The 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for the James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One have been announced and nominees will be announced on Wednesday, March 29, and winners will be celebrated at

Owner, Carolyn Busa, wants you to see your best self through our unique finds, fun atmosphere and low prices. The clothes may be worn but they haven’t peaked until they’ve met you. PEAK is a secondhand clothing store that sells well-kept, well-priced, gently worn clothing and accessories. We value an organized, bright atmosphere, low prices and keeping our customers comfortable browsing our bold and colorful inventory. PEAK aims to be a welcoming, judgement-free space for members of the community to feel valued as both a human and a consumer. Peak also promises to donate a percentage of proceeds to a rotating organization or charity. Peak Secondhand does not offer consignment but will accept donations on occasion. Interested in donating? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to arrange a time.

Pineapple Jalapeño Burger Special by chef Chef Luis is coming in hot under new ownership at The Blue Monkey Tavern! New owners, Remo and Lindsay Croce and Michael and Marci Chapman can’t wait to open their doors on Tuesday, August 16th. They will feature $5 Tonewood Poolside, $5 Troegs Sunshine Pilsner and $2 off Espolon Reposado Margaritas all day! Happy Hour from 3:00-5:00 p.m. will feature $5 Allagash White & Tonewood Fuego Drafts, $6 Titos, $6 Wines and $2 off their yummy Nachos, Coconut Shrimp & Cheese Curds. These young, skilled and talented entrepreneurs plan to make this the best beer tavern the in the state. Hours of operation will be Sunday-Thursday 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. For the time being, seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Read more from NJ Pen. Now offering gluten-free buns!

Merchantville Music Fest, Monster Crafts & Fine Art Festival, shopping, dining and more! There's always something happening in Merchantville. Keep up to date, text MERCHANTVILLE to 22828 and subscribe to the Borough's e-newsletter today!

Mayor Ted Brennan and the Borough of Merchantville will host a public event for the community on Monday, August 8th at 6:30 p.m. under the tent outside The Blue Monkey Tavern to honor proprietor, Halil Gungor, and thank him for his 18 years of service to our town before handing over the keys to new owners, Remo Croce and Mike Chapman, later this week. That celebration will be followed by a 7:30 p.m. Borough Council meeting inside Borough Hall. Please see the agenda at merchantvillenj.gov. A livestream of the meeting is also available on the Merchantville Borough YouTube channel.