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Pleasures of the Porch

February 19, 2009

Be it ever so humble, a table and chairs on the porch is still pretty nice. Photograph by senior editor Eric Levin....
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2/20: A Red, White & You wine tasting class with artisanal cheeses, rustic breads, and six wines will be held… Read the rest

Reviving the Passaic

February 18, 2009

Branded by the EPA in 1970 as the second most polluted river in the U.S., the Passaic is on the mend, but much of the hardest work remains. ...
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With a unique sound and inspiring lyrics, New Jersey’s The Gaslight Anthem is gaining momentum—and fast. ...
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A car wrapped, shielded from the elements, evokes Christo on wheels....
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THE BERNARDS INN, BERNARDSVILLE We were recently invited to a dinner for members of the press at the Bernards Inn,… Read the rest

Off to the Aces

February 17, 2009

The ACES train is a snazzy ride from New York City to Atlantic City. But can it prop up flailing city?...
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It is the hometown of Zach Braff, Lauryn Hill, and Kevin Spacey, ultimate Frisbee was created at its high school, and native Elisabeth Shue returned here to film Gracie....
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New Jersey Monthly's 26th Annual Readers' Choice Restaurant Poll. ...
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CHEFS ON THE MOVE February 2009 Micah Asculai is a co-owner/co-chef at the Lawrenceville Inn, 2691 Main St, Lawrenceville (609-219-1900).… Read the rest

Meeting of Leaders

February 16, 2009

It was a rush to the bottom as two leaders met behind the Saunders Hardware Store in Upper Montclair, NJ. Photo by Eric Levin...
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Words to Float By

February 13, 2009

Suggested reading for paddling in South Jersey....
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The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is an eighteen-and-a-half-mile route along the Gold Coast connecting New Jersey towns from the George Washington Bridge to the Bayonne Bridge. Not yet completed, the trail features marvelous views of the New York City skyline. The following attractions are located on or near the Walkway:...
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Staying Overnight: Pine Barrens Camping...
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Where to rent canoes and kayaks in the Pinelands. ...
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Joining the Lake Hopatcong scene is not difficult, as many businesses provide access and entertainment. ...
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Kenny Naspo, owner and chief mechanic of Precision Motors in Caldwell, is my Top Doc. My aches and pains are nothing compared to those he unkinks in my 1989 BMW....
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The Puppini Sisters performed at the South Orange Performing Arts Center, bringing their retro sound from London to Jersey. Best of New Jersey - New Jersey Monthly...
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OPENINGS February 2009 B.V. Tuscany, 368 Cedar Ln, Teaneck (201-287-0404). The Chit Chat Diner, 515 Essex St, Hackensack (201-820-4033). Italianissimo,… Read the rest

Pained by the Train

February 12, 2009

The PATCO High Speed Line just turned 40. But is this South Jersey commuter train on a track toward golden years or a mid-life crisis?...
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