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Maricel's Kitchen in East Brunswick
Plus: Clifton welcomes a Dominican-Italian fusion pizzeria, and a coffee shop opens inside Westville Brewery. ...
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Sushi sensei Kenny Mar with De Novo Montclair owner Demetri Malki
The lost chef from Montclair's shuttered Daikichi—and his customers—are elated about his new home in an unlikely place: an Italian-influenced bistro....
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Low Dive in Asbury Park
Homegrown bands and clubs are making the Garden State a hub for live shows....
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Jack Antonoff in a diner booth
The Grammy-winning producer of the year will never outgrow a humble booth at a local greasy spoon....
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Like many Montclair residents, I’ve had some fun run-ins with the Late Show host. ...
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She’s always surprising us, keeping her relevant and interesting to an audience that seems to be expanding by the day....
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Jack Antonoff
Jack Antonoff is one of the music industry's hottest hitmakers. He's also unafraid to wear his heart—and frenetic Jersey obsession—on his sleeve....
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New Jersey has made a huge impact on pop culture, from TV and film to music and memes....
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young child climbing a wall with colorful foot and hand holds
They're teaching youngsters from underserved communities how to climb, boosting their fitness and self-esteem in the process....
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Cocktail from Pinstripes
Plus: Edison’s Menlo Park Mall opens a popular French fry chain, and a high-end sushi restaurant comes to North Caldwell....
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Exterior of Hunterdon County church turned home
They got married in the spot where sermons were once preached. They sleep in the former choir loft. And they want to be buried in the adjacent cemetery....
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Spoon + Salt founders Courtney Curzi Murray and Amy Tomlinson at an outdoor tablescape
Spoon + Salt takes the drudgery out of party planning and clean-up by offering pre-styled table decor for parties, showers and weddings....
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group of young bikers with adult leader in bright yellow jacket waving
Groups of kids are cycling to school together with adult chaperones in Montclair and other Jersey towns....
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French toast at the Table in Jersey City
Delicious new spots in Atlantic City, Hoboken and more....
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Eggplant pizza at Blue Steel Pizza Co. in Bloomfield
"We’re against boring," says chef Lawrence Talis of Blue Steel Pizza Co. and 7 Doors Down Ramen Co....
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The Jersey Canna team
Fairfield-based Jersey Canna, helmed by a former accountant, makes chocolate edibles with marijuana that's been grown, extracted, processed and sold here....
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Geo Baker on the basketball court
His Woodbridge-based foundation trains and mentors young athletes, including those from underserved communities....
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woman in library holding autoharp
Libraries lend so much more than just books, from garden tools to instruments. Did we mention they're free?...
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Satsuma oranges
Brighten up your kitchen counter and cooking with this sweet, tart citrus, which hits its peak in February. (Cheesecake recipe inside!)...
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Pasata and tomatoes at market
Plus: Green Brook welcomes a Latin American restaurant, and a popular sports bar opens a chicken-wing joint in Lincoln Park. ...
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