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Chefs on the Move

February 23, 2010

Rosie has the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves....
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Congratulations to the New Jersey chefs, restaurateurs and wine professionals who have made an impressive showing as semi-finalists for this year’s James Beard Foundation Awards....
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Young Marlboro actor brings energy to new Nickelodeon series....
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Rosie has the latest informtion on NJ restaurant openings and closings....
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Beet Risotto Timbales

February 18, 2010

Chef Chad Ellis Peters of David Ellis Events in Cedar Knolls takes advantage of the color and sweetness of beets to create a charming dish perfect for entertaining. ...
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2/19: A Wine Lover’s Luncheon with Anthony Pino, chef/owner of Bin 14 Trattoria & Wine Bar, Hoboken, will be held at the James Beard House, 167 W 12th St, NYC. Noon; $90, James Beard Foundation members $75. For reservations call 212-627-2308....
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Day Trip: Westfield

February 17, 2010

It’s no secret to savvy Union County shoppers: The preppy, Main Street-vibe of downtown Westfield is the perfect alternative to the hassle and drear of the mall. And because it’s a bona fide dining town, refueling is easy—and requires no food court....
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This week Rosie tells us about Frank Anthony’s in Verona; Green Door Cafe in Tenafly; NJ chef David Rodriguez, who’s now in Florida; a Silver Oak wine dinner at the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville; Restaurant Week throughout the state; and much more news about NJ restaurants....
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It doesn’t look like the white stuff is going away any time soon, so if you need a dose of spring early, check out the best of South Jersey’s gardens at the Philadelphia International Flower Show from February 28 to March 7....
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Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves....
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Openings & Closings

February 12, 2010

Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings....
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Best Places to Live 2010

February 11, 2010

We’ve crunched the numbers. Now here’s our report card on New Jersey's Top Towns. ...
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This luncheon or light dinner menu is as healthful as it is delicious,” says Ryan DePersio, executive chef of Fascino in Montclair and the new Bar Cara in Bloomfield. “It’s also versatile. You can substitute red snapper or sea bass for the scallops, or Valencia or navel oranges for the grapefruit in the salad.”...
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2/16: A Mardi Gras menu will be offered at Braddock’s, 39 S Main St, Medford, featuring Cajun grilled shrimp, seafood gumbo, chicken and shrimp jambalaya, and much more. For reservations call 609-654-1604....
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Stage Right

February 10, 2010

With real estate sales still lagging, what can you do to prepare your home to sell fast—and for top dollar? Try home staging. (Photos by Barbara Cluck-Miksits)...
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Just how important are exterior first impressions when selling a home? Our experts reveal the truth. ...
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Underdog to Wonderdog, an extreme makeover series for doghouses, is filmed in New Jersey and features Piscataway native David Leon....
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This week Rosie tells us about Cavallo’s in Nutley, Chef Jon’s in Whippany, Smashburger in Montclair, and much more news about NJ restaurants....
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Our list of Top Towns is laid out alphabetically here, for your convenience. Find where your town ranks, then check the full rankings to see the quality of life data which helped place your town. ...
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Put your baking skills to the test at Iron Cupcake, a baking challenge that will raise money for earthquake relief in Haiti....
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