Entertainment

A Front Row Look at the Barefoot Country Music Fest

Wildwood, NJ Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by David Surks Garden State City Lifestyle was grateful to have a front-row view on Wildwood’s iconic beach at the 2025 Barefoot Country Music Fest — and it did not disappoint. Held June 19–22, the four-day celebration drew thousands of fans from across the nation to sing, dance and soak in coastal vibes. Headliners included Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Rascal Flatts and Jordan Davis, with more than 40 additional artists...

Professional Services

A Family Helping Families

Stephanie and Rich Hunnell blend law, empathy and teamwork to guide clients through life’s toughest transitions. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Kartheek Hedge For Stephanie Cañas Hunnell, owner of the Hunnell Law Group, practicing law has always been personal. Her childhood experience navigating her parents’ divorce instilled a determination to advocate for families and children during their most difficult moments — a mission that defines her boutique firm today. Stephanie runs...

Food + Beverage

Roast & Toast

A foolproof garlic–onion chicken to crown the table. Article and Photography by David Burke It’s what I call roast season, when colder weather and the holidays make the aroma and sizzle of a centerpiece roast feel almost primeval. As a chef, cooking a roast at home is extra appealing because restaurants keep me on single portions; chefs like to do at home what they don’t do at work. There’s a lot to like about roasts any time of year: the deep flavor from caramelization that creates an...

Food + Beverage

From Studio to Supper

Creativity fuels everything for Maggie Fischer—including her rustic, crowd-pleasing dip. Article by Marilyn Schlossbach | Photography by Ciara Perrone Cowell For Maggie Fischer, food and family have always been intertwined—often with humor. “Of course, we knew dinner was ready when the smoke alarm went off,” Fischer says. Her dream dinner? “Frida Kahlo, my grandmother and my son, Aiden,” she says. “We’d listen to Electric Light Orchestra and I’d order pizzas so the smoke alarm can’t go off.”...