Table Hopping

Food Events: Class Acts

February 21, 2017

Just because winter still has four weeks to go doesn’t mean you need to hibernate. The lean, mean season has… Read the rest

Wine Events: How the Shore Beckons in Winter

February 20, 2017

Jersey Shore Wine Weekend will take place Friday, February 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 at The Breakers Hotel at 1507… Read the rest

Sliced scallops at Ganga Asian Bistro in Matawan, New Jersey.

Ganga Asian Bistro: Kicking up Color and Spice

February 17, 2017

Ganga, in Matawan, which bills itself as an Asian Bistro, never could be called shy. Color—from different hues of tobiko… Read the rest

Openings: Edgewater Asian, Hoboken Italian

February 16, 2017

And Park & Orchard, the East Rutherford warhorse, closes less than a year after new owners reopened it....
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Beard Awards: Five Jerseyans Nominated

February 15, 2017

The first-round nominations for the 2017 James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards were announced this morning. Finalists will be announced… Read the rest

Spain Rincon: Iberia in Morris County

Today’s restaurant visit is by Suzanne Zimmer Lowery. I’ll be back tomorrow.—Andrea Clurfeld The roadhouse look of Spain Rincon in… Read the rest

Fat Chance: Where to Fête Fat Tuesday

February 14, 2017

Mardi Gras (literally Fat Tuesday, in French) is February 28. Won't be strutting in New Orleans? No worries. Jersey chefs have you covered....
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Big Names at Beard House

February 13, 2017

Chefs Eric LeVine and Christopher Albrecht will each host a dinner at the townhouse of the venerated James Beard....
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Chef Chat: Reinventing Val Day

February 10, 2017

Bruce Lefebvre, chef/owner of the Frog and the Peach in New Brunswick, comes right out with it: “Valentine’s is often… Read the rest

Openings: Fast Casual Goes Greek

February 9, 2017

You won't have to wait an eon to build your own Greek meal at Eons, coming next month to Paramus....
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Baguette Delite is a…Vietnamese Deli?

February 8, 2017

Unlikely as it sounds, that's exactly what the Edison eatery is. And a good one, too....
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Head South, Valentine!

February 7, 2017

Romance, always in the air in "the Cape Mays," heightens as Cupid draws his bow at these restaurants....
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Old Favorites, New Looks, New Folks

February 6, 2017

For 36 years, the Market Roost, 65 Main Street in Flemington, has been serving pastries, savory fare and a well-touted… Read the rest

Margherita pizza at Leatherhead Pub in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey.

Reasons to Head For Leatherhead Pub

February 3, 2017

The converted old firehouse in Egg Harbor City offers worthy small plates, sandwiches, pizza and regional craft beer....
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Openings: Cuban…Quennelles…Crab Cakes

February 2, 2017

Azucar Cuban Cuisine & Cigars, 171 Schraalenburgh Road in Closter, features authentic Cuban food and drink. chef Nick Vazquez and… Read the rest

Chicken croquettes at Graze restaurant in Little Silver, New Jersey.

Sterling Flavors in Little Silver

February 1, 2017

As diners arrived on a recent weekend evening, a pair of guitarists settled into a corner of Graze restaurant, a… Read the rest

Events: Daniel Boulud at Crystal Springs

January 31, 2017

The famed chef gets top billing at the NJ Food & Wine Fest in March. Elsewhere, this month, enjoy a wine & chocolate weekend and two events for charity....
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Finds For Valentines

January 30, 2017

Eat, Drink, Love. Valentine's Day specials begin early this year, and include the weekend of Feb. 11-12....
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Pork shank at Satis restaurant in Bloomfield, New Jersey

The Rosie Report: Satis in Bloomfield

January 27, 2017

On the last Friday of each month, the indomitable Rosie Saferstein catches us up on the highlights of her table hopping....
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A (Promising) Opening, a (High-Profile) Closing

January 25, 2017

Two young chefs on the rise open Rosemont Supper Club in Stockton. In Englewood Cliffs, Marc Forgione's American Cut closes....
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