Super consistent every year! What's not to love about all the great restaurants along Park Ave…read morecoming together for a quick grab and go bites?? So starting down towards the train station is where most of the food vendors start, working your way up from there is all the antiques, clothing, books and more. I love to start at the top because I can work my way down to the goodies and work up an appetite. This year was SUPER hot, I always recommend triple checking the weather before bringing your pups. Saw a ton of them this year huffing and puffing and I felt terrible. It's a huge street fair and they will get tired. Even kids, bring a stroller. Make your life easier! The Rutherford library was out this year and I scored some awesome cookbooks for a dollar. I also snagged some fantastic homemade candles. I love the vendors that have dog treats and clothing, I always grab some sweet potato and chicken treats. Down to the food - the best bang for your buck is Red Basil. They always have a huge stand with 5 dollar options and 3 dollar appetizers to sample. So so tasty! Such a good way to try different things on their menu too. Materas on Park always has some fantastic pasta dish to go, this year they had penne vodka in a paper cone so you can walk and enjoy your carbs. What more can we ask for? The Cuban spot and Suprema also always cook up some delicious treats. You have your standard ice cream truck, hot dogs and typical fair food but stray outside the box and try some of the awesome cuisines they offer on Park Ave. The one bad thing is parking, after 11 am it's a MAD house. Just give yourself a good half an hour to be patient and find a spot.

I always look forward to the Rutherford Labor Day Street Fair. It always delivers! There are a…read moreplethora of vendors - crafts and food alike. There is always a small section with rides for kids. They also have a beer garden (sometimes more than one) and wine tasting. I love walking down the main street of Rutherford, checking out all the different vendors and the cool crafts / vintage items they are selling. One of my must stop places is Matera on Park. I always buy their large lemonade (which is a cheap $2.50 and comes in a very large circular tupperware cup of sorts). It's always delicious! Also, I will use their store front to hide from the heat. So far, every year I've gone to this street fair, the weather has been BRUTAL. You walk down the center of the main street, so there is obviously no shade to hide behind. This year, I stuck to the sidewalk because I brought my newborn, to hide from the sun, so I didn't get to see all the vendors I wanted. Also, I didn't stay too long this year because it was just too freaking hot - for me, for my husband, and for the kids. Regardless of me complaining about the weather, I always enjoy the vibe of the day. So many people come out to enjoy the street fair and like I said, there is plenty to look at and food to indulge in. Can't wait to go back next year!

Beautiful location, has restaurant and bar so no outside food or beverages…read more Food was great

Went to see a band that we know. The owner with the dark hair was so rude. Does not hold know how…read moreto treat customers. Will never return there again.

While there might be more than a few downers at Demarest Farms the Haunted Orchards winds up being…read morepretty cool for the Halloween spirit. Lines not nearly as long as seasoned haunts like Bane or Brighton Asylum, but location gaining interest from repeat customers. Got there before 5pm to avoid long lines, sat back, relaxed, chilled in the store, got on line at 6pm, and was inside at the expected time of 6:40pm. Could have arrived later than 5pm without issue, but since parking normally sucks a huge dong figured get there early enough just in case. Staff checks you in, gives you a wrist band, then you get on the hay ride over to the orchard. Get there wait in line, finally they cut off the wrist band and you go "inside". Since there are little to no indoor mazes haunts come from every angle. Possible to be caught up in someone else's scare and totally miss a creep running up on you. Vibe is eerie enough but still slightly flat. Creeps keep on coming in wave after wave. Even Dennis the dead security guard lets you know no position in line is safe from scare. Overall nice attempt, a little lame, but nice considering it's almost entirely outdoors. Small things to improve on; every employee should be in costume, don't want to see a well dressed attractive woman guiding guests inside the haunt when Shovelman the Ugly Ghoul is also doing the same. Interested to see what they have in store for next year.

Went here for the first time this past Halloween. Hay ride out to the attraction was eerie and fun…read more Riding up to see lights, smoke/fog, and hearing screams begins the overall sense of unease. The line moved quickly and the actors entertained us the whole time we waited, making it fun. Once inside, they come from every direction and it's sometimes impossible to predict it or see it coming. The haunted houses built inside the attraction were pretty spooky, but the doll maker was by far the one that creeped us out the most. Fun night getting into the Halloween spirit. We will be returning.

Every July around 2nd week is the Carnival sponsored by Or Lady of Mt Carmel Church. From…read moreWednesday to Saturday. Music under the stars at three band stand, rides, food and games if chance. Great time and money raised is for good cause.

Mahwah, NJ - this is a sweet little local history museum that's home to the Donald Cooper Model…read moreRailroad as well as the Les Paul in Mahwah exhibit which includes a display of his guitars. You can also visit the Old Train Station and Erie Caboose, all part of the permanent exhibits. Guitar lovers and Les Paul fans can even book a session to play on one of the guitars owned and played by the legendary Les himself! We came especially to see the model railroad with our kiddo which is only open on Saturdays from 1-4pm, but checked out the other galleries too. The museum holds some changing exhibits as well as talks and events from time to time. Admission is a modest $5 and free for children under 18 and students under 20. Worth a visit if you're a local or just passing through.

Visited the Mahwah Museum today for the Les Paul presentation by Professor Sean McClowry who gave…read morea very informative session on the technical achievements of Les Paul - inventor of many innovations in the field of recorded music. From multi track recording, use of echo, solid body guitar development. On and on. Looking forward to the next presentation on Saturday, May 21st, where Sean will explain and show the process of cutting a disc using some of Les Paul's original equipment. Also, exhibits on Palisades Amusement Park, Mahwah History and downstairs. A huge train exhibit. Well work visiting this gem. All the volunteers were warm and friendly.

Built in 1668, this establishment predates the US itself, making it one of the most storied dining…read moredestinations in the country. Wisely recognized as America's oldest tavern with its stone facade, the Old '76 House, located on Main Street in Tappan, has been welcoming guests and was restored to its pristine condition by the Norden family. Step inside, and nearly every corner tells a story that served as a meeting place for local patriots during the American Revolutionary War. It also welcomed General George Washington for dining on occasion. He once received plans at the establishment that exposed Benedict Arnold as a traitor--prompting a dramatic reaction still talked about today. Upon entering without a reservation today for lunch, my partner and I were greeted by the host and got a cozy table by the fireplace with original Delft tiles in the Tap Room. The interior features rustic beamed ceilings, four fireplaces, vintage portraits, historical certificates and documents, as well as costumes and artifacts where patrons were able to walk around and marvel at them. The menu reflects the tavern's heritage, with dishes inspired by early American cuisine. We decided on the Thanksgiving Sandwich accompanied with fries and the Traditional American Meatloaf over Mashed Potatoes and Steamed Vegetables. For dessert, we shared Hannah's Apple Crunch with vanilla ice cream. But even more than the great and delicious food was the history, ambiance, and especially the way we were treated. Our server was Joe and checked on us often. The portion was healthy and the price comparable to the area's. If one has even a passing interest in American history, then it's a must to come here. Not just a meal, but an experience!

The food was great the historical atmosphere wonderful. They had a jazz band that was very good…read more But I was there with 3 friends and wanted to talk and reminisce. Not talk over the music.

We celebrated a friend's birthday and had a great time! We had choices of 2 pictures to paint. The…read morestaff were very nice and helpful throughout our event time. Great space to accommodate groups of 10-12. It is located in a strip mall, so there's plenty of parking. Thanks!

You will not be disappointed with your event at Brushes & Berries! My group just had a second event…read morethere and had a lovely time. The owner, Pearl, is gracious and professional. We had plenty of space to set up food and drinks for our group, and we were able to start setting up an hour before our paint session. The guide artist Betty was an absolute gem as she guided us through our painting project. We were even able to play our own music on the sound system, so we were having lots of sing alongs as we painted! The pricing per person is more than fair, and there's plenty of parking! (No circling the block or feeding meters!) Brushes & Berries is the best place for your next paint and sip (and nibble and sing)!

Every year, St. Rocco's festival comes alive in Main St. Fort Lee, NJ. It's small but, nice scene…read morewith lots of eatery where adults, kids and even pets get to enjoy mingling together. You'll find live music, delicious food vendors, rides, pet adoption service and fire work on the last night, etc. This year, it was nice to see new vendors added to the food line up. Joe's lobster shack, House of cupcakes (winner of cupcake war) & Porto brick oven pizza also joined and shows off delicious food! Of course, 'ole time fav such as giant turkey legs, fried oreos, riceballs, empanadas, Southern boil at JD's, tropical drinks, etc can also be found right here as well. Joe's lobster shack's lobster rolls are at $15 with huge chunks of lobster meat, sooo delicious! If you have a sweet tooth, must try House of Cupcakes truck. Cupcakes are $3 each with several choices to choose from. Strawberry short cake, Boston cream cup cake, etc. It's always a good time when you can stroll the neighborhood on a cool summer night to grab deliciousness!

The Society has been keeping the Feast of St. Rocco going for 84 years. I've been going to the…read morefeast since I was a young lad. While its not as good as it was in the 70's it's great that they keep the tradition going and they also do charitable work with the proceeds.