Author: Rosie Saferstein

Rosie Saferstein brought Table Hopping to New Jersey Monthly in 2001 and wrote it through the end of 2016. She now posts her Rosie Report in Table Hopping on the last Friday of each month. Rosie is often asked to participate in food discussion panels and has served as a judge for food competitions, including Ultimate Chef Bergen County and TV's Throw Down! With Bobby Flay.

Breaking News: Big Moves By Two Talented NJ Chefs

October 6, 2016

Chef Christopher Albrecht is the new executive chef at Ryland Inn. He replaces Craig Polignano, who is opening a restaurant with Scott Anderson.

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Openings: Two Fish in Haddonfield And More

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Aki Asian House Is Worth the Trip

October 5, 2016

The Safersteins will definitely come back to this delightful find in Bloomfield.

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Jazz and Food at Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse

October 4, 2016

The farm store will be open for purchase of cheeses, breads and burgers made with the farm's own pastured meats and produce.

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A Visit to Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas With Executive Chef Josh Bernstein

October 3, 2016

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas specializes in small plates with a modern twist to Italian classics and fine wines from around the world.

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Brick Farm Tavern at Beard House in New York City

September 30, 2016

Executive chef Greg Vassos will present a Garden State Bounty dinner on Saturday, October 22.

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Pet Shop Opens in Jersey City

September 29, 2016

Pet Shop is a vegetarian restaurant and neighborhood bar, that used to be a pet store.

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Bar Americana in Cranford

September 28, 2016

Bar Americana is a casual restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining, TV’s set to sports stations and a family friendly menu.

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France: A Regional Exploration Tasting with Carol Berman

September 27, 2016

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Executive Chef Mitchel Altholz Says Goodbye

September 26, 2016

Altholz has been at the Highlawn Pavillion in West Orange since 2005.

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