Embracing the Ocean

By Eric Levin - May 8, 2012

In dining and much else, the monumental new Revel resort and casino is a revelation, but can it lift Atlantic City to a new level? more

All Manner of Menus

By Jen A. Miller - May 8, 2012

One of New Jersey’s best-endowed dining destinations, Cape May can win you over with everything from waffles a la mode to local oysters to a 28-ounce ribeye for two. more

The Whale's Tale

By Debbie Galant - April 9, 2012

You have to get there pretty early to beat Fair Lawn’s Peter Panteleakis (a.k.a. Mr. Whale) to the best seafood at the Fulton Fish Market. more

Our Favorite NJ Seafood Restaurants

April 9, 2012

Seafood is a given on virtually every restaurant menu, but some places pride themselves on providing a broad range of the very freshest catch. Here are some of our favorites, with a few words on what to expect. If none of these float your boat, there’s always sushi. more

Sea Power

By Jill P. Capuzzo - April 9, 2012

For quality and quantity, the ocean is one of the Garden State’s richest gardens. more

Code Red

By Alan Richman - July 11, 2011

A distinguished food writer visits Jersey’s most famous (and hard to get into) red-sauce restaurant, Chef Vola’s in Atlantic City—recently declared one of America’s Classics—and finds it ideal for people with small bodies and big appetites. more

Sandwiches for the Sand

By Karen Irvine - May 9, 2011

Where to pick up gourmet sustenance on your way to the beach. more

Fish

By Jill P. Capuzzo - May 9, 2011

Dinner goes swimmingly at Fish, a bank building turned seafood entry in Asbury Park’s restaurant revival. more

An Eater's LBI

By Nick DiUlio - May 9, 2011

Places to know when hunger happens. more

LBI: A World Apart

By Nick DiUlio - May 9, 2011

Summer crowds and chic amenities have encroached on Long Beach Island, but for most, it’s still a magic place. more

Beyond Pizza and Frozen Custard

By Eric Levin - May 9, 2011

If you've had enough of the typical Shore fare, and are looking for high-quality cuisine, we've got some tips that will point you to the right exit. more

Boardwalk Empress

By Caren Chesler - May 9, 2011

The owner of seven restaurants, four in Asbury Park, Marilyn Schlossbach is a canny businesswoman with a passion for surfing—and helping the less fortunate. more

Day Tripping in Asbury Park

By Emily Faherty - April 11, 2011

Culinary and cocktail options abound in quirky Asbury Park. Adventurous daters can find a varied range of options to suit all palates and preferences in this sui generis seaside village. more

Plenty of New A.C. Dining Options

By Robert Strauss - December 10, 2010

Checking the fresh fare, from comfort food to Brazilian carnivore. more

Fin

By Adam Erace - November 17, 2010

Adam Erace reviews Fin, the new top-of-the-line seafood restaurant in the Tropicana Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City. more

Trinity and the Pope

By Pat Tanner - October 21, 2010

Pat Tanner reviews Trinity And The Pope in Asbury Park, a restaurant where the trinity of Creole cooking (onions, celery, and bell peppers) plays a strong supporting role. The Pope? That's garlic, according to chef/owner Marilyn Schlossbach. more

The Offshore Restaurant

By Brett Savage - July 11, 2010

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A.C. Revamps Its Dining Options

By Robert Strauss - June 21, 2010

Plenty of new choices, from soul food to Kobe burgers. more

The Real Shore: 2010 Summer Beach Guide

May 14, 2010

Don’t get snookered by reality TV. The Jersey Shore is all about family fun, endless recreation and entertainment choices, and sophisticated nightlife. more