Memorial Day is the official start of summer in northern New Jersey. School may still be in session, and it’s not always pool weather. The days are longer, the nights are warmer, and I’m dreaming of summer reading. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
the best of outdoor dining: south and pine and more
Outdoor dining in northern New Jersey and even New York City itself is, to put it bluntly, a challenge. Urban space limitations and neutral-on-a-good-day air quality combine for less than ideal conditions to dine al fresco. … [Read more...]
philadelphia freedom: eating our way through the city of brotherly love
We recently found ourselves in Philadelphia for a long weekend. Even better, we had no real plans. Kind of unusual for us -- busy lives combined with a general love of a good plan. We were childless and carefree for three. whole. days, and while Philadelphia is hardly an exotic getaway, it had two key characteristics: proximity to grandparents and good food. … [Read more...]
a european vacation in jersey city
Satis Bistro opened in 2010, adding a much-needed foodie destination to the waterfront scene in the Paulus Hook neighborhood of Jersey City. I cannot recall what originally drew us to this charming place. Maybe it was the description of the food as a modern, twisted European fusion of our favorite cuisines and dining experiences -- Italian trattorias, French bistros, Spanish tapas bars, and Portuguese sidewalk cafes. … [Read more...]










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