April 2018
Exotic pets! Alternative therapies! Instagram superstars! All this and more in NJM’s pet issue. Plus: A reflection on Dr. Martin Luther King by lifelong civil rights activists, a profile of MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant winner Betsy Levy Paluck, and more.
Style & Shopping
Singin’ In The Rain
A day without sun? Shine in your cute rain boots and bright ’brella. (Take that, bad hair day!)
All 67’s Luxury Leather Jackets Are Sized To Please
A hands-on clothing designer finds his niche in plus-size fashion.
Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown is Where Knowledge Grows
Monmouth County dedicates Deep Cut Gardens to year-round flora and education for the home gardener.
Arts & Culture
Jenny Xie’s Work is Poetry on the Eye Level
In Eye Level, Middlesex County poet Jenny Xie’s first book of poetry, questions the bonds of seeing and perspective and confronts issues of travel and observing others as an outsider.
Is Actress Amy Aquino Secure in L.A. Cop Role? (Just Ask Alexa)
Amy Aquino, a Teaneck native and actress, has appeared in Working Girl, Moonstruck and Everybody Loves Raymond. Now she’s making a splash on Amazon Prime’s Bosch.
Jersey Living
The Women of Edna Mahan Correctional Facility are Dog Whisperers
At a Jersey prison, female inmates train pups to detect explosives—and sniff out new hope for themselves.
Genius-Grant Winner Betsy Levy Paluck Provides a Message of Hope
Genius-grant winner Betsy Levy Paluck looks at reducing conflict and destructive behavior by changing social norms.
Howling Woods Farms is Where the Wolf Dogs Call Home
Howling Woods Farms in Jackson is a 10-acre animal rescue and education center that aims to dispel the myth of the “big bad wolf dog.”
12 NJ Instagram Pet Stars You Need to Follow
Who needs more cats and dogs in their life? You do! Add some happiness to your Instagram feed with NJ’s favorite silly and lovable pets.
Finding New Roads to Health With Alternative Pet Therapies
More pet owners are seeking alternative therapies to treat what ails their pets.
The George, by Bobbi & Steven
Despite swank architectural elements, The George Inn in Montclair doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Fiber Artists in NJ Have a Simple Motto: Keep Calm and Carry Yarn
Knitters and other fiber artists embrace crafting for relaxation, creativity and camaraderie.
Cats Behaving Badly? There’s Probably a Reason Why
Cats can have issues—they just can’t say so. NJM spoke with veterinarian and behavior therapist Dr. Emily Levine about how to better understand our feline friends.
For Exotic Animal Lovers, Pets Go Beyond Cats & Dogs
Leaping lizards! Chummy chinchillas! Happy hedgehogs! No species is too unusual for lovers of exotic animals.
Meet Skylie Ryce, Social Media’s Sweetest New Star
All paws are on deck when it comes to taking pictures with this Instagram superstar. Come along with her for a day on the town.
News
They Walked With Dr. King
Fifty years after his assassination, the civil rights leader still inspires three lifelong activists who were privileged to work alongside him.
Eat & Drink
Guess Who Hates Open Table
Chefs. Not all, but many. Why? Cost, last-minute cancellations, no-shows. Who could make things better? You!
Restaurant Reviews
The Art of the Meal: Shumi in Ridgewood
With an assist by his sensei, a sushi protégé with a gift for presentation mixes creativity and tradition at his own elegant restaurant.
Trending Stories
The 50 Best Restaurants in New Jersey
The Garden State’s dining scene has it all—from incredible Italian food to amazing Asian fare, French cuisine and more.
The Best Restaurants in Cape May
Here’s where to eat in this Shore town where Victorian charm abounds. Choices run the gamut from pancakes and pizza to fine dining in posh settings and, of course, seafood.
The Best Restaurants in Atlantic City
Celebrity chef restaurants inside AC’s casinos, plus old-school Boardwalk institutions—here are Atlantic City’s best places to eat.