OPENINGS January 2009 DJ Tea Garden, 23 Chestnut St, Ridgewood (201-689-7878); BYO. Eden Gourmet Cafe, 1-7 South Orange Ave, South… Read the rest

1/23: An Inaugural Dinner with wines paired with each course will be held in a private room at the Pluckemin… Read the rest

RESTAURANT LORENA If you’re looking for a reason to go out early for Sunday dinner, Restaurant Lorena, 168 Maplewood Avenue,… Read the rest

CHEFS ON THE MOVE January 2009 Jean Giunta, previously chef/owner of Andiamo Restaurant in Lambertville, has joined Za Restaurant, 147… Read the rest

OPENINGS January 2009 Ana Beall’s Tea Room, 415 Westfield Ave, Westfield (908-264-4221). The Bicycle Club, 487 Sylvan Ave, Englewood Cliffs… Read the rest

1/18: Spanish Pavillion, 31 Harrison Ave, Harrison, will host a Night in Galicia with Spanish bagpipes and food and dancers… Read the rest

THE FLYING FIG, BERKELEY HEIGHTS The Flying Fig, 538 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, has recently opened featuring “small plates, big… Read the rest

OPENINGS January 2009 Brick City Bar and Grill, 35 Edison Pl, Newark (973-303-3013). BV Tuscany, 368 Cedar Ln, Teaneck (201-287-0404).… Read the rest

1/9: The Annual Murder Mystery Dinner will be held at the Grain House Restaurant at the Olde Mill Inn, 225… Read the rest

CHEF PAUL LUSTBADER AT CENT’ANNI, MAPLEWOOD For those of you who miss the scrumptious cuisine that Chef Paul Lustbader served… Read the rest

CHEFS ON THE MOVE January 2009     Roberto Mora is the executive chef at Brick City Bar and Grill,… Read the rest

OPENINGS December 2008 Cafe La Maison, 140 Main St, Fort Lee (201-947-6699). Ganache (gourmet café, bakery, and coffeehouse), 1500 Hudson… Read the rest

1/6: A Healthy Living: Flat Belly cooking class will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St,… Read the rest

OPENINGS December 2008 Bartolomeo, previously in Palisades Park, has moved to 105 N Dean St, Englewood (201-567-7002). Curry Masala, 163… Read the rest

12/27: A wine class will be held at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St, Cape May. 1 to 3 PM;… Read the rest

BEST DISHES OF 2008 Do you sometimes tell friends, “I would go to that restaurant just to have the _____”?… Read the rest

OPENINGS December 2008 Bistro Americain, 252 Degraw Ave, Teaneck (201-692-0700). Bobby Flay has opened Bobby’s Burger Palace, 180 Rt 35… Read the rest

FOOD EVENTS 12/21: A Sparkle, Sparkle, Sparkling! tasting with caviar will be held at Rosie’s Wine Bar, 514 North Ave,… Read the rest

CHANUKAH DINNERS On December 21, a traditional Chanukah dinner along with the lighting of the menorah will be held at… Read the rest