Chefs and restaurants, farmers and food artisans, professionals in wine, beer and spirits, specialty food markets and legends in all things culinary in New Jersey have been named finalists for the 2018 Garden State Culinary Arts Awards (GSCAA). I was so pleased to be one of the judges determining who’s who in food and beverages […]
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7 April 2018 
Cognac Cocktails for Spring
April 7, 2018 By
It’s spring yet it still feels like winter for many of us. I love Cognac cocktails and pleased to have an opportunity to share spring-minded cocktails featuring this warm and cozy spirit. Ophelia’s Drift, which uses chamomile tea, pineapple syrup and ginger liquor to enhance cognac’s layers of flavors, is a refreshing punch that can […]
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6 April 2018 
Seared Salmon & Lemon Labneh
April 6, 2018 By
We received this fabulous salmon and simple recipe in our Blue Apron kit this week and it was one of my favorite dishes from the meal program thus far. I loved all the bold flavors and the various texture. I don’t zest my lemon and instead finely chop the rinds it for bigger lemon flavors […]
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4 April 2018 
Bristol’s Burgers
April 4, 2018 By
Sept 19, 2019 update: Bristol’s Burgers is now permanently closed. I recently stayed at The Diplomat Beach Resort (read about my stay here) and had a chance to dine at several of the 10 food outlets on property (see full recap of the onsite restaurants here). One of the places I visited was Bristol’s Burgers. […]
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March 26, 2018 By
Fenwick’s Latin Chefs Team Up For Epic Family-Style Sunday Night Supper Sunday, April 22nd – 5:00-10:00pm in Princeton, NJ. On April 22nd, a multi-cultural culinary team of talented Chefs from all of Fenwick‘s restaurant kitchens will join Two Sevens‘ Patrick Lacey for a special five-course celebration of amazing Latin flavors. This epic meal will be served family-style at $39 per […]
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22 March 2018 
New Jersey Restaurants Easter Celebrations
March 22, 2018 By
Celebrate with friends and family in style this Easter at some top New Jersey restaurants. On Sunday April 1st (it’s no joke), the following local restaurants are offering brunch and/or sit down meals. Agricola (11 Whiterspoon Street, Princeton, NJ) will offer a brunch from 9am-3pm on April 1st. Cost is $45/adult; $20/children under 10. Reservations […]
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20 March 2018 
Baked Ditali Pasta and Creamy Tomato Sauce
March 20, 2018 By
This baked ditali pasta and creamy tomato sauce casserole is delicious and simple to make. This is a Blue Apron pasta recipe that was a huge hit at our home for its taste, ease of preparing and for its cheesy, comforting qualities. I love that the broccoli and pasta are cooked at the same time […]
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19 March 2018 
Balvenie Scotch Tasting of Tun 1509 Batch 4 at Blue Morel
March 19, 2018 By
Blue Morel Restaurant features a Balvenie Scotch Tasting of Tun 1509 Batch 4 on Thursday, April 12, 2016 at 6:30pm for $55 per person before tax and gratuity. Jim Patterson, Balvenie Brand Ambassador, will feature an amazing journey into the Highlands of Banffshire, Home of The Balvenie–the most handcrafted Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Jim will […]
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1 March 2018 
North Jersey BBQ Showcase March 15
March 1, 2018 By
The North Jersey BBQ Showcase will be held on March 15 from 6PM – 9:30PM at Garden State Plaza (lower level concierge area) in Paramus, NJ. Event and Judges NJ/NY’s best pitmasters, chefs and restaurants will showcase their skills as well as compete as the Best of the Best with 3 categories: Experts Panel (Esther […]
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28 February 2018 
2016 Idlewild The Bird Flora & Fauna Red
February 28, 2018 By
I recently had the pleasure to dining at a restaurant with a creative, youthful wine list. One of the bottles I order was the 2016 Idlewild The Bird. That turned out to be my favorite wine of the evening. Idlewild is the brainchild of Owner/Winemaker Sam Bilbro who made the prestigious Wine Enthusiast 40 Under […]
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