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.
A series of hits and misses at an Italian spot that opened earlier this year.

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This charming BYO, located in the same space that once held Due Nicola and Daniela's, offers a medley of seafood.

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The restaurant's menu leans toward Southern and Cajun-style favorites, and the bar offers an extensive martini list.

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Service is attentive and friendly, but misinterpretations are aplenty.

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Our dining correspondent indulges in Armenian fare in Paterson and Korean bites in West Caldwell.

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Our dining correspondent finds a host of tasty dishes at this East Rutherford establishment.

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The ambiance at this Pine Brook steakhouse might not compare to Morton’s or Wolfgang's, but the food and service are just as memorable.

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At this traditional Italian restaurant in Madison, there's no need to rush. Just save room for dessert.

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The low-down on a traditional Italian spot in Harrison and a recent opening in Bloomfield.

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Finding authentic Portuguese cuisine in Newark and a warm welcome in a Japanese restaurant in Livingston.

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