One of NJ’s Oldest Hotels Reopens With Two New Dining Concepts; More Dining News
Serving up the latest happenings on the Garden State food scene every week.
The Best Fall Day Trips in New Jersey
Autumn is all about exploring the Garden State’s most picturesque pleasures—from a coastal birding excursion to a quaint small town to a quirky pumpkin tradition.
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Top Theater Performances to Catch in New Jersey This Fall
These classic and contemporary works are lighting up stages across the state this season.
NJ Restaurant Makes New York Times Top 50 List
Korai Kitchen in Jersey City has a $95 rotating prix-fixe menu of Bangladeshi fare.
Freehold Native Katie Dippold’s Widow’s Bay Wins 14 Emmys
Plus, other New Jersey stars and shows that took home honors on Emmy night.
New Jersey Fall Festivals and Fairs You Won’t Want to Miss
From Oktoberfest celebrations to family-friendly events, the Garden State has a plethora of fun fall happenings.
The Best Events to Celebrate Spooky Season in NJ
Itching for a good scare? Look no further than these Halloween happenings.
Celebrity Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Likes to Keep Things Simple
The chef is set to speak with Ina Garten at a Montclair event in celebration of his new cookbook, Simple Too.
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.
Review: This Pinelands Restaurant Channels Upscale Summer Camp
At Hollow Pines in West Creek, cocktails and elevated comfort food meet fire pits, duckpin bowling, live music and more.
Grab Lunch, Then Stock Up for Dinner at Bernardsville’s Butcher & Farmer
This one-stop shop is part eatery, part market and part whole-animal butcher.
Gilmore Girls Star Scott Patterson Gets Nostalgic About Jersey Diners and His ‘Beautiful’ Haddonfield Childhood
His new cookbook, Dishes From the Diner, is a love letter to greasy-spoon culture onscreen and off.
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NJ Restaurant Makes New York Times Top 50 List
Korai Kitchen in Jersey City has a $95 rotating prix-fixe menu of Bangladeshi fare.
One of NJ’s Oldest Hotels Reopens With Two New Dining Concepts; More Dining News
Serving up the latest happenings on the Garden State food scene every week.
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.
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NJ Publicist Who Represented Windows on the World Remembers the Famed Restaurant 25 Years After 9/11
Reflecting on the exhilarating space in the North Tower—and the outpouring of support, love and community that followed its loss.
I Used to Turn Up My Nose at New Jersey. Now I Can’t Imagine Leaving
Once a die-hard New Yorker, I’ve been charmed and buoyed by the Garden State’s delightful places—and people.
10 Things to Do at the Jersey Shore in the Fall
Head down the Shore to enjoy “local summer” away from the crowds of the high season.
Eat & Drink
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A Montclair Whiskey Brand Is Winning Over Drinkers Across NJ and Beyond
With Misunderstood Whiskey, childhood friends J.D. Recobs and Chris Buglisi set out to create a smoother, more approachable whiskey.
Collingswood’s Michael Coastal Italian Grille Boasts Mediterranean Authenticity at Its Best
Seasonal ingredients shape the menu at this family-run restaurant, where the hospitality is warm and unhurried.
A Guide to Gluten-Free and Gluten-Friendly Restaurants in New Jersey
Find everything from pizza to Brazilian dishes.
The Best Food Events in NJ This September
Mark your calendar for this month’s tastiest happenings.
The Family Recipe Behind Rumba Cubana
What began as a Jersey City cafeteria has grown into an expanding Cuban restaurant group.
Montclair Baker Is Taking Cookies to the Next Level with Fresh-Milled Grains
Karen Merz is giving the classic chocolate chip cookie a makeover while teaching kids what goes into the food they eat.
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View MoreTop Theater Performances to Catch in New Jersey This Fall
These classic and contemporary works are lighting up stages across the state this season.
15 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Morristown
There’s everything from an old-arcade to science to amazing scoops of ice cream.
52 Things You Must Do in New Jersey
The best places and experiences to check off your list.
Discover NJ Museums: Ultimate Guide to Under-the-Radar Places
These lesser-known museums are fascinating treasure troves of art, history, wildlife and some of the oddest oddities around.
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25 Years After 9/11, New Jerseyans’ Stories of Grief, Courage and Hope Endure
New Jersey reporter Mike Kelly’s new book, After Ground Zero, follows 26 lives forever changed by September 11, 2001.
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.
The Top-Ranked Pickleball Team in the World Has Jersey Roots
The team is led by 19-year-old Anna Leigh Waters, the No. 1 player in the world.
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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Kool & the Gang’s Robert Bell Carries on His Late Wife’s Legacy of Music Education in NJ and Beyond
Kool Kids Foundation provides supplies and support to schools and youth programs in music and the performing arts.
Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine to Open 15th Montclair Film Festival
The festival typically attracts a starry array of guests.
Director Elegance Bratton Went From Homelessness to Hollywood
The Jersey City native was raised in Phillipsburg and directs the new film By Any Means.
Adam Sandler and Salma Hayek Film Grown Ups 3 at NJ Water Park
The movie has been filming around the Garden State this summer.
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Aaron Rodgers’ New Jersey Mansion Hits the Market for $15 Million
Rodgers bought the pad for $9.5 million in 2023 when he was playing for the Jets.
Frank Sinatra’s Parents’ Hoboken Brownstone on Sale for $3.95M
The former home of Sinatra’s parents is gut-renovated yet retains elements of classic charm.
Paradise Found: Westfield Backyard Evokes a Luxurious Resort
This poolside retreat is the ultimate at-home getaway.
Built to Belong: This New Summit Home Looks Like It’s Always Been There
The Georgian-style residence blends seamlessly with its historic surroundings.
Style & Shopping
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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.
This Bay Head Boutique Offers One-of-a-Kind Finds at Accessible Prices
Bentley Inn owner Tess Hazen’s newest shop, August, features carefully curated clothing, jewelry and home items, with most pieces priced between $80 and $100.