For rewarding food, atmosphere, variety and value, these new restaurants have earned enthusiastic followings.

Our expanded list testifies to the vitality of the Jersey dining scene.

Take a century of tradition, add local color, a new wave of artisanship and imagination, and what you get just might be Jersey's favorite food.

Over the last decade, Asbury Park's restaurant scene has become one of the most dynamic in the state. Here's our top picks for where to eat.

The range of dining choices available in Montclair is striking. Here are our top picks for where to eat.

Princeton's restaurant scene is varied and vibrant, from student faves to some of New Jersey's top restaurants. Here's our top picks for where to eat.

Entrées were enjoyable, but more complex dishes proved “misguided.”

Chef Paul Gerard was stunned when he first saw Antique’s 30-ton, roughly century-old coal oven. Now, the two are an over-the-top team.

After years of bouncing around, the gifted David Viana finds the perfect partner and fulfills his potential in Old Bridge.

Ready-to-drink vodkas, gin and tonics, and Bloody Marys are increasingly popping up at liquor stores and supermarkets.

There’s no business like beer business—and it’s booming in New Jersey, which now boasts nearly 100 breweries. Here are the best of the best.

At the Referend in Pennington, James Priest specializes in an age-old technique that yields complex beers that defy expectations.