Where Our Editors Are Eating & Drinking Right Now
Great spots for apple cider doughnuts, a Thanksgiving sandwich and French onion shop.
A Look Inside New Jersey’s Tiny Forest Movement
There are about a dozen tiny forests planted in urban areas across the state.
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Remembering That Time I Cooked a Vegetarian Thanksgiving for Beau Bridges
As a surprise Thanksgiving guest, Beau Bridges brought a slice of Hollywood to a holiday table in South Jersey.
An All-White Westfield Home Gets a Personality-Packed Overhaul
Bold colors and patterns suit a family with three young kids, two dogs and a lizard.
A Longport Home Designed Around Dramatic Sea and Sky Views
This Jersey Shore retreat makes the landscape its most compelling feature.
The Best Food Events in NJ This November
Mark your calendar for this month’s tastiest happenings.
South Orange’s Kara Lindsay Brings Mary Poppins Home to New Jersey
She takes the lessons of the show into her personal life, including her recent cancer treatment.
Close-Up: How Stream-of-Consciousness Artist Alex Alpert Created a Hand-Drawn Cover for New Jersey Monthly
The Ridgewood native, whose hypnotic line drawings have appeared on everything from pizza boxes to luxury cars, talks about his creative process, his cherished Jersey roots and the happy accidents behind our November 2026 cover.
NJ Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinners, To-Go Meals and Takeout
Don’t feel like cooking this year? These New Jersey restaurants have you covered.
Larison’s Turkey Farm Is Getting New Life in Chester
The owners of Alstede Farms have bought the property and are reimagining the space.
Meximodo to Open Three More NJ Restaurants in 2027; More Dining News
Serving up the latest happenings on the Garden State food scene every week.
Heather, a Gripping Thriller Set in the Pine Barrens, Is the Perfect Creepy Read for Halloween
NJ author Caitlin Mullen chats with us about setting her novel in the eerie-yet-beautiful Pine Barrens, the mythology of the Jersey Devil and her approach to writing female characters.
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Larison’s Turkey Farm Is Getting New Life in Chester
The owners of Alstede Farms have bought the property and are reimagining the space.
The 50 Best Restaurants in New Jersey
The Garden State’s dining scene has it all—from incredible Italian food to amazing Asian fare, French cuisine and more.
NJ Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinners, To-Go Meals and Takeout
Don’t feel like cooking this year? These New Jersey restaurants have you covered.
Jersey Living
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How New Jersey’s Towns Got Their Names
Name that town! Here are the stories behind many of the state’s 564 municipalities.
The Founders of America’s Vintage Trailer Craze Resurrect Their Collection in South Jersey
Todd and Kristin Kimmell are looking for a permanent home for their Lost Highways Archives and Research Library.
Championing Rare Books in the Age of AI
Tom Congalton’s Gloucester City shop is a 15,000-square-foot former school filled with thousands of the world’s rarest books.
Eat & Drink
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The Best Restaurants in Morristown
Morristown is one of the state’s most vibrant restaurant towns. Here are our top picks for where to eat.
David Burke’s Station Tavern Serves Up Good Times in Bernardsville
David Burke’s third restaurant in Bernardsville is a laidback spot for a lively night out.
Open Year-Round, Jersey Freeze Serves Everything From Burgers to Ice Cream Dot Cakes
Since its 1952 debut in Freehold, Jersey Freeze has expanded to Colts Neck, Holmdel and Old Bridge.
NJ Restaurants That Feel Like Home
Wood-paneled walls, framed family photos, knick-knacks and more make these restaurants feel like home.
Landmark Tavern at Stone House Pairs Rustic Elegance With Artful Yet Approachable Food
Chef David Drake brings a fine-dining sensibility to seasonal New American cuisine at this Warren Township restaurant.
This South Jersey Spot Serves Everything From Smoothies and Salads to Strombolis
Healthy Garden offers breakfast until 5 pm daily, plus lunch and dinner.
Things to Do
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Antiques, Art and Old-Timey Charm: How to Spend a Day in Lafayette
Don’t sleep on this quaint Garden State gem.
The Best Fall Festivals & Fairs in New Jersey
From Oktoberfest celebrations to family-friendly events, the Garden State has a plethora of fun fall happenings.
Cape May Is One of the Best Places in the World for Fall Birding
Visitors come from around the globe to spot a breathtaking range of winged creatures.
52 Things You Must Do in New Jersey
The best places and experiences to check off your list.
News
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Why More NJ Patients—and Doctors—Are Leaving Corporate Medicine for Concierge Care
Bucking the trend of impersonal automation, concierge medicine is changing the relationship between doctor and patient.
New Jersey’s AI Data Center Boom Sparks Pushback From Residents
Garden Staters are fuming over enormous AI data centers in their backyards, citing noise, pollution, high energy costs and concerns about property values.
College Students and Professors Are Fighting Cuts to Humanities Departments
Montclair State students and faculty have joined a national debate over the future of the humanities in higher ed.
Glassboro’s Xavier Sabb Is One of the Top High School Football Players in the Country
Sabb is heading to football powerhouse Oregon this January.
Arts & Culture
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Discover NJ Museums: Ultimate Guide to Under-the-Radar Places
These lesser-known museums are fascinating treasure troves of art, history and some of the oddest oddities around.
Friday the 13th Returns to Its Jersey Roots in New Prequel Series
The new prequel series Crystal Lake filmed all over New Jersey.
At Montclair’s Vanguard Theater, Broadway Veteran Fosters Fresh, Inclusive Storytelling
Founding artistic director Janeece Freeman Clark is devoted to consciously cast, socially relevant productions.
AAPI New Jersey Celebrates Five Years
AAPI NJ advocates for the state’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through educational initiatives, anti-bias programming and efforts to protect their rights.
Jersey Celebrities
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New Jersey Comedians Defend Our State
Some of Jersey’s greatest comic minds fire back against the jokes we’ve all heard too many times.
Gilmore Girls Star Scott Patterson Gets Nostalgic About Jersey Diners
His new cookbook, Dishes From the Diner, is a love letter to greasy-spoon culture onscreen and off.
Montclair’s Famous Residents: Stars Who Have Called This Jersey Suburb Home
From Stephen Colbert to Bobbi Brown, Montclair has long been home to a roster of famous residents.
Director Michael Showalter Talks Making Verity With Anne Hathaway
“She makes me a better director, and hopefully I make her a better actor,” says Showalter.
Design NJ
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Built to Belong: This New Summit Home Looks Like It’s Always Been There
The Georgian-style residence blends seamlessly with its historic surroundings.
A Cookie-Cutter Colonial in Randolph Gets a Modern, Family-Friendly Makeover
Warm layers, subtle European details and family-first functionality transformed this 1990s home.
Historic Rumson Riverfront Home Reimagined as a Timeless Family Retreat
“The goal was not to create a beach house, but a forever home that reflects the sky and coastline.”
Inside a Quietly Glamorous Jersey Shore Home
The designer calls it “a refined, luminous take on coastal living.”
Style & Shopping
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This Jersey City Boutique Is a Treasure Trove of Globally Sourced Finds
301 Collective owner Marisa Corrado prides herself on her thoughtfully curated collections of modern and vintage clothing, gifts and home goods, as well as community-focused events.
6 Staples Our Editors Love for Fall
Soft knits and warm colors are on tap for the new season.
NJ’s Mr. Throwback Sells the Coolest Vintage Sports Tees Around
Merch runs the gamut from vintage Knicks T-shirts to ’80s Devils gear.
Little Words Project Founder Turned Pain Into Power With Her Bracelet Brand
Adriana Carrig’s popular brand sells friendship bracelets that use words to uplift rather than to hurt.