Reviews

Past Meets Present at Mama Dag’s Seafood & Pasta House, in West Orange

The writer was invited to visit Mama Dag's and the meal was complimentary. Old-school, comforting, stick-to-your-ribs Italian food, the type...

FINS TropiCali Cuisine at the Jersey Shore

The writer was invited to visit FINS and the meal was complimentary. Dream a Little Dream Back in 1982, then-teenaged friends...
Mr. Shrimp, Belmar, Gabrielle Garofalo, Kim we were neightbotxo

A Lady Walks into a BYO…Mr. Shrimp

Where I Was Mr, Shrimp, Belmar, NJ When, Exactly Thursday, September 12, 11:54 a.m. Where I Sat My arrival was early (really still almost...

ZinBurger in Clifton

The Cook’s Tour was invited to preview the new ZinBurger restaurant in December (the official opening  was December 13)...
Metro Diner, Michael Gabriele, Jersey Bites, East Brunswick

A Visit to Metro Diner

Jersey Bites was invited to visit Metro Diner and the meal was complimentary. A diner opening is always cause for...

Zeppelin Hall Gets Ready for Mardi Gras in Jersey City

If you're ready to indulge in delicious Cajun cooking and get a jump on Mardi Gras, you might want...
Terry Krongold, Anthony's Cheesecake, Bloomfield, Jersey Bites

A Visit to Anthony’s Cheesecake

Note: Jersey Bites was invited to visit Anthony's Cheesecake. The meal was complimentary. What started out as a small neighborhood bakery...

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Four Winds Restaurant

Where I Was Four Winds Restaurant, Manasquan, NJ When, Exactly Monday, October 22, 12:43 p.m. Where I Sat It seemed pretty quiet for...

Kai Yang Arrives in Montclair

About Kai Yang Kai Yang is a fun, new casual Thai rotisserie-chicken concept located in Montclair, NJ. It's the newest brainchild...

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Restaurant Nicholas

Where I Was Restaurant Nicholas, Red Bank, NJ When, Exactly Saturday, October 5, 6:37 p.m. Where I Sat Wow—it seemed eerily quiet. Wasn't it...
Outside the Box

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Outside the Box Patio Bar

Where I Was Outside The Box Patio Bar, Point Pleasant, NJ When, Exactly Monday, August 27, 2:09 p.m. Where I Sat For a...

A Lady Walks into a Bar…Charlie’s of Bay Head

Where I Was Charlie's of Bay Head When, Exactly Wednesday, February 7, 12:14 p.m. Where I Sat At the corner of the bar...

Latest Bites

Stokelan Winery, Medford, Jersey Bites, Marissa Muoio

Stokelan Estate Winery: History, Family, and Exceptional Wines

In the heart of historic Kirby's Mill, a Quaker farmhouse built in 1853 now stands as the picturesque backdrop for Stokelan Estate Winery. This...