Food + Beverage

Harper’s Table

A community staple for the whole family Article by Jacklyn Pellegrino | Photography by Harpers Table Harper’s Table in Annandale, New Jersey isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a community living room, a local landmark, and a place where neighbors feel like family the moment they walk through the door. The restaurant is owned by Samantha Hansen and her mother, Norma, who purchased the business a little over three years ago. Samantha, who spent nearly a decade bartending and working in hospitality...

Travel

Fa La La in the Tropics

When the tree comes down, the celebration’s just beginning. Experience Puerto Rico’s unforgettable holiday season filled with color, culture, and coquito. Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Patti Zielinski, Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico The lights are packed away. The tree is down, the ornaments stored for next year. Sigh. How you wish you can extend the holiday season just a few more weeks. With a little planning you can. Next year, book a holiday escape for your family...

Health + Wellness

More Than Dance—It’s EPIC

EPIC Dance Company celebrates 14 years of movement, mindfulness, and mentorship Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Christopher Sztybel For 14 years, EPIC Dance Company has been more than a studio—it’s been a sanctuary. Founded by Shana Bonetti, the Flemington-based school blends movement and mindfulness to help young dancers grow into strong, confident individuals both inside and outside the studio. “I realized there was a void in the dance world where the focus was all on the...

Health + Wellness

Winter Wellness Toolkit

Simple ways to boost immunity Article and Photography by Cara Zamorski, HWC, HN The cold, dark days of a New Jersey winter bring more than snow—they also bring peak cold and flu season. While we can’t control every germ we encounter, we can strengthen the body’s natural defenses. Holistic wellness reminds us that prevention isn’t perfection; it’s about helping the body stay strong, resilient and balanced. Think of your health like a toolkit. The more supportive tools you keep inside, the...

Food + Beverage

Reinventing the Classic Meatloaf

Meatloaf Bundt Cake Article and Photography by David Burke Meatloaf, that fixture of home cooks’ repertoires, is not as American as you might think. Its origins as a way to use meat scraps date to Roman times, and today many cultures claim their own variations, including those throughout Western Europe, South America, Asia and the Middle East. The common denominator is the same: ground meat mixed with binders and seasonings, baked or steamed and often shaped into a loaf. Meatloaf’s popularity...

Style + Beauty

The Great 2026 Closet Reset

How to declutter, curate and fall back in love with getting dressed. Article by Nicholas Xavier Hall When seasons shift and wardrobes change just as quickly here in New Jersey, New Year’s Eve often conjures thoughts of goal setting, new gym routines, better eating habits and mood boards. What’s often overlooked—and rarely added to that list—is a deep dive into our closets. Rarely do we acknowledge the effect our clothes can have on our moods and how that affects what we think and feel about...

Education

Teaching Joy Year-Round

How Far Hills Country Day School Turns Holiday Lessons Into Lifelong Well-Being Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Alyssa Spear As families settle into a new year, many take a moment to reflect on the season that just passed—what it taught us, how it brought us together, and the values it highlighted. At Far Hills Country Day School (Far Hills), those lessons aren’t confined to a single month. Instead, they become part of the school’s year-round approach to educating the whole child...

Local Services

Generations of Holiday Cheer

The Peterson Family Christmas Tree Farm Tradition Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Peterson Farm The Peterson family loves being part of family traditions — and memories. As the owners of Peterson Farm in Flemington, John Peterson Jr., his son, Matthew, and grandson, Jake, have spent decades watching families select their perfect Christmas trees year after year. “I’ve seen families coming out year after year as a tradition. People come as little kids and are still coming with their...

Local Services

Feeling the Music

Immaculata teen earns a patent at 16 with a music-inspired invention for the deaf and hard of hearing Article by Lauren Lovallo | Photography by Liz Polo - Havana Photography Most teenagers can’t say they earned a patent by 16. Then again, Jack Falcone, a Martinsville resident, isn’t like most teens. The Immaculata High School student has a knack for the extraordinary, driven by a desire to make the world better. In July, Falcone was granted a U.S. patent for the Sound Glove , a wearable...

Food + Beverage

Sprinkle Joy: Holiday Sugar Cookies to Share the Cheer

A sweet family recipe perfect for gifting, snacking, and spreading holiday magic! Article and Photography by Garden State City Lifestyle The holidays are all about togetherness, laughter and a little sugar-induced happiness. Few things capture that spirit better than baking cookies, filling the house with irresistible aromas and sharing sweet treats with neighbors, friends and family. These festive sugar cookies are soft, chewy and covered in colorful sprinkles — perfect for gift-giving or...