Restaurant News

Jersey Shore Restaurants Still Struggle after Sandy

Doorways to hope: Jakeabob's in Union Beach, other Shore restaurants struggle to reopen after Sandy (via NJ.com) There is little...

NJ Restaurateur’s Love of Italy Leads to Public Television

Lidia Bastianich, Mario Batalli, and Michael Chiarello: Italian household names in the home cook’s kitchen. These famous chefs offer...

Zinburger Opens Third NJ Location in Cherry Hill

Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar opens it’s third NJ location today on Haddonfield Road in Cherry Hill. Marketed...

Bombay Local Pizza: A Bold & Not So Local Taste in Voorhees

It's not immediately apparent there is something different about this Voorhees pizzeria until you notice the TV set tuned...

Gloucester gets South Jersey’s First Smashburger

This past week I attended the Grand Opening media event for the first Smashburger to hit South Jersey....

The Gables in LBI: A Romantic Getaway

In our effort to share with you the most romantic restaurants in New Jersey just in time for Valentine's...

Anthony Bourdain will judge Franklin Lakes chef on new ABC cooking show

Anthony Bourdain will judge Franklin Lakes chef on new ABC cooking show (via NJ.com) FRANKLIN LAKES — Ninamarie Bojekian, executive...

Helping a Helper: Local Restaurateur Needs Your Help

“As Buddha says your cup must be full in order for it to runneth over.” Hurricane Sandy affected a...

Maritime Parc in Jersey City

This restaurant had me at “hello.”  Located at Liberty Landing Marina at Liberty State Park, with the NYC...

ZenMenu: Changing the Menu Game

When Luis Croussett and his long time friend, Carlos Paulino, were passing their time on a Christmas vacation in...

Chevy’s and AMC, Sweet Dinner & Movie Deal

Looking for ways to keep the kids occupied and happy during their holiday break? How about dinner and...

Sam Mickail’s CUT Steak House in West Orange

I was fortunate to have been invited to a pre-opening dinner at Sam Mickail’s CUT Steak House a couple...

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New Jersey’s Top 10 Diners: A Diner Historian’s Picks for 2026

This reporter typically isn’t a fan of Top-10 lists regarding beloved New Jersey diners. I’ve carefully avoided such an exercise while exploring Jersey diners...