Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Jersey style
You don’t need a Mexican background to love guacamole, carne asada, and margaritas. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a...
Curtain Up in Newark! Nico Kitchen & Bar
A world class performing arts center needs a restaurant of the same caliber, and NJPAC in Newark is...
Restaurant Blu: Nothing But Blu Skies For Montclair Restaurant Goers
Zod Arifai’s well-known restaurant, Blu, in downtown Montclair offers a sleek, professional, comfortable dining experience.
At a media dinner...
First Annual Montclair Film Festival – Celebrated with Wine
On April 3, I had the opportunity to attend a lovely benefit event hosted by Amanti Vino, the boutique...
Manischewitz Thinks Outside the Box (of Matzo)
By Lauren Weiss
Jewish food is not typically associated with the phrase “thinner and thinner.” Unless, of course, you...
Good Karma and Food at Cielo in Fairfield
When a new restaurant takes over the space vacated by an establishment with a less than stellar reputation, I’m...
Adara – Elevating Fine Dining in Northern New Jersey
Away from Montclair’s bustling Bloomfield Avenue resides Adara, perhaps New Jersey’s first ‘real’ molecular gastronomy restaurant. This epicurean haven...
Tantalizing Truffles – Winter’s Edible “Jewels”
Every season offers its own mix of irresistible fresh gems. Think of a gorgeous summer peach and fat...
Hot From The Kettle December 2011
The holidays are a busy time and the Montclair restaurant scene is as busy as ever! Let’s begin...
Hot From The Kettle’s Restaurant Buzz from Montclair
Montclair is one of New Jersey’s most formidable food towns. Predominantly a BYO town, competition is tough, and...
STAMNA GREEK TAVERNA – A Bloomfield NJ Oasis
I LOVE Greek food. I’m not referring to the diner-variety gyro (pronounced “year-o”, with a roll of the...
Strip House @ Westminster Hotel, Livingston
The Cook's Tour was recently invited to a media dinner at Strip House in Livingston. Think what...
Latest Bites
New Restaurant Openings: Gnocchi, Burgers, Coffee & More
There are so many exciting new New Jersey restaurants opening across the Garden State in the coming months. Here are some new restaurants and...
