Crystal Springs Resort Features NJ Wine & Food Festival

By Rachel Montel | March 20, 2017 |

Crystal Springs Resort presents the New Jersey Wine & Food Festival on March 31st through April 2nd, 2017. The weekend aims to connect food and wine lover with chefs, winemakers and sommeliers in the non-stop event sequence ranging from pastries and pastas to whiskeys and wine. Friday Events: The weekend kicks off on Friday with…

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Chef Profile: Jamie Knott

By Victoria Keenan | January 17, 2017 |

Growing up, Jamie Knott wasn’t sure what career he wanted to pursue, but he knew it couldn’t be boring. The Baltimore-born, Nutley-bred chef admits that though school wasn’t always his strong suit, he was raised with a strong passion for cooking. After starting out with small restaurant jobs as a teenager, Knott attended the New…

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VANDAL: Inspired By The Streets

By Abby Montanez | January 11, 2017 |

No matter how much New York has changed over the years, one way to capture the true essence of any city is through its art and cuisine. Despite what’s trending, these two concepts are valued just as much for their creativity as they are for what’s presented to the public. Honoring this very idea, and…

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A Culinary Life: Chef Daniela Soto-Innes of Cosme

By Michael Scivoli | July 27, 2016 |

By the time she was old enough to talk, Daniela Soto-Innes knew she wanted to cook. Growing up in Mexico City, she made frequent visits to the markets with her mother, a ritual which would serve as the framework of her culinary education. Constantly surrounded by women who loved to cook, the passion she developed…

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Plated to Perfection

By Victoria Balzano | May 9, 2016 |

By Megan Plevy Every meal has a story – and each one starts with precision and passion. Imagine a bite-sized Asian tuna tartare and avocado mousse, perfectly placed atop a potato crisp while overlooking a digital night sky at Lightbox, an immersive, interactive arts space in Hell’s Kitchen. Or an indulgent classic roast chicken, served…

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Here to Stay: Restaurants With Longevity

By Abby Montanez | March 31, 2016 |

Aside from a clear culinary vision and strong attention to detail, the key to having a successful long running restaurant is about adapting to the changing times, while still remaining consistent. Although restaurants with longevity are a rarity, these local restaurants, all with over 20 years of business under their belt, are not only well-known…

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