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).

At White Birch in Flanders, a Chef Unveils His Upscale Side

February 13, 2019

Sam Freund, known for cofounding a funky sandwich joint, opens a stunning restaurant on the very spot where his parents once dated.

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The 28 Best New Restaurants 2019

February 1, 2019

For rewarding food, atmosphere, variety and value, these new restaurants have earned enthusiastic followings.

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At the Beard House’s Waste Not dinner, Kwame Williams prepared Jamaican pepperpot—a traditional meat and vegetable soup “that is a great way to make use of leftovers.”

Stop Throwing Away Food. Yes, You!

December 5, 2018

About 40 percent of all food produced in the United States goes to waste. Jersey chefs and the state are tackling the problem. You can, too, with tasty results.

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A Dream of Memphis BBQ Dies in Montclair

November 29, 2018

Scott Hermo, a longtime fan of Memphis (Bluff City) barbecue, gave his heart, soul and carpentry skills to create Bluff City BBQ in Montclair. The restaurant got off to a fast start, but after two years proved unsustainable, and shut down this week. He talks about his sad decision.

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At a rehearsal of August Wilson's "King Hedley II" at Two River Theater in Red Bank

“The Movement is in the Words”

October 31, 2018

At a rehearsal of August Wilson's "King Hedley II" at Two River Theater in Red Bank, director Brandon J. Dirden speaks softly and lets Wilson's language soar.

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Robby Younes of Crystal Springs

Latour Redesign Will “Bring the Outside In”

October 17, 2018

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Viaggio chef Robbie Felice.

NJM Top 30 Chef Robbie Felice to Open Second Restaurant

October 9, 2018

Osteria Crescendo, in Westwood, will feature Italian street food and, unlike Felice's Viaggio in Wayne, will have a liquor license.

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You don’t have to be Bugs Bunny to salivate over this roasted carrot salad. Its contrasts and confluences of flavor, color and texture are what’s up, Doc.

An Ascent Long Awaited: The Hill in Closter

October 4, 2018

Ben Pollinger, who won a Michelin star in New York in 2006, finally opens his own restaurant—in his home county.

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A sampling of the delicious creations Aki Kamozawa and her husband, Alex Talbot, serve at Stockton Market.

Curiosity Doughnuts Coming to Princeton

September 25, 2018

The innovative stand left Stockton in March for a spot in a Whole Foods across the Delaware. But next month the creators return to NJ.

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At the Abeles & Heymann production facility in Hillside, CEO Seth Leavitt stands behind his best-selling product. A&H also makes “glatt” kosher pastrami, salami and corned beef.

Abeles & Heymann Make the Most Law-Abiding Dog

August 22, 2018

Seth Leavitt’s hot dogs follow the strictest kosher standards, but you don’t have to be Jewish to love them. Now if he could just win over Trader Joe’s.

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