Chef David Burke Shines at Orange Lawn Tennis Club
Everything I know about New Jersey tennis clubs comes from an Amazon show called Red Oaks. So when I heard that Chef David Burke was bringing a restaurant concept to Essex County’s 140-year-old Orange Lawn Tennis Club, I wasn’t sure what to expect. You may recognize the chef, or rather his culinary point of view, […]
Halifax Hosts Rosé Around the World
Next week, on August 7th at 7 p.m., Halifax will host its Rosé Around the World wine and food pairing event. The Hoboken restaurant, located right in the heart of the W Hotel on 225 River Street, is known for its locally-sourced land and sea menu. This time, Chef Seadon Shouse will pair Halifax-inspired small […]
A Midsummer’s Drive in the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Every New Jerseyan has a dreamy image tucked in the back of their minds, and it comes to life in summer. It’s a vision we’ve all experienced, driving down the Parkway perhaps to our favorite warm-weather retreat. It sticks with you. You know the one, wind blowing in your hair, sunlight on your face—hopefully not […]
Shaping the Future at Osteria Crescendo
—28-year-old Chef Robbie Felice opens his second restaurant, Osteria Crescendo, in downtown Westwood. The first time I met Chef Robbie Felice, it was just after the opening of his first restaurant, Viaggio. The then 26-year-old wowed me and my dinner companions with his house-made pastas and big food IQ. We talked about everything from his […]
Luxury Escapes at the Jersey Shore
By Melissa Sorge Rich in history, nostalgia, and just generally cool vibes, the Jersey Shore is an iconic destination that attracts hordes of visitors to its beach towns each summer. And while there are plenty of restaurants, motels, beach bars, and family attractions worth visiting, the shore is often considered more of a weekend getaway […]
A Modern Beach House in the Heart of Sea Bright
A stone’s throw from the beaches of Sea Bright, a boxy, modernist structure parts a sea of typical waterfront homes—a beacon paying homage to styles of both past and present. Lines of clad cedar wrap around every sharp corner, systematically separated only by bold vertical glass and a breathtaking mezzanine offering unchallenged views of the […]
