Happy Hour at the Beach: Mix in West Long Branch
On a recent Thursday night, my husband and I decided to start the weekend early by heading to...
uproot in Warren
This is an amazing place. You almost don’t have to read any further, just go. I can tell...
Legal Sea Foods in Short Hills
When you think of a seafood restaurant -- a quality one for that matter -- you typically assume they’re...
Banana Jack Murphy’s Opens in North Wildwood
Intrigued by the rumor of alcoholic milkshakes almost as much as the sudden appearance of this mystery restaurant,...
Amelia’s Bistro In Jersey City
One of my favorite parts about living in North Jersey are summer holiday weekends. As crazy as it...
Takara Japanese Steakhouse in Oakhurst
Situated in a typical strip mall on Route 35 South, Takara Japanese Steakhouse is hard to miss with...
Table 8 in Montclair
When I heard from a friend that Table 8 in Montclair was absolutely divine, I also made the...
Pan Asia in Forked River
The sign just popped up one day. Without any warning, a new restaurant was about to open in...
Casa Maya, High Bridge
A few months ago, I caught an episode of Rick Bayless’ Mexico: One Plate at a Time....
Hiram’s in Fort Lee: Phil’s Reviews from the Road
It was a getting dark and pleasant night (I’m saving stormy for Monday) when I got a last...
Foyster’s in Riverside
Looking for a restaurant with a relaxing, inviting atmosphere and a variety of good food at a reasonable...
The Inbetween Cafe in Red Bank
On a picture perfect spring morning, I arrived at about 10:30 a.m. for a late breakfast at the...




