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Celebrating Hispanic Chefs in the Garden State in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are excited to showcase Hispanic chefs who are integral parts of New...
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Celebrating Hispanic Chefs in the Garden State

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, we are excited to showcase six Hispanic chefs who are integral...
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More Than a Memoir: “They Call Me Produce Pete”

As a longtime Produce Pete fan, I was thrilled to learn about They Call Me Produce Pete. Straightforward and easy...
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The Serenity Cafe, in Toms River

What do two bouts of cancer, a global pandemic, and a couple of stubborn canopies all have in common? Aside...

NJ Chef Profile Series: Cynthia Soto, Chef and Owner at Empanada Lady Café

Cynthia Soto is a firm believer in things falling into place as they should. She had no intention of...
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Elegant Brunch Buffet at Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen

The writer was invited to visit Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen and the meal was complimentary. Five years in, Jockey...
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Luciano’s Ristorante in Rahway: Fine, Creative Italian Cuisine in a Classic Setting

There’s a reason Luciano’s Italian Ristorante & Lounge is known throughout the area as a charming destination for great...
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Chef Spotlight: Chef Michael Butler Takes the Helm at B2 Bistro + Bar in Point Pleasant Beach

B2 Bistro recently welcomed a new executive chef at its Point Pleasant Beach location. Allow us to introduce Chef...
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Good Vibrations from Cedar Bean’s Coffee Joint

It was a brisk Thursday evening as an energetic crowd arrived at Cedar Bean’s Coffee Joint in Cedar Grove: a...

NJ Chef Profile Series: Pam Green, Executive Chef at the Sheraton AC

Today, Chef Pam Green runs a massive kitchen at an Atlantic City hotel, but at one point, she was...

NJ Chef Profile Series: Jess Gaspero, The Farm & Fisherman Tavern + Market, Cherry Hill

This article is part of a Jersey Bites series focusing on women chefs in the Garden State. Finding the right career...
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NJ Chef Profile Series: Jessica Alfreds, Chef and Business Owner

This article is part of a Jersey Bites series focusing on women chefs in the Garden State. Years ago, as a...

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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...