This week Rosie tells us about Fricassee in Montclair, Sorrento in East Rutherford, a wine and martini tasting at Salt Creek Grill in Rumson and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Bryan Gregg, former chef of the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and of Michael Anthony's in Jersey City, is teaming with chef George Mandakas to open a new restaurant in Montclair, called Escape, serving what he is calling "Southern fine" cuisine.

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Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 30 An Easter Tea, with scones, finger sandwiches, Petit Fours and more will be held at the Peacock Café, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. 4 to 6 PM; park admission required, café fees apply. Reservations: 609-890-6015.

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This week Rosie tells us about the Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange, Taste of Montclair, Montclair Restaurant Week, Jersey Shore Restaurant Week and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves.

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Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Rosie Saferstein will have chocolate samples and chat about restaurants between 2 and 4 PM at the new Kings at 977 Valley Road in Gillette as part of its grand opening weekend. Enter to win dinner for two at Pluckemin Inn, courtesy of New Jersey Monthly, and participate in other events throughout the store.

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This week Rosie tells us about Maritime Parc in Jersey City, I Trulli in Woodland Park, Flavors to the Max, places to dine on Easter and much more news about NJ restaurants.

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Best Chefs America, a 386-page book published this month, bills itself as the "first-ever industry peer review guide [to] chefs." The 4,650 chefs across the country who made the cut are listed state by state. A quick count shows New Jersey has 196 honorees, ranging from stars like Craig Shelton, Nicholas Harary, Scott Anderson, David Felton, Zod Arifai, Ryan DePersio and Anthony Bucco to many lesser known names.

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