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.
We sound off on some of our favorite songs to rock out to this summer.

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Whether your dad is an outdoorsman or an oenophile, he'll love these exceptional Father's Day activities.

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The Gentlemen of the Road Stopover Tour brought music and more to the beach town.

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The first rule of New Jersey Monthly's Book Club? Always talk about New Jersey Monthly's Book Club.

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Kyma Greek Cuisine

May 14, 2015

This Somerville eatery has Greek murals and traditional foods from land and sea.

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Take your taste buds on a cultural journey. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we've got all the can't miss food festivals for you!

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Wine trails, music festivals, exquisite gardens and more are certain to make mom's day memorable.

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Flying Fish Brewery's NJ 351 Barrel Aged Stock Ale, commemorating New Jersey's 351st birthday, will be released in May.

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The Jersey Collective project recruits photographers to snap stunning pictures around the state.

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What he's charged with, who is his partner, and what happens next.

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