Peter Candia

I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect when I headed over to Carlo’s Bake Shop in Hoboken for a visit. Yes, that Carlo’s Bake Shop—the setting of the famous TLC

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that the iconic chicken parm is surging in popularity as of late. Chicken parm has never not been popular, but

A popular pizzeria in Philadelphia—famous for serving what many, including myself, argue is the best cheesesteak in the city—is planning to open a New Jersey location. Angelo’s Pizzeria of South

Chef Antonio De Ieso of Fiorentini in Rutherford was recently recognized by the Italian government as a representative of I AM CUCINA ITALIANA, becoming the first chef in New Jersey

A honey-lacquered pork chop, decorated with cartoonishly perfect grill marks which hatch along the glossy surface, and toothsome spirals of lemony pasta, tossed with artichokes and torn mint, might initially

New Jersey is rich in food history, no question. Pizza, bagels and Chinese American take-out are some of the longest-served fare in the state. An intense food history has lead

If you’ve been reading my work for a while now, then you probably know that I’m a fan of Bellemara Distillery, a single malt whisky distillery in Hillsborough Township, NJ.

You don’t need me to tell you that New Jersey is a pizza state. Throughout the 7,354 square miles that make up the Garden State, there are hundreds of pizzerias

When I close my eyes and think of New Jersey, two things immediately come to mind: pizza and NJ Transit. NJ Transit recently launched a new tool that brings these

New Jersey’s close proximity to Philadelphia means that cheesesteaks are not hard to come by. Throughout the shore towns and Philly-area suburbs, there are dozens of great options. To my