local business

It was a favorite that my wife and I loved to go and browse and now we are losing them. Pier One was a great store to go and browse and see if you could find a unique item for the home.

It was in business for nearly 25 years on Brick Blvd in Brick Township, But earlier this year the Boston Market said farewell to Brick and closed its doors for good, leaving many hungry for Boston Market in the Brick area.

So as I drove around Ocean County this week, I noticed a vacant store with a sign which read “Available All Uses Considered”. This particular location is located on Fischer Blvd. in the Bellecrest Plaza in East Toms River

So I was thinking that we have many former business locations here in Ocean County that are now empty and if we open a conversation about what might be a good solution to filling some, it might open ideas for new businesses and employment locally.

A delivery worker posted a message that shocked me. If you haven't been tipping, you need to read this.

Just three short months after the news broke that Rook Coffee was heading to Red Bank...it's here! It's here!!

It's been named as one of the best coffees in America, it's totally local, and it's expanding yet again, with another store in the works!

Another reason to be proud of the Jersey Shore!
A local coffee company is listed among the best in the country for their brew!

Cupcakes had their moment in the sun, then cake pops were all the rage, but now? Now is the age of donuts.
Sure, the chocolate-frosted from your local chain will do in a pinch, but when it comes to a mind-blowingly good donut experience, there's one place at the Jersey Shore that can't be b…