Life + Culture

When Holidays Feel Different

Supporting a Loved One with Memory Loss Article by Patti Zielinski Although the holiday season brings joy to many, it can add stress for families of people with memory loss. Shannon King, executive director of Arden Courts in West Orange, which provides specialized care for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, recommends that relatives research the disease before planning holiday visits. This is especially important for family members traveling to see a loved one whose changes they...

Event Planning + Services

Local Magic

What to do in December Article by Garden State City Lifestyle | Photography by Holiday Candlelight Tour, Turtle Back Zoo, Dickens Village December in the Oranges brings lights, concerts and after-hours tours—with most events walkable in town centers and close to transit. Here’s what’s on the calendar and where to check for updates. In West Orange, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo’s Holiday Lights Spectacular returns as a nightly draw. While the county posts full hours closer to the season...

Food + Beverage

Rigatoni Bolognese, the Comfort Classic

Chef Burke’s Kind of Cozy Article and Photography by David Burke When it comes to a pasta topping, Bolognese is high on my list. I’m not alone. The sauce has become such a staple on the American dining landscape that it appears on many non-Italian menus, including mine. Red Horse by David Burke in Bernardsville and Rumson offers rigatoni Bolognese. I use rigatoni because its ridges capture the sauce and its tubular shape coats inside and out. Considered a ragù—a hearty, slow-cooked...

Style + Beauty

Holiday Style Guide

What to Wear for Every Kind of Party This Season Article by Nicholas Xavier Hall | Photography by Prada, Aritzia, Vince, Stuart Weitzman, Massimo Dutti, Cult Gaia, Rachel Gilbert, Tory Burch, Retrofête, Larroudé, Kate, Gaurav Gupta, Oroton December marks the peak of the holiday season. Having already feasted our way through Thanksgiving, we now have Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve—and all their associated celebrations—to look forward to. With that comes the ever-recurring urge...