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• UMAMI Asian Fusion Opening in Downtown Hammonton NJ (973espn.com) — A new Asian fusion restaurant called UMAMI is moving into the former Annata Wine Bar space at 216 Bellevue Avenue, adding another option to downtown Hammonton's Main Street dining scene. From the team behind Scarpelli, the spot is expected to serve alcohol following a recent liquor license transfer, with more details and an opening date still to come.
• Find the best tacos in South Jersey for your meal (pressofatlanticcity.com) — If you're craving tacos in Hammonton, Tacos Al Carbon keeps at least one of its food trucks parked regularly at 107 Peach Street, making it an easy local option. The roundup also spotlights other standout taco spots across South Jersey as National Taco Day approaches on October 6.
• MLS NEXT announces details on expanded National Events slate for 2026-27 (soccerwire.com) — Hammonton will host the New Jersey Regional MLS NEXT Cup Qualifier at Tuckahoe Turf Farms from April 23–26, bringing top youth soccer teams and scouts to town. The expanded 2026–27 MLS NEXT schedule features national events across the country, but this regional stop puts Hammonton directly on the elite youth soccer map.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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