Restaurants

Pic-A-Lilli Inn in Shamong or should we say, Shawing!

The Pic-A-Lilli Inn (or "Pic's," as it is known locally) is a roadhouse bar/restaurant located in the New...

Beach Bites: Sandbox Café & Bath House in LBI

To say I’ve said “I have to try that place!” every time I’ve driven by the Sandbox Café...

Taos Wok & Restaurant: East Rutherford

The lovely Taos Wok & Restaurant offers varied and reasonably priced lunch and dinner options. Having been there...

Amanti Vino in Montclair

The name Amanti Vino or "wine lovers" doesn’t even begin to hint at the passion that helped formulate...

Happy 1st Birthday, Elevation Burger Montclair!

The Bloomfield Avenue location of Elevation Burger celebrates a year in Montclair this week, and is the first...

Samdan Middle Eastern Restaurant in Cresskill

While the northeast swelters through more dog days of summer, ways to get through lunch and dinner without...

Blackbird Dining Establishment-Collingswood, NJ

Warm. Calm. Inviting.  That's the vibe you get at Collingswood's Blackbird Dining Establishment.  My husband, John, and...

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...

Latest Bites

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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...