Deborah Carter

Managing Editor at New Jersey Monthly Magazine

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Is Beef Fat the Secret to Great Skin? This NJ Woman Swears By Tallow

6 days ago | njmonthly.com | Deborah Carter

Nicole Moore founded her Mullica Hill-based skin-care brand in 2021 to promote the benefits of tallow. Photos: Courtesy of Clara & FritzOn a quest to soothe her persistent acne, Nicole Moore discovered tallow-based products and began a wellness and business journey. Her company, Clara & Fritz, based in Mullica Hill, hand produces various sundries, from lip balm to sun protection to face and body moisturizers, that place rendered beef fat in the forefront.
Atlantic City's Byrdcage: A Campy, Colorful LGBT Haven With Great Food and Fun

2 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Deborah Carter

The Big Daddy Smash burger and fries at Byrdcage in Atlantic City. The finale of the 1996 movie The Birdcage has the late Gene Hackman in full drag dancing out of a gay club and past the paparazzi, who are hounding him. The club in the film is a haven for the LGBTQ community; a safe place to, well, let your freak flag fly, so to speak. It is from this fictional forerunner that Atlantic City’s new namesake (though spelled differently) takes its cue—and its verve.
AC's Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall Expands Booze Lineup and Menu

2 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Deborah Carter

Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall in Atlantic CityA roomy spot just off the Boardwalk with lots of table seating, brick walls and colorful artwork. There’s a back bar, revamped for the season, and additional televisions. Opened in 2019, this beer hall has a new managing partner who has boosted the beverage program with hard-to-find craft beer picks from across the Northeast, expanded spirits offerings and five wine taps.
6 Mother's Day Gifts She'll Love

2 months ago | njmonthly.com | Deborah Carter

Turquoise drops dangle with pale blossoms on these earrings by Joanna Buchanan; $248 at joannabuchanan.com. This line is called Boy Smells, but the appeal of these fresh, floral and fruity candles is enchanting to all; $48 at nordstrom.com. These bright cutting boards are artful enough to hang; $43 at beanandbemble.com. A Disney-inspired meadow of wildflowers, birds and a doe decorate these pastel boxes; $17.99 for the set at hm.com.
5 Fun Items for Your Next Game Night

Mar 22, 2025 | njmonthly.com | Deborah Carter

A curved maple-and-walnut wooden chess set and its companion pieces put a new spin on keeping your eyes on the board; $300 at umbra.com. In this Jersey-centric drinking board game, players pay tolls, take sobriety tests and make rules along the way; $29.99 at truejersey.com. Game night has never been prettier than when these William Morris wallpaper-inspired playing cards are in the mix; $16.91 at vam.ac.uk. This backgammon set is handsome enough for display.
Championship Boxing Returns to Atlantic City This Weekend

Mar 20, 2025 | njmonthly.com | Deborah Carter

Boxing promoter Larry Goldberg Photo: Courtesy of Stephanie TrappThe bell will ring in championship boxing in Atlantic City this weekend with a card of local fighters, including local resident Justin Figueroa, for the main event at the Tropicana. Larry Goldberg, founder of the popular sports site boxinginsider.com, stepped out of the media ring and into another aspect of the boxing world when he became a promoter.
Cuzin's Seafood & Clam Bar May Also Become Your New Favorite Steak House

Mar 20, 2025 | njmonthly.com | Deborah Carter

Seafood paella at Cuzin’s in New Brunswick. Photo: Courtesy of Cuzin’sHub City—New Brunswick’s nickname because it stands at the crossroads of the Northeast Corridor train line, the Raritan River and the New Jersey Turnpike—has a burgeoning restaurant scene and is a cultural center and college town. With all that liveliness, typically, come parking woes. Cuzin’s is located on a busy corner downtown, and my first thought as I approached was, How much is parking going to run?
Butterbeer, Anyone? Jersey Shore Resort to Host Harry Potter-Themed Weekend

Mar 19, 2025 | njmonthly.com | Deborah Carter

Bring your Hogwarts pride to a magical Harry Potter-themed getaway. Wizard Weekend at Cape May’s La Mer Beachfront Resort—happening Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23—will pay homage to the much-loved imaginary world created by author J.K. Rowling almost 30 years ago. Reserve your spot for any or all three events. There’s the TriWizard Bar Trivia Tournament on Friday, the Screen to Table: Wizarding Dinner on Saturday, and a future-predicting Divinations Tea Leaf Reading Class on Sunday.
Two Jam-Packed Nights of Free Live Music Coming to Cape May

Mar 9, 2025 | njmonthly.com | Deborah Carter

Mike Montrey Band performing at the Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Music Conference in 2019. Photo: Courtesy of Alesky PhotographyHigh season in Cape May has yet to begin, but on March 28 and 29, the streets of this Shore town will be abuzz with live music. More than 100 indie, folk, vocalists and experimental artists will converge for the Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Music Conference, returning after a five-year hiatus.
8 Chic Items to Upgrade Your Home Bar

Mar 6, 2025 | njmonthly.com | Deborah Carter

This Tessa bar cart is at the ready for serving spirits. A sturdy frame and three glass-shelved tiers provide storage, and wheels make it mobile; $999 at ballarddesigns.com. Innovative, teabag-inspired sachets are cold brewed for a low-cal, fruity, botanically delicious mixer. Add spirits or enjoy alone; $14.99 at drinksayso.com. A debonair cast of characters joins the fun on these black-and-white, fired-porcelain coasters accented in gold; $75 at jonathanadler.com.