Author: Eric Levin

Eric Levin, New Jersey Monthly’s senior editor, is an award-winning photographer whose work has been exhibited in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Texas. His most recent books of photography are Unscheduled Stops (2014), Pink's Peak (2013) and Souls Have Shapes (2011). In Plain Sight, Eric unearths the unexpected in the visual tumult of daily life in New Jersey.

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.

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Just For the Web, On Stage

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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Trebor Melendez Vineland NJ wins two world golf championships

Vineland Boy, 6, Wins Two World Golf Titles

August 5, 2018

After winning a junior world championship in San Diego in July, Trebor Melendez wins another in North Carolina. He took his first swings when he was 10 months old.

Seen in: Just For the Web, Sports

Restaurant Latour: Smoked Mangalitsa ham with Mangalitsa lardo, compressed apricots, wild cress and crispy pig ear.

The 30 Best Restaurants in New Jersey 2018

August 1, 2018

Our expanded list testifies to the vitality of the Jersey dining scene.

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Stage Left Steak Celebrates “Endless Summer”

July 26, 2018

The New Brunswick restaurant teams up with two local farms and New Jersey Monthly to mount a dinner presenting September's bounty.

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