You don’t need a Mexican background to love guacamole, carne asada, and margaritas. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a holiday commemorating a victorious Mexican battle, this Saturday at one of these Jersey Bites-recommended restaurants: ATLANTIC COUNTY Las Lomas Grille features authentic Northern Mexican cuisine in a family atmosphere. Meals are prepared to order — no fast [...]
Who knew there was a National Peanut Month? The month of March has been designated by the National Peanut Board (NPB) to showcase the peanut and I’m actually pretty happy for this humble little legume. Peanut allergies not withstanding, this little ‘nut’ is very talented nutrition-wise. Peanuts have higher antioxidant properties than grapes, green tea, [...]
As a foodie, have you ever noticed how brewpubs in New Jersey are significantly different from those in surrounding regions like Philadelphia and New York? State regulations here restrict businesses that brew beer making them choose between selling their product for consumption on the premises or making it available for wider distribution. There are other [...]
It’s that time of year when New Jersey sweethearts focus their thoughts on romance, flowers, and (last but not least) chocolate and other candy delights. We are fortunate to have several local purveyors of homemade chocolates who can help you satiate your sweetie with Valentine’s Day treats. One such chocolatier is Pam Orris, who (with [...]
It’s an age-old dilemma. Everyone is hungry but it’s been another long busy day so who has the time or energy to cook? And, don’t forget, there’s also homework to be done. So, what’s for dinner? Well, for one glorious day each school year, the answer to that question is easy and guilt-free. Dine Out [...]
It is February and with the flip of the calendar page, comes an overload of information about the sweetest day of the year. To help navigate through the cupid clutter, Jersey Bites’ writers have compiled a list of some sexy restaurants that are sure to put a little romance in your evening – whether in [...]
When Natalie Mazzu Stone, an actress and mother of five from Medford Lakes, NJ, isn’t appearing in Tony and Tina’s wedding, or working on the pilot for her own show about a crazy cucina, she is more than likely preparing a batch of her Bella’s Biscotti. Handmade, twice baked, crunchy and delicious, Bella’s Biscotti is [...]
Every day, in the early morning hours, Fred Glasgow hand selects all of the fresh fish and seafood he’ll bring back to stock his recently-opened Medford Seafood Market. “We want to make sure we are offering the freshest fish available,” said Fred’s wife and business partner, Toni Glasgow. The new Medford Seafood Market is a [...]
As we gaily (or sometimes frantically) shop our way through the holiday season, it is sometimes difficult to determine what to get for the wine lover in your life. Sure, there is the obvious (wine). But there are only so many wine carriers, rabbit ear openers, decanters and wine stoppers that one person can accumulate. [...]
John and I recently attended an event for Philadelphia area food writers at R2L restaurant, located in the Liberty Place complex in Center City. We got an opportunity to sample the wonderful food and drinks of R2L, sit in on a photography lesson, and learn about Foodspotting all in one afternoon. Our day started on [...]
