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New Jersey Monthly Magazine

This month's issue is centered around a New Jersey staple—Italian food. We'll take you on a quest around the state to find the best hand-made mozzarella, reveal our critics' picks of their favorite Italian restaurants, examine how sausage and ham are produced, and find out where some of Jersey's top chefs get their inspiration. There's plenty to read in our Italian Food issue...dig in.

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People

Super Dudes

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

By Tammy La Gorce

Courtesy of the National Archives.

People

The 'Good and Kind' Heart of Lincoln

In his final act of compassion, the 16th President spared the life of a war-weary private from New Jersey.

By Jonathan W. White

Bettmann/Corbis.

Italian Food

Mangia!

Exploring and celebrating Jersey's love for Italian food.

By Eric Levin

Photo by Eric Levin.

Italian Food

Pass the Pasta

Jersey is blessed with many compelling Italian restaurants. Here are 16 of our favorites.

Italian Food

Nonna Knows Best

Breathes there an Italian chef who didn’t learn to love food and cooking at the knee of mamma or nonna (grandmother)? Assolutamente no!

Photo by Laura Moss.

Italian Food

Masters of "Mutz"

Fresh, hand-made mozzarella is a treasure, and Jersey does it best.

By Josh Ozersky

Photo by Jason Varney.

Italian Food

Miracle Cure

Letting air and nature do most of the work, Salumeria Biellese in Hackensack produces acclaimed sausages and hams just like in the Old Country.

By Mary Ann Castronovo Fusco

Photo by Laura Moss.

Home & Garden

Clutter Control

Form meets function in these two clever spaces created with maximum organization and smart storage in mind.

By Lauren Payne

Photo by Elena Parker.

Exit Ramp

NJ's Most Italian Town

It started with a single Sicilian farmer in 1863. Now Hammonton has the highest percentage of Italians in the Garden State.

By Nick DiUlio