Restaurant Reviews
Haven
June 16, 2014
High style, a river view and Peter Larsen’s food give Edgewater dining a new edge.
Estia Taverna
May 29, 2014
The more casual off-shoot of Estia in Philadelphia, this South Jersey spot is teeming with traditional Greek treats.
LP Steak
May 19, 2014
A twist on the traditional steak house, LP Steak adopts a down-market hipster style while also paying careful attention to their seafood, sides and starters.
Pascal & Sabine
May 9, 2014
Asbury Park’s hippest restaurant creators take you on an enchanting culinary ride.
Bernard’s Café
May 7, 2014
This cafe is a favorite hangout with wooden tables and chairs and a large, diner-like menu.
The dark wood paneling, linoleum floors and dim, yellowish lights suggest a 1960s basement where The Godfather would feel right at home.
Ricalton’s Village Tavern
April 30, 2014
An upscale, pub-like spot, this South Orange watering hole serves sophisticated bar food.
Behind the restaurant’s unimposing façade, Trenton’s business and political haymakers rub elbows in a fine-dining atmosphere that can be clubby by day and romantic by night.
Nizi-Sushi
April 28, 2014
A Newark restaurant steps from NJPAC, this hybrid Japanese and Korean restaurant boasts fresh fish and a lively bar scene.
Yellow Plum
April 23, 2014
Originally offering a small but ambitious New American menu, Yellow Plum has since expanded to include more familiar, price-friendly dishes.
Osteria
April 17, 2014
Marc Vetri, Philly’s master of Italian cooking, opens his first NJ outpost. It’s a spin-off (and can be pricey), but it's molto bene.
Jersey Girl Cafe
April 12, 2014
A quaint shop with a stacked menu of sandwiches and breakfast sweets, this cafe fully embraces its Jersey heritage.
Xunta Tapas Espana
April 9, 2014
A warm, modern BYO reminiscent of Northern Spain where patrons can make a meal out of bite-size delights.
The Kitchen
April 7, 2014
Amped-up comfort food served in small portions to give the spot a catered-feel.
Trinity Lounge
April 3, 2014
Trinity, named for the street behind it, is best at expanding pub grub in new directions. Its small plates are fun; its cocktails, too.
Scala del Nonna
March 27, 2014
Opening his fifth restaurant, onetime whiz kid Michael Cetrulo combines veteran know-how with youthful brio.
An industrial-chic deli with an ever-evolving menu of fresh, fantastic food.
Carriage House Bistro & Bar
March 6, 2014
The restaurant at the Papermill Playhouse provides reasonably priced food and efficient service that gets you into your theater seat on time.
Centro Grille
March 5, 2014
The Robbinsville restaurant boasts a lengthy happy hour, a lively bar scene and a menu stacked with comfort food.
Orange and Olive
February 17, 2014
There are other top tasting menus, but
none offer an experience quite like that of the Orange and Olive Chef’s Table.