Like a lot of people, when it comes to food, it has become more natural to think and shop local. Food is fresher, tastes better, and there is the feel-good element of supporting local farmers and communities. The farm-to-table movement may be becoming a bit of old news, but we have it to thank for elevated eating in so many of our local towns and around the country. … [Read more...]
I need a drink.
BYO. It's a term that stands for "Bring Your Own", in reference to "bottle", "booze", or "beer" -- and I am not sure was in my vocabulary until we moved to Maplewood. These days, it's a way of life. … [Read more...]
a modern supper club in millburn
Supper clubs conjure up images of big bands, swing dancing, and champagne in the classic coupé glass. I'd like to claim it all started with a love of classic movies of the 1930s and 1940s featuring the real big band leaders like Duke Ellington or Glenn Miller. The truth is I'm pretty sure I formed my impressions watching the nightclub scenes in The Great Muppet Caper. … [Read more...]
a taste of history at Boxcar
Boxcar is named for its quirky location -- the main building of the original Short Hills train station built in 1907. The renovated space houses a spacious restaurant, a cozy bar area, and an outdoor patio right on the train platform. It is relatively unassuming, tucked away in the beautiful residential streets, and not well-known among those who don’t use or pass through the Short Hills stop on their train ride. … [Read more...]
date night dining out
Don’t let social media fool you: date night did not exist until 6 years ago. It appeared on the scene exactly six and a half years ago with the birth of our son. Among other rude awakenings, we discovered that quality couple time would no longer be a spontaneous, carefree act, but rather the result of weeks of careful planning. … [Read more...]
