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Holiday Engagement? Historic Wedding Venues in Central New Jersey

T'is the season for engagements right? So why not share some of the most historic wedding venues in the Somerset…

3 years ago

Historic Jimmy Buff’s and the Italian Hot Dog Honored With Miniature Wooden Collectible

The ancestors of the creator of the Italian Hot Dog continue to serve up Italian hot dogs every day. Over…

3 years ago

Remembering Howard Johnson’s

Introduced to America in 1925, it wasn't until 1954 when the first HoJo's motor lodge made it to the scene.…

3 years ago

Legendary Jimmy Buff’s Italian Hot Dog – A Newark, New Jersey Invention

Those following the Mr. Local History Project know we love Jersey food and iconic food outlets. Along with the grand…

3 years ago

Best Crumb Cake in New Jersey – Discuss Now

Maybe we're taking this too seriously, but we've been searching for bakeries serving New Jersey's best crumb cake. If you're…

3 years ago

Tuskegee Medal Presentation Writes Final Chapter

BASKING RIDGE- JULY 21, 2022 - Robert and Estelle Terry who once lived in Basking Ridge across the street from…

3 years ago

Bernardsville’s Radio Tavern Was a Hidden “Little Italy” Gem

You might have heard that Bernardsville, New Jersey, is on the move. Congratulations on your centennial anniversary in April 2024.…

3 years ago

Retrospective: Robert & Estelle Terry – Tuskegee Airmen and Basking Ridge Pilots

NOTE: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent…

3 years ago

Brush’s Deli Served the Community for Three Generations and Now It’s Just a Memory

UPDATE: Dec. 6, 2023 - We have learned from our sources that the third generation Brush's Deli in Basking Ridge…

3 years ago

The Official Sandwich of Basking Ridge – What Now?

BASKING RIDGE UPDATE:April 1, 2025 - Since the village of Basking Ridge lost the famed creator of the Official sandwich…

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