Tips From Town

April 23, 2019

Don’t Miss: Art to Table Event

Wednesday, May 1 • 10:45 AM – 1:30 PM Visual Art Center of NJ is hosting an Art to Table event for anyone who loves inspiring art and delicious food! Join us for a tour of our current exhibitions, including Interior Monologues and Simon Dinnerstein: Revisiting the Fulbright Triptych, led by Curator Mary Birmingham, and followed by a […]

April 22, 2019

Wandraiser: Recycling for Earth Day!

RECYCLE & SAVE WILD LIVES! Want to do something easy for Earth Day? Don’t throw away those old mascara wands; put them to a new use! Old mascara wands are used to remove fly eggs and larva from the fur of wild animals. They work great because the bristles are close together. You can send your […]

April 8, 2019

Best Towns in New Jersey List

New Jersey Family just released a list: “Best Towns for Families 2019.” Surprisingly, our town of Westfield came in number sixty-two! To determine rankings, NJF looked at every municipality in the state with a population of more than 1,500 and measured them against key factors like schools, housing and others factors that make life easier, like accessibility to hospitals and […]

March 25, 2019

Coming Soon to Van Aken: Kale, Cauliflower, Cabbages and More!

Also Read: Our Favorite Cleveland Spot for Sushi Something new and healthy is coming to Van Aken April 12: Brassica. The name “Brassica” refers to the healthy family of vegetables that includes kale, cauliflower and all of the cabbages. But don’t worry, carnivores, Brassica appeals to meat-eaters as well. Brassica, the creation of brothers Kevin and […]

March 17, 2019

11th Annual New Jersey Wine & Food Festival

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 – SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2019 Calling all foodies! The 11th Annual New Jersey Wine & Food Festival is right around the corner. It goes Friday, April 12 to Sunday, April 14. The festival is a celebration of the best wines and renowned local and national chefs. Spend the weekend indulging in great food and […]

January 27, 2019

Hudson Restaurant Week is Here!

Hudson Restaurant Week January 28 – February 8, 2019 Hudson’s Restaurant Week is a great excuse to live outside of your comfort zone and let your tastebuds explore a new restaurant in a new town! Historically, January is a slow month for restaurants so this encourages folks to get out and dine! During the bi-annual celebration […]

January 15, 2019

A Beautiful Winter Wonderland

January 19-27 Instead of bemoaning the cold weather, here’s a way to embrace it! Take a trip to the Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival, where you can admire beautifully carved ice sculptures, take in snow folk art, and listen to live music. Some events require tickets like the Chili Cook Off, Winterfest Blues Fire & Ice Ball or Taste of […]

January 13, 2019

6 Reasons Why Ginko is Still So Good.

It’s been open for about seven years, but Ginko still feels as fresh and cool as when it first opened. And it is always my pick for special occasions like birthdays or our anniversary. If you’ve ever been to Japan, stepping inside Ginko makes you feel like you’re back. The atmosphere is reminiscent of places that I visited on […]