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].
From farmers' markets to wine pairings, there is plenty of foodie fun in January.

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Chef Louis Bayla uses locally sourced and hyper-seasonal dishes to create a New York City-esque dining experience in the Jersey suburbs.

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Plus: A unique ice cream spot has rolled into Rutherford, and Spice C is offering a variety of ramen dishes in Haddonfield.

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Arthur Schuman started Schuman Cheese over 75 years ago. A long line of relatives has gotten into the family business ever since.

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Plus: A new Italian chocolate store brings sweet treats to Short Hills, and mochi is making its way to Millburn.

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Melissa Drullard and her fiancé realized Bayonne needed more plant-based options, so they opened House of Flavor in 2017.

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Plus: There's a brand-new ramen shop in Toms River, and Maplewood's Luna Stella is reopening its doors after a brief hiatus.

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Chef AJ Sankofa and his wife, Kristina, serve up a variety of pastas and pastries at their newly reopened eatery.

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Looking for a festive drink this winter? Here's a roundup of New Jersey's delicious holiday cocktail offerings.

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This fall, Jersey bakers were relieved to win the right to work out of their own homes instead of commercial kitchens. Here's what the shakeup entails.

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