Summit House — A New American Restaurant
The town origin of Summit cites several different theories as to how it got its name. Some general conclusions reference the Summit Lodge; others believe it’s the town’s positioning which rests atop the Watchung Mountains. Then there’s the founder, Jonathan Crane Bonnell, who gave the Morris and Essex Railroad line access to a route that…
Read MoreFjordenhus: A Castle by the Sea
By Melissa Sorge Photography by Anders Sune Berg Project: Fjordenhus Design: Studio Olafur Eliasson Location: Vejle, Denmark Completed: 2018 In the Danish town of Vejle, immersed in a large fjord surrounded by forested hills, Fjordenhus stands, tall and alluring, somewhere in between the city and the water. By day, the structure shimmers, a reflection of…
Read MoreRuth’s Chris Steak House Debuts at Bergen Town Center
At VUE, it’s a rare occasion for us to feature restaurant collections. There are, however, a few exceptional exceptions—and Ruth’s Chris happens to be one of those few. With already brilliant locations in Weehawken and Parsippany (and three others across the state), Ruth’s Chris recently added its sixth location to the Garden State. Situated at…
Read More8 Nights of Latkes & More Holiday Fun at Modine
Since opening last year on Mattison Ave in Asbury Park, Modine has won us over with their mouthwatering fried chicken and their stunning Sazeracs. This weekend, Modine chefs Chris Davin and Jill Meerpohl are serving up holiday classics low country style—like their hashbrown latkes with creme fraîche and apple butter. And later this month, our…
Read MoreLadies Love LEIN
Thinking about switching careers in the new year? Allow fashion designer Meredith Stoecklein to inspire you. Although not a total departure from where she started out, as an intern for Zac Posen and Narciso Rodriguez, today Stoecklein is the founder and designer of her very own clothing company, LEIN. After graduating Parsons School of Design,…
Read MoreColombia Uncovered: Inside Casa Legado
Some people travel to Colombia for its Caribbean coast, while others hit the historic streets of Medellín for a Pablo Escobar-inspired tour. But few book their trip for the accommodations alone. Although Colombia’s reputation as a cartel enclave is long established, it’s only in recent years that the country transitioned from political discord to a…
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