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.

Cooking with the Muse Combines Literature and Cuisine

June 3, 2016

This gorgeous 500-page cookbook with 150 international recipes and full-color photographs, also contains culinary poetry, essays and historical information.

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Looking Ahead at Charlie’s of Bay Head

June 2, 2016

This newly constructed year-round restaurant has an outdoor deck with waterfront views of Twilight Lake.

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Happily Greeting Namaste in Edgewater

June 1, 2016

Namaste, which means “the light in me honors the light in you,” is also the name of an impressive Himalayan restaurant in Edgewater.

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Balvenie Scotch Tasting at Blue Morel

May 31, 2016

Plus: Morristown Whiskey Fest, a Chimay Beer dinner and other food events.

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David Drake Leaves Light Horse Tavern and Greene Hook

May 30, 2016

The Jersey City restaurants are currently searching for replacements.

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Delicious Dining at Dino’s in Harrington Park

May 27, 2016

Even if Harrington Park is not in your backyard, it's worth the trek to sample the excellent fare at Dino's.

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Aquarius Opens in Fort Lee

May 26, 2016

Along with American Chinese options, Aquarius also sells special Cantonese dishes like steamed pumpkin stuffed with seafood.

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Moghul in Edison Will Leave You Happy and Satisfied

May 25, 2016

We felt pampered at Moghul. If possible, go with a group as dishes are meant for sharing.

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BBQ, Bourbon & Biergarten Coming to Montclair

May 24, 2016

Plus: A wine class at 55 Main in Flemington, and more.

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Seadon Shouse and Stuart Marx Making Moves in Hoboken

May 23, 2016

Plus: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest returns to Sussex County on June 5.

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