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I love television. I am more than guilty of the occasional binge watch. However, not one show in recent memory— not one episode— has had as much impact on me

New Jersey has the best pizza in the country. This is canon. With the state’s large variety of styles, NJ cemented itself within the pizza hall of fame long ago.

Robbie Felice of Viaggio in Wayne and Osteria Crescendo and Luck Sarabhayavanija of Ani Ramen have spent the last year under wraps running an invite-only, limited seating, 10-course tasting menu

From unfailing crowd favorites like cannolis to the unpronounceable sfogliatelle, Italian cuisine includes some of the most infamous sweet treats. New Jersey is home to millions of Italians, including my

In a state known for its iconic contribution to television in “The Sopranos,” it’s no wonder that nearly 1.5 million Italian-Americans call New Jersey home. The state also boasts some

The pandemic changed nearly everything about ordinary life. New Jersey restaurants especially had to adapt in ways that, up until recently, were unimaginable. How can you serve people safely when

The Battello team and I are sitting at a salvaged barnwood table near the bar—the same one I sat at back in 2015 when we first met. Next to us

New Jerseyans love themselves some good mutz — especially here in Hoboken where we consider ourselves the unofficial mozzarella capital of the Northeast. Since it’s so readily available, the question

Coming to Lakewood June 22 – 25, Cirque Italia is the circus extravaganza that since 2012 has been reinventing the traditional circus experience in ways you’ve never experienced. Cultures from

By Abby Montanez and Victoria Keenan Last week, we announced the opening of Olivella restaurant in North Bergen and this week, we had the pleasure of dining at what’s soon