhere you actually wanted to spend a night out. But now, Dooney’s has completely revived the space, keeping some of that classic neighborhood charm while giving it a fresh new energy. And honestly? Northfield needed it. The Dooney’s Pub Story While Dooney’s Pub may be new to Northfield, the team behind it is far from new to the restaurant scene. The original location opened in Delran, New Jersey in 2011 , serving Irish-inspired comfort food alongside a lively bar atmosphere. Bringing that same energy to this historic building feels like the perfect match. The space has been through a lot over the years, locals might even remember the occasional car bumping into ...
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Hanging at Hangtime Bar and Grille: Snowed In, Vibes Out

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  As predicted, the snowstorm officially canceled our big, glamorous plans of parties, shows, five-star dining, and obviously walking out of the casino as millionaires. (A girl can dream, right?) Well we didn’t become millionaires, but we did find the perfect snow day vibe. After being snowed in for a few days, we needed to get out of the house. Not for an over-the-top hootenanny… just somewhere with good energy, good food, and zero pressure. Sometimes, like a wave, you just wanna catch a vibe. So we headed to Hangtime Bar and Grille on the White Horse Pike in Absecon for Happy Hour and DJ Bingo. And honestly? It was exactly what we needed. The Vibe When you walk into Hangtime, it almost feels like two different spots in one. On one side: the lively, loud bar area. On the other: a quieter restaurant space that’s perfect if you’re not feeling the chaos. Since it was Happy Hour, we grabbed seats at the bar. It wasn’t packed yet, but word on the street is that by 7 p.m., DJ Bingo b...
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Location: Absecon, NJ, USA
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Galentine’s Week: Historic Charm, BBQ Bliss & My New Favorite Coffee Spot

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If your Galentine’s didn’t include historic charm, life-changing mac and cheese, and bread pudding that altered your brain chemistry… did you even Galentine? The last time I was in Smithville it was 78 degrees, the sun was shining, and we were living our best summer lives at the Heart of Surfing Fundraiser at Fred and Ethels . Now? We’re tracking a blizzard and panic-buying salt like it’s a competitive sport. South Jersey really keeps us humble. But before the snowpocalypse threatens our weekend plans (I hope it doesn't make next week’s blog awkward 🙃), let’s talk about the absolute dream that was my Galentine’s weekend. Galentine’s at the Smithville Inn Valentine’s Day was reserved for my forever gal: my mom. We treated ourselves to lunch at the iconic Smithville Inn , located in the heart of the Towne of Historic Smithville. A little history moment (because we love a place with character): originally built in 1787 by James Baremore as a one-room stop along a stagecoach route, t...
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Location: Smithville, Galloway, NJ 08205, USA
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