VENTANAS 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…

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NJ’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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Hidden History: The Modern and Medieval Relevance of Siena, Italy

medieval relevance of Siena

As a Tuscan city, Siena, Italy has existed in the shadows of its neighbor Florence for centuries. Prior to the Italian Renaissance, the Italian Medieval Period lasted from the fifth to the eighth century when Charlemagne invaded Italy. While Florence is known for its priceless collection of Botticelli paintings, being home to the graves of…

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7 Best Cities for Foodies

There are so many different ways to experience the world and nothing unites people more than food. For those of you with curiosity that’s as big as your appetite, we created a list of the 7 best cities for foodies. From the night markets of Hong Kong to the fish markets of Sydney to the traditional…

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Dig Into Red Bank Restaurant Week

Red Bank Restaurant Week

If you don’t know what Restaurant Week is, let’s break things down a bit. It’s when your favorite restaurants in your neighborhood offer you the chance to try their best culinary creations, but for a deal. Typically it’s in the form of a two or three-course pre-fixe menu. And despite what its name suggests, it…

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Ocean Resort Casino Hosts Grand Opening in Atlantic City

Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City

The always exciting Atlantic City getaway got ramped up a couple notches this weekend with the opening of its newest luxury hotel—the Ocean Resort Casino. After new ownership purchased and renovated the vacated Revel hotel, the 60-story resort opened its 1,399 rooms for business with gusto and style. After a four-year absence from Atlantic City’s…

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