Shelby Vittek is the Associate Editor for New Jersey Monthly. After fleeing the state for college, she returned to get her MFA in Creative Writing from Rutgers University—Camden, and has since made peace with the fact that she might actually be a Jersey girl at heart. She loves to eat, drink, and travel, but enjoys reading a good book just as much.

Can You Dig It? At Diggerland, Yes You Can!

October 12, 2018

Dump trucks and ’dozers are the draw at this unique amusement park.

Seen in: Getaways, Outdoors

Carlos Ruiz Returns to Iron Shaker, Wins Competition

October 9, 2018

The annual Iron Shaker cocktail competition, held at the House of Independents in Asbury Park, was a spirited affair.

Seen in: Eat & Drink, Just For the Web

Photos: October’s Roundup of Charitable Giving in NJ

October 8, 2018

Recent galas and donations benefiting Special Olympics New Jersey, NJPAC, Make-A-Wish-New-Jersey, New City Kids: Paterson and more.

Seen in: Photos: Galas & Giving

Hitting New Jersey’s Wine Trails

October 4, 2018

Care for a refreshing chardonnay? A marvelous merlot? You'll find plenty to sample on these trails, linking some of the state's top wineries.

Seen in: Beverages, Eat & Drink, Getaways, Outdoors

New Limits on Craft Breweries Suspended

October 3, 2018

Less than two weeks after issuing new regulations for craft breweries, the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control has announced it will suspend enforcement of the special ruling.

Seen in: Table Hopping

Anthony David’s Celebrates 20 Years

September 27, 2018

The Hoboken institution has much to commemorate at their 20th anniversary block party this weekend.

Seen in: Table Hopping

Bánh Mi For You: Hên Vietnamese Eatery in Cherry Hill

Hên Vietnamese Eatery in Cherry Hill offers six types of the classic bánh mi sandwich. There’s also four pho soups, plus many other dishes at this "stylish eatery…in a clean and modern space" that opened in June.

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Bashing Breakables is All the Rage at The Rage Room

September 25, 2018

I took my rage to the Rage Room and smashed it to bits. Glass and plastic surrendered to my blows. Now I feel a whole lot better.

Seen in: Jersey Living

Poor Henry’s in Montville is an Unlikely Craft Beer Haven

September 12, 2018

Opened in 1975, the neighborhood bar is now known for its ever evolving tap list. But the kitchen hasn't strayed too far from its roots.

Seen in: Table Hopping

Now Hear This: Spotlight on Sound Start Babies Foundation

September 10, 2018

Foundation assists infants with hearing loss during crucial early years of development.

Seen in: Giving Back