Author: Pat Tanner

Osteria Morini

June 12, 2012

Sensing a shift in public mood, a leading Italian restaurant remakes itself in the more casual mode of a country osteria.

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Satis Bistro

May 22, 2012

Satis Bistro in Jersey City, writes Pat Tanner in her review, combines the most beloved dishes of French bistros, Italian trattorias, Spanish tapas joints and Portuguese cafes. That's a lot to juggle, but by adding a modern twist, Tanner says, Satis succeeds more often than not.

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Ursino

February 13, 2012

On the campus of Kean University, a bold and beautiful restaurant bids for high honors.

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Jersey wines have come a long way. Now our panel of experts rates them in a blind tasting to determine which ones, if any, have truly arrived.

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Steakhouse 85

February 2, 2012

Steakhouse 85, with its handsome decor, offers not only steak, but seriously good seafood.

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Bell & Whistle

January 3, 2012

This casual American bistro takes its name from its location near the town's fire siren and church bell, which follows the local focus of the menu.

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Drew’s Bayshore Bistro

December 13, 2011

Its new location is more upscale, but the chow at Drew’s Bayshore Bistro is as sassy and down home as ever, and that’s reason to cheer.

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Patria

November 17, 2011

After making his name at the original Patria in Manhattan, chef Andrew DiCataldo reinvigorates the new Patria in Rahway.

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TwoFiftyTwo

September 20, 2011

What's in a number? If the number is TwoFiftyTwo, a French- and Italian-influenced restaurant in Bedminster, the answer is a place that "should feel like an extension of home," says chef/owner Melissa Hill. Read Pat Tanner's review.

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Rat’s

August 17, 2011

At Rat's in Hamilton, there's art in the park—and on the plate.

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