Yes, there's a dress code—but the food, drink and service are anything but stuffy.

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This Asbury Park restaurant serves compelling meals in a welcoming setting.

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Salvatore Scarlata is just as devoted to his dining room as he is to his kitchen.

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After Doug Henri—the pitmaster behind Henri’s Hotts Barbeque—died in December, his wife, Ruthie, stepped up to the smoker.

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First-time restaurateur Quinta Li combines her two primary passions at Ficus Café and Ficus Above.

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Old friends Christopher Hersheimer and Melissa Hamilton endow classic American food with fresh appeal.

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The best restaurants in New Jersey span the state with all types of cuisine, from modern American at 1776 by David Burke in Morristown to French at Faubourg in Montclair.

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The restaurant has such a devoted following it moved to a larger location, though the food could use a little more refinement.

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Over the last decade, Asbury Park's restaurant scene has become one of the most dynamic in the state. Here are our top picks for where to eat.

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Home to one of South Jersey's great restaurant scenes, Collingswood offers an array of dining options. Here are our top picks for where to eat.

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