Eat & Drink
Our Favorite NJ Restaurant Towns
These dining destinations boast a lively vibe, walkability and, of course, plenty of terrific restaurants.

Nobu Atlantic City Serves Up Sizzling Hits Alongside Puzzling Misses
The Jersey Shore's new outpost of a renowned Japanese fine-dining destination turns out to be a gamble.

Jim’s Lunch Celebrates a Century of Great Grub
Deep in the South Jersey Pinelands, the eatery quietly marks its three-generation family legacy of caring for all who stop by.

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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Ever since Lucy hiked up her peasant skirt to stomp grapes in an Italian wine vat, home wine-making has had a reputation for fun. At Grape Beginnings Wine School (54 West Main Street, Freehold, 732-431-3313; www.grapebeginningswineschool.com), customers can “get in on the crush the old-fashioned way,” says co-owner Frank D’Aponte....
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Chef Michael Clampffer loves desserts. One delectable summer offering at his Montclair restaurant, Table 8, is his blueberry–lemon verbena pie. Look for lemon verbena leaves at specialty food stores, or grow some in your backyard, as Clampffer does....
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