Posts Tagged ‘dining’
Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in New Jersey
This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday which can be viewed as both a blessing and a curse in the restaurant world. It’s time to get those plans solidified so you can enjoy dining out on some delicious (prix fixe) food with your S.O. What else is the holiday about? Here’s where to celebrate…
Read MoreBaking People Happy with Joanne Chang
—How James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Joanne Chang went from business school to owning one of the country’s most beloved bakeries. Sweet, delightful and warm describes not only the makings of a perfect dessert, but the very spirit of Boston baker Joanne Chang. Since founding the famous Flour Bakery + Café nearly two decades ago,…
Read MoreA Taste of Home at Lucco Cucina + Bar
Upon walking into Lucco Cucina + Bar, your eyes are immediately drawn above to its well-lit cathedral ceilings. The space is rivaled only by its expansive menu, combined with the luxury of a full-service bar which sits proudly in the restaurant’s center. Many new restaurants succeed on this front, but leave something to be desired…
Read MoreVENTANAS Kicks Off Fort Lee Restaurant Week
September 23rd kicks off Fort Lee Restaurant Week. With each passing year, the ever-growing city continues to prove itself with its remarkable restaurant scene. A town not once thought of for its food is finally getting a chance to shine light on the cuisine they are proud to say is from within the Fort Lee…
Read MoreA Fresh Take at Le Jardinier
At Le Jardinier in Midtown, a terrarium appears at the table. Except, there aren’t any spiny succulents inside. A scoop of olive oil ice cream floats atop a pool of pink strawberry mousse, dotted with edible flowers and crushed basil granité. It’s almost too pretty to eat, and yet I dig in. Everything about Le…
Read MoreNJ’s Top Chefs Team Up to Benefit Eva’s Village at Battello
The professional kitchen can be a ruthless place. To the outsider, it may seem intense and unforgiving. This is not a total misconception, but it is a thought that is only partially complete. Anyone who has worked in or around the kitchen will tell you that, yes, it is often cruel, tiresome, and borderline malicious;…
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