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BY MACKENZIE MALPASS Mackenzie Malpass, a Point Pleasant Beach native and 2023 graduate of e College of New Jersey, has built a career turning New Jersey's hidden gems into must-visit destinations. What started as a passion project— highlighting restaurants, boutiques, and unique experiences—quickly gained traction, evolving into a full- fledged business. With engaging content that reaches hundreds of thousands, Mackenzie has partnered with brands eager to be featured on her growing platform. Her entrepreneurial spirit emerged early. Now, as the content creator for Restaurant ReVUE's March/April issue, Mackenzie brings her storytelling skills to VUE Magazine, curating a collection of the state's top dining experiences. With authenticity and creativity, she continues to make an impact in the digital and culinary space. When you're reviewing a restaurant, what key elements make a dish stand out to you? I am someone who is really drawn to the presentation of a dish. I feel like my entire page revolves around aesthetics and making a business shine through presentation. ere are so many elements that can really elevate a dish from herbs, dishware, the actual placement of the food, etc. Of course there's so much more to a dish than just the way it looks, but I do think being able to catch visual attention can sometimes make it taste even better. You and your girls are going to brunch—where are you headed, and what are you ordering? I think one of the most perfect brunch spots to bring your girls would have to be Tatum's Table in Lincro, NJ! She has coffee and chai tea flights that are so unbelievably unique and TATUM'S TABLE L I N C R O F T, N J • Homemade Mac n Cheese Flight: homemade baked mac and cheese with your choice of 3 toppings: pulled pork, buffalo chicken, bacon, or grilled cheese croutons. • Steak & Eggs: New York Strip steak, home-fried potatoes, sautéed on- ions, arugula, and two eggs your way. topped with chimichurri sauce. BRANDO'S CITI CUCINA A S B U RY PA R K , N J • Brando's Wedge: crisp iceberg lettuce wedge, Maytag chunky blue cheese dressing, applewood smoked bacon • Brando's Paparadelle Toscana: day boat scallops, jumbo shrimp, spicy garlic sauce SINNER'S STEAKHOUSE P O I N T P L E A S A N T B E AC H , N J • Tomahawk Ribeye for two • Filet Mignon Jersey Girl and content creator Mackenzie Malpass highlights the best local dining and experiences, including her top brunch spot, Tatum's Table. As the content creator for this issue's Restaraunt ReVUE, she combines creativity and authenticity to showcase top culinary spots in the state. @thejerseyygirlguide 30 VUENJ.COM

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