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No surprise here: Hobby's Delicatessen got the nod for best deli in Newark in this week's Readers' Choice poll. New Jersey's own version of landmark Carnegie Deli across the Hudson R...

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Perhaps it's the fresh bread, savory meats and cheeses or homemade salads. Maybe it's the personality of the folks behind the counter. Everybody has a delicatessan that's special to ...

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  Who needs to spend a lot of time and money going on a cruise or a trip far away?According to Patch readers, there are lots of great places to "staycation" right here at home. ...

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Sure, going on vacation is fun. But it's also expensive and involves a lot of driving, waiting at airports and paying for restaurant meals. Sometimes, it's far more relaxing just tak...

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Who is more special than mom? As we get ready to celebrate Mother's Day this month, sons and daughters all over America are trying to find ways to make their moms feel valued and imp...

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No one wants to miss the sweet-smelling flowers of spring, hanging planters, candles, colorful bouquets or elegant arrangements. And thanks to these local florists, you don't have to...

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Who can resist the velvety texture of red roses, the sunny brightness of a cluster of sunflowers, or the elegant mystery of the perfect orchid? Florists are like artists - bringing n...

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New Jersey readers have good appetites and sometimes they crave a perfect bagel - made fresh from the oven, with the soft inside and dense texture eaters have come to expect. There's...