Tag: food

Life doesn’t slow down, and neither does the way we eat. As schedules get fuller and routines more mobile, food has quietly evolved to keep up, reshaping everything from how meals are prepared to how we bring them home.

The holidays are meant for celebration, not deprivation, but many find themselves in the new year feeling like their goals are already out of reach after a season that got away from them. According to the National Institutes of Health, the average person gains one to two pounds each holiday season, and many find it challenging to lose the weight once the holidays are over.

Every week, or sometimes just once a month, neighbors head to their local farmers markets to stock up on fresh produce, hand-crafted goods and pantry staples from their favorite local vendors. These markets have become more than just places to buy food; they’re spaces where community, sustainability and tradition thrive.

If sourdough has existed forever, why has it only recently stepped into the spotlight?

There might not be anything more quintessentially New Jersey than sitting down in a diner. And chances are you won’t have to go far to find one, with nearly 600 across the state.

In each corner of Monmouth County, whether it’s a bustling downtown or a quiet side street, you’ll find more than just a meal – you’ll find a story. A story about a community brought together by a shared love of food or beverage, and a deep-rooted respect for the people who make that food.

Steve Napolitani, founder of Mr. Pizza Slice, passed away Christmas Eve at 76, leaving a legacy that stretches far beyond his fabled slices.

Stepping through a foliage-covered trellis, we left the busy center of Sea Bright outside and entered a hidden, enclosed outdoor garden space with trees, shrubs, hanging lighting and live music, which provided a serene escape into a world of its own.

When Sprig restaurant opened in December 2022 it faced a number of challenges, not the least of which was its location in the Consumer Centre in West Long Branch, best known for The Home Depot and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It’s hard to take a fine dining destination seriously in a location like that, but it nevertheless developed a loyal following for its very good food.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – In the vast culinary universe, there is fine dining, and there is dining fine. One style lends itself to crisp linens, fine crystal and candlelight; the other, paper plates, paper napkins and a picnic table.