Author: Merrell Noden

Thirsty? We've re-vamped our 2013 list of tap rooms and added 17 hopping new spots for you to wet your whistle.

Seen in: Bars, Beverages, Eat & Drink, Jersey Living

Cuban émigré Luis Cortez ignites a burning desire in connoisseurs for his exceptional handmade cigars.

Seen in: Jersey Living

A good cigar is a smoke, Kipling claimed. But where can a harried devotee enjoy one in peace? Upscale cigar clubs are the answer.

Seen in: Jersey Living

Here’s how Asbury Park did it—largely sparing its popular promenade from devastating damage.

Seen in: Jersey Shore

Rutgers Ankle Robot

October 15, 2009

The Rutgers Ankle Robotic Interface tackles the formidable task of rehabilitating a notoriously delicate anatomical extremity.

Seen in: Jersey Living, Science

Autumn Leaves

September 16, 2009

New Jersey is one of the Northeast’s great wonderlands of autumn color. We owe our brilliant fall leaves to geography.

Seen in: Jersey Living

Golden Golf

September 14, 2009

Don’t even think of putting away your clubs this month. New Jersey courses beckon in their autumn finery. Here’s a loop of nine prime layouts around the state you won’t want to miss.

Seen in: Jersey Living, Outdoors, Sports

Office Watercooler

August 13, 2009

The watercooler is the oasis of the corporate jungle, where office denizens discuss such important topics as American Idol, the company softball team, or the latest New Jersey corruption bust.

Seen in: Jersey Living

Underwater research capabilities are significantly enhanced by this month's featured How Things Work item—a torpedo-shaped submersion device know as REMUS 100.

Seen in: Jersey Living

How did we describe life’s ups and downs before roller coasters?

Seen in: Jersey Living