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USA : NEWARK - November 2008

Go Shop

CITY WITHOUT WALLS
( 6 Crawford St. Tel. 973-622-1188 )
www.cwow.org The oldest alternative art gallery in the state sells works from an impressive roster of contemporary artists. This month’s exhibit showcases art of a political nature.
THE SHOPS AT RIVERSIDE
( 390 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack. Tel. 201-489-2212 )
www.shopriverside.com New Yorkers come here for the taxfree shopping at Hermès (the only New Jersey location), Petit Bateau for playful children’s clothes, and the ever-stylish Bloomingdale’s, to name-drop but a few.
TUNES
( 225 Washington St, Hoboken. Tel. 201-653-3355 )
A long-standing music institution with tons of atmosphere, Tunes boasts an eclectic selection of new and used CDs in genres you probably didn’t even know existed. If you can’t find a title, tell the staff and they’ll special-order it.

Go See

MORRIS MUSEUM
( 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown. Tel. 973-971-3700 )
www.morrismuseum.org This wide-ranging museum boasts exhibits on the arts, sciences and history. This month’s “Black Cinema: The Vintage Years,” chronicles the history of African-Americans in the film industry.
PRUDENTIAL CENTER
( 165 Mulberry St. Tel. 973-757-6000 )
www.prucenter.com Newark’s glitzy arena has a full schedule of entertainment this month, including Jersey Devils hockey on Nov. 20 and 21 and Tina Turner on Nov. 26 and 27.
USGA MUSEUM
( 77 Liberty Corner Rd, Far Hills. Tel. 908-234-2300 )
www.usgamuseum.com Founded in 1936, the museum of the United States Golf Association is home to more than 40,000 artifacts from the likes of Annika Sorenstam and Arnold Palmer. Visit the Hall of Champions and relive some of the game’s greatest moments.

Go Eat

BLOOMFIELD STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE
( 409 Franklin St, Bloomfield. Tel. 973-680-4500 )
www.bloomfieldsteakhouse.com This comfortable eatery offers classic Italian-American cuisine, from the pitchperfect calamari to the signature lamb with blue cheese. $$$
HOTOKE
( 350 George St, New Brunswick. Tel. 732-246-8999 )
www.hotokerestaurant.com This is where sushi meets specialty cocktails: Ginger pear saketini, anyone? The range of sushi goes from the modestly priced $9 calamari rolls to the chef’s choice combos that can go beyond $70. $$
THEATRE SQUARE GRILL
( 1 Center St. Tel. 973-642-1226 )
www.theater-square-grill.com You don’t have to have tickets for a show to enjoy the American cuisine here. Try the roasted sea scallops with miso-corn broth or the roasted rack of lamb followed by goat cheese cheesecake topped with portpoached pears. $$

Go Party

THE COMEDY COVE AT SCOTTY’S
( 595 Morris Ave, Springfield. Tel. 973-376-3845 )
www.scottyssteakhouse.com This club features a regular rotation of comics who’ve appeared on HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central. Buy tickets at the door for a night of standup, or call ahead for a dinner show.
VIVO TAPAS LOUNGE
( 167 Ferry St. Tel. 973-465-4800 )
www.vivolounge.com A stylish crowd sips caipirinhas and mojitos at this Latin-tinged bar that boasts savory bites and mashup nights.

Go Day-Tripping

CHESTER, NJ
( 33 miles west of Newark. )
www.chesternj.org This colonial town is a delightful place to spend the day browsing for antiques, eating meals prepared with local produce, and shopping for one-of-a-kind artifacts.

Fun Fact!

The world’s largest collection of silver spoons—more than 5,000—is at the Lambert Castle Museum in nearby Paterson.

Compiled by HELEN PIKE

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