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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 co...

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. "Weve seen a lot of changes over the years. But by being smaller and independent, weve always been able to ...

Bite into a 30-pound Jumbo Bagel at OBagel in Hoboken New Jersey Localish Share: HOBOKEN, New Jersey -- At OBagel, 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 thats when the jumbo bagel came in," said Stephen El-Hassan, owner of OBagel. The massive and customi...

Rey Sols 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 Sols 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...