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Delicious new spots in Nutley, Whitehouse Station and more.
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The Black Horse Tavern & Pub in Mendham—the state’s oldest continuously operating restaurant—reopened in January. ...
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Plus: A Mediterranean/Georgian bistro replaces Jamie’s Knott’s Kinjo's in Newark, while Corner Slice moves from Manhattan to Maplewood....
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“He’s the business brain, and I’m the creative soul,” says Meg Affa, who runs Vine Garden & Gift with her husband, Mike....
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Their love stories began and blossomed in local kitchens.
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The family-owned candy shop is beloved for its buttercrunch, toffee, chocolate-covered strawberries and so much more....
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Plus: Sweetgreen expands to Westfield, and Montclair welcomes a Pakistani-American fusion café....
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Craving respite from the cold? These dining spots offer fireplaces, comfy seating, hearty dishes and warm welcomes....
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Plus: A charcuterie-board spot comes to Haworth, while Old Tappan welcomes a ramen joint.
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Plus: A cannoli spot comes to Fairfield, and Verona welcomes a sandwich joint.
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David Viana of Lita in Aberdeen and Dan Richer of Razza in Jersey City have both previously been nominated for the James Beard Foundation's award for best chef....
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The latest venture by the Rallo family has been named one of New Jersey Monthly's best new restaurants.
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Plus: Harpoon Willy's opens in Robbinsville, and an Argentine bakery comes to Hackensack.
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Plus: Chatham welcomes an eatery devoted to homemade English muffins, and a popular Jersey Shore sushi spot announces its second location....
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Before or after touring BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, enjoy lunch or dinner at its Shayona Café....
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Plus: A Palestinian/Middle Eastern restaurant opens in Princeton, and Andy's Roadside Dive in Mount Arlington shutters....
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Meet some of our state's most discerning omakase enthusiasts....
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Plus: A new steakhouse comes to Morristown, and Montclair's Kreme & Krumbs shifts to an online-only model....
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The South Jersey Celtic Society adds unstuffy touches to a 220-year-old tradition that celebrates Scotland's national bard. Tickets go fast!...
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Lots of Italian American families in partake in this Christmas Eve tradition. Its origin is still something of a mystery....
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