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FAIRFIELD, New Jersey Laser tag and everything you know about it has been reinvented at Tac Ops laser tag in Fairfield, New Jersey. You have to get over the idea of laser tag as you know it, we are more of a simulated battle, said Armando DiRienzo, owner of Tac Ops Laser Tag. At Tac Ops, gone are the days of backlights, neon taggers, and the simple mission of getting the most hits. Using their state-of-the-art laser tag equipment, players can enjoy a unique experience in a realistic and combat-like obstacle course. At Tac Ops, the difficulty levels can be adjusted to be a family-friendly activity for children as young as 7 years old, or as advanced training simulations that draw law enforcement officials for training purposes. ....
Musical Nostalgia: Vinyl record sales boom at this shop New Jersey shop Localish Share: HOBOKEN, New Jersey Vinyl records may seem like a thing of the past, but the surge in sales, even through the pandemic, has proven otherwise. At Tunes Hoboken, an independent record store running strong since 1995, the evolution of music and the revival of vinyl records has been witnessed firsthand. We ve seen a lot of changes over the years. But by being smaller and independent, we ve always been able to adapt. We ve sold more record players and speaker setups since reopening from the pandemic than ever before, said Chip Heuisle, owner of Tunes Hoboken. ....
Bite into a 30-pound Jumbo Bagel at O Bagel in Hoboken New Jersey Localish Share: HOBOKEN, New Jersey At O Bagel, in Hoboken, New Jersey, bigger does mean better. Since 1995, the family-owned bagel shop has gained recognition for its over-the-top creations, specifically their 30-pound Jumbo bagel. Our jumbo bagels are what put us on the map. I was like, how could we be unique to ourselves and that s when the jumbo bagel came in, said Stephen El-Hassan, owner of O Bagel. The massive and customizable bagel, which is water-boiled and baked in their 500-degree oven, can feed 15-20 people. In addition to their in-house bagel options and their popular jumbo bagel, O Bagel is now sharing their family recipe with the launch of their O Bagel Mix. ....
Rey Sol s seed to cup Colombian coffee brews in New Jersey Localish Share: RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey Coffee lovers rejoice as the aromatic and rich flavors of Rey Sol s Colombian coffee has made its way from South America to Ridgewood, New Jersey. The family-owned cafe, dedicated to the cultivation of coffee since 1966, is serving the fresh and authentic taste of Colombian coffee right from the mountains of their family farm into your cup. We not only wanted to be just a specialty coffee shop. We are the owners of our own farm in Colombia and we import our beans, we roast three times a week, so everything that we do is very fresh, said Rey Sol s Linda Ramirez. ....