These are 12 popular New Jersey Monthly articles of 2024—stories that readers visited the most on our website.
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The 40 Best Restaurants in New Jersey
Photo: Ted Nghiem
Our annual August cover story is consistently a reader favorite. Farm-to-table fare repeatedly delighted our editors and critics, at restaurants including d’floret in Lambertville, Clemmy’s in Waretown and Ninety Acres in Peapack and Gladstone. READ
The Best New Restaurants in New Jersey
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In our February issue, we published a roundup of our favorite eateries that had opened within the past year. It included “fine fast-casual” spot Boschetto in Montclair, pizzeria Coniglio’s in Morristown, Iberian restaurant Lita in Aberdeen, and sushi joint Shumi in Leonia. READ
52 Things You Must Do in New Jersey
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Ever been to Cowtown, Jersey’s secret rodeo? Seen the dazzling art at Luna Parc or Grounds for Sculpture? Visited Holsten’s, where the Sopranos finale filmed? This guide offers 52 fun, quirky, only-in-New Jersey experiences to try (or revisit)—one for every week of the year. READ
Adam Sandler Living in New Jersey While Filming Happy Gilmore 2
Photo: Courtesy of Lokl Café
Adam Sandler and his family moved to the Garden State this fall while working on Happy Gilmore 2. He was spotted everywhere from Goldberg’s World Famous Deli & Bagels in Millburn, to the swanky French restaurant Faubourg in Montclair, to the Montclair Golf Club. At least twice Sandler popped into Lokl Café in Morristown (pictured above). “He was super friendly,” says owner Panos Stogioglou. READ
Living on the Fault Line
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Following the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that shook New Jersey in April, many readers stumbled upon a 2010 article from our archives that examines how northern New Jersey straddles the Ramapo Fault—the longest fault line in the Northeast and one of the oldest in the nation. READ
This Family Brought a Different Kind of Nightlife Scene to NJ
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Brothers Demetri and Kosta Rexinis grew up in Central Jersey, where—following in the footsteps of their Greek immigrant father—they became hospitality impresarios. The secret to their success comes down to community. “Everything we do, we aim for a feeling of belonging,” says Kosta. READ
Poll Results: Readers Choose Their Favorite NJ Restaurants of 2024
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Here at New Jersey Monthly, we don’t just create our annual list of the best restaurants in the state—we also ask for our readers’ opinions for their favorites in more than 40 categories. New Jerseyans voted and crowned these spots the winners of New Jersey Monthly’s 41st annual Jersey Choice Restaurant Poll. READ
Gilmore Girls Star Kelly Bishop Lives a ‘Rather Quiet Life’ in NJ
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Best known for her supporting role as Emily Gilmore—the blue-blooded, demanding and deliciously sardonic matriarch on the quirky TV comedy-drama Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)—actress Kelly Bishop, who released her memoir this year, spoke with us about her vast, eclectic career and current day-to-day in South Orange. READ
NJ Radio Station Has Played the Same Song Every Day for 13 Years
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If you happen to be on Valley Road between Bellevue and Lorraine Avenues in Montclair anytime soon, be sure your car radio is tuned to 91.9 FM. As if by magic, the same Boyz II Men song will mysteriously start playing, as it has every day for 13 years. READ
Inside New Jersey’s First Eataly
Eataly Ristorante Photo: Courtesy of Eataly
A 17,000-square-foot Eataly opened at Mall at Short Hills in November. Several quick-serve counters offer items like pizza, pasta, gelato, pastries, coffee and more. The space also contains a 230-seat restaurant and bar, Eataly Ristorante, as well as a curated retail section. READ
12 Small Towns in New Jersey to Visit Now
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The Garden State is home to dozens of small towns. This roundup of 12 of our favorites features the kinds of places you just don’t want to leave. They have small-town beauty and charm, and interesting people running their businesses; unique places to shop; culture in the form of theaters, movie houses or galleries; and plenty of terrific restaurants. (In a similar vein, our January 2025 issue—hot off the press!—features 8 local weekend getaways.) READ
Alpine Is the Beverly Hills of New Jersey
Photo: Sotheby’s International Realty
Our pop culture issue in March, featuring cover star Jack Antonoff, included a look at why so many celebrities buy residences in the Bergen County borough of Alpine. Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan, Kellyanne Conway and Britney Spears are among those who have called this hamlet home. What is it about this tiny enclave of fewer than 2,000 residents that attracts so many rich and famous residents? READ
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