Panico's
Can eating at a particular establishment in New Brunswick be considered a gamble? One of our dining critics certainly thinks so.
Vine
Vine, a eclectic-menu establishment with a spacious and upscale ambience in Basking Ridge, offers a refreshing Southern Mediterranean option for jaded foodies.
Eno Terra
After earning his stripes with restaurant royalty, chef Chris Albrecht triumphs at home.
Oceanos
Oceanos, a Greek-accented seafood restaurant in Fair Lawn with a luxury yacht-esque ambience, aims for loftier standards.
Fascino
Nearly seven years on, the DePersio family’s pride and joy continues to sparkle.
Big Wing Wah
Can a Chinese and Japanese restaurant in Hillsborough, whose name translates to "big success," make a splash on the dining scene?
Ebbitt Room
Curtis Bashaw recruited chef Lucas Manteca to run the Ebbitt Room, the AAA Five Diamond Award-winning restaurant at the Virginia Hotel in Cape May.
Doc's
Builder Don Luisi bids to make his hometown of Sparta synonymous with superb steaks and seafood.
Fornelletto
A rustic Italian restaurant in the Borgata has developed a convincing wine cellar theme.
Za Restaurant
An ambitious New American-style restaurant settles in Pennington.
Tomatoe's
While other Shore restaurants hibernate, Tomatoe’s in Margate kicks into holiday gear —and keeps the festive fires burning all winter.
Witherspoon Grill
When Princeton restaurateur Jack Morrison snapped up a piece of prime real estate on Princeton Library Plaza in 2004 and dropped a substantial sum for the last available liquor license in town, it seemed he had a plan. Turns out, he didn’t. “It took months just to come up with a concept,” he says, laughing. “I like to pick a goal, then figure out the hardest route to get there.”
Zylo
When Zylo opened in March in the new W Hotel in Hoboken (the first W in New Jersey), it was hobbled by amateurish service and no clear identity beyond its slick “Tuscan steakhouse” label. Half a year later, it has emerged from its growing pains as an appealing and even cocky young restaurant.
Anton's At The Swan
The plush style harkens back to a time before casual was the mantra, but the food is fully contemporary.
Equus
It may be immodest, but not altogether inaccurate, for Scott Cutaneo, chef-owner of Equus in Bernardsville, to brand himself Great Scott. The Staten Island native, 41, is something of a celebrity chef, hosting regular “Great Scott” cooking segments on TV’s Fox & Friends and Good Day New York.
Topaz Thai
Nearly every Thursday since it opened three years ago, about six interns and residents from the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark have driven north to Belleville for lunch or dinner at Topaz Thai.
Food Events
2010/03/11Table Hopping with Rosie
3/14: A Don’t Cry For Me Argentina wine dinner will be held at Berta’s Chateau, 7 Grove St, Wanaque. 4 PM; $63. For more information and reservations call 973-835-0992.
Cheers to Haiti
2010/02/26From the Editors
Let’s face it. This “snowicane” sweeping across New Jersey right now is nothing compared to the disastrous earthquake that hit Haiti in January. Last night, at the Benefit for Haiti Relief at the Chandelier Room in the W Hoboken, I was reminded of this. And that’s a good enough reason for me to brave a little snow.
Weekend Picks: Parades, Restaurant Month, Trunk Shows
2010/03/11NJ My Way
Take in the Emerald Isle Fest at Paterson’s now famous (Housewives of NJ Hangout) Townhouse (www.thebrownstone.com) as Irish performers entertain during a traditional four course lunch. Call 1 800-831-9801 for more information (www.aceshows.com).
Barbie at the Diner
2010/03/11Plain Sight: A Jersey Photo Blog
She's sitting on top of the world, or at least a light fixture...
Getting Ready to 'Get Fit'
2010/01/04Lost in the Suburbs
Starting this afternoon, I will be taking part in Get Fit New Jersey, a rigorous, 24-week fitness program at Life Time Athletic in Florham Park. Naturally, I spent the weekend stuffing my face with as much holiday chocolate and other goodies as possible.
