If at first you do succeed—but not the way you intended—try again. That could be the motto of Zod Arifai,… Read the rest

A well-run neighborhood trattoria   with flavorful food, warm service, and the festive buzz of patrons having a fine time—you’re off… Read the rest

 A young woman stands sentry in the dining room at Javier, a pitcher of water at the ready. Drain your… Read the rest

Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm; Sun 12-10 pm Price: $$ Style: Gastro pub during the day… Read the rest

Hours: Mon-Sat, 11:30 am-11 pm; Sun, 11 am-10 pm Price: $$ Style: Casual family dining Don’t Miss: New England clam… Read the rest

East Japanese Restaurant 1405 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck 201-837-1260 Hours: Seven days; noon to 10 pm. Price: $ Style: A complete… Read the rest

Fans of the Stage House Inn in Scotch Plains will be delighted to hear that Chef David Drake has finally… Read the rest

On my first visit to the Pluckemin Inn, for a private benefit, I’m impressed, to say the least. The building… Read the rest

At Masti Indian Grill, a modern, simply decorated restaurant in a shopping center, cloth-covered tables are topped with glass and… Read the rest

When you enter Mama Tucci, it’s a bit like stepping into Aunt Rosalie’s house—if you grew up with an Aunt… Read the rest

Ah, tableside service—so elegant, so deft, so…Roberto Benigni? You remember, of course, the sweetly bumbling Italian comic who clambered over… Read the rest

The way you’re greeted when you enter a restaurant can determine how much you’ll enjoy your meal. A surly, officious,… Read the rest

For many years a Chinese restaurant called the August Moon stood just opposite the Morristown train station. After it closed… Read the rest

Ginger & Spice is one of the most surprising restaurants I’ve come across in a long time. Located in a… Read the rest

You know a portion is large when people at the next table lean toward you and say, “Excuse me, we… Read the rest

The high ceilings and tall windows of Pizzicato invite gazing in—and out. Whether the patrons or the passersby have the… Read the rest

Flemington has needed a good restaurant for a long time, and in Matt’s Red Rooster Grill, it finally has one.… Read the rest

People who like the Tewksbury Inn and the old Chatfields in Gladstone will love the Fox and Hound Tavern. My… Read the rest

It’s just a little shoebox of a place, with 45 seats wedged into the cozy dining room, but since it… Read the rest