TWO MAPLEWOOD EATERIES MAKE NEW JERSEY MONTHLY'S TOP 25

New Jersey Monthly's annual best restaurant issue gave kudos to four of our town's best spots, with two ranking in the top 25 statewide. Maplewood is the only town on the list with two of its locations ranking in the top group.

The Where to Eat Now edition put Lorena's and Verjus among the top 25 in New Jersey, saying of Lorena's in Maplewood Village that the food "has never been better" and that Verjus is "lovely, quiet, welcoming and largely French."

Also earning praise among the tops in their categories are Arturo's and caterer Laurence Craig.

Bravo to all!