restaurants

Earlier this year, Vesuvio—a beloved neighborhood Italian joint in Elizabeth, NJ—mysteriously burned down. The restaurant, which was owned by Chef Arthur “Artie” Bucco, was the meeting place for families, friends

About three months ago, the team behind Heirloom At The St. Laurent—a top NJ restaurant spearheaded by dynamic hospitality duo Chef David Viana and Neilly Robinson—announced that they would be

Skopos Hospitality—the team behind Cowan’s, Barrow House, Gus’ Last Word and more—is back with their newest spot, and it might be their most ambitious to date.  Nómada is a Mexican

New Jersey, and specifically the Jersey Shore, has no shortage of great seafood restaurants. Everything from fried fish shacks on the water, to gaudy white tablecloth dining rooms where steamed

Finding the perfect date night spot can be a challenge sometimes. Lucky for us, New Jersey is jam-packed with great restaurants that are perfect to take that special someone in

Looking to avoid congestion pricing, but still want to experience an incredible restaurant week? Hudson County Restaurant Week is the logical solution to your problem. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this

With 2025 swiftly approaching, I find myself reminiscing on some of the best bites I’ve had in New Jersey this year. With NJ’s food scene constantly evolving, it feels as

For Chef James De Sisto, cooking is clearly a labor of love. This is evident in the way he crafts menus. Seasonings are used to accentuate and not mask. Food

On December 12, Lita—an Iberian restaurant in Aberdeen Twp—will host a Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner with the goal of raising money to celebrate the people who run America’s

Alma Izakaya is Chef Bill Sanders’ take on an Izakaya, AKA the late night food and drink spots that stud the streets of Tokyo. For Sanders, who was formerly the