Author: Shelby Vittek

Shelby Vittek is an associate editor for New Jersey Monthly, where she edits the Table Hopping blog and Giving Back section. After fleeing the state for college, she returned to get her MFA in Creative Writing from Rutgers University—Camden. Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post, Longreads, Catapult, Narratively, Bon Appétit’s Healthyish, National Geographic, Wine Enthusiast, Saveur, SevenFifty Daily,  The Kitchn, Well+Good, The Record, The Smart Set, Philadelphia Daily News, among others.
ironbound farm asbury

At Ironbound Farm, Connect with Food from Ground to Table

September 25, 2020

The 108-acre regenerative farm in Asbury provides the opportunity to experience food at every stage.

Seen in: Jersey Living

NJ Restaurants That Have Closed Permanently Due to the Pandemic

September 24, 2020

These are the Garden State eateries that have closed for good.

Seen in: Coronavirus, Table Hopping

Student Wish List Project

Madison Nonprofit Connects Kids to Age-Appropriate Charities

September 22, 2020

The Student Wish List Project equips younger children with resources and skills needed to volunteer meaningfully in their communities.

Seen in: Giving Back

ready-to-drink cocktails

The Surging Popularity of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

September 16, 2020

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, sales of premixed cocktails have exploded.

Seen in: Beverages, Eat & Drink

gary pavlis

The Man Who Helped Put Jersey Wineries on the Map

September 9, 2020

Gary Pavlis has long been the Garden State's go-to grape guy.

Seen in: Eat & Drink

outdoor dining nj

Coronavirus Update: These NJ Restaurants Are Open for Outdoor Dining

August 10, 2020

Eateries are now allowed to be open for outdoor dining. Here's our detailed list of participating restaurants, updated on an ongoing basis.

Seen in: Coronavirus, Table Hopping

piquette

Roll Over, Rosé: It’s Time to Try Piquette

July 30, 2020

Richard Heritage of William Heritage Winery likens the refreshing beverage to a wine seltzer.

Seen in: Eat & Drink

action park

New Book Salutes Late Founder of NJ’s Notorious Action Park

June 30, 2020

Coauthor Andy Mulvihill, son of park founder Gene Mulvihill, says he wanted to convey that his father was a "true pioneer."

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Books

Coronavirus Update: Indoor Dining Will Not Resume As Planned

June 29, 2020

After seeing cases spike in other states, Governor Murphy has decided to postpone indoor dining in New Jersey indefinitely.

Seen in: Coronavirus, Table Hopping

fun time crabbing

Gone Crabbing: A Feast Fetched from Patcong Creek

June 26, 2020

Reminiscences from a summer day spent with Fun Time Crabbing, a crab charter in Somers Point.

Seen in: Jersey Living, Jersey Shore