Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Looking to mix it up (see what I did there?) cocktail-wise for your Memorial Day weekend parties? Here are some fresh recipe ideas from some of New Jersey’s best bars and kitchens. Mother Dearest by Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ Lemonade for adults! 2 oz Meyer lemon infused vodka 3/4 oz Thyme simple syrup […]
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Barbolini was an early pioneer of high quality Lambrusco in Emilia-Romagna. I was glad to find this wine at a local Italian restaurant to remind myself to go get a case for summer outdoor parties. For those not familiar with Lambrusco, it’s a red sparkling wine from Italy. It’s refreshing, super food-friendly and a perfect […]
[Continue reading...]The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, featuring a chef-driven, scratch-made menu that blends Irish pub classics and new tavern favorites, invites guests to take part in its first Tacos & Tequila tasting event, taking place Thursday, May 16 at its location in Clifton, NJ, from 5pm-7pm. Enjoy a walk-around tasting of Mexico’s finest tequilas accompanied by an all-you-can-eat […]
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Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, specializing in small plates with modern twists to Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, invites guests to enjoy its Spring Truffle Festival menu from May 1 – 31 at its Clifton, NJ and Garden City, NY locations. The five-course tasting menu highlights truffles in the style of Italian […]
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In the past, when I thought of San Marzano, I thought of ripe, juicy, flavor-packed tomatoes. Now, San Marzano Wines (http://www.sanmarzanowines.com/en) also come to mind. San Marzano Wines is a prominent Puglian producer, creating wines with true to their regional characteristics. Situated in the Primitivo di Manduria DOP, San Marzano is a wine cooperative (cantine) […]
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Mother’s Day is one of the most booked days for restaurants. Many New Jersey restaurants are offering brunch and dinner specials so you can treat the moms in your lives to a very special meal. Here are some local restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus. LAUREL & SAGE ADDED 5/2/19. I’ll be updating this post […]
[Continue reading...]Beginning Mother’s Day with brunch and new Spring menu mid-May, Todd Villani, one of New Jersey’s most celebrated farm-to-table chefs, joins East Rutherford’s Vesta Wood Fired, as Executive Chef. Chef Villani reached notoriety for his locally sourced New American cuisine as Chef Owner of Terre à Terre. His farm-to-table ethos is a perfect match for […]
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Another successful New Jersey Wine & Food Festival (https://njwinefoodfest.com) at Crystal Springs Resort is in the books. About Saturday Night I’ve been vocal about what an outstanding festival this is and beyond what others in the area can produce. One of the reasons I feel that way is the Grand Tasting on Saturday night. Where […]
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Robert Austin Cho from Kimchi Smoke (https://www.kimchismoke.com) and Blake Crawford from The Alementary Brewing Company (http://www.alementary.com) collaborated on a new beer aptly called, “Seoul Brothers.” Since 2016, Cho has brought his nationally acclaimed Barbecue (Best BBQ Joints in NJ by Food and Wine ‘18 and a face to face battle with Bobby Flay on Beat […]
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Eating out for Easter is a tradition and a special treat for many families. The cost, time and skills needed to properly set an Easter meal can be daunting to most people and eating out simplifies things and in many cases, costs can be comparable to cooking a feast at home. Many New Jersey restaurants […]
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