Restaurant Reviews
Lorena’s
February 7, 2008
It takes more than good food and service to make a great restaurant. It takes a special awareness of clients… Read the rest
Martino’s Cuban Restaurant
February 6, 2008
On weekends, Martino Linares Sr. walks jauntily around his self-named establishment checking the tables, wearing his white fedora—bought in Colombia,… Read the rest
Beyti Kebab, New Jersey’s first Turkish restaurant, is still going strong after 23 years. It began as a halal butcher… Read the rest
Going to the Black Forest Inn for dinner is like stepping into a time warp. The spacious inn with multiple… Read the rest
Fred Cherenfant had never cooked a meal before arriving in this country from his native Haiti in 1980. But after… Read the rest
This is yet another restaurant linked to a chef with an illustrious reputation. Michael Cetrulo, who owns Scalini Fedeli in… Read the rest
I’m not a steak snob or a meathead, as my wife, Sybil, would call a beef aficionado, but when the… Read the rest
Whenever I’m asked to recommend a restaurant for out-of-town visitors, Highlawn Pavilion is often at the top of my list.… Read the rest
Mountain Tearooms Restaurant
February 5, 2008
Although Mountain Tearooms is off the beaten track, it’s easy to find. Just look for the sign with the rose,… Read the rest
To truly experience Richie Cecere’s, you must visit at least twice. On the first trip, eat downstairs, where dark paneled… Read the rest
Mention Newark’s Ferry Street, and immediately brought to mind are the Ironbound and its Spanish and Portuguese culture and cuisine.… Read the rest
The first thing you notice when you arrive outside the Quays is the fantastic view of New York City. In… Read the rest
Bamboo leaf is a casual restaurant serving Thai and Vietnamese food in an unprepossessing part of Bradley Beach. You may… Read the rest
After Long Branch’s much-loved Joe & Maggie’s changed hands in November 2004, new co-owner Dennis Tafuri renamed it Cask 591—cask… Read the rest
The former South Street Trattoria, next to Morristown’s Community Theatre, was always popular, and its place recently was taken by… Read the rest
When a well-known chef opens a new restaurant, most critics sit up and take notice. They usually have preconceptions based… Read the rest
Those who remember Mountainside’s Sun Tavern will be pleased to know that a good Italian restaurant has taken its place.… Read the rest
It was an ambitious goal for the string of popular P. J. Whelihan’s pubs to depart from its successful formula… Read the rest
It’s Nutts 1381 River Rd, Titusville 609-737-0505, itsnutts.com Hours: Daily 7 am to 9 pm. (Closed Tuedays.) Price: $/$$ Style:… Read the rest