New Yorkers know we’ve got some of the best eateries around in the big city. Hungry diners less have to figure out where they can go, and more narrow down the choices to just one. You might not realize, however, that there’s delicious cuisine one short ferry ride over the river, in place with the…
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For plenty of people across the country, this weekend is a long one, since Memorial Day happens on Monday. That makes it a perfect weekend to indulge your patriotism in the memory of the men and women who died for our country. Why not take time over these three days to celebrate America and her…
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Scientists call some human societies “hunter-gatherers”. This means these people get most of their food from foraging the area around them. Hunter-gatherer societies tend toward nomadic, moving around to find the best plants and animals to get sustenance from. (Point anyone who says you don’t learn anything on the internet over here to prove them…
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Two things in life have a tendency to inspire what we’ll call less-than-truthful statements: income taxes and fishing. (Did you submit your taxes Tuesday?) Anyone who’s ever picked up a pole has fudged the result of a day hunting up fish. Whether it was the amount of fish one caught, or the size of the…
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The American diner is an eternal institution. Buried in the Constitution is the declaration that all citizens of our great nation will have access to food that tastes like someone’s mother made it with love. This food shall be served in a charming space that reminds you of simpler, happier times. (Okay, so, this didn’t…
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Kids get to have the most fun. Adults have to pretend they have this thing called “dignity”, accompanied by this horrible affliction called “maturity”. These two unfortunate conditions combine to suck the silly fun out of life. (Some of us ignore them entirely and do whatever the heck we want anyway.) Adults might not stoop…
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Atlantic Highlands, NJ has a bit of the best of everything hidden away in its picturesque streets. It’s got that small-town charm you won’t find often enough in today’s busy, modern world. It has an ideal location, close enough to take advantage of a big city’s appeal while staying out of the limelight. Visiting Atlantic…
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Kicking back in your living room can make for a cozy, relaxing evening. Comfortable furniture, familiar ambiance, and no pants required. However, when you get thirsty, you do have to get up and pour your own drink. You could go out to enjoy your beverage of choice, but you’d have to give up your couch…
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Restaurants these days have become destinations in their own right. The buzz surrounding them only half has to do with the food you can order, or the skill of the chef. Audacious digs and art commissioned from well-known or controversial artists, or gimmicks the restaurant thinks up to bring in customers make up for the…
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One of the highest compliments often paid to restaurants is, “The food tasted just like homemade.” That’s a bit ironic, if you think about it. You’ve gone out to eat, and yet, you’re commending your dinner for tasting like what you could have gotten from your kitchen. But “homemade” means more than a lack of…
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