This past weekend, while scrolling through Instagram (as one does when they are hungry), I happened upon a recent photo from the Jersey Munchies account of a banh mi sandwich from Ma Mi in Closter. After looking it
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LOCAL: Brunch at White Maple Cafe in Ridgewood
A few weekends ago I had brunch with Ilona, of Truffles and Tassels, at the White Maple Cafe in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Ilona and her photographer husband, Boris, had eaten appetizers there previously, and she was
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LOCAL: The Biggest Baby Shower in NYC
A few weeks ago, on May 24th, I was lucky enough to have been invited to, and able to attend, the Biggest Baby Shower hosted by Big City Moms at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. To be completely
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LOCAL: Tacos, Doughnuts and More at MOGO Asbury Park
A few weekends ago, E and I were at a loss for what to do. We had been cooped up in the apartment all morning and really wanted to go on a mini adventure. Even
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LOCAL: Hanoi House in New York City
About a month and a half ago, my brother would not stop talking about a place called Hanoi House that had just opened in his old neighborhood, the East Village. He was DYING to go
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LOCAL: A Donut Adventure, Part II – Broad Street Dough Co. in Oakhurst, New Jersey
As you know, a few weekends ago, E and I went on a mini donut adventure here in New Jersey. Our first stop was in Denville for donuts at Beignets. To read more about Part I
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LOCAL: A Donut Adventure, Part I – Beignets in Denville, New Jersey
Last weekend, the weather was drab and E and I didn’t want to waste away the weekend sitting on the couch binge watching Netflix shows. We decided it was time for a donut and beer
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LOCAL: Birthday Dinner at Restaurant Latour
Last month, a certain someone in our family celebrated a very special birthday. To celebrate this big birthday, the family spent a weekend together at Crystal Springs Resort located in Sussex County, New Jersey. Surprisingly,
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LOCAL: Lunch at Taqueria Las Mexicanas
As someone who grew up in Los Angeles eating authentic Mexican food, it has been very hard for me to adjust to Mexican food in New Jersey. While the two Mexican restaurants near us are
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LOCAL: Sunday Brunch at Raymond’s Montclair
First, I showed you the outfit, and now you get to see the food! A few weekends ago, E and I had brunch at Raymond’s in Montclair, and we haven’t stopped talking about it since! Montclair is
