FOOD

Steven Hart owns a bookstore, but he wants to use the space for much more than reading and purchasing books.

For those of us that work, study and live within a stone’s throw of New Brunswick, it can be an ongoing challenge to find a spot for grabbing a quick bite, enjoying an icy adult beverage or relaxing in front of the game -- without being overrun by the over-young.

Set on the corner of Paterson Street and Elm Row, Mike’s Courtside Sports Bar & Grill may offer up just that.

Been to the grocery store lately? Sure you have. Chances are good you bought some produce, maybe fresh summer crops from Chile or Argentina; some nice meat or eggs, just in from the factory farm; and a few brightly decorated convenience foods to satisfy your sweet, salt and fat desires. To do your part against hunger (aka food insecurity), maybe you bought a few extra packaged items for the Community Food Pantry bin.

Not so long ago, that was the extent most folks thought about their own nutritional needs or the food security needs of their community. But lately, that’s been changing.