Is weaving a craft or an art?

What happens when two small business owners – Beryl Koblin and Edna Epelu - collaborate and come together? They host a nationwide juried exhibition of...

Metuchen: ‘It all reminds us of France’

Scrumptious French cuisine is a longtime family tradition for Laetitia Ngo. With more than 20 years of family restaurant experience behind it, Café Paris in...

Holiday shopping in Metuchen:

With the holiday season in high gear, shopping is on everyone’s mind. While it’s tempting to click through online catalogs, there’s something truly special...

A labor of historic love

It’s been quite a journey for Pete and Nancy Zerbe. Four years ago, they made the decision to purchase 443 Middlesex Ave. on a whim. “We...

AwesomeYo’s Kitchen Italian Rainbow Cookies

Ingredients: 5 large eggs, separated 1 cup sugar, divided 10 oz almond paste 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 16 oz raspberry...

Enjoy Restaurant Week

Photos by Andrea Mendoza The Hammonton Revitalization Corporation (HRC) will host a restaurant week from Feb. 20-25, 2025. “This is the first time to my knowledge...

The Hook | Issue 6