In the business terrarium that is Princeton, the mix of retail stores, restaurants, and bars, there’s a harmonious evolution taking place. As a result, patrons of all sorts, from the dive bar regular to the well-traveled swell, can be found either mingling in a clothing store focused on sustainability or an eatery featuring local food and music.

Princeton is a paradoxical destination. It’s a place where hip, farm-to-table eateries coexist with hometown bars serving up deep-fried fare. Fine artists share space with farmers (sometimes they are even one in the same) and trendy boutiques thrive alongside one of the state’s largest Amish communities. Meat raffles and art show openings occur simultaneously. Princeton’s juxtaposition between rural and ritzy is undeniable and irresistible.