Lauren Van Liew, aka Chef Covas, promises “no sugarcoating” in her approach to catering for big parties or small.
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Jersey Shore Guide
Staples along the Jersey coastline sure to satisfy every summer craving.
Freshly hatched restaurants, events and attractions to discover this summer.
SPRING ESCAPES
Take in life-like art in the open air at Grounds For Sculpture before grabbing a nearby bite.
Spend a weekend getting pampered at the Reeds at Shelter Haven's Salt Spa.
The bustling township beckons with culture and cuisine.
At Stockton's historic Woolverton Inn, a peaceful weekend awaits.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Just for the Web
Show us your selfies at 36 iconic New Jersey destinations—and win!
The winning shot will appear on our December cover.
We’re calling on YOU to do good and spark good deeds in return—no matter how small.
Restaurants along the coast are looking to rebound from last year's low points.
Amid the pandemic, an updated automat brings touchless ordering to Jersey City.
In a year like no other, the pleasure of dining out yielded to safety. Amid struggles, restaurants were there for us. Here, we salute the finest.
Features
The high-spirited Thom Sweeney takes on large design projects, but he’s content in a tiny bayside shack several months of the year.
The Burlington-based United States War Dog Association provides recognition and care packages for furry foxhole buddies.
The country’s only graphic arts school devoted to cartooning resides in Dover.
The beauty icon mulls over Brick City’s past and present vibrancy.
Register today to start submitting your Garden State selfies.
Best Pizza
Here's where several top foodies head when they're craving a slice.
Having overcome drug abuse and dealt with his father’s untimely death, pizza vagabond Michael Fitzick finally found a home base in Bakeria 1010.
Lift Your Spirits
Thanks to a change in liquor laws in 2013, distilleries have been cropping up across the Garden State. Here, an overview of the craft spirits they produce.
It began in Colonial times, vanished during Prohibition and, following new legislation in 2013, came roaring back.
A leading producer of applejack and apple brandy, Laird's came about in Colonial times. (George Washington even requested a recipe!)
The French-born musician adds his Django Reinhardt–inspired sound to Maplewood’s cultural pastiche.
"Thomas Eakins in New Jersey” runs through June 27 at the John F. Peto Studio Museum in Island Heights.
Pam Jenoff's 11th novel, The Woman With the Blue Star, was inspired by actual events surrounding Jews who lived in a sewer to avoid the Nazis.