Schenone, Laura
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Upscale food trucks are beginning to branch out from Hoboken and Jersey City to the suburbs and even farm country. The food is delicious and the prices are a steal.
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Searching For The Soul of Jersey Pizza
This month, we attempted to answer a question that has befuddled philosophers for centuries—does pizza have a soul? Laura Schenone believes it might.
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The Best For Less
Top restaurants want you. They really want you. With these deals you can eat royally and still tighten your belt.
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The New Brunch
Garden State chefs are finding ways to inject new style, variety, and value into an old standby.
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Farming the Front Yard
Banishing the mower promised to reduce our carbon footprint and put fresh food on the table. But what would the neighbors think?
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Artisanal Foods
Six years ago, New Jersey had about 50 farmers’ markets. Now there are more than 100. We like having the farm come to us. But now more than ever we are also welcome at the farm—where we can observe (and taste!) the new artisanship in action. The recipe is simple: small batches yield high quality. Just add passion, know-how, and hard work.
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Hello, Beautiful!
How Ciao Bella Became Jersey’s Genuine Italian Treat
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A New Leaf on Life
A little shop with big ambitions is reintroducing tea as an affordable luxury with many dimensions.
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Backyard Gold
Home beekeeping is on the rise. Bees are green citizens, the taste of local honey is a revelation, and the bees are too busy serving their queen to bug you.
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Is Your Latte Tasting Passe?
You might be ready for bubble tea, the frothy, fruity Taiwanese refresher with balls—tapioca pearls, that is.
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