Author: Eric Levin

Eric Levin, New Jersey Monthly’s deputy editor/dining editor, is an award-winning photographer whose work has been exhibited in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Texas. His most recent show, "Vehicular," took place at the Majestic Theater Condominium Gallery in Jersey City in 2019. His books of photography include Vehicular (2016), Unscheduled Stops (2014), Pink's Peak (2013) and Souls Have Shapes (2011).
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The Manor, Beloved Wedding Site, Closing After 66 Years

February 3, 2023

The West Orange catering facility hosted families and the famous, from Stevie Wonder to Ronald Reagan.

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A booth at Sushi Loft at Red Horse in Rumson

NJ’s 2023 Restaurant Weeks at a Glance

January 12, 2023

A quick guide to some of this year's town-wide restaurant specials.

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Filet mignon at Café 37 in Ridgewood

Café 37 in Ridgewood Serves Pleasing Meals at Fair Prices

September 1, 2022

Chef César Sotomayor's side-street storefront is worth a visit. 

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The open kitchen, visible from the dining room at David Burke’s new 1776 in Morristown

The 30 Best Restaurants in New Jersey

July 25, 2022

The best restaurants in New Jersey span the state with all types of cuisine, from modern American at 1776 by David Burke in Morristown to French at Faubourg in Montclair.

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A sophisticated dinner awaits at Tisha's Fine Dining in Cape May.

The Best Restaurants in Cape May

June 6, 2022

Fresh seafood and Victorian charm abound. Plus, choices run the gamut from pancakes and pizza to fine dining in posh settings.

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Chef David Burke Buys Keansburg Bakery: ‘I’ve Always Wanted a Pastry Shop’

May 21, 2022

Burke is also set to officiate his son Connor's wedding Memorial Day Weekend—and make the wedding cake.

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The exterior signage of Barrio Costero in Asbury Park at night.

The Best Restaurants in Asbury Park

March 17, 2022

Over the last decade, Asbury Park's restaurant scene has become one of the most dynamic in the state. Here are our top picks for where to eat.

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A crab and mushroom crêpe at Lorena's in Maplewood.

The Best Restaurants in Maplewood

February 8, 2022

The dining scene in this cozy, cosmopolitan suburb is on all but full display within a few blocks of its train station. Here are our top picks for where to eat.

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French toast topped with banana slices and syrup at Sabrina’s Café in Collingswood.

The Best Restaurants in Collingswood

Home to one of South Jersey's great restaurant scenes, Collingswood offers an array of dining options. Here are our top picks for where to eat.

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Pizza with sausage and veggies at Nomad Pizza in Princeton.

The Best Restaurants in Princeton

Princeton's restaurant scene is varied and vibrant. Here are our top picks for where to eat.

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