Food + Beverage

Suppa’s Ristorante: Celebrating Italian Flavor and Tradition

At Suppa’s, every Italian meal begins and ends with family. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Brooke Micoletti, Suppa's Ristorante The irresistible aroma of slow-simmered sauce, bubbling mozzarella, and hand-tossed dough drifting from a family-owned restaurant is as much a part of New Jersey’s identity as Sunday dinner itself. Italian food here isn’t just a meal—it’s a legacy. And few embody that legacy more fully than Morris County restaurateur Anthony Suppa. For Suppa, that legacy...

Home Services

L&J Cleaning: Trusted Care, Flawless Results

Paula Garcia leads L&J Cleaning with elevated standards. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Alessandra Guarneri There’s clean, and then there’s pristine —a deep clean that leaves no corner untouched and no detail overlooked. L&J Cleaning Company of Morris Plains delivers that level of sparkle, paired with the personal touch of a family-run business. Meet Paula Garcia, a lifelong Morris County resident and proud “clean-trepreneur,” leading her family-owned commercial cleaning...

Food + Beverage

Beaujolais Nouveau: A Seasonal Tradition Worth Savoring

From French hillsides to holiday tables, Beaujolais Nouveau embodies flavor, festivity, and tradition. Article by Mark R. Vogel (markvogel.info) The fourth Thursday of November will always be Thanksgiving, but if you’re an oenophile, it’s the third Thursday that you look forward to. That’s when Beaujolais Nouveau, the vinicultural herald of the holiday season, is released.  Beaujolais, like most French wines, is named for the region, not the grape, from which it hails. Beaujolais is a...

Wellness

A Community Beyond Compare

At The Oaks at Denville, friendships flourish, lifestyles thrive, and every season shines brighter. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Brooke Micoletti When longtime Mountain Lakes resident Rose Campbell began finding her home increasingly difficult to navigate, she knew a change was on the horizon. “There were stairs to the bedroom, stairs to the rec room, stairs to the living room,” she recalled. “It became troublesome for me.” With her children grown and out of the house...

Food + Beverage

2025 Food and Beverage Awards

Sponsored by Denville City Lifestyle and Denville Guide Article by Alessandra Guarneri, Denville Guide | Photography by Alessandra Guarneri, Brigitte Carucci, Mary Griffin This season, Denville City Lifestyle and Denville Guide joined forces to spotlight the best of our town’s vibrant food and beverage scene. With five carefully curated categories and votes from our community, the results are in—and they’re nothing short of delicious. 1. Best Cup of Coffee: Lake Born Coffee This was by far...

Food + Beverage

Serving Up Flavorful Memories

Dina Deleasa-Gonsar blends family, food, and storytelling in her debut cookbook. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Michael Krautter For Dina Deleasa-Gonsar, every recipe is rooted in three pillars—food, family, and faith. They’re the foundation of her debut cookbook and the latest chapter in a career that’s taken her from reality TV to lifestyle media, and now, into publishing. Viewers first met her on Married to Jonas alongside her sister Danielle, and today she’s a regular...

Food + Beverage

The Art of Grazing

From grazing tables to cultural flavors, The Fig & Zaytoun redefines entertaining with edible artistry. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Sha Memories, Ag Illustration For Suhair Najjar, being ‘on board’ is more than a phrase—it’s her way of life. As owner of The Fig & Zaytoun, a luxury grazing and charcuterie company, she transforms food into art, treating every board as a blank canvas for culinary creativity. And her path has evolved as seamlessly as the flavors she now so...

Food + Beverage

A Taste of Legacy

Decades of culinary passion simmer into one of New Jersey’s most beloved Italian kitchens: Gourmet Café. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Brooke Micoletti, Gourmet Cafe The aroma of simmering sauces and freshly baked bread lingers in the air at The Gourmet Café, where every dish tells a story. For Chef Matt Pierone, that story began decades ago at a sink full of dishes and has since evolved into one of New Jersey’s most beloved Italian kitchens. What began as an unexpected moment...

Style + Beauty

The Mane Duo

Where partnership and passion unite—one style, one story, and one community at a time. At MJ Salon, it’s more than just a cut. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Brooke Micoletti It’s not everyday a couple gets to talk shop at their shop. But that’s exactly the case for Manny and Jessica Cotto, the husband and wife team behind MJ Salon in Boonton. A community staple for five years now, the shop functions as one-part barber, one-part salon and a labor of love between the two. ...

Home Services

From Heart to Home, With Style

Every home tells a story—Reneww Design makes sure it’s yours. Article by Alessandra Guarneri | Photography by Brooke Micoletti and Michael Williams/Willventures-Photography Your home should be as unique as your fingerprint — that’s the Reneww Design promise. In fact, the design process goes beyond choosing colors or furniture — it starts with discovering what founder Kat Esteves calls each client’s “personal blueprint.” This guiding philosophy shapes every project, placing the focus not just...