By Veronique Deblois This outpost of Chef Michael White’s flagship Manhattan restaurant aims to bring the flavorful foods of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region to New Jersey. The space, formerly occupied by Chef White’s Due Terre, has been completely transformed to feel relaxed and comfortable yet still upscale. Rich hues, Italian meats on display and a bustling [...]
I recently attended Bellview Winery’s Spring Wine Release, specifically to taste their Dandelion Wine. This obsession with dandelions here in South Jersey is new to me. I grew up in Pennsylvania, where the only dandelions I worried about were the ones messing up my father’s pristine yard! But here, especially in Cumberland County, dandelions are [...]
A world class performing arts center needs a restaurant of the same caliber, and NJPAC in Newark is no exception. So without further adieu, please welcome Nico to the stage. Brought to life by the capable hands of Ryan DePersio, Nico recently opened in the space previously owned by the Theatre Square Grill. And while [...]
Morristown Restaurant Week, Monday, April 23rd – Sunday, April 29th. Think global, dine local. Restaurant Week businesses will offer prix fix menus for lunch and/or dinner, not to exceed $35 per person, or special promotions in their establishments. Look for the 2012 Morristown Restaurant Week window decal and posters at participating businesses and ask for [...]
By John Howard Fusco When you are at a resort, the goal is to relax, admire the view, and escape the rest of the world for a while. And at any resort that’s worth its salt, you will also be able to enjoy well-prepared meals that will most likely be, let’s face it, rather pricey. [...]
Zod Arifai’s well-known restaurant, Blu, in downtown Montclair offers a sleek, professional, comfortable dining experience. At a media dinner a few weeks ago, we were treated to Chef Zod’s take on modern cuisine with French, Asian, and Italian influences. Blu has been in business for six years, and truth be told, when I visited a [...]
On April 3, I had the opportunity to attend a lovely benefit event hosted by Amanti Vino, the boutique wine and spirits shop on Church Street in Montclair. The event was a gathering of 35 French winemakers presenting over 150 wines in the gorgeous setting of The Vault at Bangz Salon + Spa on South Fullerton [...]
By Jennifer Malme What happens when you decide to start a brewery in South Jersey? Well, you get about 20 resumes per day according to Becky Pederson, co-owner of the Turtle Stone Brewing Company in Vineland. ”Everyone thinks it would be fun to make beer,” she adds. But the reality is very different. ”It’s mostly [...]
The Rahway Taste of Spring! Friday, April 13th. An event that takes up the entire site of the Arts District Recreation Center, and spills over into adjoining tents. The event hosts over 80 fine gourmet eateries, caterers, and food vendors from the Rahway metro area stretching across three counties. Included you will find well over two [...]
By Gina Glazier Did you know that 1 in 5 children in America live with hunger? That statistic is not only true but startling, devastating, and somewhat surprising if you think of America as the wealthiest nation in the world. So if there is one message that I received while at the preview of Hunger [...]
