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New Jersey Monthly Magazine

Feature Stories
Photo by Jason Varney.

The Diving Horse

At The Diving Horse the season is short, so don’t wait to dive into some of the Shore’s most captivating food.

By Adam Erace

Courtesy of libertyhouserestaurant.com.

Liberty House

The Liberty House in Jersey City's Liberty State Park is situated right on the Hudson River, facing Lower Manhattan. Does the food and service live up to the view? Read Karen Tina Harrison's review for the answer.

By Karen Tina Harrison

istockphoto.com.

Gazelle Café & Grille

Suzanne Zimmer Lowery reviews Gazelle Café and Bistro in Ridgewood, where two young chefs with no formal training are cooking with confidence.

By Suzanne Zimmer Lowery

Photo by David Michael Howarth.

Zeppoli

Zeppoli—hot Italian doughnuts—are just part (the last, best part) of the sublime experience of feasting at Zeppoli.

By Jill P. Capuzzo

Courtesy of harrysoysterbar.com.

Harry's Oyster Bar

The setting of Harry's Oyster Bar at Bally's Park Place in Atlantic City is inviting—there is an outside section surrounded by lawn facing the Boardwalk. The pedigree is fine—it's owned by the family that owns Dock's Oyster House and the Knife and Fork Inn. The food and service, Adam Erace says in his review, may be coming together after a rough start.

By Adam Erace

Courtesy of congresshall.com.

The Blue Pig Tavern

The Blue Pig Tavern is located in one of Cape May's leading landmarks, the renovated 1879 Congress Hall Hotel. Its food is New American and it gets a lot of its produce from its own nearby farm. Adam Erace reviews.

By Adam Erace

Photo by Erik Rank.

Daryl

Zod Arifai, wizard of Montclair’s Blu and Next Door, revives and reinvents a proud New Brunswick marquee.

By Karen Tina Harrison

Courtesy of restaurantadara.com.

Adara

Sea-wind foam, porcini "soil" and neon-hued gels are part of what Tre Ghoshal, chef/owner of Adara in Montclair, calls "postmodern dining," sometimes known as molecular gastronomy. "It can and should be be witty, provocative sleight of hand," writes Pat Tanner in her review. Does Adara meet that standard? Read her and find out.

By Pat Tanner