Author: Lauren Bowers

Lauren Bowers is a Research Assistant at New Jersey Monthly. In May 2014, she graduated from Marist College with a degree in Communications. Lauren is a Jersey-bred homebody with a wanderer's soul and she recently backpacked Europe solo. She's normally reading a handful of books at a time and refuses to go a day without coffee.
March is National Noodle Month. We'll take that as a sign we should load up on ramen this month—and no, we're not talking the all-too-familiar microwave version.

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Savor Restaurant

December 29, 2015

Savor is a cozy BYO in Somerville where the classic French onion soup makes a great starter.

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For that fabulous friend who hosts parties for every holiday.

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Perfect accessories for the jet-setter in your life (who isn't always around).

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Gift Guide: For The Chef

December 2, 2015

Give these gifts to whoever spends the most time in the kitchen.

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Tis the season to enjoy these wondrous holiday events.

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Hundreds of miles of hiking await you.

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The spirit of innovation makes the Choi family a bright light in the lighting business.

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The Garden State is full of great events, restaurants and activities—we're heading out to explore a few of them.

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This Asbury Park Instagrammer is looking for her necks victim.

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