palisade magazine
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
HOME BASEEach fall we focus on homes. It’s the time of year when you think about upgrading the one you have or finding the one you want. We talk to architects, interior designers, and homeowners, visit thr...
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An Uplifting ExperienceCosmetic surgeons work their magic
In certain circles, “getting work” isn’t about landing a barista gig at Starbucks. It’s about erasing that latticework of lines under your eyes or that marionette thing around the mouth that give...
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The Voice of Palisade ParkCousin Brucie has not left the building
Known as “Cousin Brucie,” Bruce Morrow became the most recognizable radio voice for any boomer kid growing up in northern New Jersey and the metropolitan area who could afford a transistor and th...
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WATERWAYS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame—By Boat
The salty air, the cool breezes, the picturesque cityscapes along the East River. Riding the NY Waterway Yankee Clipper ferry from Hoboken sure beats taking the subway to the new Yankee stadium—r...
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HOME
Urban Legend
A homegrown architect’s grand scheme
Dean Marchetto puts his money where his mouth is. His office, a renovated church on Willow Avenue in Hoboken, enshrines his philosophy of preservation and progress. On the bright spring afternoon...
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HOME
Inside Scoop
Interior designers help you channel your inner HGTV
Even if you think you have good taste and know what you want, sometimes a professional can help you make that fantasy room a reality. PM talked to interior designers about the latest trends, t...
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HOME
You say Tomaahto…
Danish Modern? Victorian Gothic? How Couples Compromise
Squabbling over the color swatches could land you in divorce court if you don’t learn the art of compromise. PM combed the county to find couples who are still together after the renovation. He...
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DOMICILE
Personalize Your ‘Builder’s Beige’ Bathroom
If your brand new but boring condo bathroom lacks five-star style, it’s easy to add detail. The six-by-12 inch Crema Marfil tile in my master bathroom at Hoboken’s Maxwell Place was a bit dull, ...
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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
The Cabinetmakers’ Craft
Small factories have been part of Hudson County since the industrial revolution. Some were furniture makers and at least a few shops remain, continuing this tradition. Here are three master craft...
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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
The W Hotel’s WOW factor
If you’re like most people in the area, you’ve watched the W Hotel rise on Hoboken’s waterfront and seen its huge “W” for miles around. You can easily see it from the light rail as it pulls into H...
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ENLIGHTENMENT
Being Koi
This Edgewater spa traffics in tranquility
There’s a reason the huge fish tank in the waiting area at Koi Spa is filled with the luminous orange fish for which the spa was named. “We selected the koi for beauty and tranquility,” says spa ...
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CHILD’S PLAY
Let Them Eat Cake
A bunch of great places to have your kid’s birthday party
All children know the most important day of the year is their birthday. Sure, the other holidays are nice, but a day celebrating Me and only Me wins hands down. So, what are space-strapped urban ...
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