Dining

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,

Though Habit Burger is typically thought of as a West Coast thing, the California-based burger chain has made its way over to this side of the nation over the last

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

Meximodo, a bar and restaurant in Metuchen specializing in agave spirits has been awarded the Guinness World Records title for the Most Varieties of Agave Spirits Commercially Available in a

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

If you have ever driven to Atlantic City or Long Beach Island, chances are you have driven past Lucille’s Luncheonette – that red rectangular building that comes up after miles

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