Dining

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

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is expanding its presence across the U.S., with plans to open 21 new locations through four development deals. The expansion includes Monmouth County, New Jersey,

When I last ate at Beneci’s—a waterfront restaurant that overlooks the NYC skyline from Weehawken, NJ—General Manager Lori Crowley told me that Beneci’s ultimate goal was to make every guest

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

We recently visited the Denny’s in Avenel, New Jersey, and it was a great experience from start to finish. Here’s a look at the food, service, and atmosphere. Ambiance and

New Jersey’s Sum Ramen, with locations in Millburn and Westfield, is gaining attention for its innovative dishes, driven by 17-year-old chef Matthew Cheung. Established in 2020 by restaurateur Sum Yeung,

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