Restaurants

Cuzin's, Marlboro, Seafood, Cocktails, Gabrielle Garofalo, A Lady Walks into a Bar, Jersey Bites

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Cuzin’s Seafood – Clam Bar

Where I Was Cuzin's Seafood – Clam Bar, Marlboro, NJ When, Exactly Monday, July 1, 12:24 p.m. Where I Sat I sat almost at the...

A Lady Walks into a Bar…On the Deck Restaurant & Bar

Where I Was On the Deck Restaurant & Bar, Atlantic Highlands, NJ When, Exactly Friday, June 14, 1:33 p.m. Where I Sat I settled with...

ZinBurger in Clifton

The Cook’s Tour was invited to preview the new ZinBurger restaurant in December (the official opening  was December 13)...

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Modine

Where I Was Modine, Asbury Park, NJ When, Exactly Monday, June 3, 4:03 p.m. Where I Sat Smack middle of the bar...I was first there...
De Novo, Edgewater, Demetrie Malkie, Jersey Bites, Michael Gabriele

De Novo Extends Reach with New Spot in Edgewater

The writer was invited to visit De Novo and the meal was complimentary. A cool, airy, elegant atmosphere surrounded guests...
Surf City, Jersey City, Marina Kennedy, Jersey Bites

Surf City in Jersey City: Seafood Dining and Much More

The writer was invited to visit Surf City and the meal was complimentary. Surf City Beach Bar & Restaurant in...
photo of Chef Meg LaManna plating dishing for a party

NJ Chef Profile Series: An Executive Chef Looks Back at Her Start

This article is part of our series focusing on women chefs in the Garden State. In 2017, fewer than 30%...
Mark Neurohr-Pierpaoli, Max's Bar & Grill, Long Branch, Monmouth County, Hot Dogs, Jersey Bites

Everything Old Is New Again at Max’s Bar and Grill, Long Branch

Can a 91-year-old hot dog joint also be a trendy hot spot along the Jersey Shore? The new Max's...

Porch & Proper in Collingswood

Drive slowly down the street as you approach Porch & Proper in Collingswood, NJ. You don’t want to mistake...

I Never Sausage a Hot Dog! The Texas Weiner

If you’ve never eaten a Texas Weiner, well, you’ve found the right article. For the uninitiated: It's a beef and...
The Village Diner, Diners, Jersey Bites, Michael C. Gabriele

Enjoying Retro Passion at a Jersey Diner in Pennsylvania

It was the first Saturday morning in May, and this reporter decided to have lunch at a New Jersey...
Red Rock Tap & Grill, Red Bank, Gabrielle Garofalo, A Lady Walks into a Bar, Jersey Bites

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Red Rock Tap & Grill

Where I Was Red Rock Tap & Grill, Red Bank, NJ When, Exactly Monday, April 29, 1:04 p.m. Where I Sat I arrived with...

Latest Bites

IXIM Taco, Hackensack

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...