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: Hoboken has a brand-new neighborhood cocktail bar, while a Moonachie grill recently rebranded as a steakhouse. 

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Jared Brown, the executive chef at Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, has been competing on the Food Network's "Beachside Brawl."

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Plus: West Orange added some Caribbean flavor, while a new spot in Bloomfield is offering a unique twist on ramen.

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There are plenty of fun food and drink events in New Jersey this July, including a pop-up picnic, a cookie-eating contest and more.

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The Peach Truck sources its peaches from Georgia and South Carolina and also offers salsas, jams, hot sauce and more.

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Plus: Two New Jersey malls are adding lots of eateries, while a pricey Atlantic City project is preparing for its debut.

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The Hive, located in Hoboken, is a coffee shop tailored to moms with small children. It includes a play area with lots of fun toys.

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The James Beard Foundation confirmed this year what many foodies have long known: Corinne’s Place is an American classic.

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Plus: A well-known corn dog chain opened a location in Palisades Park, while Cresskill is enjoying a new Japanese spot.

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Enrique Vega, a Trenton native, runs Cowboys BBQ & Rib Co. out of Fort Worth, Texas, with his wife, Lauren.

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