Restaurant Reviews
Retro films and music—plus a century-old coal oven—inform the ambience at this nostalgia-rich institution.
Meet Me at Madison’s in Montclair: A Family-Owned Cafe With Plenty of Personal Touches
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December 13, 2024
This eatery was named for the owners’ daughter, and inspired by their love of travel. The menu offers salads, empanadas, sandwiches, pastries and more.
The noodle and rice bowls are the stars of the show. Also don't miss the crispy spring rolls, Korean fried wings and house-brewed iced teas.
At La Mezzaluna in Princeton, a Naples Native Whips Up Tasty Italian Dishes
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December 12, 2024
The menu also offers a heartwarming way to give back to local families in need.
On the sixth floor of Bally's, AC's third oldest casino, Park Place Prime boasts perfectly cooked steaks, top-notch seafood and refined service.
Mother-Son Duo Cooks Up Argentinean-Inspired Fare at Bordentown’s Under the Moon
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December 5, 2024
Enjoy home-cooked tapas, entrées and desserts in an eclectic space.
Hyper-local produce and meats dictate the tweaked-daily menus, while the dining room is dominated by a convivial vibe.
Elli’s Backyard in Red Bank: Tasty Brunch and Dinner in a Lush Interior
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November 18, 2024
The menu ranges from red-velvet pancakes to a burger served under a smoked-glass dome.
This friendly neighborhood barbecue spot serves brisket, short ribs, smoked sausage and more—plus lots of tasty fixings.
Tucked in a Bookstore, Montclair’s Da Pepo Feels Like a Clandestine Dining Experience
October 31, 2024
This pocket-size Italian restaurant serves homemade pasta and coveted tiramisu in a uniquely charming atmosphere.
Hash bowls. Hash browns. Hash chips. There's plenty of potato perfection—plus many more creative offerings—at this brunch spot.
The empanadas at Lula's are cleverly sealed and branded so you know exactly which fillings are inside—from cheese steak to buffalo chicken to curry chickpea.
From classic savory platters to delectable pastries, the menu at this eatery is bursting with flavor.
F1rst in Hawthorne Is a First-Class Dining Experience
October 17, 2024
Chef Adam Weiss’s bravura solo debut reinvents bistro favorites with full-throttle flavor and flair.
Girasole Offers a Delectable Taste of Italy in Atlantic City
October 11, 2024
Worth the venture outside of AC's restaurant-studded resorts, it lends a sunny Mediterranean approach to classics.
Milkweed Table + Market in Pitman: Coffee Flights, Fun Eggs Benedicts and More
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October 2, 2024
Brunch items with innovative twists make up the extensive menu at this spot run by two sisters-in-law.
Felicia herself greets customers, answers the phone and controls the counter transactions.
Enjoy traditional Jamaican dishes, lively cocktails and more.
This new restaurant is a feast for the senses.
This Hunterdon County restaurant has a produce-forward menu that changes daily, as well as a unique charitable component.