Restaurant Reviews
Nestled amid gleaming high-rises, this new gastropub brings flavor and fervor to a relatively quiet Weehawken neighborhood.
Acclaimed French chef Laurent Tourondel brings polish and passion—and popovers!—to an American menu.
“I just want people to be happy,” says chef Ken West.
Olga’s Diner Reviewed: Hits & Misses at Marlton Reincarnation
February 26, 2021
The new Olga’s, about a half-mile north of the previous location, offers familiar comforts alongside dishes with room for improvement.
Head to Shillelagh Pub for wings and fries or bangers and mash. (A pint of Guinness can't hurt, either!)
Don't miss the all-you-can-eat lunch special at Samudhra in Franklin Park.
Ma & Pa’s Tex-Mex BBQ serves up tacos, burritos, tender brisket and more.
Café Chameleon Reviewed: A Standout Eatery in a Small Town
September 17, 2020
This New American restaurant was fading into the background. Then it brought in chef Bryan Gregg.
Ava’s Kitchen and Bar in downtown Kenilworth specializes in craft beer, wood-fired pizza and diverse starters.
The Freehold spot also boasts regular live performances.
Attention to detail raises the restaurant's offerings above ordinary.
A diverse range of small plates supplement the main attraction: wood-fired pizzas.
Memorable dishes range from fresh seafood to wood-fired pizza to apple pot pie.
Semolina Reviewed: A Study in Sibling Chemistry
March 2, 2020
Brothers Chuck and Tylar Lesbirel create food and a vibe that captivate all visitors.
The Maywood restaurant was opened in 2008 by Samlaen Sysounthone and her husband, Soubanh, of 50 years. They do all the cooking.
Parsippany resident Jack Hong opened the family-owned eatery in the spring of 2017.
In 2017, the owners of the original High Voltage on the boardwalk added this year-round location.
Sahar Soleymani's casual eatery in Haddon Township honors her mother’s Venezuelan roots.
Chef Richard Krug, who teamed up with husband-and-wife owners Tom and Mary Conway, "seeks to transport you, and mostly succeeds."
For two Korean immigrants, a friendship forged studying French cooking leads to a dream fulfilled in Jersey.