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Lucille Barilla

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Doesn't Cover: There's nothing I won't write about!
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Writer and editor with over 30 years of experience writing about the entertainment industry.

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Lucille Barilla

Lucille Barilla

Lucille Barilla has been writing about the entertainment industry for over 30 years and has interviewed some …

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‘Sister Wives’ Was a Lie From Season 1 and Viewers Fell for It

‘Sister Wives’ Was a Lie From Season 1 and Viewers Fell for It

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1987 Patrick Swayze Classic Ranked One of the Most Romantic Movies Ever—Despite a 73% Rotten Tomatoes Rating

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By Lucille Barilla Verified
| Parade Magazine Verified
Decades after sweeping audiences off their feet, the film still divides critics. Patrick SwayzeVinnie Zuffante/Getty Images Patrick Swayze solidified his status as a ultimate Hollywood leading man in 1987, sweeping audiences off their feet in a low-budget dance drama that almost no one expected to succeed. Decades later, Dirty Dancing remains an untouchable pop culture moment, landing alongside Titanic and another 80s classic, Ghost, on Collider’s 10 Best Romantic Films in History.
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“Bonney’s Is Home Cooking”

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By Lucille Barilla Verified
| Edible Jersey
Coconut-glazed plantains and curried beef lumpia are just two offerings at Bonney’s, a Filipino-Jamaican fusion restaurant by Jeanne Jordan and Damion Chambers. Opened in 2025, this casual Metuchen eatery highlights a unique fusion, blending the warmth of jerk spices with the deep, savory comfort of adobo, garlic, and citrus-driven marinades. The result is a menu that feels both familiar and unexpected, touching on Jordan and Chambers’ Filipino and Jamaican roots, respectively.
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Seahorse Farm Winery: Cape May’s Newest Pour

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Seahorse Farm Winery, newly opened in Cape May, is steadily carving out its place in the region’s growing wine scene—staking its reputation on a blend of innovation, local character, and a clear passion for winemaking that reflects the spirit of the Jersey Shore. Dr. John P. Stratis, a Burlington County native and the winery’s founder, didn’t follow a traditional path into winemaking. He first attended medical school and became a surgeon before discovering a new life passion.
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Rock Scene Magazine

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