Magic Grill
Magic Grill (located in Garwood, NJ) is a Mongolian BBQ place. It’s also not a traditional restaurant. You don’t order a menu item and get served – instead, you sit down, and are asked “What soup? Dumplings?” Then, the magic happens.
Polycarp Flowers
Polycarp Flowers – a small, successful, and incredibly professional local floral design business located in Summit, NJ – is led by a kind, seasoned and competent florist. I highly recommend paying Polycarp Flowers a visit!
Two Places in LA to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Now, I've tried a lot of food in LA. Countless boba shops, infinite acai places, and really just all the trending places that you see TikTokers rave about. After trying all these sweet snacks, I found myself going back to Wushiland Boba and Oakberry Acai.
Witch Baby
Colorful cakes of soaps shaped like downy clouds, tiny pink rosebuds, tarot cards, jars of face masks, “bath potions,” scrubs, salts, and oils – meet Witch Baby, a gothic, magical twist on traditional selfcare.
Kung Fu Tea Review
As a self-proclaimed tea-girl, the news of Kung Fu Tea’s arrival in Summit left me excited. Like the Millburn location, Summit’s Kung Fu Tea has a spacious seating area great for friends, families, and more.
Wonder Dog Studio
Summit’s Wonder Dog Studio, which recently changed locations, offers a variety of services including dog grooming, training, a dog day camp great for all breeds, and excellent-quality retail items.
Pita Grill & Creperie
Just recently, I visited Summit’s Pita Grill & Creperie, located at 33 Union Place in downtown. This is a great addition to town as it is delicious, simple, and offers a wide variety of dishes.
8Greens: A New Way to Hydrate
I have a lot of issues with “green” juices, detox teas, and electrolyte drinks - the biggest one being their taste. 8Greens, though, caught me by surprise. Light, tasty, and nutritious, 8Greens is the new way to freshen your system. Waking up and taking a sip makes me feel like #ThatGirl, even if it takes significantly less effort to prepare than a kale smoothie.
Serra Doce
A spectacular addition to the Summit community, Serra Doce is a beautiful European-style cafe with excellent food, and I cannot praise it enough.
A Guide to Muji, NYC
Muji is a sustainable brand specializing in home decor, stationery, clothing, travel, and health & beauty, located at 475 5th Avenue in New York City, right by Bryant Park and the New York Public Library. I went to Muji for the first time and let me just say, I was absolutely blown away by the aesthetic of the store – beautiful and minimalistic – as well as its fantastic products.
The Best of Brigantine, NJ
This July, I had the pleasure of spending a week in the amazing city of Brigantine, New Jersey. Known for its beautiful beaches and picture-perfect downtown area, there are loads of things to see and do in Brigantine that are sure to give anyone the perfect vacation experience. So, I decided to highlight some of my favorite parts of Brigantine so that you know what to look out for if you ever decide to make the trip yourself!
Shopping for a Good Cause: The Junior League Summit Thrift Store
My cousin and I have found a newfound love for thrifting. It's an eco-friendly way to find pre-loved statement pieces. Naturally, last time we met up, we had to visit a local thrift store - ever since that escapade, I've been searching for ones nearby me. However, I was rather delighted to rediscover one right under my nose. It's one of those places you know about, but once you walk in, you just CAN'T believe you haven't visited. Say hello to the Junior League Summit Thrift Shop, quaintly housed in Summit at 37 Deforest Avenue.
The Zeal for Summit’s Z-Rolls Ice Cream
Where is the flair in ice cream? Where is the pizzazz? If you’re like me and feel the urge to ridicule an inanimate food based on its appearance, ridicule no more. Ice cream is no longer boring. How did I make this discovery? By walking into Z-Rolls in Summit NJ, at 452 Springfield Avenue. This workspace makes a very special type of ice cream - one rolled into ribbon-like shapes! The concoction is made by mixing any add-ins (such as Oreo pieces) into the base, chopping and spreading the mix onto a cold metal slate, and finally rolling the ice cream into individual pieces. Delicious and definitely fun!
The Co-Co: A Community and A Movement
In a world turned upside-down by a series of unexpected events, the business and working world has changed. After the past two years, many workers find themselves feeling as though their work and home lives have combined – but it doesn’t have to stay that way. A relatively modern concept, co-working spaces offer a ‘no strings attached’ approach to the work day. Summit, NJ’s The Co-Co is an exceptional co-working space – providing a light-filled, impeccably clean, and beautifully designed open workspace, as well as a strong and diverse community.
Dairy-Free Zita’s Ice Cream Review
When I think of summer, I think of swimming in the ocean, long walks on the beach, and ice cream. Ice cream is my absolute favorite summer treat. However, I have a slight problem: I'm allergic to dairy and nuts! That means I'm constantly on the hunt to find the best non-dairy ice cream out there, and after years of vigorous searches, I've finally found it: Zita's Homemade Ice Cream at 1790 Springfield Ave, New Providence, New Jersey. So, I'd like to highlight two delicious flavors that I've absolutely fallen in love with: Blood Orange Sorbet and Vanilla Oat Milk.
Liberty Bistro | Restaurant Review
Looking out at glittering water, Édith Piaf’s Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien playing softly in the background as I sip on a sparkling glass of lemonade – no, I’m not in France. I’m at the Liberty Bistro in the Financial District of New York City.
Liberty Bistro is a fairly new and beautiful brasserie stationed next to Battery Park, overlooking the Hudson River. The servers are warm and welcoming and the authentic French cuisine is spectacular. It was a delight to dine there, and I believe the experience is definitely worth the money.
Best South Orange, NJ Restaurants
The first municipality in the state to recognize gay marriage, South Orange is accepting and welcoming towards anyone lucky enough to stop by. Additionally, they offer many different restaurants that satisfy a multitude of culinary tastes! I stopped by three different eateries seen as historical and cultural staples of the township - Bunny’s, Toro Loco, and Town Hall Deli.
3 Places to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in Summit, NJ
We all know that summer means all sorts of things, like no school, tank-top season, and about a million people starting sentences with “Ugh it’s so hot I’m dyyyyyying”. But for me, the beginning of summer means one thing: It’s time to stuff my face with sugar and have fun doing it. So, here are 3 amazing places in Summit, New Jersey that are sure to satisfy even the most stubborn sweet tooth.
NoonTea | Madison, NJ
Okay - first of all did you know there is currently a national bubble tea shortage?! I know it seems crazy, but it’s true! I could see why since literally who doesn’t love boba, lol!