Deanna Quinones Archives ⋆ Jersey Bites

The fourth annual Morristown Festival of Books takes place on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and food lovers...

Specialty Olive Oil Dinner at MishMish Cafe in Montclair

28 Jun 2016

Deanna Quinones

Note: Jersey Bites was invited to visit MishMish and our writer received a complimentary meal. The modern-day mantra of so many food lovers...

Morristown Festival of Books Features Food and Wine Authors

22 Sep 2015

Deanna Quinones

The Morristown Festival of Books is ready to roll on October 2 and 3, and this year’s roster of authors includes some tantalizing...

Montclair Food and Wine Gala chef serving guest

From the Gala to the Biergarten: Montclair Food & Wine Festival

16 Jun 2015

Deborah Smith, Executive Editor

The Gala! by Deanna Quinones The third annual Montclair Food & Wine Festival (MFWF) kicked off with its Gala on a night that threatened...

Sook Chocolate in Ridgewood

10 Feb 2015

Deanna Quinones

World-Class Chocolate The high holy day of chocolate indulgence is fast approaching. If you haven’t procured sweets for your sweet just yet,...

Chef Spotlight: Fortunato Nicotra of Felidia

07 Jan 2015

Deanna Quinones

Fans of Lidia Bastianich – the impresaria of Italian cooking who instructs and entertains through her beloved television shows, cookbooks, and restaurants across...

Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen in Morristown

21 Oct 2014

Deanna Quinones

Bringing the Star Power Chris Cannon knows how to throw a party. He knows how to turn on the star treatment. And...

Montclair Food & Wine Festival Does It Up Right

12 Jun 2014

Deanna Quinones

The Montclair Food & Wine Festival Gala Dinner, held on June 2 at The Manor in West Orange, celebrated not only fine food...

Like a “Cake Boss”—Carlo’s Opens in Morristown

15 Apr 2014

Deanna Quinones

Come on, admit it. You’ve been to Hoboken and waited in line for at least an hour—or six—to step foot inside the...

Learning the Art of Mozzarella Making

24 Mar 2014

Deanna Quinones

There are three things that make food taste amazing: fresh ingredients, skillful preparation, and deep enthusiasm. A Mano restaurant in Ridgewood recently...