Claire and Carly check out some fun summer places to go on a date. They check out restaurants all over New Jersey, read on for their thoughts on some dating hotspots.

No Candy. The hand-written sign was posted on the empty rack where one would usually find the gum, mints and chocolate bars. You know the ones strategically placed at the checkout, the grand finale of the grocery store. These easy-to-reach goodies are a come-on to impulse buyers and anyone under 5.

The elected folks in Trenton these days have a lot on their plate, no doubt. Property tax issues, state-employee pension plans, and the general, workaday governmental corruption issues. But that hefty agenda hasn't kept what's for lunch (or dinner) off the minds of a couple of diligent lawmakers.

The elected folks in Trenton these days have a lot on their plate, no doubt. Property tax issues, state-employee pension plans, and the general, workaday governmental corruption issues. But that hefty agenda hasn't kept what's for lunch (or dinner) off the minds of a couple of diligent lawmakers.

Our new column, Young and Hungry is written by two twentysomethings on a budget as they eat and drink their way across New Jersey. Read about their experiences now.