Author: Tammy La Gorce
80 Candles for Newark’s Literary Giant Philip Roth
February 20, 2013
When Newark Native Philip Roth Turns 80 This Month With An International Parade of Scholars Will Be There To Celebrate
Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Historic Jersey, Jersey Celebrities
Noodle R&D: A Ramen Lab in Teterboro
February 12, 2013
At Sun Noodle Company’s Ramen Lab in Teterboro, chefs plot the American future of Japan’s favorite meal in a bowl.
Seen in: Eat & Drink
Rascal on the Rebound: Eddie Brigati Back On Stage
February 11, 2013
Bitter memories aside, Eddie Brigati, singer of the hitmaking ’60s group the Rascals, is stoked to be back on stage with his mates, thanks to a boost from Steve Van Zandt.
Seen in: Jersey Celebrities, Jersey Living
Cheap Eats: Soup
January 15, 2013
Here's our list of great soup places around the state.
Seen in: Eat & Drink
Oil Baron: Jersey-Made Extra Virgin Olive Oil
December 11, 2012
Extra-virgin olive oil was all but unknown in America when John J. Profaci started Colavita USA in 1978. Now “EVOO” is on everyone’s lips, not to mention their salads and skillets.
Seen in: Eat & Drink, Jersey Celebrities, Jersey Living
As urban farms crop up in inner cities around the state, fresh produce becomes available in unlikely places.
Seen in: Health, Jersey Living, Outdoors, Science
Swizzle Stickler: Complex Bartending Made Simple
November 19, 2012
Mixed drinks needn’t be complicated, but in the hands of a pro like Jamie Dodge of Elements, complexity looks simple.
Seen in: Eat & Drink
Almost Home: Helping Kids Move From Homelessness To Hope
November 12, 2012
A former New York Times reporter writes about Covenant House, the largest charity serving homeless and runaway youth in North America.
Seen in: Books, Jersey Living
Sole Man: A Vernon Township Man Disavows…Shoes?
October 16, 2012
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor broken glass can stay this Jersey guy from going barefoot everywhere.
Seen in: Jersey Living
Sister Act: A Look At The Siblings Behind Jersey Brides
October 11, 2012
Two sisters and the owners of Bijou Bridal in Paramus, will be featured in a new miniseries—Jersey Brides.
Seen in: Jersey Living