Restaurant Reviews

Swanky Bubbles Restaurant and Champagne Bar in Cherry Hill offers a hip, world-themed abience and specialty martini cocktails.

Elements

January 15, 2009

Three Ryland Inn alumni and their deep-pocketed backer make their case for inclusion in the ranks of the state's finest restaurants.

Rosa Mexicano

January 12, 2009

When Rosa Mexicano opened in Manhattan in 1984, its festive, upscale atmosphere and cuisine put to shame the greasy Tex-Mex… Read the rest

Tortilla Press Cantina 7716 Maple Ave, Pennsauken 856-356-2050 tortillapresscantina.com Hours: Restaurant: Tues–Thurs, 4–10 pm, Fri–Sat, 4–11 pm, Sun, 4–9 pm.… Read the rest

Iron Monkey

December 29, 2008

The Iron Monkey in Jersey City serves up some sophisticated pub grub.

Vidalia

Quick Bite

December 23, 2008

Vidalia 21 Phillips Ave, Lawrenceville 609-896-4444 www.vidalia.restaurant/ Hours: Lunch, Tue–Fri, 11:30 am–2:30 pm. Dinner, Tue–Thurs, 5–9 pm; Fri–Sat, 5–10 pm;… Read the rest

Chelsea Prime

December 8, 2008

Stephen Starr strolls down the Boardwalk from Buddakan to imbue Curtis Bashaw's new Chelsea Hotel with retro Atlantic City glamour—and mighty fine steaks.

Dalto

December 3, 2008

Dalto regulars often know what they’re going to eat before they walk in the door. Part of that comes with knowing the small menu (though there are always tempting specials). But many put in requests when they make their reservations (a must on Friday and Saturday).

Eno Terra

November 20, 2008

In opening Eno Terra, its new Italian restaurant devoted to locally produced, sustainably farmed foods, the Terra Momo restaurant group… Read the rest

Sapori

November 11, 2008

Growing up in a village outside Palermo, Franco Lombardo’s grandmother learned two important lessons that she later passed on to… Read the rest

Painted Cottage Cafè 712 Haddon Ave, Collingswood paintedcottage.biz Hours: Tues-Sat, 7 am to 9 pm; Sun-Mon, 7 am to 3… Read the rest

Greek Taverna

November 6, 2008

“To me, tavernas are the soul of the Mediterranean,” says Peter Hajiyerou, a native of Cyprus who now lives in… Read the rest

Caffe Piazza

Quick Bite

November 3, 2008

Caffe Piazza 609 Route 206, Hillsborough 908-359-9494, caffepiazza.com Hours: Tues-Thurs, 11 am-9 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-10 pm; Sun, 2 pm-9… Read the rest

Food

Quick Bite

November 2, 2008

Food. 339 Springfield Ave, Summit 908-277-6222, foodinsummit.com Hours: Mon–Thurs, 9 am–3 pm, 5–9 pm; Fri, 9 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm;… Read the rest

Olive & Fig 161 Main Street, Flemington 908-782-5947, olivefigs.com Hours: Mon–Fri, 11 am to 9 pm; Sat, 5–9:30 pm; Sun,… Read the rest

Stamna

October 28, 2008

A small, framed, black-and-white photo hangs in the vestibule of Stamna, the fine nine-month-old Greek taverna a few doors south… Read the rest

Izakaya

October 15, 2008

In Japan, everyone eats, drinks, and socializes at casual pubs called izakayas. During a year in Japan, chef Michael Schulson fell in love with izakayas. Now he has created an eye-popping one of his own at the Borgata.

Bella Italia Ristorante 535 Central Ave, Orange 973-678-5538 bellaitaliarestaurantnj.com Hours: Tues—Thur, noon–10 pm; Fri, noon–1 pm; Sat, 4 pm–11 pm;… Read the rest

Bellisimo Ristorante 378 South Branch Rd Kings Bridge Center, Hillsborough 908-369-0032, bellisimonj.com Hours: Tues–Fri, 12–2:30 pm and 5-9 pm; Sat,… Read the rest

In warmer months, diners can sit on the balcony, listening to waves lap the shore. Inside, patrons dance to Gershwin,… Read the rest