In an unexpected area of NJ, chef Rich Cusack and his wife, Christina, are serving one of the world’s most high-end cuisines "at a calmer pace.”

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You’ll find an eclectic mix of residential neighborhoods tucked into the cliffs that give the town its name, plus restaurants and shops.

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Insider's tip: It's pronounced FORK-ed River, with two syllables.

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The waterfront and the arts scene are top-notch.

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The lake is the center of activities year-round, with skating and ice fishing in the winter and swimming and boating in the summer.

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Our top restaurants span a spectrum of cuisines to satisfy every kind of eater—from French at Madame in Jersey City to Japanese-Italian fusion at Pasta Ramen in Montclair.

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Yes, there's a dress code—but the food, drink and service are anything but stuffy.

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This Asbury Park restaurant serves compelling meals in a welcoming setting.

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Salvatore Scarlata is just as devoted to his dining room as he is to his kitchen.

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After Doug Henri—the pitmaster behind Henri’s Hotts Barbeque—died in December, his wife, Ruthie, stepped up to the smoker.

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