Jeremy Schneider

1 week ago | nj.com | Lauren Giselle Musni |Peter Genovese |Jeremy Schneider |Christopher Burch |Murjani Rawls

¡Bienvenidos! New Jersey might be thousands of miles from Mexico. But that doesn’t mean the state doesn’t have a vast array of Mexican eateries. And we’re not just talking tacos, burritos, quesadillas and birria. In New Jersey, you can get dishes like smoky mole poblano, savory enchiladas verdes and tangy sopes topped with fresh salsa — delights that truly capture the essence of Mexico’s culinary heritage.

2 weeks ago | nj.com | Jeremy Schneider

Order in the court. Well, the food court. This week’s episode of Jersey’s Best Podcast is focused on New Jersey’s favorite topic — food. Which beloved Garden State restaurants are overrated? Underrated? What about specific dishes? It’s the great New Jersey food debate. There was only one person we could bring in for such an important case — NJ.com and Star-Ledger food writer Peter Genovese. The latest episode is out now on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you get your podcasts.

2 weeks ago | nj.com | Jeremy Schneider

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service issued a smoke advisory for Ocean County on Saturday as the Jones Road wildfire continues for a a fifth day. Lacey and Ocean townships are currently most impacted by the smoke, the fire service said. Higher humidity Friday evening and overnight into Saturday caused smoke to lay low to the ground, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, noting that the smoke is coming from unburnt pockets within the fire’s containment area.

2 weeks ago | nj.com | Jeremy Schneider

Jersey’s Best Podcast, the ultimate New Jersey culture podcast typically drops new episodes on Wednesdays. But you’re in luck, because this Friday we have a special bonus episode. And it’s all about ranking the roller coasters at Six Flags Great Adventure! The bonus mini episode is out now on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Check it out (plus the previous episodes, as well). If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a review.

2 weeks ago | nj.com | Jeremy Schneider

Restaurants open and close with such regularity in New Jersey that it’s hard to keep up. It is the nature of the dining industry, a naturally competitive beast made all the more volatile in 2025 by post-COVID dining habits and a frighteningly fragile economy. But when David Viana of “Top Chef” TV fame announced back in February he was overhauling Heirloom at the St. Laurent — his exalted New American restaurant in Asbury Park — the Garden State dining scene stopped and took notice.