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.

Executive Chef Greg Vassos at Beard House

September 23, 2016

The Brick Farm Tavern chef will host a Garden State Bounty dinner on October 22.

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Wurst is Best at Wurstbar in Jersey City

September 22, 2016

Along with sausages, poutine, hand-cut fries with cheese curds and ale gravy are on the menu.

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Inn at Millrace Pond is Worth the Journey

September 21, 2016

We drove 92 miles round trip to dine at the Inn at Millrace Pond and would not hesitate to make the trip again.

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Oktoberfest at Pig & Prince in Montclair

September 20, 2016

More than a dozen local and traditional Oktoberfest-style beers will be available.

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Patrick Pierre-Jerome Named Executive Chef at Bluff City BBQ

September 19, 2016

The restaurant will open this fall in Montclair.

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Make a Reservation at Bella Luce Restaurant and Bar in Nutley

September 16, 2016

Appetizers and desserts at Bella Luce were so impressive they've quickly earned spots on our Best of 2016 list.

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The Kingwood Tavern In Frenchtown

September 15, 2016

And other restaurant openings.

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New Name, Different Taste in Fairfield

September 14, 2016

Shanghai 46, recently sold, has reopened as Tsing Tao with a different menu and an offal lot for adventurous eaters to love.

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Beerfest at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City

September 13, 2016

Plus: Oktoberfest at Inn at Millrace Pond, moonlight tour at Rat's Restaurant, and more food events.

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New Faces at The Kingwood Tavern

September 12, 2016

Plus: News from Avenue in Long Branch, and a new restaurant in Ridgewood.

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