The new kid in town isn’t exactly a kid. He’s chef James A. Graham, a veteran banquet and event chef,… Read the rest

Think there aren’t any summer holidays worth celebrating with food and drink now that Fourth of July is in the… Read the rest

We will always have bacon, barbecue and bread pudding. But sure as there are forever foods, there are trends. Some… Read the rest

And now for a little twist on our normal Friday excursion into restaurant-land: Today we begin an occasional, yet focused… Read the rest

Don’t you think that “More New Restaurants Planned in Jersey City” could be a weekly headline? Indeed, there are more… Read the rest

Ani Ramen’s signature ramen bowl travels well, even though the rule, kindly but firmly enforced, is that it’s all—ramen, buns,… Read the rest

Fireworks are lighting up the skies the next few days, as we celebrate Independence Day. But this coming weekend, there… Read the rest

Here is a brief history of Chef Fredy’s: The restaurant was previously known as Tim Schaffer’s Cuisine, and in 2005,… Read the rest

In the South, you often find the best barbecue in places deemed “unexpected” by Northerners. Gas stations come to mind.… Read the rest

I am spreading clotted cream on my raisin-packed scones and looking longingly at the berry jam that our spot-on server… Read the rest

New Jersey’s farmers’ markets are back in session! That’s a cause for an exclamation point if there ever was one.… Read the rest

One of the legends in New Jersey’s culinary history is marking its 100th anniversary this year with a national charity… Read the rest

I could live on the bar snacks alone at Juniper Hill, a major-league-restaurant in-the-making in the enclave of Annandale in… Read the rest

New Jersey’s blueberries have started to come into markets statewide and, with the Fourth of July just around the corner,… Read the rest

La Parrilla de Manila is a dining mecca for Filipino diners among others. Friends who live in South Jersey tell… Read the rest

The calendar says it’s summer tomorrow. The food-and-beverage lineup of events agrees. School’s out and it’s time to dig in… Read the rest

Two seasoned chefs are taking charge of the kitchens at two of New Jersey’s best-known restaurants—just in time for the… Read the rest

Once you get past the nondescript, strip-mall storefront and rather dark interior, you’ll find that Wasabi Japanese restaurant offers colorful… Read the rest

Another high-profile restaurant is set to open in Jersey City, this one inside a night-time, hot spot in the Powerhouse… Read the rest

I cannot stop smiling about The Buttered Biscuit Cafe. The food, the atmosphere, the staff, the whole attitude about the… Read the rest