Matt Cortina
Founder and Editor at NJ INDY
Articles
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2 days ago |
northjersey.com | Matt Cortina
Kinchley's Tavern opened in Ramsey in 1937Its bar pies, which come in a variety of styles, are heralded by pizza aficionados and common diners alike. The charming dining room includes wood-paneled walls, vintage light fixtures, retro knick-knacks and more. I see a horse on the roof and so I know I’m there: Kinchley’s Tavern in Ramsey, the next stop on my journey to the 25 most essential restaurants in North Jersey, as determined by you, dear readers.
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3 days ago |
northjersey.com | Matt Cortina
It's the 2025 farmers market season in North Jersey. Farmers markets from Sussex to Bergen County, offering farm-fresh produce, artisan foods and crafts, prepared meals and live entertainment. Close your eyes and you almost hear it: The masses clamoring around the booth with the first Jersey peaches and corn of the season, the dogs scarfing down non-GMO frozen pup treats from the booth on the corner, the discussion on the finer points of clover versus orange blossom honey.
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5 days ago |
yahoo.com | Matt Cortina
I’m hoping you’ll think beyond the necktie and get your dad something other than a stereotypical Father’s Day gift this year. I get it, though. As a dad myself, I understand we’re not the easiest people for whom to shop. Half of us, at least, want “nothing” for Father’s Day, and if we do have our eye on something, we’re probably not going to make a big fuss about it.
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1 week ago |
northjersey.com | Matt Cortina
The summer beer festival lineup in North Jersey kicks off June 7 at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Throughout the summer, you can visit beer festivals at the Turtleback Zoo, neighborhood breweries and even Battleship NJ. A law change in 2024 enabled breweries in New Jersey to participate in more off-site events. The craft brewing scene is, in many ways, still in its infancy in New Jersey.
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1 week ago |
northjersey.com | Matt Cortina
Lakeside dining in Lake Hoptcong and Sparta is made for the warm spring and summer months. For views of the Manhattan skyline, head out to one of several Gold Coast restaurants with patios and dining decks. For excellent views, head out west for vineyards, cideries and restaurants in the mountains. From the Skylands of northwest Jersey to the skyline views of Manhattan on the Gold Coast, North Jersey can be a feast for the eyes if you know where to look.
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