According to South Jersey's Food Scene Merchantville is poised for an exciting addition with the upcoming opening of Restaurant 1793, a contemporary American tasting-menu restaurant set to debut this spring at the former Park Place Cafe, 7 E. Park Ave. The intimate new concept, led by Chris Bennett, chef de cuisine at Collingswood’s highly regarded June BYOB, promises a refined yet approachable fine-dining experience offering six courses with a seasonal focus. In addition to its tasting menu format,

On January 3, 2026, Robertitos Cuisine, on the Merchantville Circle, announced that they would be moving to a larger location and thanked our community for their loyal support. His letter reads as follows: "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. For the past 5 incredible years, our Merchantville, NJ location has been filled with love, loyalty, and unforgettable moments because of YOU, our friends. Your support has meant everything to us

Light up, paint & create unforgettable memories in Gynsyng’s Consumption Lounge. Join us Saturday, January 10th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for a guided "Paint & Puff" session with artist Alison G. Bring your friends and kick off the new year with something uplifting, creative, and unique! Your $25 Ticket includes: Painting supplies & a 12x18 canvas (you'll get to take the canvas home!); and, A 1g preroll from Grown Rogue. Please arrive by 3:45 pm so we can begin right at 4:00 pm.

Eilanarts Center invites you to join them on January 30th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for the art reception of their current show "The Shape of Color". This show features local artists including center owner, Nicole Eiland, and others: Beth Fisher, Alison Judah, Kerry Mentzer, Nathan Rutkowski and Leeannwyn Stoner. This show runs from December 20th through February 28th. The Station also welcomes you to join them for an authentic Swiss cuisine Fondue Pop-Up Dinner.

As we all step into 2026, people everywhere look forward to fresh beginnings, new hopes, and brighter opportunities. Merchantville Online wishes that 2026 will bring peace, success, happiness, health, and endless smiles to everyone. Some of our wonderful restaurants and pubs will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day to help you ring in 2026. The Blue Monkey Tavern will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Eve and

It's cuffing season, and Gynsyng is here to help you find your perfect match! Visit our lounge on Saturday, December 13th from 5:00-9:00 pm for our first Stoner Singles Mixer. Enjoy refreshments, fun games and icebreakers, and plenty of smoke to keep the vibes lifted. Cuffing season is typically defined as the time of year when single people actively search for short-term romantic partners to spend the colder months with, typically in Northern