Author: Peg Rosen
A Chef’s New Shingle: Braun’s Tavern in Bloomfield
August 22, 2018
After launching Satis Bistro to success in Jersey City, chef Michael Fiorianti did less well with a Satis branch in Bloomfield. So he closed it and reopened as Braun’s Tavern.
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The Bernards Inn in Bernardsville has survived 111 years, fire, flood and name changes while pampering a well-heeled clientele. But ownership has brought in a new chef and is launching a multi-million renovation.
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Reinventing a Favorite: A Toute Heure in Cranford
February 15, 2018
The new owners of A Toute Heure in Cranford changed the menu, the chef, almost everything but the name. The other thing they didn’t change was the high quality of the food and service.
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Asbury Park’s Mediterranean Hot Spot, Reyla
January 11, 2018
The folks who created Barrio Costero, a modern take on Mexican food, have taken the same approach with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern in their new restaurant, Reyla.
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Long-Awaited Summit: Summit House in Summit
August 10, 2017
Summit House's renovation took longer than expected. And with noted chef Martin Kester at the helm, expectations were high.
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A Wolf’s Den You Want In On: Villalobos in Montclair
July 13, 2017
Adam Rose’s imagination, fine palate and respect for tradition make his ‘house of wolves’ a leader in modern Mexican.
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The 28 Best Mexican Restaurants in New Jersey
July 3, 2017
Rich in Mexican-American communities, New Jersey abounds in places to enjoy this approachable, affordable and family-friendly cuisine
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Venerated, Reinvigorated: The Ryland Inn
April 6, 2017
Forming a top-flight team, an accomplished chef and an astute general manager return one of the state's most honored marquees to destination status.
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The Manor in West Orange is a leader in high-end weddings, but its lesser known dining room, the Terrace Lounge, turns back the clock in a worthy way.
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At iPic Theater, (Literally) Juggling Dinner and a Movie
February 3, 2017
Our intrepid writer and her hubby try Fort Lee’s new upscale movie dining experience, iPic. Need more napkins!
Seen in: Eat & Drink, Film & Television