Eat & Drink
Where to Go Gluten Free
July 19, 2013
BAKERIES Fallon’s Gluten Free Bake Shop (Fords) The name says it all. Fallon’s features sweet treats, along with multigrain and… Read the rest
Brian Kulbacki’s gluten-free beers honor a friend with celiac, killed in a car crash....
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As awareness of celiac disease and gluten intolerance grow, bakeries, restaurants and stores across New Jersey respond to the rising demand for products that let the afflicted eat like everyone else....
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Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwich
July 17, 2013
Chef Josh Thomsen of Agricola in Princeton shares his recipe for his childhood favorite combo....
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New and Notable Restaurants of 2013
July 12, 2013
One sign the economy is picking up? A bumper crop of ambitious restaurants and fun eateries hanging up shingles all over the state. One of them - Agricola, in Princeton - even made our Top 25. Here are 27 more worth checking out....
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2013 Jersey Choice Restaurant Poll
July 11, 2013
Our 30th annual Restaurant Poll reveals the best restaurants in New Jersey, as decided by readers and critics alike....
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Our critics pick from New Jersey's diverse dining scene to bring you 2013's best places to eat in the Garden State....
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Teff Cake with Plum Compote
July 10, 2013
Simple and delicious, this cake made from teff, Ethiopia's nutritious native grain, is naturally gluten free....
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Cod Brandade Fritters
July 3, 2013
A crunchy-creamy hot appetizer from Josh Thomsen, executive chef of Agricola in Princeton....
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English Pea Soup
June 26, 2013
A delicious cold soup for summer from Josh Thomsen, executive chef of Agricola in Princeton....
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Tuna Ceviche
June 20, 2013
"We love this dish because ceviche is a staple in Latin cuisine, and we have our own twist on it for summer," says Bradley Rodriguez, chef of Cubacan in Asbury Park. "It's simple and refreshing, a must for your app arsenal."
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Dessert Empanadas
June 13, 2013
"Empanadas are a staple of Latin cuisine, whether sweet or savory," says Bradley Rodriguez, chef of Cubacan in Asbury Park. "These two dessert empanadas are delicious and easy to make. The guava is traditional; the apple (manzana) is inspired by classic American apple pie."...
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He’s effusive, joyously Italian and talks with his hands. Cosimo Maolini stands out in preppy Spring Lake, yet somehow fits in....
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Sweet Chorizo Appetizer
June 6, 2013
"Everybody who entertains needs a dish that is fast and easy to make but will impress company," says Bradley Rodriguez, chef of Cubacan in Asbury Park. "Well, here it is. And it has its roots in real Cuban cuisine, with just a slight twist." ...
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Pulpo ala Plancha
May 30, 2013
"We love this recipe because of its eclectic twist on a staple of Latin cuisine," says Bradley Rodriguez, chef of Cubacan in Asbury Park. "Pulpo, or octopus, makes a great seasonal dish due to its versatility of preparations."...
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Crispy Salmon with Roast Shallot Vinaigrette
May 23, 2013
"Salmon is so popular and adaptable it's the duck or hog of the ocean," says Jim Galileo, executive chef of GP's in Jersey City. "I never run out of ways to use it. This is a personal favorite, and judging by sales, also a hit with our guests."...
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Spicy Sausage Crostini
May 15, 2013
"This very popular item kind of evolved from the idea of a sausage-and-pepper sandwich," says Jim Galileo, executive chef of GP's in Jersey City. "I think the balance of ingredients along with the salad is what makes it so appealing. A crisp Gavi, Sauvignon Blanc or summer ale goes well with it."...
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"I discovered shishitos a few years ago in a stall of Japanese vegetables in the Union Square Market in Manhattan," says Jim Galileo, executive chef of GP's in Jersey City. "I asked the proprietor, 'Are they hot? What's the best way to cook them?' 'Hot pan,' he replied. I asked again whether they are hot. 'No,' he said, then added with a wink and a smile, 'Sometimes one or two speak a little different.'"...
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Yes, customers have them, and not from barbecue sauce. Restaurateurs lament the parade of valuables that leave the premises as patrons help themselves to a literal steal of a meal....
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On The Waterfront: Shore Dining With A View
May 7, 2013
A view of ocean, bay or river is the secret sauce that spices up Shore dining. Here’s your guide to vittles with vistas....
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