This Women-Owned Freehold Spot Serves Halal Smashburgers, Wings and More
Smash Bunz uses fresh, never-frozen ingredients and also offers vegan and vegetarian options.
New Jersey Plays a Role in These Holiday Movies
From a Cameron Diaz comedy to Garden State-raised Jesse Eisenberg’s latest, here’s where to find some Jersey this season.
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Hoboken Locals Come Together for a Dancing with the Stars-Style Charity Contest
The inaugural Dancing with Our Hoboken Stars fundraiser pairs nine community members with professional dancers—and has sparked some unexpected connections along the way.
Spacious Two-Story Café Opens at The Park in Berkeley Heights; More Dining News
Serving up the latest happenings on the Garden State food scene every week.
NJ Cabaret Star Tammy Faye Starlite Isn’t Afraid to Shock Her Audience
“Sometimes I go too far,” admits the Hoboken-based performer, whose often-provocative performances take on politics, abortion and other hot topics.
NJ Teen’s App to Support Autistic Children Brought Him All the Way to Capitol Hill
17-year-old Shashank Madala of Robbinsville developed Kora, a free AI-powered app designed to support families, teachers and caregivers of autistic children.
Prescribed Reading: 3 New Books From NJ Doctors Worth a Read
These three new books offer insights and advice.
Fashion Fixer: How a Jersey City Stylist Helps Women Look and Feel Their Best
Nancy Quinn boosts her clients’ wardrobes—and above all their confidence.
Where Our Editors Are Eating & Drinking Right Now
Great spots for apple cider doughnuts, a Thanksgiving sandwich and French onion soup.
Veterans Express: NJ Train Ride Is Free for Vets on November 7
Ahead of Veterans Day, a USO-style show will kick off a scenic excursion through South Jersey.
Drink and Be Merry at NJ’s Most Festive Holiday Pop-Up Bars
Customers clamor each year to enjoy these pop-up bars’ whimsical drink specials and gloriously kitschy decorations.
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.
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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.
How This Couple Restored an 18th-Century Home in Hunterdon County
Corey and Mike Beneduce have spent a full year working painstakingly on their historic abode—while simultaneously soaking up its adjacent great outdoors.
How New Jersey’s Towns Got Their Names
Name that town! Here are the stories behind many of the state’s 564 municipalities.
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 Food Events in NJ This November
Mark your calendar for this month’s tastiest happenings.
The Best Italian Restaurants in New Jersey
There are more Italian restaurants in New Jersey than any other kind. These are our favorites.
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 spots as inviting as Sunday dinner at Nonna’s.
Things to Do
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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.
Antiques, Art and Old-Timey Charm: How to Spend a Day in Lafayette
Don’t sleep on this quaint Garden State gem.
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.
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.
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.
Stephen Colbert to Host a Conversation with Kate McKinnon in NJ
The pair will be in conversation on December 5 to benefit Montclair Film.
Health
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A Group of NJ Doctors Unites For Missions of Healing and Surfing
Waves of Health is a nonprofit medical outreach organization comprised primarily of North Jersey doctors, pharmacists, nurses and support staff.
New Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Offers All Care Under One Roof
The new Melchiorre Cancer Center offers everything from radiation to Reiki.
Why Are More People Under 50 Getting Cancer?
Oncologists are seeing more younger adults with cancer than ever before, but new research is offering some hope.
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.