Posts by Abby Montanez
Baking People Happy with Joanne Chang
—How James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Joanne Chang went from business school to owning one of the country’s most beloved bakeries. Sweet, delightful and warm describes not only the makings of a perfect dessert, but the very spirit of Boston baker Joanne Chang. Since founding the famous Flour Bakery + Café nearly two decades ago,…
Read MoreParadise Found at Wymara Resort & Villas
I grew up accustomed to the “do-nothing” vacation. Family trips were taken to commercialized Caribbean destinations where the extent of our days amounted to eating, swimming, more eating and sleeping in. Now that I’m older, my wanderlust has continued but I choose to immerse myself in getaways that involve a bit more adventure and oftentimes…
Read MoreZoku Salon: Celeb-Worthy Style in Summit New Jersey
After a decade of questionable cuts and bad dye jobs, it took me quite some time to finally land on a hairstyle (and color) I didn’t want to change. My look has remained virtually the same for the past few years—a medium-length blond lob that allows me to alternate between beachy wavy and straight locks.…
Read MoreKendra Scott to Hold ‘Holley Day’ Event at Short Hills Store
This Sunday, October 13th, jeweler Kendra Scott will celebrate the life of her dear friend Holley Rothell Kitchen who passed away in 2016 from metastatic breast cancer. As many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Scott has since continued Holley’s legacy by deeming the 13th “Holley Day,” in which Kendra Scott…
Read More7 Menswear Trends for Fall
Saying goodbye to summer is never easy, but we promise these autumn-approved menswear trends will have you looking your best yet. From check overcoats and colored suits to cozy sweaters and statement bags, we’ve rounded up the latest looks straight off the runway for your fall style inspo. Check, Please! Checks are to fall like…
Read MoreA History of Tradition with Morgan Motor Company
After the end of Jerry Seinfeld’s hit NBC sitcom, he made his return to the entertainment industry as an automotive enthusiast in his web series-turned-Netflix show “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” During a 2015 episode starring Stephen Colbert, Seinfeld picks up “The Late Show” host from his Montclair, NJ home in a brilliant blue 1964…
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