Every time a new restaurant is opened in New Jersey it is lauded for whatever creations its chef and designers dream of.

We’re constantly looking for the next new intriguing idea in dining out. But does anyone ever stop to think about the old way of dining? And I’m not talking about your mid-century meat and potatoes situation or your mobbed-up steak joint.

I’m talking about even older than that. Historic, even.

Proudly serving guests for almost 300 years, the Black Horse Tavern & Pub is New Jersey’s oldest continually running restaurant dating back to 1742.

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