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 mleenas@njmonthly.com.
Plus: Restaurant openings in Norwood, Ridgewood and Belmar.

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Individual bites, digital menus, hyperlocal eating and more trends to expect in the New Year.

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Plus: A handful of temporary and permanent closures in Madison, Montclair and Oakland.

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Starting as a non-alcoholic offering in the Vauxhall tasting room, Melovino's honey water now has national distribution.

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Plus: Openings and closings in Cherry Hill, Norwood and Hillsdale.

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With the cold months upon us, there's no better way to keep warm than with a hot drink—especially when dining outdoors.

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The bagel shop, with locations in Freehold and Princeton, has amassed a huge Instagram following from their eccentric creations.

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Plus: Other openings and closings in Haddonfield, Woodland Park and New Milford.

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Good riddance, 2020. These eateries are here to help you ring in 2021—at the restaurant, or with takeout at home.

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Owner/baker Jennifer Bunce-Timmons discusses the route to opening her own specialty bakery and how the business has adapted in a year like no other.

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