Restaurants

Chef James Avery inside The Bonney Read restaurant

Making His Mark in Asbury Park: Chef James Avery

From the Set of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell's Kitchen to an Asbury Park Restaurant Takeover Physically and metaphorically, Chef James Avery...
John Copeland in front of Town Grill

Restaurateur John Copeland Returns to Manasquan with New Town Grill Restaurant

John Copeland has returned to Manasquan, New Jersey, with his new Town Grill restaurant in the location where his...
David Burke at Belmar Kitchen

Belmar Kitchen by David Burke Opens at the Beach Haus Brewery

RELEASE: Innovative celebrity chef David Burke opened his latest New Jersey restaurant, Belmar Kitchen by David Burke, last week. Belmar...
Seating at the Grand Luxe Cafe in Paramus

Grand Lux Cafe: A Go-To Restaurant for All Tastes and Styles

The writer was invited to visit Grand Lux Cafe and the meal was complimentary. Start with savory appetizers; finish with...
Jerzey jezebel sub

Atlantic County’s Top 3 Sandwiches: A Search by Todd Noon

Aside from my late father’s liverwurst-and-mustard-on-white that, incredibly and revoltingly, he would often dunk in hot tea, I have...
Rahway Offers ‘Passports’ to Taste of Spring 2021

Rahway Offers ‘Passports’ to Taste of Spring 2021

The Rahway Arts and Business Partnership, looking to remain engaged with faithful foodies and area restaurants as the Covid-19...
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Point Pleasant: The Birthplace of Three Popular Brands

I am not quite ready to group Point Pleasant, New Jersey, into the list of mystical places like Stonehenge,...
Exterior of Curry Up Now in Hoboken

Curry Up Now Celebrates First Anniversary at Hoboken Location

The Hoboken, NJ, location of Curry Up Now celebrates its first anniversary on February 25. Akash and Rana Kapoor,...

A First Trip to Tio Taco & Tequila Bar, in Edison, NJ

The writer was invited to visit Tio Taco & Tequila Bar and the meal was complimentary. One tequila, two tequila,...
El Lechon interior

One Restaurateur’s Struggle, Shared by Many

As we've covered for nearly 11(!) months, the restaurant world is struggling. Understatement. Through it all, local spots everywhere...
3 High-Tech Food Compartments

High-Tech Eatery Reimagines Automat Concept in Jersey City

The automat, an iconic modern concept of informal restaurant dining in the early years of the 20th century, is...
Pilgrim Diner under construction

Pilgrim Diner in Cedar Grove to Reopen Later This Year

The shuttered Pilgrim Diner in Cedar Grove is slated to be reborn later this year. New construction work is...

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A restaurant guest uses the twocents app on her smartphone to share private feedback about her dining experience.

New Jersey Startup Wants to Change How Customers Talk to Restaurants

For restaurant owners, online reviews can feel like a double-edged sword. A glowing five-star review can attract new customers, while a single negative experience...