In Greece, locals commonly dine and hang out at tavernas rather than the more formal estiatorios. Axia means “worthy,” and… Read the rest

Three years ago, it looked like what it was: a weathered colonial-revival house, most recently used as a doctor’s office,… Read the rest

Lounge restaurants have become increasingly popular, particularly in areas with a university or a preponderance of young people. Verdigre, one… Read the rest

Anyone who thinks the business dinner is dead should go to Roots, the high-testosterone steakhouse where men in suits predominate… Read the rest

Don’t Miss: Seafood bisque ($4.95, $7.95), a frequent special, is delicious and chock full of crabmeat. Rangoon spring rolls ($11.95),… Read the rest

Style: Pastas, veal, pork, lamb, salmon, tuna, swordfish, and shrimp—as well as salads, subs, and paninis—in a casual setting. The… Read the rest

This seven-month-old bistro has thoroughly Jersey bloodlines. It is owned by Dr. Alan Cooperman—a prominent Millburn gynecologist who in his… Read the rest

A pasta tasting menu is something you don’t often see. When it is done superbly—and superb is pretty much the… Read the rest

No menu is posted in the packed entryway, but the couples waiting for reserved tables discuss their favorite dishes from… Read the rest

Caron Wendell and Joe McLaughlin, co-owners of One 53, have a knack for creating charming enclaves in otherwise uninspired settings.… Read the rest

Jersey City real estate agents sometimes refer to the area around City Hall as the “new Hoboken.” In fact, the… Read the rest

Ken Mansfield spent his early career cooking in Hawaii, which sealed his love for the ocean. At Sirena, where Mansfield… Read the rest

Sometimes the most gratifying meal, at home or out, is an array of simple appetizers set out so we can… Read the rest

Loyal customers feared the worst when this sushi jewel—improbably nestled in a nondescript building between tacky motels on a busy… Read the rest

North bergen FOOD: Neapolitan AMBIENCE: An antiques store with food SERVICE: Adequate WINE LIST: BYO DINNer for two: $50 As… Read the rest

Where would the Garden State be without Greek restaurateurs? Dinerless, for sure. But much as we love diners, Greek cuisine… Read the rest

The roaring fire in the stone hearth sets the outdoorsy, Western tone, and provides some comfort to the folks who… Read the rest

Arthur Imperatore Sr., born in West New York in 1925, made his first money in the food business delivering pickles… Read the rest

As sushi has gained in popularity, a new breed of sushi bar has sprung up, typically owned by enterprising Korean… Read the rest