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New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Red Bank

Super Dudes

Reality TV’s newest Jersey haunt is quirky director Kevin Smith’s Red Bank comic-book store. more

This Kitchen's Got Soul

Jon Bon Jovi's new restaurant is dedicated to helping low-income families get a healthy meal, and it has already exceeded expectations. more

Happy With "the Bruce Thing"

We chat with Gaslight Anthem front man Brian Fallon about his Jersey roots, his band's upcoming European tour, and "the Bruce thing" he has no desire to shake. more

Top 25 Restaurants 2011

Long gone are the days when New Jersey, sandwiched between two imposing cities, could only look outward for its best food. Now the top restaurants in the state stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest in the region. more

All The Shore's A Stage

The Jersey coast offers more than just sun and sand. Use our guide and you’ll be ready to take in top-notch theater— from Broadway productions to children’s shows and outdoor classics. more

Risk-Taking Playwrights Wanted

A noted artistic director trades Shakespeare in the Park for the Two River Theater in Red Bank. more

The Oyster Point Hotel

The Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank, which was renovated and relaunched in 2009, offers seductive views of the Navesink River. more

25 Best Restaurants 2010

For the best Jersey chefs, fresh, local, sustainable, and farm-to-table are not just buzzwords but delicious keys to creativity, style, and value. more

No Blues at the Basie

A newly restored Count Basie Theatre—now simply called the Basie—has a sizzling summer lineup to accompany its sleek new design. more

Stay in Style

Boutique hotels find the sassy (and often luxe) sweet spot between the charm of B&Bs and the prestige of resort hotels. more

Global Guitar

Jan 29: Jazz guitarist and New Jersey native Al Di Meola has produced 21 solo albums and played with the likes of Paul Simon, Santana, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Les Paul, and more. more

Cookbook as Cliffhanger

Restaurant Nicholas’s handsome tome is for kitchens as well as coffee tables. more

Day Trip: Red Bank

Plentiful antiquing, high-end shopping, a smorgasbord of fine food, and cultural events await in this jewel of a town in Monmouth County. more

New Faces NJ: HelenaMaria

Identical twins Helena and Maria Mehalis of Flemington have merged their singing and songwriting talents into the free-spirited pop-rock duo HelenaMaria. Can’t tell them apart? Here’s a clue: Maria plays guitar left-handed. more

25 Best Restaurants 2009

Our experts scoured the state to find elite dining establishments old and new. How did they fare? Read our Top 25 Restaurants list to find out. Feel free to comment on their findings. more

Shore Things: Entertainment

There are no shortage of entertainment options down the Shore this summer. From concerts to the theater, you'll find something to see and do for sure. more

Where Have All The Record Stores Gone?

Mostly down the tubes, but Jersey still has some great places to shop for music. more

Walt Street Pub

Bright Lights, Small City

If all the world’s a stage, towns with local theaters are important players on it. more

Hall of Fame

The Write Stuff

Order Healthy

Can You Top This

Great Places for Antiquing

Ms. Chip

Toast

You Can Always Get What You Want

Holiday Drinks

Restaurant Nicholas

Cheap Eats

Starr Power

Stephen Starr, the big cheese of Philadelphia restaurateurs, puts his stamp on Atlantic City, which long ago put its stamp on him. more

Best Downtowns

Gotta Have It: April

Gotta Have It

Shopping a home is easier than ever. more

Leap of Faith

Leap of Faith

Swing Shift

Count Basie more

Chemistry Lesson

Grilling the Greats

Anthony Bourdain, David Burke, Tom Colicchio, David Drake, and Alice Waters tell why they relish their Jersey roots. more