Restaurants

Lucky Bones Backwater Grille in Cape May

For the past month, I’ve mistaken every Thursday for Friday. To counteract the crushing disappointment that...

Pizza Town in Elmwood Park

I was on the way home from work Thursday, knowing full well that I had run out of...

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week kicks off April 15th

It's back folks and bigger than ever.  With over 70 restaurants participating, an exciting line up of special...

Lunch in Montclair: Uptown Bistro

About a month ago, I made lunch plans with a friend for this afternoon. At the last minute,...

The Fine Diner in Clinton

I grew up on the pork roll. Well, it was actually the “taylor ham and cheese” where I...

A Sophisticated Snack: Crepe Grill in Hoboken

On bright, warm spring days, Hobokenites flock to their seashore: Frank Sinatra Park. Runners dart around baby strollers,...

Johnny Piancone’s in Long Branch

Guest Bite by Meryl Boker When I drove down Broadway in Long Branch recently,  I was so excited to...

Dish in Red Bank

On a recent Sunday,  we had a very early dinner at Dish in Red Bank.  The late afternoon...

The Culinary Education Center of Monmouth County: Windows Dining Room

Windows Dining Room is a hidden gem of Monmouth County where students from the Monmouth County Vocational School...

Elysian Cafe in Hoboken

In Hoboken, the roar of twenty-somethings can be mighty—on the hunt for booze and fun on Friday nights...

Elements in Princeton: Brunch Perfection

My fiance, Jim, grew up in Princeton. So when six months into our relationship I packed up all...

Mac ‘n’ Cheese Meltdown: Liberty House Restaurant, Jersey City

On a recent cold, windy and misty evening, I headed over to Liberty State Park to the renowned...

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...