Eat & Drink

The 30 Best Restaurants in New Jersey of 2022

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.
By | August 8, 2022

Restaurant Review: The Lookout in North Cape May Turns a Ferry Terminal Into a Destination

The octagonal eatery on the ferry's second floor boasts one of the best dining views anywhere on the Jersey Shore.

Poll Results: Readers Choose Their Favorite NJ Restaurants of 2022

The winners of New Jersey Monthly's 39th annual Jersey Choice Restaurant Poll, presented by New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

The Best Food Events in New Jersey This August

Dig into delicious festivals, markets and more happening statewide.

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Cattani in Ewing: Yes, Nonna!

By Andrea Clurfeld | February 21, 2017
Cattani Catering & Kitchen serves classic Italian-American "Sunday Supper" every day, and does it well....
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Food Events: Class Acts

By Andrea Clurfeld | February 20, 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

By Andrea Clurfeld | February 19, 2017

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

Ganga Asian Bistro: Kicking up Color and Spice

By Andrea Clurfeld | February 16, 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

By Andrea Clurfeld | February 15, 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

By Andrea Clurfeld | 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

By Suzanne Zimmer Lowery | February 14, 2017

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

By Andrea Clurfeld | 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

By Andrea Clurfeld | February 12, 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

By Andrea Clurfeld | 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

With Jersey Applejack, Lightning Strikes Again

By Tara Nurin | February 9, 2017
Laird's Applejack brandy was the original Jersey Lightning, Now, writes Libations columnist Tara Nurin, brandy is making a comeback....
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Openings: Fast Casual Goes Greek

By Andrea Clurfeld | February 8, 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?

By Andrea Clurfeld | February 9, 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!

By Andrea Clurfeld | 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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Not Barnyard, Backyard: Raising Chickens in the Suburbs

By Jacqueline Mroz | February 15, 2017
Suburban families flock to fowl for fun and friendship–and those fabulous fresh eggs....
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Do It Yourself: Eat & Drink

By Joanna Buffum, Tammy La Gorce, Lauren Yobs | February 17, 2017
Hit the kitchen and test out these DIY recipes....
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Old Favorites, New Looks, New Folks

By Andrea Clurfeld | February 5, 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

At iPic Theater, (Literally) Juggling Dinner and a Movie

By Peg Rosen | February 3, 2017
Our intrepid writer and her hubby try Fort Lee’s new upscale movie dining experience, iPic. Need more napkins!...
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Reasons to Head For Leatherhead Pub

By John Howard-Fusco | 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

By Andrea Clurfeld | February 1, 2017

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