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1Free things to do
90New spots
92New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Bridgewater

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 20 events, day by day →

Pressed Flower Pumpkin Workshop

Friday 6pm · Burnt Mill Potters

Lil Wayne: 20 Years Of Carter Classics Tour

Friday 7pm · Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery

Saturday 9am · Duke Island Park

2026 Affordable Housing Expo

Saturday 9am · Somerville Elks Lodge

Blame It On The Girl

Saturday 1pm · TBD

New in Bridgewater

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Grub Hut Unique BBQ & Mexican Grill

Restaurants

Smoke meets salsa: Craving both smoky ribs and tacos, you don't have to pick sides...

grubhutbbq1.com ↗

Jah Natural Unisex Hair Salon

Beauty

For healthy, happy locs: Whether you're starting locs, keeping a retwist neat, or fixing a thinning strand, Jah Natural Unisex Hair Salon specializes in dreadlocks, extensions, braids, and healthy natural hair.

jahnaturalsalon.com ↗

Landmark Tavern at Stone House

Restaurants

Modern tavern vibes: For a night that feels a little special without trying too hard, Landmark Tavern at Stone House leans into classic comforts with a modern twist, from Chef David Drake’s New American plates to bocce, wine or whiskey flights, and an outdoor fire pit that practically whispers stay…

bylandmark.com ↗

Bridgewater’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Bridgewater

The five stories Bridgewater readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Rutgers Dean Joshua Kohut Charged in Upskirt Video Case

    Rutgers University research dean, Joshua Kohut, has been charged with fourth-degree invasion of privacy by state investigators after they found secretly recorded undergarment videos on his phone.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  2. North Jersey Farms Offer Hayrides and Fall Activities Within Reach of Hudson County

    Fall farm season is on the rise in northern New Jersey, with several farms in Bergen, Morris, and Somerset counties within a 30-45-minute drive from Jersey City or Hoboken.

    Full story at hudsonreporter.com ↗

  3. Luxury Apartments, Restaurant and Rooftop Pickleball Planned for Plainfield

    A proposal to redevelop a 1.3-acre L-shaped assemblage along New Jersey Route 28 in Plainfield has been approved by the city's planning board.

    Full story at jerseydigs.com ↗

  4. Two NJ pizza joints named among best in America by food critics

    Two New Jersey pizza joints, Bucky's Pizza in Chatham and Brooklyn Square Pizza, have been named among the best in America by food critics from the USA TODAY network.

    Full story at nj1015.com ↗

  5. Bridgewater Commons Canstruction Will Turn 10,000 Cans Into Art For Somerset County Families

    Bridgewater Commons Canstruction, presented by Messer, will transform 10,000 canned goods donated by Goya Foods into art for Somerset County families during a weeklong display at the shopping center.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

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