May 2019: Global Eats

Think you need to apply for a passport to taste the food of the world? Think again. If you live in New Jersey, global culinary delights await you in neighborhoods throughout the state. In this issue, we offer some of our favorite places for global eating, as well as a sampling of the markets around the state that allow you to bring global food into your own home.

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Global Eats

Global Eats: 38 Restaurants That Put the World on Your Plate

Diverse culinary delights await in neighborhoods throughout the state.

In Palisades Park, Korean Food is King

Your guide to exploring this Bergen County eater’s paradise.

20 Global Food Markets to Explore in New Jersey

Go global! The Garden State is rich in world cuisine–specific shops.

What Might New Jersey’s Legal Weed Market Look Like?

With the state’s marijuana legislation in limbo, businesses anxiously await the opportunity to grow profits from Jersey pot.

How Christopher Gattelli Makes Broadway Move

The accomplished choreographer has created the footwork for a string of theatrical hits. His latest triumph: The Cher Show.

Robeson Remembered: How Rutgers is Saluting an Oft-Overlooked Giant

The legacy of Renaissance man Paul Robeson has been virtually erased from American history. On the centenary of his graduation, the university is working to restore it.

Peak Pan-Latin Party: Somos in North Arlington Reviewed

At his new restaurant, chef Juan Placencia draws freely from Central and South America to delightful effect.

Kitchen Step Reviewed: Promising Dishes, Yet Room for Growth

At the Jersey City bistro, newly helmed by chef Nicholas DeRosa, several dishes shine. Others need work.

The Humble Rise of White Horse Wines

How one family turned a bare-bones Absecon shop into a 32,000-square-foot staple.

Greek Flame Reviewed: Unpretentious Entrées, Obligatory Bread Pudding

Tricia Vanech’s Haworth eatery pays homage to her Greek heritage and the traditional dishes she recalls from her girlhood.

Savor Ultra-Fresh Options at Local Links Market Cafe

The Haddon Heights eatery boasts hearty, homemade breakfast and lunch menus—plus multi-course Saturday-night dinners and weeknight specials.

A Bustling Brunch Spot in South Orange

Jackie & Son’s extensive menu alludes to its owner’s Israeli-Arab roots.

In Bernardsville, a Cozy Sushi Spot with a Loyal Following

Tsuki Japanese Restaurant serves up creative sushi (try the kobe beef roll!), sashimi and cooked dishes galore.

This Japanese Ingredient Keeps Popping Up in Cocktails

Sake, a fermented-rice beverage, has traditionally been consumed on its own but is increasingly showing up in mixed drinks.

Step Back in Time at Bernardsville’s Cross Estate Gardens

The historic mansion’s highlights include a five-story stone tower and a wisteria-draped pergola.

Meet the Philadelphia Union’s Youngest Hometown Player

At just 18 years old, midfielder Brenden Aaronson’s dream has come true.

A Children’s Book Inspired by an Unlikely Friendship

Marie Unanue’s The Adventures of Phatty and Payaso: Central Park sends a positive message to young readers.

Camden Celebrates Walt Whitman’s 200th Birthday

The renowned poet updated his most famous collection, Leaves of Grass, while living in New Jersey.

Historic Home, Once a Hub of Black Activism, Reopens in Red Bank

The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, which opens May 23 in the rehabilitated house, aims to promote civil rights–related advocacy.

The Movement to Normalize Bike Riding for Women

Girls on Bikes, founded by three friends, is a nonprofit that aims to reshape the image of urban life in Newark and beyond.

150 Years of One-of-a-Kind Treasures

Walter Bauman Jewelers offers custom repairs and redesigns, pre-owned designer pieces at discounted prices, and the largest collection of estate jewelry in New Jersey.