Posts Tagged ‘fine dining’
A 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 MoreChef David Burke Shines at Orange Lawn Tennis Club
Everything I know about New Jersey tennis clubs comes from an Amazon show called Red Oaks. So when I heard that Chef David Burke was bringing a restaurant concept to Essex County’s 140-year-old Orange Lawn Tennis Club, I wasn’t sure what to expect. You may recognize the chef, or rather his culinary point of view,…
Read MoreFelina Restaurant in Ridgewood is Finally Here
After I got word that Chef Anthony Bucco’s restaurant was coming to Bergen County, it’s been a true test of my patience as I awaited its arrival. There was an intense renovation, a stretch of speculation and on my behalf, a decent amount of investigating via Instagram. He finally gave us a name, a location,…
Read MoreSummit House — A New American Restaurant
The town origin of Summit cites several different theories as to how it got its name. Some general conclusions reference the Summit Lodge; others believe it’s the town’s positioning which rests atop the Watchung Mountains. Then there’s the founder, Jonathan Crane Bonnell, who gave the Morris and Essex Railroad line access to a route that…
Read MoreRefined Dining at Restaurant Nicholas
Over the last decade, dining has changed. As consumers, we’ve traded in haughty waiters and stuffy venues for a more approachable (and casual) experience, one where the sophistication of taste and top-tier ingredients trumps all other matters of refinement. We’re more educated about where our food comes from, more mindful of our dietary restrictions, and…
Read More5 NYC Michelin Star Restaurants We Can’t Wait to Try
Michelin has awarded seven New York City restaurants new stars in the 2018 Michelin Guide. New York now has five three-star restaurants, and 56 restaurants with at least one star. The seven new Michelin Star restaurants include: Rouge Tomate, Satsuki, Sushi Amane, Cote Korean Steakhouse, Clocktower, Uchu, and Sushi Ginza Onodera. The Michelin Guide is…
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