Restaurant Reviews
Veteran caterers Arienne and Arman Wilson opened Down Home Cookin in Franklin Park in 2016. The casual BYO features Southern specialties.
In 2016, father and son Gus and Solo Apostolotoulos turned their Italian restaurant, Bruschetta, into a gastropub called Tavern 292. Now the Fairfield restaurant is doing brisk business.
Rocco Farahmand opened Zaffron Mediterranean in Haddonfield with a menu based on the countries where he had lived. That means smoky baba ghanoush, stuffed grilled calamari, and more.
Hoboken’s “Mad Man” Homage: Porter Collins in Hoboken
August 17, 2017
Established Hoboken restaurateurs Anthony and Liz Pino call their big new stylish restaurant and bar, Porter Collins, “our Don Draper.”
Long-Awaited Summit: Summit House in Summit
August 10, 2017
Summit House's renovation took longer than expected. And with noted chef Martin Kester at the helm, expectations were high.
Iron Chef Jose Garces returns to AC with a vibrant Latin seafood restaurant that embraces the ocean, visually and in every category of food and drink.
In 2015, the modern restaurant brought authentic Vietnamese food—including aromatic and comforting bowls of pho—to the Finderne area of town.
Quick Bite: The Ark Pub and Eatery
July 27, 2017
The Ark Pub and Eatery in Point Pleasant Beach is a longtime local favorite, offering “You catch it! We cook it!” service if you call ahead.
Izzy and Nafi Sela, owners of Prime Time, a pizzeria and Italian restaurant in Bloomfield, “pride themselves on using fresh, high-quality ingredients.”
Glad to Be in Gladstone: Gladstone Tavern
July 20, 2017
Opened 11 years ago by Tom Carlin, Gladstone Tavern has earned a devoted following.
Shopper’s Wharf in Bay Head, wrecked by Sandy, has been reinvented as Charlie’s of Bay Head. Charlie’s has a big-time bar scene and an offbeat seafood menu.
A Wolf’s Den You Want In On: Villalobos in Montclair
July 13, 2017
Adam Rose’s imagination, fine palate and respect for tradition make his ‘house of wolves’ a leader in modern Mexican.
Shore Spot Has It Nailed: The Rusty Nail in Cape May
June 29, 2017
Across from the beach in Cape May, the fire pit at the Rusty Nail burns nightly, adding to the appeal of the frozen cocktails and moderately-priced seafood.
Destination Dogs offers an array of themed hot dogs and gonzo toppings, 34 in all, not to mention sides like something called patatas ridiculas.
Chef Ethan Oh named his restaurant Tenderhill for the foothills of the nearby Cushetunk Mountain and for one of the attributes of his eclectic modern food.
Regional Italian at ITA101
June 15, 2017
At ITA 101, his BYO in Medford, chef Kevin Maher steers clear of spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parm and the like in order to expose diners to Italian regional specialties.
Regular visits to his native China convinced Leo Le to turn up the heat and authenticity on China’s most popular and influential
cuisine—spicy, potent, complex Szechuan.
A quick-serve juice and burrito bar in Haddonfield’s historic downtown, Animo has earned a following for its healthy, all-natural menu.
Interacting with the warm and gracious staff is one of the pleasures of eating Caribbean specialties at Morgan’s.
Bánh Mi Plus Bubble Tea: Saigon Cafe in Millburn
May 25, 2017
The bánh mi sandwiches at Saigon Café in Millburn are the main attraction. But so are the acai bowls, mango pudding and bubble teas.