Author: Eric Levin
Verjus in Maplewood to Close Next Month
September 23, 2020
After nearly 20 years, chef Charles Tutino and his wife, Jane Witkin, have decided to retire.
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Indoor Dining Resumes This Friday
September 1, 2020
On Monday, Governor Murphy okayed indoor seating at 25 percent of normal capacity. Here's how chefs and restaurateurs are feeling about the decision.
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My Recent Episode of Oyster-Induced Rage
August 12, 2020
Struggling to shuck a bundle of beautiful Barnegat bivalves, I became unhinged.
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Amid the pandemic and aftermath of George Floyd’s death, local Black restaurateurs have seen an uptick in business and support.
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In a virtual press conference, restaurateurs tout their heightened safety and make the case for the immediate resumption of indoor dining.
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20 Top Spots for Delicious Outdoor Dining
July 28, 2020
As Jerseyans cautiously emerge from the clutches of Covid-19, restaurants greet them with a generous helping of sun, moon, stars and fresh air.
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James Beard Award-winning chef Maricel Presilla permanently closed her acclaimed Latin American restaurant.
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Unemployment is above 16 percent, people with jobs are increasingly working at home. For this sample of coffee roasters, online is a lifeline.
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13 Great Golf Courses on the Jersey Shore
July 13, 2020
Prefer sand traps to sandcastles? These public courses—all an easy drive from the oceanfront—will satisfy your craving.
Seen in: Jersey Living, Jersey Shore
But with restaurants limited to 25 percent seating capacity, chefs' outlooks range from upbeat to "better than nothing."
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