Restaurants

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...

Shaka in Pier Village, Long Branch

On a very cold Monday morning around 11am, I ventured up to the Long Branch beach for an...

The Rosemont Cafe

I am thrilled to introduce you to the newest addition of  the Jersey Bites family, Robin Damstra....

Giveaway: Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two at Trinity Restaurant, Keyport

I am so excited about this Giveaway.  Trinity Restaurant, one of my absolute favorite places in Monmouth County,...

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza in Red Bank

On a snowy, January evening,  I had the absolute pleasure of dining at Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza in...

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Ugly Dumpling restaurant storefront in Delran, New Jersey, featuring the Shanghai-inspired restaurant's logo and exterior.

New NJ Restaurants to Try This September

New restaurants and food concepts are popping up across New Jersey, bringing everything from modern Italian and coastal dining to Greek cuisine, Pan-Asian fare,...