Julie Gordon

New York

Editor at New Jersey Monthly Magazine

Editor of @NJMonthly. Formerly of @PageSix @nypost @amNewYork

Articles

Gladstone Market Has Quaint Country Charm and Solid Eats

1 month ago | njmonthly.com | Julie Gordon

Gladstone Market in GladstoneCountry market–style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Upon entering the charming spot, customers walk into a small market (which delightfully features a hot dog cart offering $3 franks). Patrons can enjoy their food in a small dining room (which has waiter service), a lovely backyard patio in warmer months, or to go. Opened 13 years ago, the spot was formerly a meat market on one side and an antique shop on the other.
Crave & Co. Is a Fantastic New Breakfast/Lunch Option in Livingston

1 month ago | njmonthly.com | Julie Gordon

The Ala Burrata Toast with poached eggsCrave & Co in LivingstonBright, airy and modern space with mirrors, bold blue banquettes, and an eye-catching (faux) floral wall. Open for breakfast and lunch, Crave & Co. invites customers into a welcoming and lively environment, thanks in large part to owner Joshua Martin, who warmly treats repeat customers like old friends and new patrons like people he can’t wait to know.
Crave & Co. Is a Fantastic New Breakfast/Lunch Spot in Livingston

1 month ago | njmonthly.com | Julie Gordon

The Ala Burrata Toast with poached eggsCrave & Co in LivingstonBright, airy and modern space with mirrors, bold blue banquettes, and an eye-catching (faux) floral wall. Open for breakfast and lunch, Crave & Co. invites customers into a welcoming and lively environment, thanks in large part to owner Joshua Martin, who warmly treats repeat customers like old friends and new patrons like people he can’t wait to know.
Community FoodBank of NJ Celebrates 50 Years of Service

1 month ago | njmonthly.com | Julie Gordon

Elizabeth McCarthy, president and CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey Photo: Courtesy of the Community FoodBank of New JerseyFifty years ago, Kathleen DiChiara was collecting food and storing it in her Summit garage, then driving around Newark in her station wagon to hand it out to New Jerseyans in need.
NJ's Oldest Restaurant Enters a New Era After Multimillion-Dollar Renovations

Feb 14, 2025 | njmonthly.com | Julie Gordon

The dining room was completely redone during renovations. Photo: Strix MediaBeing one of New Jersey’s oldest restaurants comes with glory. But cooking, serving and entertaining in a nearly 300-year-old building is also saddled with its own set of challenges.
6 NJ Restaurants We’re Loving Right Now

Jan 21, 2025 | njmonthly.com | Julie Gordon |Jacqueline Mroz |Deborah Carter

The signature burger at Hudson Rose in Nutley. Photo: Courtesy of the Hudson RoseThe Hudson RoseThis place has it all: great shareables like wood-grilled wings, delicious salads, and entrées that range from simple burgers ($20) to Piedmontese ribeye ($68). The Ibérico Secreto, a tender cut of pork shoulder, is worth the trip alone. There are two bars, as well as desserts that will take you back to your childhood. Try the cookies and milk or the birthday cake, a seven-layer Funfetti creation.
The Winners of New Jersey Monthly and Unique Photo’s 2024 Cover Search Contest

Nov 18, 2024 | njmonthly.com | Julie Gordon

There’s a story—and a potential photo opportunity—in every corner of New Jersey, from the natural wonders of our landscape to the architecture of our cities to the characters who make our state unique. This contest celebrates all of it. Since 2018, New Jersey Monthly and Unique Photo have invited readers to submit their photos of New Jersey to our annual cover search, which is open to professional, amateur and student photographers.
Meryl Streep Says Her 'Dreams Were Born in New Jersey'

Nov 14, 2024 | njmonthly.com | Julie Gordon

Meryl Streep grew up in Bernardsville. Photo courtesy of New Jersey Hall of FameMeryl Streep owes it all to Jersey. In a clip released ahead of this weekend’s New Jersey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, America’s most celebrated actress credits her Garden State roots and the state’s schools for inspiring her to pursue a career in showbiz. “Imagination is how we fly up and out of our lives into the world that we share, and it’s where empathy and understanding were born,” Streep says.
Is Bergen Catholic NJ's Best High School Football Program?

Sep 3, 2024 | njmonthly.com | Michael Bradley |Julie Gordon

Bergen Catholic football coach Vito Campanile keeps his players motivated during game time. Photo: Courtesy of Bergen Catholic/John HundStudents at Bergen Catholic High School won’t see their three-time defending state-champion football team play a home game this season until late September, when historic rival Don Bosco Prep comes to Crusader Stadium.
'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Casting New Jersey Locals

Aug 16, 2024 | njmonthly.com | Julie Gordon

Adam Sandler Photo: Shutterstock/lev radinAttention, Adam Sandler fans!The sequel to the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore is looking for New Jersey locals to work as extras when it films around the Garden State this fall. Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc., a longtime New York casting agency, is hosting an open casting call this Tuesday, August 20, from 1-8 pm at the Hyatt Recency Morristown Plaza Ballroom (3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown).