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].
Plus: Enjoy fall-inspired dishes at Rat's Restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton.

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In February, Patricia and Tony Massoud acquired Porch & Proper, then had to close its doors at the onset of the pandemic. They used the downtime to reimagine the restaurant, reopening again with a new name, look and menu.

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Harvest Restaurant Group acquired the Princeton restaurant last year, and plans to open a second location in the former Urban Table space.

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Plus: Other restaurant openings in Newark, Fort Lee, and Somerset.

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The purple yam, a staple ingredient in the Philippines, is showing up in lattes, boba teas and other sweet drinks all over NJ.

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Owner and chocolatier Melissa Crandley is celebrating her brick-and-mortar shop's anniversary with a host of fall-themed sweets.

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Plus: Other openings and closings in Atlantic City, Lodi and Fort Lee.

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Plus: Other food events in Montclair, Hoboken and Morristown.

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Executive chef Brian Fuller, who came onboard just weeks before the Covid-19 lockdown, is working to shed the Bernardsville restaurant's stuffy reputation.

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Plus: Other openings and closings in Chatham, Belmar and Randolph.

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