Restaurant Reviews
Thai West
April 21, 2016
Thai West's French-trained chef Veera Premon came to America from Bangkok in 1972. His new restaurant shows moments of brilliance, also inconsistency.
Basilico
April 14, 2016
Basilico is an upscale Italian restaurant in Millburn that always has a crush at the door on weekends, even though it’s been around since 1999.
INC Restaurant
April 7, 2016
The name stands for Ingredients-N-Craft. Kinda hokey, yet INC's ingredients, craft—and concept—truly rock.
The Old Oar House in Millville is a classic, Irish-style neighborhood pub with more than 40 beers on tap. Perfect with the Pub Sampler (wings, rings, chips & dip) or the Guinness Irish stew.
Sabrina’s
March 17, 2016
Sabrina’s Café has been a hit since the first one opened in Philly in 2001. The first NJ location has exquisite egg dishes at breakfast and brunch.
Never mind Coney Island Pizza is in Morris County. Its pizzas, baked in a wood-burning oven, come in classic and contemporary varieties and are terrific.
Ho-Ho-Kus Inn
March 11, 2016
New owners renovated the venerable Ho-Ho-Kus Inn when they took it over in 2009. Last fall they brought in a new executive chef, their fourth.
The Peacock Inn
March 3, 2016
Jason Ramos, 35, just the second executive chef in the Peacock Inn’s almost six-year history, has splendor up his sleeve.
The bar at Social 37 stocks 30 craft beers, nearly 100 wines, plus specialty cocktails. But, the aroma of the wood-fired grill will stimulate your appetite.
Marco Polo, the upscale pub in Summit, serves Cajun shrimp, not to mention nachos and wings.
Romulus
February 12, 2016
Romulus in Englewood sets out to interpret the distinctive cooking of Rome for a contemporary, suburban audience.
Keg & Kitchen
February 11, 2016
With its communal table, booths, bare-bulb chandeliers and fireplace, Keg & Kitchen looks like the neighborly pub it is.
Greene Hook
February 4, 2016
After a so-so sojourn at Lake Hopatcong, chef David Drake returns to stellar form at a new pub hard by the Hudson River.
The former train station ticket window now serves as the pass between kitchen and dining room of the Woodbury Station Café in Woodbury.
Valentina’s
January 20, 2016
During their years at Girasole, chef Rosaria Conti and bookkeeper Paula Giordano talked of opening their own restaurant. Now they have.
Umeya in Cresskill has one of the most devoted cast of regulars, including many chefs. The reason is simple: extraordinary sushi, much of it from Japan.
A cozy retro tavern named for the amendment repealing prohibition which boasts 30 beers on tap and 60 in cans and bottles.
Just Restaurant
January 7, 2016
The chef of Just Restaurant in Old Bridge turns familiar favorites into fun new foods, just by adding imagination and verve.
Savor is a cozy BYO in Somerville where the classic French onion soup makes a great starter.
Honeygrow
December 9, 2015
Philadelphia-based Honeygrow has brought its fast-casual salads and stir-fries to Cherry Hill and Hoboken.