September 2017: Best Places to Live

Our bi-annual list of the best places to live in the state! Plus: 16 hot towns you can still afford, our 2017 Seeds of Hope Honorees, and more!

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Best Places to Live

John and Lauren Rosato enjoy life on Edgewood Drive with their kids, John, 1, and Madelyn, 2. "I'm trying to convince all my friends to move here," says Lauren.

Ho-Ho-Kus Tops Our List of Best Places to Live

Residents fall in love with historic Ho-Ho-Kus, leader of the pack on this year’s Top Towns chart. Read more

16 Hot Towns

Looking to buy in a town that's still on the rise? Here are some of Jersey's most desirable markets. Read more

Dining

Northern Lights: Halifax in Hoboken

On the banks of the Hudson, a Nova Scotian chef draws on his roots and his travels. Read more

An Ode to Onions, Humble and Glorious

In words (by her) and photos (by him), a Lambertville couple reveals the genius of the genus allium—gifts from the ground, packed with flavor. Read more

Calling All Meat Lovers: Choripan in Hackensack

Victor Vinciguerra grew up in Argentina eating meats cooked on a parillada, or grill. At Choripan Vinciguerra cooks meats over a charcoal-burning parillada. Read more

Quick Bite: Burger/Que

Burger/Que boasts indulgent, decadent fare. One example is the Que, a burger topped with pulled pork, brisket, coleslaw and smoked Gouda. Read more

Grilled salmon with white sauce and vegetables.

Quick Bite: Don Juan

Lights blink over the little bar at Don Juan, Juan Landaverde’s cozy Latin eatery in West Orange. Read more

Quick Bite: Channel Marker Cafe

The Channel Marker Café at the Ocean Beach marina in Lavallette stays open all year. It’s been rebuilt since Sandy, and remains popular for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Read more

Features

The Case for Preschool

Advocates push for early education—but at what cost? Read more

The tour departs from Race Farm in Blairstown and proceeds up scenic Dry Road.

Gearing Up for Tour de Farm

The annual Tour de Farm requires two wheels and a hearty appetite. Read more

For Tommy James, life as a young pop star was a mix of hit songs and hit men. He told his story in a 2010 memoir—which is to be the basis of a forthcoming movie.

For Hit Maker Tommy James, Life’s Like a Movie

After years of false starts, it appears a film about accomplished musician Tommy James might actually get made. Read more

Home & Garden

Architect Susan Rochelle connected the buildings, relocating the garage to the rear of the barn. An original horse trough, circa 1850, remains.

Bringing a British Accent to Bedminster

A U.K. couple transforms a century-old barn and outdated home into a modern-day farmhouse with English overtones. Read more

Garden Variety

Tatia Adams-Fox, center, leads a group of etiquette students, from left, Adina Foster of Glen Ridge; Julia and Olivia Rein of Chatham; Charlie and Vince Otten of Cranford; and Angelina Capari of Belleville.

Yes, Please, to Social Skills at South Orange Etiquette School

At The New School of Etiquette, the main course is a melange of social graces intended to serve students in their business and social encounters. Read more