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).
Twelfth Night

Shakespeare with a Touch of the Beastie Boys

January 15, 2020

Montclair native Tommy Crawford acts in and leads an onstage band for a rollicking Red Bank production of 'Twelfth Night.'

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment

How a Local Chef Rescued His Family’s Heritage

January 9, 2020

By taking over the Palizzi Social Club, chef Joey Baldino saved a century's worth of memorabilia, recipes and lore.

Seen in: Eat & Drink

Former Ninety Acres Chef David Felton Resurfaces With New Projects in Plainfield

January 8, 2020

Teaming with Landmark Hospitality, he’ll open a culinary school and restaurant—called DJBK—this spring.

Seen in: Table Hopping

29 Moments That Shaped New Jersey

January 7, 2020

Our state is the sum of triumphs, tragedies, social upheaval, innovation, creativity and cultural milestones.

Seen in: Historic Jersey

Lidia Bastianich

Lidia Bastianich Toasts Jersey Artisans 

December 5, 2019

The culinary superstar caps her PBS holiday special with a foraged and wood-fired feast at Ironbound Hard Cider’s farm in Hunterdon County.

Seen in: Eat & Drink

Meet Newark’s Award-Winning Whiskey Artisan

November 4, 2019

Gil Spaier’s craft distillery, All Points West, brings renown to the Ironbound district.

Seen in: Eat & Drink

Osteria Radici

Osteria Radici, an NJM Top 30, to Close

September 24, 2019

Chef Randy Forrester, also a Beard Award nominee, explains why he is moving business and family to Maine. The Allentown BYO will serve its last dinner on October 19.

Seen in: Table Hopping

Technique, in Westwood, Now Saturdays Only

September 3, 2019

Stretched thin, chef Ross Goldflam cuts service at his 3-star BYO from four nights to one.

Seen in: Table Hopping

How This Author Rescued an Ancient Recipe

August 13, 2019

Food scholar and Princeton native Katie Parla sought out the elders of an Italian city in order to reconstruct a once-celebrated soup.

Seen in: Books, Eat & Drink

The 30 Best Restaurants in New Jersey 2019

August 1, 2019

The Garden State's dining scene and chefs are ever more dynamic, adventurous and assured.

Seen in: Eat & Drink