Go Shop View archives

• BATTAGLIA'S HOME

  Last year Battaglia's combined its two stores into one huge new space, with plenty of room for contemporary furnishings and accessories and enough pots, pans, plates and carving knives to outfit a gourmand's dream kitchen. (10/2009)

  1414 Willow Ave, Hoboken
  201-798-1122
  www.battagliashome.com
  

• DOWN CELLAR

  Specializing in yarn, fiber and folk art, this shop has the supplies you need to express yourself. Look for cool vintage items, like quilts, buttons and trims, or take one of their knitting technique classes. (10/2009)

  41 S Finley Ave, Basking Ridge
  908-766-2300
  www.downcellar.net
  

• NEWARK ART SUPPLY

  The brainchild of New Jersey Institute of Technology's School of Architecture grads Ade and Christopher Sedita, this arts and crafts supply store also offers classes, live music and art-related movie nights. (10/2009)

  61 Halsey St
  973-230-2828
  www.newarkartsupply.com
  

 

Go See View archives

• FAR HILLS RACE MEETING

  Some 50,000 spectators will be attending the pre-race parties for this annual series of steeplechase horse races, which is the season's most sumptuous. It's all for a good cause: Proceeds benefit the Somerset Medical Center's cancer division. Oct. 17. (10/2009)

  50 Rt. 202, Far Hills
  908-685-2929
  www.farhillsrace.org
  

• "CEZANNE AND AMERICAN MODERNISM"

  This exhibit of nearly 100 paintings explores the influence that Cezanne had on American artists, such as Man Ray and Marsden Hartley, who defined American Modernism in the early 20th century. (10/2009)

  3 S Mountain Ave, Montclair
  973-746-5555
  www.montcla...tmuseum.org
  

• NEWARK MUSEUM

  "Unbounded: New Art for a New Century" showcases contemporary art created by 40 artists from all over the world over the last 15 years. The mixed media exhibit is open through Aug. 16. (10/2009)

  49 Washington St
  973-596-6550
  www.newarkmuseum.org
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• TONY DA CANECA

  Tony Da Caneca has been a staple in Newark's largely Portuguese Ironbound neighborhood since the Johnson administration, serving quintessential, hearty Iberian fare such as pork meat with clams and herbs Alentejana. $$ (10/2009)

  72 Elm Rd
  973-589-6882
  www.tonydac...taurant.com
  

• BLUE MIRROR

  You'll find soul food for the intrepid in this eatery, formerly called the Arena Bar. Expect heaping portions of everything, including stuffed lobster tails, collards, grilled salmon and slices of cheesecake. The drinks are also large. $$ (10/2009)

  257 Clinton Ave
  973-693-0013

• 9 NORTH

  The menu at this upscale American bistro is seasonal and brings creativity to such standards as chili (Kobe beef and aged cheddar) and chicken (cumin-dusted with a tequila-lime drizzle). $$$ (10/2009)

  37 Berdan Ave, Wayne
  973-832-4284
  www.9northrestaurant.com
  

 

Go Party View archives

• TRUMPETS JAZZ CLUB

  Settle in with an appetizer and a glass of wine at this sexy lounge to listen to local and national jazz acts, like vocalist Deb De Luca and the Ted Brown Quartet. (10/2009)

  6 Depot Sq, Montclair
  973-744-2600
  www.trumpetsjazz.com
  

• VIVO TAPAS LOUNGE

  This spacious tapas lounge in the Ironbound neighorhood brings in a well-known DJ every Saturday night to spin house music. Get the party started with a glass of one of the many Spanish wines. (10/2009)

  167 Ferry St
  973-465-4800
  www.vivolounge.com
  

• GASLIGHT

  Finally, someone thought of it. Friday's "reverse happy hour" at Gaslight-with halfpriced drinks from 10pm to 1am-makes it a welcome second stop on any bar crawl. (10/2009)

  400 Adams St, Jersey City
  201-217-1400
  www.gaslightnj.com
  

 

Go Day-Tripping View archives

• HIGH POINT STATE PARK

  Soak up the colors of fall while hiking some of the 50 miles of trails in this 16,000-acre park. From the 220-foot-high monument that rises from the highest point in New Jersey, the view spans three states. (10/2009)

  1480 Route 23, Sussex
  973-875-4800
  www.state.nj.us
  

• GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

  Couples, singles, families, bicyclists, shutterbugs, roller bladers and military history buffs make their way to this sandy isthmus every summer for the fun and the views (the ocean side boasts a breathtaking panorama of New York City). (10/2009)

  In Sandy Hook, NJ
  www.nps.gov/gate
  

• MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY

  Fans of American kitsch should make a pilgrimage to Monmouth's Wilson Hall. Best known as Daddy Warbucks' mansion in the film Annie, this 130-room mansion is a small-scale replica of Versailles. Athletic sorts will enjoy the Surf and Sand Field Hockey Showcase, taking place on campus June 14 (10/2009)

  400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ
  732-571-3400
  www.monmouth.edu