Arts + Culture

Handmade Holiday Gifts & Experiences in Hunterdon County, NJ

The most memorable holiday gifts have a personal touch—a handmade keepsake, a thoughtfully chosen book, or time spent together. If you’re searching for unique holiday gifts and experiences in Hunterdon County, NJ, these local businesses make it easy to give thoughtfully and shop small.Make Holiday Memories at AR Workshop ClintonAt AR Workshop Clinton, 5 Leigh Street, holiday gifting starts with creativity. Join an instructor-led workshop to create a chunky knit blanket, paint a ceramic Christmas...

Professional Services

Where Beauty Meets Purpose And Giving

Haven by Causemetology blends beauty and community for women feel empowerment. Article by Camryn Fontana | Photography by Jillian Spencer Photography What if a trip to the salon could do a little more than refresh your roots? At Haven by Causemetology in Lebanon, founder Hannah Sibaja has created a space where beauty and community service are closely connected. Sibaja earned her cosmetology license 11 years ago, but her interest in beauty and giving back began much earlier. She grew up...

Entertainment

Music With Purpose

Flemington Guitar Shop brings musicians together through instruments, lessons, craftsmanship and community. Article by Camryn Fontana | Photography by Rich Silivanch If you walk into Flemington Guitar Shop looking for a guitar, expect to leave with a story, too. The independent music shop and school is owned and operated by lifelong musician Anthony Gemignani, who works alongside a team of friends and fellow professionals. A rock musician, teacher and longtime guitar enthusiast, Gemignani has...

Life + Culture

Building Resilient Communities

Building stronger communities through housing, farming and shared resources, one neighborhood at a time. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Jay Patel For Eli Slossberg, the path to creating Tye’s House began with an unexpected realization: The life he had built depended on systems he had never learned to navigate without. Before launching Tye’s House, Slossberg ran a successful business selling e-commerce websites and custom gift boxes to CrossFit gyms and boutique fitness businesses...

Local Services

Rooted in Community

Local business leaders use their time, talents and resources to support causes close to home. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Gereon Wiese, Amanda McCaffrey For our Giving Back issue, we’re highlighting North Hunterdon businesses that support causes with a personal connection. For Moonstone Salon owner Amanda McCaffrey and real estate professional Gereon Wiese, community involvement isn’t a one-time effort—it’s woven into the organizations, events and causes they choose to support...

Food + Beverage

Crispy Pork Schnitzel With Braised Cabbage

Discover chef David Burke’s take on a timeless Central European classic, pairing golden pan-fried cutlets with traditional braised red cabbage. Article by Recipe by Chef David Burke I get a kick out of schnitzel. It’s a fun word to say—the way you have to maneuver your tongue and jaw to get it out with conviction, whether in Wiener or another variation. It’s delicious to eat. The term comes from the Middle High German snitzel , meaning “slice,” referring to thin cutlets used for cooking...

Life + Culture

Healing Through Horses

In Pittstown, veterans find connection, healing and purpose through horsemanship, horses and a supportive community. Article by Susan Gerstel Lax | Photography by Raquel Brennan Photo “Whole, complete, forgiven, heard, connected.” These are some of the words veteran participants in Project Horses for Forces (PHfF) use to describe their relationships with horses through the Pittstown, New Jersey-based program, which teaches “horsemanship for healing.” Program Director Stacy Bajza explains that...

Food + Beverage

The Sweet Potato, Two Ways

Discover the surprising history, versatility and delicious possibilities of sweet potatoes, from savory sides to decadent desserts and everything between. Article by Recipe by Chef David Burke With the arrival of fall, sweet potatoes are about to have their annual moment. So this felt like the perfect time to show just how versatile they can be. Sweet potatoes have a bit of an identity problem. They’re not potatoes. They’re not yams. Yet somehow, they’ve spent centuries being mistaken for...

Food + Beverage

City Lifestyle Restaurant Month

Celebrate local dining with special perks and exclusive giveaway prizes Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Provided Get ready to taste the best of New Jersey! During our annual City Lifestyle Restaurant Month, top local spots are serving exclusive perks curated for our readers throughout October. From hidden gems to upscale favorites, every meal is a chance to celebrate local flavor. Asbury Ironbound Cider Address: 360 County Road 579, Asbury, NJ 08802 Website: ...

Home + Design

Built to Gather

Magnolia Home Remodeling designs kitchens around the way families cook, entertain and spend time together. Article by Tiffany Slowinski | Photography by Gravitude Brand Lab, Magnolia Home Remodeling Every good party eventually finds its way to the kitchen island. Someone opens a bottle of wine. Someone else offers to help but mostly stands nearby and talks. Plates fill the counter as guests drift in from the dining room. It usually starts with the food. Something is simmering on the stove...