Duke Farms is a hidden gem and a beautiful place to go for a long walk or bike ride on paved trails. Fun Fact: The mother-of-the-groom has a community garden plot here.
Division Cafe is a cozy spot to have brunch in the heart of downtown Somerville. They have excellent empanadas!
Ambee Coffee Co. is a nice spot to grab a coffee in downtown Somerville.
Uncle Vinnie's is a family favorite for Italian food and fresh seafood. It has a fun atmosphere but can be tough to get in with a large group. Make sure to order the MOB's lemon drop martini.
Burnt Mills Cider is a local hard cider tasting room. They normally have food trucks parked outside on the weekends.
Blue Cafe is a cozy spot to have brunch in downtown Basking Ridge.
Washington House is a cozy spot to have brunch in downtown Basking Ridge.
Duke Island Park is a great place to go for a walk on paved trails along the Raritan River.
River Road Park is a nice place to go for a walk on a paved trail in the woods. If you go on a rainy morning, you might find a box turtle or two.
"As You Like It" is our favorite local ice cream shop. It is down the street from Uncle Vinnie's.
LPC serves thin crust, artisan pizza and is BYOB. It's a cozy, sit-down spot for pizza & wine.
Alfie's is another BYOB family favorite. You can't go wrong with the veal parmesan!
We love eating al fresco at Focacceria. Make sure to BYOB.
Origin has the best Thai food around and is another family favorite in the heart of downtown Somerville.
This is where Evan asked the father-of-the-bride for Kim's hand in marriage. Beware of the stiff drinks!
If you'd like to grab a sub or sandwich, this is our go-to spot. Make sure to order the father-of-the-bride special on a kaiser roll: roast beef + Swiss cheese + horseradish mayonnaise + banana peppers.
Bagels-4-U has the best bagels in NJ/NYC (in our humble opinion). Order a pork roll, egg and cheese on a bagel with salt, pepper and ketchup. You won't be disappointed.
Cafe Picasso is a Mock family favorite. Be sure to ask for Michael or Lorenzo and they'll treat you well.
The bride likes to hike here with her Dad and fur brother, Bosco. Be sure to wear an old pair of sneakers because it can get muddy.
Hacklebarney State Park is another beautiful place to hike nearby.
If you are feeling adventurous, the D&R Canal Towpath is a beautiful place to go for a long walk along the Delaware River. You can park in New Hope, PA or Lambertville, NJ and pair your walk with lunch at the Lambertville Station Restaurant or the Lumberville General Store.
If you need to do any last-minute shopping, the Bridgewater Commons Mall has it all. They have nail salons, eyebrow threading, etc. They may even have the best Chipotle in the state of NJ.