Tag Archives: Dining

New Jersey to open outdoor dining, retail shops on June 15 as tri-state region slowly eases restrictions

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) speaks at the Coronavirus press briefing in Trenton, New Jersey. Michael Brochstein | Barcroft Media | Getty Images New Jersey is on track to enter phase two of its reopening plan on June 15, allowing restaurants to reopen for outdoor dining and retail shops to welcome back customers with… Read More »

Have you looked up from your phone to talk to dining companion?

A GROWING international trend of banning diners from using smart phones and tablets while in restaurants and cafes does have some merit, a social media sociologist says. Today’s digital world means people’s phones and tablets are continually buzzing, beeping, vibrating and ringing to notify you of calls, alerts and social media notifications. It was recently… Read More »