Posts by Abby Montanez
15 Restaurants to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in NJ
Nothing says romance quite like fighting for a first-come reservation. That’s why with the second busiest day for dining out upon us, we’re arming you with all the state-wide hotspots to spend Valentine’s Day in NJ. Whether you’re in a committed relationship or newly seeing someone, it’s time to book a table and celebrate. …
Read MoreBreaking a Sweat with Kayla Itsines
Kayla Itsines is #goals. She’s a self-made fitness sensation, champion of body positivity and co-founder of the largest online female workout platform. Forbes once named her social media’s Top Fitness Influencer, a title befitting of someone whose fandom totals over 10 million followers and whose health and wellness empire includes sold-out stadium tours, best-selling eBooks…
Read MoreMastering the French Cheese Plate
The only people who love cheese more than Americans are the French. The difference being that in France, there are rules. Cheese is always served in odd numbers. You never cut it into cubes. And oftentimes, it’s eaten in lieu of dessert. America, a country notoriously known for being a rule-breaker, never quite took to…
Read MoreNew Jersey Goes Global at Common Lot
Photos by Brent Herrig There are few restaurants in the state that have little to no affiliation with New Jersey. Usually it’s the owner who grew up just miles down the road or it’s the head chef who spent time training under the area’s most acclaimed restaurateurs. Willing to take a step outside the tri-state…
Read MoreFelina Restaurant in Ridgewood is Finally Here
After I got word that Chef Anthony Bucco’s restaurant was coming to Bergen County, it’s been a true test of my patience as I awaited its arrival. There was an intense renovation, a stretch of speculation and on my behalf, a decent amount of investigating via Instagram. He finally gave us a name, a location,…
Read MoreSummit House — A New American Restaurant
The town origin of Summit cites several different theories as to how it got its name. Some general conclusions reference the Summit Lodge; others believe it’s the town’s positioning which rests atop the Watchung Mountains. Then there’s the founder, Jonathan Crane Bonnell, who gave the Morris and Essex Railroad line access to a route that…
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