Opening Alert: The Reef, Piermont, NY
The Reef, a “modern waterfront destination” serving seafood and cocktails in “stylish surrounds”, has been open since mid-September in Piermont. Formerly Cafe Portofino, partners Ricardo Cerdeira and...
View ArticleOpening Alert: Izakaya Hontei, Palisades Park, NJ
Izakaya Hontei, a new Japanese-Korean restaurant, has opened in Palisades Park. Their chef, Satto-san, hails from Japan and has 40 years of kitchen experience. The menu (View Menu) offers sushi and...
View ArticleRestaurant Openings for October 2016
October was crazy busy with new restaurant openings and it doesn’t appear to slowing down anytime soon! How many places did you try and do you have a favorite new eatery? Stella Artisan Italian –...
View ArticleAtlantic City Steakhouse Named One of the Top 100 in the US
OpenTable revealed their annual 100 Best Steakhouses in America list for 2016. As with most OpenTable 100 awards, the list was crafted via 5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for...
View ArticleOpening Alert: The Barrow House, Clifton, NJ
The Barrow House in Clifton is now open for cocktails and dinner. The creators of Cowan’s Public, brothers Thomas and Dean Maroulakos, designed their new restaurant with a similar attention to detail,...
View ArticlePark West Tavern Launches Fall Menu
Chef John Benjamin has begun serving his new Cooler Weather menu at The Park West Tavern in Ridgewood. The start of a new season brings colder weather and delicate new tastes, so their fall menu...
View ArticleNoches de Colombia Coming Soon to South Hackensack
Northern Jersey chain of Colombian restaurants (17 and counting; North Bergen, Paterson, Englewood, Montclair, Fairview, Clifton and most recently Hackensack) Noches de Colombia is expanding their...
View ArticleWhiskey Bar and Bistro in Lyndhurst is a Place to “Eat Now” Says NJ.com
Regular feature “Where to eat now in NJ” on NJ.com has named Whiskey Bar to their list for November 2016. There’s still no specific explanation on how or why the 10 restaurants are picked, the list...
View ArticleGentle Giant Brewing to Serve BBQ Weekends at Stosh’s in Fair Lawn
Upcoming Pearl River brewery and BBQ joint Gentle Giant Brewing will be serving their food at craft beer bar Stosh’s in Fair Lawn as they continue to make progress at their Pearl River location....
View ArticleMichelin Bib Gourmand Restaurants Announced for NYC
Michelin revealed the 2017 list of New York restaurants that have received their Bib Gourmand designation today — eateries offering a notable level of quality and price. Next week Michelin announces...
View ArticleOpening Alert: Viva Margarita, Cliffside Park, NJ
Viva Margarita, a Mexican restaurant and bar, has opened in Cliffside Park. Dubbed a “tequilera and Meixcan Grill” on their signage, the menu (View Menu) covers many classic dishes like tacos, burros,...
View ArticleNoches de Colombia Expanding to Nanuet
It appears the Northern Jersey chain of Colombian restaurants is expanding to Rockland. A sign in the former Dos Agaves space next to the Days Inn on Route 59 in Nanuet is now proclaiming that Noches...
View ArticleMichelin Guide Starred Restaurants Announced for NYC
Michelin today announced its highly respected star selections for the 12th edition of the MICHELIN Guide New York that goes on sale tomorrow. The new starred restaurants are standouts among the 857...
View Articlebartaco Coming Soon to Nyack
After some news leaked earlier, it’s official that bartaco will be coming to the former River Club location in Nyack according to a report from lohud.com The chain has locations in six states, the...
View ArticleNew Fall/Winter Menu Now Available at Pier 115
Pier 115 has refocused their menu to honor the changing of seasons. It is garnished with dishes meant to comfort as we enter into the colder winter months. Appetizers include a hearty Beef and Black...
View ArticleWinter Wonderland With Beer and Food Trucks Coming to Van Saun Park
Winter Wonderland, a new seasonal destination, is coming to Van Saun Park in Paramus beginning November 25th and runs through mid-January. The operation will include an indoor/outdoor beer garden,...
View ArticleGarden State Culinary Arts Awards Accepting Nominations
The first ever Garden State Culinary Arts Awards is accepting nominations for their 13 categories of judging according to a report at NJ.com. Modeled after the James Beard Awards, this is the first...
View ArticleOpening Alert: Acapella West, Edgewater, NJ
Acappella West is the second location for co-owners Jeremy Casilli and Chef Sergio Acappella. Their first restaurant in TriBeCa is well-known for its Northern Italian cuisine and culinary showmanship....
View Article2017 NJ Craft Beer Memberships Open for Enrollment
The New Jersey Craft Beer Membership Club has begun enrollment for it’s 2017 memberships. The membership, which costs $25, offers hundreds (600+ and counting) of beer discounts across the state –...
View ArticleFlying Fish Brewery Produces Most Iconic Beer in State
Thrillist published their list of The Most Iconic Beer in Every State. Criteria other than longevity and impact is that the beer must be partially brewed within the state, passing over some beers that...
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