Glocally Newark

The Worst Traffic Light in America

The traffic light at the corner of Broad and Lafayette is the epitome of why I don't drive and most people suffer from severe cases of road rage at one point or another in their automotive lives. I warn you: this is a rant.

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The Story of Francesca’s

One part food review, one part rant about why I dislike dining out sometimes. A dash of cinnamon and a sprinkling of paprika, and we have the story of Francesca's.

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Pumpkin Spice Coffee vs Pumpkin Spice Coffee

TM Ward vs. Brick City Coffee Company. Who's got the better pumpkin spice coffee?

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Notes from Pongapalooza

I don't even know how to describe the frenzy that was Pongapalooza so I'm just going to throw out the first words that come to mind: free beer, tournament, Vegas, $50,000, fights, leaners, booze, cowbells, Droid.

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Brick City Burger vs. Brick City Burger

Brick City Bar and Grill. Hell's Kitchen. Both have "Brick City Burger" on their menu, but there can be only one.

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Mimi’s: It’s All Yours

Unwelcome. Underfed. Overcharged. You'll get all this at Mimi's. What's Mimi's? Don't worry about it. You wouldn't have gone there anyway.

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Back for More

Dickie Dee's is known for it's deep fried double hot dog, Italian style, but they've also got pizza, and according to them, the best in Newark. Let's find out.

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B.C.C.C. Open for B.I.Z.Z.

The Prudential Center continues to add more bells and whistles. The Brick CIty Coffee Company on Lafayette Street is open for business. (PNC Bank, on the other other side of the arena at Edison Place, doesn't appear too much further away itself.)

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Not Exactly Like Mom’s

A new eatery popped up on Broad Street, Mom's Food Cafe. Cafeteria style buffet, pay by weight doesn't remind me of Mom's cooking, but it hits the spot when you're not exactly sure what you want to eat.

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Brick City Cafe on the Way

Since the inception of the Prudential Center, there’s been an empty storefront at the base of its parking deck on Lafayette Street.  Perfect place for a bar, grill, anything!  Nearly two years later, the “Brick City Café” coffee shop will make its debut.       During recent sporadic jaunts through town, I noticed the glass doors and windows [...]

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