Restaurant Reviews

Fortune Cookies

December 21, 2010

Despite its unpromising name, Fortune Cookies in Bridgewater is that exciting rarity, a place to sample authentic Chinese cuisine, in this case, Hunan, reports Pat Tanner.

Luke Palladino

December 13, 2010

Downsizing from the razzle-dazzle of Atlantic City, chef Luke Palladino opens an intimate BYO to showcase proper Italian food.

The Alchemist & Barrister

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December 5, 2010

The Alchemist & Barrister 28 Witherspoon Street Princeton 924-5555; theaandb.com Hours: Mon–Sat, 11:30 am–2 am; Sun, 11 am­–12:15 am Price:… Read the rest

The Artist Baker

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The Artist Baker 14-16 Cattano Street, Morristown 973-267-5540 Hours: Mon–Sat, 8 am–5 pm Price: $/$$ Style: Cozy, with French-bistro charm:… Read the rest

Mélange@Haddonfield

November 23, 2010

Chef Joe Brown's mom, born in Tennessee, influenced his cooking, as did his several trips to New Orleans. Jill P. Capuzzo reviews the tasty results of that background, Brown's restaurant, Melange @ Haddonfield.

Fin

November 17, 2010

Adam Erace reviews Fin, the new top-of-the-line seafood restaurant in the Tropicana Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City.

Hat City Kitchen

November 15, 2010

While anchoring an arts district, this Orange eatery rejuvenates a fine chef and makes joyous music for mind and mouth.

The Coal House

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November 14, 2010

The Coal House 710 Arnold Avenue Point Pleasant Beach 732-899-4400, thecoalhouse.com Hours: Tues–Thurs, 11 am to 9 pm; Fri–Sat, 11… Read the rest

Lalezar

November 7, 2010

LALEZAR 72I Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair 973-233-1984 Hours: Daily, noon–10 pm Price: $/$$ Style: Spacious dining space with jewel-toned walls, cathedral… Read the rest

Tewksbury Inn

October 28, 2010

Regulars at the Tewksbury Inn in Oldwick, Bergen County, call it the Tewks. Reviewer Sam Kadko calls it a place for "deftly-prepared food" with "spot-on service."

Trinity and the Pope

October 21, 2010

Pat Tanner reviews Trinity And The Pope in Asbury Park, a restaurant where the trinity of Creole cooking (onions, celery, and bell peppers) plays a strong supporting role. The Pope? That's garlic, according to chef/owner Marilyn Schlossbach.

Boulevard Five72

October 13, 2010

At Boulevard Five72 in Kenilworth, chef/owner Scott Snyder’s simple approach yields complex results.

Caffe Galleria at Lambertville House

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October 3, 2010

CAFFE GALLERIA AT LAMBERTVILLE HOUSE 32 Bridge Street Lambertville 609-397-2400, caffegalleria.com Hours: Sun-Thurs, 7 am to 9 pm. Fri -Sat,… Read the rest

The Grub Hut

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The Grub Hut—Unique BBQ and Mexican Grill 307 N. Main Street, Manville 908-203-8003; grubhutbbq.com Hours: Sun–Thurs, noon–9 pm; Fri and… Read the rest

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern

September 30, 2010

The Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern has gone through many iterations. The latest—featuring a New American-oriented cuisine served in an elegantly restored mansion—beckons diners from all over.

Bareli’s

September 27, 2010

Bareli's is like a Secaucus power table at lunchtime, reports Warren M. Bobrow in his review. At dinner, the venerable Italian restaurant turns romantic. The food is good any time

Anjelica’s

September 15, 2010

It’s quiet down the Shore now, but not at Anjelica’s, where the year-rounders know the Italian food is always worth turning out for.

White Heron Grill

August 31, 2010

What's behind the name change of Dr. John Sprandio's ambitious restaurant in Stone Harbor? Adam Erace tells all.

Sophie’s Bistro

August 30, 2010

This casual, French restaurant in Somerset offers some winning entrees and delicious salads.

Peacock Inn

August 18, 2010

A multimillion dollar renovation brings an eighteenth-century Princeton mansion irresistibly into the present, with food and drink to match.