Peter Candia

Asbury Park’s food scene has been on a constant climb for the last decade. Within the Jersey Shore city, you see the likes of decades-old delis sporting vintage digs, chef-driven

There are categories when it comes to restaurants. The simple take-out counters, complete with greasy, paper-wrapped sandwiches. Then there’s the a la carte gems that specialize in no-frills plates. Steakhouses,

There’s a common theme with The Grand Tavern. Despite being a relatively niche, if-you-know-you-know type of spot, those who have been, rarely have a bad word to say. In fact,

Earlier this year, the legendary Elizabeth pizzeria, Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza, suffered a major fire overnight that damaged the space beyond what many thought was possible to repair. However, owner

Highlights: Prosciutto with Cheddar Gougères, Summer Vegetable Gratin, Brick Chicken, Excellent Cocktails If it’s not the eclectic food menu—defined by globe-spanning flavors and techniques—or the poised cocktail menu that veers

I have been closely following Ram & Rooster, a Chinese-inspired tasting menu concept that opened in the Spring, since May of 2022 when Executive Chef and Owner Sean Yan took

A new restaurant in Scotch Plains is impressing diners with defined tapas, French-Mediterranean plates and a stunning cocktail list. The word “tapas” derives from the Spanish word “tapar,” meaning “to

There are few things in the food world that I enjoy more than a classic steakhouse. The intoxicating aroma of aged steaks—sizzling on hot plates—wafting through the dining room, the

I love buffalo wings. I have been asked many times throughout my career what my death-row meal would look like. The answer changes a lot, but the most recurring character