The Able Baker
“Bake happy” is the motto at this seasonally attuned pastry mecca in Maplewood. Eat here, and you’ll get happy.
Elsie’s
The epitome of a pretty pickle is found at this happy storefront, where jumbo versions of crisp, brined cucumbers are stuffed with meats, cheeses, vegetables, accents and more. Holy hoagie! No bread needed!
Fortnightly 5: 1.4.2021
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In the Pocket
The hand-held humble pies known as empanadas can hit the spot at breakfast, lunch, dinner and, of course, snack time. Shawn P. Roarke scoured the Garden State for the hottest pastry pockets in both classic and nuevo form.
Wine Concierge: Jennifer Smith
Welcome to the Wine Concierge, a regular column in The Peasant Wife that introduces you to authoritative, informed and hospitable wine professionals working at the Garden State’s finest wine shops, folks who have as their goal matching you with the wines right for your plate, pocket and purpose.
Terroir: 40N, 75W
Beneduce Vineyards stands out among the elite wineries in the Garden State for its riveting, expressive and flat-out exciting wines. A chat with winemaker Mike Beneduce helps to understand why. And how.
White Horse Wine and Spirits
Artisan wine, beer, spirits – and food to match: What this culinarily serious marketplace holds under one roof are the makings of top-quality meals ready for takeout.
Soul Empanadas
Ben Dawson and his distinctive empanadas aren’t easy to find, so catch them while you can at Renault Winery’s “Vintner Wonderland.”
Chutzpah Kitchen
Ready to travel, to re-heat, to soothe the soul, the foods at this Middle Eastern storefront respect tradition and revel in embraceable ingredients.
Brews get boffo box office!
Alternate Ending is Scott Novick’s very personal love story with beer that happens to be set in a land where dreams come true.
What’s Brewing?
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Kitch Organic
Scratch cooking, organic ingredients and twists on the norm bring joie de vivre to everyday fare. P.S. It’s all gluten-free and dairy-free.