The restaurant, which opened last May, is bringing excitement to its part of Union County, in an attractive faux-industrial space, with some appealing dishes. But overall it needs to execute dishes more consistently.

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The Korean word "Gayeon" translates to "beautiful encounter" into English. With few exceptions, the restaurant lives up to its name.

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Rodrigo Duarte spared no effort to bring the prized pig of his native Portugal here. His long quest nears completion.

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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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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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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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Summit House's renovation took longer than expected. And with noted chef Martin Kester at the helm, expectations were high.

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Adam Rose’s imagination, fine palate and respect for tradition make his ‘house of wolves’ a leader in modern Mexican.

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Rich in Mexican-American communities, New Jersey abounds in places to enjoy this approachable, affordable and family-friendly cuisine

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