Food + Beverage

The Sweet Potato, Two Ways

Discover the surprising history, versatility and delicious possibilities of sweet potatoes, from savory sides to decadent desserts and everything between. Article by Recipe by Chef David Burke With the arrival of fall, sweet potatoes are about to have their annual moment. So this felt like the perfect time to show just how versatile they can be. Sweet potatoes have a bit of an identity problem. They’re not potatoes. They’re not yams. Yet somehow, they’ve spent centuries being mistaken for...

Food + Beverage

City Lifestyle Restaurant Month

Celebrate local dining with special perks and exclusive giveaway prizes Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Provided Get ready to taste the best of New Jersey! During our annual City Lifestyle Restaurant Month, top local spots are serving exclusive perks curated for our readers throughout October. From hidden gems to upscale favorites, every meal is a chance to celebrate local flavor. Asbury Ironbound Cider Address: 360 County Road 579, Asbury, NJ 08802 Website: ...

Home + Design

Built to Gather

Magnolia Home Remodeling designs kitchens around the way families cook, entertain and spend time together. Article by Tiffany Slowinski | Photography by Gravitude Brand Lab, Magnolia Home Remodeling Every good party eventually finds its way to the kitchen island. Someone opens a bottle of wine. Someone else offers to help but mostly stands nearby and talks. Plates fill the counter as guests drift in from the dining room. It usually starts with the food. Something is simmering on the stove...

Food + Beverage

Always Something New

Seasonal menus and bold flavors redefine dining at The Inn. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Jillian Spencer Photography At The Inn at Glen Gardner, familiarity isn't found in a menu that never changes. Instead, it's found in the confidence that every visit will offer something thoughtfully crafted, beautifully executed and completely original. Celebrating nearly six years in business, the Hunterdon County restaurant has quietly built a loyal following by embracing one philosophy...

Food + Beverage

Face Behind the Camera

Cat Riechers explores New Jersey’s food scene, one restaurant, dish and experience at a time. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Nev Photography For Cat Riechers, a great meal is about much more than what is on the plate. It is about the people around the table, the restaurant behind the dish and the memories created along the way. That philosophy has guided Riechers since she launched her Instagram page, @njfood_travels, in July 2019. What began as a personal photo archive has grown...

Style + Beauty

A Place at the Table

Discovering that the most beautiful tables always begin with hospitality, intention and heartfelt connection. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Jay Patel Style isn't always something you wear. Sometimes, it's something you create. For Elisa Della Pello, style is found in thoughtful details, meaningful conversations and the feeling guests carry with them long after a meal ends. That philosophy is the foundation of Set the Table, her boutique tablescape business in Whitehouse Station...

Style + Beauty

More Than a Hair Appointment

How one salon creates confidence, connection, and personalized beauty. Article by Susan Gerstel Lax | Photography by Brooke Boyer Moonstone Salon was named for the qualities owner Amanda McCaffrey wanted her Clinton business to embody: balance, relaxation and feminine energy. With their soft, ethereal glow, moonstones offered a fitting reflection of her vision. “The meaning behind the name perfectly represents what I wanted to create,” McCaffrey says. “Balance, relaxation and feminine...

Health + Wellness

Redefining Mental Health

Personalized mental health care rooted in connection, mindfulness and healing. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Tom Solymosi Photography For many people, seeking therapy can feel intimidating long before they ever step into an office. Clinical settings, lengthy intake forms and uncertainty about what to expect often create barriers before healing has a chance to begin. At Blueprint Mental Health, located just 20 minutes north of Flemington in Somerville, those barriers are...

Food + Beverage

Lobster Meets Uni

A light, elegant dish that celebrates the final flavors of summer Article by Recipe by Chef Sean Packan | Photography by Sean Packan As the seasons begin to shift, Chef Sean Packan embraces fresh ingredients that are both vibrant and refined. His Vietnamese Lobster & Uni Summer Rolls combine sweet cold-water lobster, buttery sea urchin, crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and delicate rice paper for a dish that's equal parts art and flavor. Perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a light lunch...

Style + Beauty

Stitching Stories Through Style

Designer Rebecca Marks transforms color, texture and movement into beautifully personal wearable works of art. Article by Susan Gerstel Lax | Photography by Jillian Spencer Photography Sitting barefoot on a stool in her design studio, dressed in blue jeans, a pale blue top and deep red floral earrings peeking out from her dark brown shoulder-length curls, Rebecca Marks gives off a Caribbean-like flair that reflects both her life as an apparel designer and a dancer. There is no music playing...