Demistifying Beer Drinking

Demistifying Beer Drinking

I’ve become quite fond of beer drinking now that the craft beer movement has evolved and there are so many interesting brews around, especially locally. I’m always eager to add to my knowledge of beer and so when I saw this infographics by the fine folks at Michigan State University’s The Big Green, I thought I’d share it. […]

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The Time Chef Bryan Gregg Cooked at My Home

The Time Chef Bryan Gregg Cooked at My Home

Last Saturday night, I hosted a dinner party for some friends in my wine group and a couple other wine afficionados to celebrate my guy’s 50th birthday. It was all due to be informal under a ‘surf & turf’ theme with the birthday boy manning the grill. Then, something neat happened and award-winning Chef Bryan […]

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Quick and Easy Fish Stew

Quick and Easy Fish Stew

Cod Stew

This is a 20-minute fish stew that simmers in a fragrant, rich and addictive coconut milk broth. This recipe comes together fast and I cook it in my large cast iron pan and serve it directly in the pan with perfectly-cook Jasmine rice. Very comforting dish! Ingredients 2 Tbsp. olive oil ½ large onion, diced […]

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Chevy’s

Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Chevy’s

In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Chevys Fresh Mex (https://chevys.com) New Jersey locations will donate $1 from sales of select drinks during the month of October to the Red Bank, NJ-based Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care, whose goal is to help inspire courage, strength and confidence that is needed to fight cancer while easing […]

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Braised Beef Short Ribs

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Fall’s here and I’m now starting to crave slow braises and roasts. I enjoy the whole process – searing the meat, sautéing the vegetables, splashing wine and broth. Smelling the awesome aromas in the house as the short ribs or the roasts braise in the oven is truly intoxicating! While I was visiting my favorite […]

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Ani Ramen Hosts 3rd Annual Eating Competition

Ani Ramen Hosts 3rd Annual Eating Competition

WHO/WHAT: Ani Ramen House (https://www.aniramen.com) and sponsor Sun Noodle (http://sunnoodle.com) will host the 3rd Annual Slurp. Sip. Repeat. Ramen Eating Competition at the popular restaurant’s Jersey City location. Ani Ramen will stream the event on Facebook Live so everyone can have a front row seat to the event. https://www.facebook.com/aniramenhouse  WHEN:  Saturday October 6, 2018 from 3-5pm […]

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Anthony David’s 20th Anniversary Block Party

Anthony David’s 20th Anniversary Block Party

On Saturday, September 29, Chef Anthony and Liz Pino invite you to join them as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the day that they opened the doors of Anthony David’s (http://anthonydavids.com) at 953 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, their hometown. What began as a modest gourmet shop became a local culinary landmark and the foundation of Pino Hospitality, a […]

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Major NJ Wine Dinners Happening on September 20

Major NJ Wine Dinners Happening on September 20

Thursday September 20th will be a huge night for New Jersey wine lovers as two outstanding dinners are taking place in the northern part of the state.   Wines of Portugal Dinner at Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com), specializing in small plates that put modern twists on Italian classics […]

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Shrimp, Avocado and Freekeh Bowl

Shrimp, Avocado and Freekeh Bowl

With all my traveling for work, I don’t always have time to grocery shop for weekday lunches. I haven’t posted one of my beloved “there’s nothing to eat in this house” recipes in a while, so he’s a good one that uses mostly pantry items that won’t require a trip to the grocery store. These […]

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The Arc of Essex County’s 5th Annual Uncorked & Uncapped

The Arc of Essex County’s 5th Annual Uncorked & Uncapped

The Arc of Essex County (https://arcessex.org), a Livingston-based nonprofit that provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), will be hosting its 5th annual Uncorked and Uncapped: Wine, Beer, and Food Fest (https://uncorkedanduncapped.com) at The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, NJ on Thursday, September 27. The event will feature three uninterrupted hours […]

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