Chef Spotlight: Ariane Duarte
Chef Ariane Duarte’s love of cooking began as she was growing up, watching her grandmother cook family dinners. She...
Chef Adam Weiss of Due in Ridgewood
Chef Adam Weiss Gets His Due
Chef Adam Weiss is the new Executive Chef of Due in Ridgewood. Weiss, who...
Chef Spotlight: Kara Decker
Chef Kara Decker joined the Local Roots Group in late 2007. Most recently, she headed the kitchen as Executive...
Coming Soon! Montclair Food & Wine Festival
The Montclair Food & Wine Festival will be back May 31 through June 2 with new venues, educational seminars and fun...
Chakra 10th Anniversary Food and Wine Specials
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an invitation-only event at Chakra as the popular Paramus restaurant begins...
eNJoy: A Taste of New Jersey
Monmouth University Students Spotlight Culinary New Jersey
At the beginning of the semester, the students of Professor John Buzza’s...
Sunday Brunch at The Ryland Inn
Just a few weeks ago, gorgeous The Ryland Inn began serving Sunday brunch. The space is beautiful, inviting...
Chef Spotlight: Anthony Pino of Anthony David’s
After graduating from Johnson & Wales University, Chef Anthony Pino immediately immersed himself in the New York food scene...
Chef Spotlight: Anthony Pucciarello of Cielo
Anthony Pucciarello lives in West Caldwell, a short drive from Cielo, his restaurant in Fairfield. A CIA graduate,...
Battle of the NJ Sous Chefs: The Winners!
The Crystal Springs New Jersey Wine & Food Festival recently wrapped up and the results of the sold-out Battle...
Crystal Springs NJ Wine & Food Festival Recap
Oh what an event! The New Jersey Wine & Food Festival took place last weekend at beautiful Crystal Springs.The...
Chef’s Degustation at Blu in Montclair
A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of experiencing Restaurant Blu's tasting menu. Blu, the popular Montclair restaurant...
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...
