Chef Spotlight

Domenico Winery: NJ Roots Reaching the West Coast

The Pinot grigio is crisp. The chardonnay is not overwhelmingly oaky. The Syrah is full bodied, and might be...
New Jersey Peaches

Timing Is Everything for Jersey Peaches

During a recent visit to Terhune Orchards in Princeton, I unexpectedly found myself in the passenger seat of a...
Little Town Social

Little Town Social Opens in the Square Mile

  While Washington Street is the main drag in Hoboken, First Street has some of the best hidden gems in town....
New Jersey hops farms

Hops: A Growing New Jersey Industry

Look out tomatoes, Humulus Lupulus bines could be winding their way through the Garden State soon! Brewing beer is a...

Le Avenue: French Dining on the Jersey Shore

In full disclosure, the meal was provided to me for free. As always, all views and opinions are my own. As...

Cowan’s Public in Nutley

I spent a leisurely afternoon at Cowan’s Public a couple of Saturdays ago, soaking up the cool retro vibe, chatting with...

It’s Simply Local Features New Jersey Artisans

Maybe the idea for It’s Simply Local came about when New Jersey native Julianne Tootell moved across the country...
Terhune Orchards Tasting Room

Wineries of Central Jersey

When it comes to winemaking, people often forget about Central Jersey. In fact, until the last decade, Cream Ridge...

Pierogi Love: A Chat with Author and Pierogi Pro Casey Barber

“She’s a genius!” Actually there was an expletive thrown in there, too. After laughing at my sister’s language, I...

The Playground Means Business in Atlantic City

Chef Jose Garces is returning to Atlantic City this summer for another shot in the restaurant business, this time at The Playground....

Chef Spotlight: Sam Talbot

Sam Talbot has made quite a name for himself on the culinary circuit after placing third on Season 2...
Montclair Food and Wine Gala chef serving guest

From the Gala to the Biergarten: Montclair Food & Wine Festival

The Gala! by Deanna Quinones The third annual Montclair Food & Wine Festival (MFWF) kicked off with its Gala on a night that...

Latest Bites

A First Look at Maize’s Inventive New Spring Menu in Westfield

Housed inside Westfield’s historic train station, Maize Cocina & Cocktails is not just a place to dine; it is a destination that immediately sets...