South Jersey's Sober Party Girl

  It’s almost Christmas, which means the holiday chaos is officially in full swing. The closer Santa gets, the louder, busier, and more caffeinated we all become. This is your friendly reminder to pause, take a breath, and pour yourself a mocktail. That’s exactly the vibe I was chasing. Wanting to stay close to home, we made a quick trip to Mays Landing to check out Freddy J’s —a small bar with a constantly packed parking lot and a very impressive 4.7-star Google rating. We had stopped by once when it first opened and weren’t totally sold, but hey, everyone deserves a second chance. So I grabbed a couple of friends, said a little prayer to the parking gods, and we went for it. As soon as we walked into the very festively decorated bar, we realized it was karaoke night , and it was packed . There were signs advertising trivia too, so if you’re into entertainment, Freddy J’s definitely keeps the calendar full. After a few loud minutes of awkwardly standing around, staff shouted som...

If you’ve spent more than five minutes on social media lately, you’ve probably seen it: the Netflix House. Endless reels featuring glowing neon signs, Stranger Things relics, and a towering sculpture of Thing from Wednesday . Local news stations raved about immersive activities, themed escape rooms, and a buzzing restaurant with a bar. That’s all it took to convince us to plan a road trip to King of Prussia. After more than an hour in the car, we arrived at a massive mall filled with luxury retailers, nostalgia-inducing stores (there’s a Toys “R” Us!!), and enough square footage to lose a small village. But none of that mattered, because we were ready to spend the entire day inside this magical Netflix playground, preferably drowning in Bridgerton gossip and swag. The exterior is quirky and offbeat, immediately setting the tone. Inside, you’re greeted by Eddie’s guitar from Stranger Things , with the alphabet wall painting from the show and flickering Christmas lights. Oversized refe...