Local Services

Invest in Your Community

Start a Garden! Article by Allison K. Lim | Photography by Allison K. Lim, Rich Silivanch With warmer weather comes more time outdoors. Skis and snow boots give way to shorts, T-shirts and gardening gloves as residents return to nature with renewed energy. Longer days mark the start of backyard gatherings—barbecues with neighbors, long conversations and s’mores by the fire. The seasonal shift also creates an opportunity to reconnect with personal spaces and the broader community. While many...

Food + Beverage

The Art of Tartare

A refined balance of richness, brightness, and texture at Covo. Article and Photography by Felix Gonzalez Covo Beef Tartare A refined take on a classic, Covo’s Beef Tartare balances richness and brightness in every bite. Hand-diced beef is layered with charred red onion marmalade and horseradish crema, then finished with fresh chives, fried capers, cured egg yolk, and pickled mustard seeds for texture and depth. Ingredients (Per Serving) 2½ ounces hand-diced beef 1 teaspoon...

Fitness

Bounce Smarter

Why Bungee Fitness Is a High-Energy, Low-Impact Investment in Your Health Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Carly Mac Manus + Flyte Bungee When people think about investing in their health, they often picture long hours on treadmills or high-impact workouts that can be tough on joints. A newer training style—bungee fitness—offers a different approach: high energy, science-backed movement with reduced impact and a serious fun factor. Bungee fitness combines cardio, resistance...

Professional Services

When It Matters Most

For fifty years, Seigel Law has prepared for the day its clients hope never comes. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Maria Rogers - Tiny Hearts Photography Five decades in the courtroom are not built on chance. They are built on preparation, discipline and an unwavering commitment to those who entrust you with their future. In January, Ridgewood-based Seigel Law marked its 50th anniversary—half a century of trial advocacy founded by Jan K. Seigel and now carried forward alongside his...

Health + Wellness

Where Healthy Futures Begin

A Pediatric Medical Home for Growing Families Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Kate Madeline Photo, Kayal Pediatrics In conversations about investing, the focus often lands on markets, real estate or retirement portfolios. But for families, one of the most meaningful long-term commitments is simpler and closer to home: a child’s health. Consistent, relationship-based pediatric care shapes outcomes that last far beyond childhood. From preventive visits and newborn support to mental...

Travel

Steam, Soak, Reset

A New York City bathhouse experience worth the quick trip from New Jersey Article by Nicholas Xavier Hall | Photography by Adrian Gaut If you’re looking for a relaxing retreat that doesn’t require traveling far from New Jersey, Bathhouse offers a convenient wellness escape in New York City. The Flatiron location on 23rd Street is about 15 minutes from Penn Station via the N, R or W subway lines, or roughly a 20-minute walk. A second location in Williamsburg also operates and now includes a...

Food + Beverage

A Spoonful of Comfort

Rethinking chowder—and turning chili into a creamy crowd-pleaser Article by Chef David Burke | Photography by Chef David Burke, Shelley Clark Most people think of chowder in terms of clam, fish or corn. That gives short shrift to a broader category of soup defined by its hearty, chunky character—often thick and creamy, though not always. Consider tomato-based Manhattan clam chowder, which is relatively light compared with the robust creaminess of the New England version. What truly defines...

Home + Design

Refreshing Your Home, Sustainably

Spring design trends that bring balance, warmth and new energy indoors Article and Photography by Camryn Fontana If you are constantly looking for ways to upgrade and improve your living space, small, intentional changes can often deliver the most meaningful results. As New Jersey homeowners balance busy schedules, changing seasons and a wide range of housing styles—from historic colonials to modern new builds—design trends for 2026 emphasize thoughtful living over excess. With a growing focus...

Travel

Nashville.

The Ultimate Home Away From Home for Country Lovers Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp For travelers who love a little twang, a lot of heart and the feeling of stepping into a place that knows how to have a good time, Nashville delivers in every key. Equal parts music hub, cultural capital and welcoming Southern city, Nashville has a way of making visitors feel less like tourists and more like temporary locals—boots optional, but encouraged. Music...

Health + Wellness

Home Is Where You Are

Why caring for your body matters just as much as caring for your space Article and Photography by Allison K. Lim When asked where we live, most of us respond with a city or state. Some get more specific, naming a neighborhood or even a street. That makes sense. Our homes are our safety nets. We tend gardens, refresh living spaces and address issues quickly—because we know how a small leak can become a major problem. We respect and care for our homes because they often reflect who we are. Yet...