Eat & Drink
At IndeBlue in Cherry Hill, Classic and New Combine to Excellent Effect
From Brussels sprouts with coconut to Drums of Heaven wings, the modern Indian food takes you to new places but anchors you in engaging flavors.

Madame in Jersey City: Cozy French Brasserie With a ‘Naughty, Night-Owl’ Feel
Putting a modern spin on its beloved predecessor, the Hudson County hotspot draws on downtown NYC's late-night dining scene of decades past.

At Montclair Hotspot Pasta Ramen, No Sign Is Needed
At chef Robbie Felice's hip new BYO, people eventually realize they've come to the right place.

The 30 Best Restaurants in New Jersey
The best restaurants in New Jersey span the state with all types of cuisine, from modern American at 1776 by David Burke in Morristown to French at Faubourg in Montclair.
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Click to participate in New Jersey Monthly's 27th Annual Readers' Choice Restaurant Poll. ...
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Galaktoboureko is a beloved traditional Greek dessert, although not as well-known as baklava among non-Greeks,” says Alekas Tsamis, executive chef of Greek Taverna in Montclair. “It’s essentially a cream custard, wrapped in phyllo and infused with an orange-flavored syrup.”...
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This is a dish that embodies the essence of the Riviera and Cote D’Azur," says Dominique Filoni, executive chef of Avenue in Long Branch. "It is made traditionally with local Loup de Mer, the vegetables representing Provence, and the fresh tomato sauce capturing an array of flavors."...
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Milkshakes, loaded with ice cream, are among the best bets at Bobby's Burger Palace, Bobby Flay's casual restaurants in Eatontown and Paramus. Here's a shake that's not on the menu; it comes from his book, "Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes" (Clarkson Potter, 2009)....
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Butternut squash soup is a classic dish," says Michael Burbella, executive chef of Table 8 in Montclair. ...
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Restaurant Nicholas in Red Bank, a perennial on New Jersey Monthly's Top 25 Best Restaurant list, has published its first cookbook. It's a big, heavy, beautifully produced coffee table number, with exceptional photographs by Steve Legato and text by chef/owner Nicholas Harary with writer Peter Zuorick. The recipes, which have been adapted and tested for the home kitchen, are not simple, but accurately bring to life the classics of the Nicholas menu for all seasons. This cranberry mojito is easy to create and makes a great holiday cocktail....
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