Author: Maggie Leenas

Maggie Leenas is a contributor to New Jersey Monthly's food & drink coverage, and finds the most joy in chatting with NJ chefs, business owners and foodies. Since graduating from Rowan University in 2020, she has returned to Ringwood, her hometown in North Jersey. You can contact her at [email protected].
Enrique Vega, a Trenton native, runs Cowboys BBQ & Rib Co. out of Fort Worth, Texas, with his wife, Lauren.

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Plus: A pop-up ice cream shop has opened in Harrington Park, and a new steakhouse is almost ready to sizzle in Atlantic City.

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Want to do something special for your dad this Father's Day? A number of New Jersey restaurants are celebrating the holiday.

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ESO Artisanal Pasta has had a busy year. The New Jersey business is currently competing on the Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race."

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Plus: A new ramen shop has opened up in Fort Lee, while Seaside Heights recently welcomed a new sushi spot.

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Liberty House in Jersey City is best-known for its events, but its new chef is hoping to attract patrons without a special occasion.

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With wine dinners, events celebrating different cultures, and more, there are plenty of fun food and drink events in New Jersey this June.

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Fun food-truck festivals are popping up all over the Garden State.

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Fox Business Network partnered with New Jersey's Ben Weiss for "Billion Dollar Idea."

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Plus: David Burke is taking over a popular bakery in Keansburg, while Long Branch staple Inkwell Coffee House has shut down.

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