New Jersey Monthly Magazine

New Jersey Monthly is a glossy magazine published every month that focuses on topics relevant to the people living in New Jersey. Launched in 1976, it is headquartered in Morristown. Alongside general interest articles, the magazine also publishes special issues from time to time that rank high schools, lawyers, doctors, and local governments. New Jersey Monthly is a proud member of the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA).

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Vietnamese Café Opening in Montclair's Old Da Pepo Space; More Dining News

3 days ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

Italian restaurant Da Pepo closed earlier this year and is soon being replaced by Bánh Voyage. Photo: Courtesy of Da PepoOpeningsThis Vietnamese café is taking over the spot next to Watchung Booksellers that was formerly the home of Da Pepo, a popular Italian restaurant. The owners of the new café are the same team behind Local Coffee, also in Watchung Plaza in Montclair. Head to Báhn Voyage’s Instagram page for updates on the opening.
Jersey City's Latest Farm-to-Table Restaurant; More Dining News

1 week ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

OpeningsThis new neighborhood restaurant from Mark Censits (founder of the Jersey City-based wine shop CoolVines), and chef Alex Tronstad (formerly of Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, New York) has opened in downtown Jersey City. A seasonally rotating menu highlights local produce and ingredients, with vegetable-forward small plates, housemade pastas, and more. The cocktail program is led by Matt Colvin, former owner of Hudson’s popular cocktail bar Lawrence Park.
Atlantic City's Byrdcage: A Campy, Colorful LGBT Haven With Great Food and Fun

1 week 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

1 week 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.
No Nautical Clichés Here! Bistro by Chef Bass Redefines Shore Dining in Point Pleasant Beach

1 week ago | njmonthly.com | Jill P. Capuzzo

The ahi tuna tower at Bistro by Chef Bass in Point Pleasant Beach is a signature dish, layered with sushi-grade tuna, avocado, red pepper and tomato concasse. Photo: Shilpa Iyer Dressed in chef’s whites, a boisterous chef Moussa Bass emerges from the kitchen midway through our meal to greet customers in the dining room with handshakes or bear hugs. The latter are bestowed upon those seated next to us, who it turns out, are Bass’s plumbers. A week earlier, another contractor had dined here.
No Nautical Clichés Here! Daniel’s Bistro Redefines Shore Dining in Point Pleasant Beach

1 week ago | njmonthly.com | Jill P. Capuzzo

The ahi tuna tower at Daniel's Bistro in Point Pleasant Beach is a signature dish, layered with sushi-grade tuna, avocado, red pepper and tomato concasse. Photo: Shilpa Iyer Dressed in chef’s whites, a boisterous chef Moussa Bass emerges from the kitchen midway through our meal to greet customers in the dining room with handshakes or bear hugs. The latter are bestowed upon those seated next to us, who it turns out, are Bass’s plumbers. A week earlier, another contractor had dined here.
The Feathered Fox Relocates to Liberty State Park; More Dining News

2 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

The Feathered Fox moved from Livingston to Jersey City, where it now boasts beautiful waterfront views. Photo: Courtesy of Feathered Fox/Alex StaniloffOpeningsOpen now in Liberty State Park, inside beautiful waterfront Maritime Parc, The Feathered Fox is a modern steakhouse and seafood restaurant, as well as an event space for weddings, corporate events and private parties. Executive chef Chris Siversen will helm the restaurant, which was originally located in Livingston.
The Iron Chef's First NJ Restaurant Will Serve High-End Japanese in State's 'Food Capital'

3 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Photo: Jeffrey Elkashab/@nj_native_photoMasaharu Morimoto, star of the popular TV shows Iron Chef and Iron Chef America, is bringing his world-renowned culinary vision to New Jersey. Known for his seamless fusion of Japanese and Western ingredients, Morimoto began his U.S. career as the chef of Nobu in New York City before opening his first restaurant in Philadelphia in 2001.
Wonder to Open 7 Additional Upscale Dining Halls in NJ; More Dining News

3 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

Wonder is bringing seven additional dining halls to New Jersey this spring and summer. Photo: Courtesy of WonderOpeningsWonder—an upscale dining hall that features dishes from acclaimed chefs and eateries, and allows customers to order from many restaurants at once—plans to launch seven more locations in New Jersey this spring and summer. The Cherry Hill location has opened, and halls will follow in Brick, Jersey City, Toms River, Shrewsbury, Woodbridge and Mount Laurel.
Paper Plane Coffee Co. Expanding to Maplewood; More Dining News

1 month ago | njmonthly.com | Jacqueline Mroz

OpeningsA popular coffee spot in Montclair, Paper Plane is expanding to Maplewood, in the historic downtown Nelson building. The Montclair café features unique airplane-style seating with windows and unusual coffee creations. The new Maplewood location, next to Maplewood Mercantile, will be more than 7,000 square feet and come together in phases. It’s slated to include a simple food menu. This new family-owned eatery serves Latin-American fusion breakfast and brunch.