Lemon Verbena
Look at it as aromatherapy in the kitchen, a thoroughly useful herb that comforts as it infuses everything from vinaigrettes to ice cream.
Ram & Rooster, a Garden State Original
Sean Yan, the acclaimed and innovative pastry chef at Heirloom Kitchen, plans to open next year a Chinese-inspired restaurant of his own that promises to be one-of-a-kind in New Jersey.
Al-Basha
The “dish of magic” that dates back centuries is one reason to come to the newer dine-in version of a beacon for Middle Eastern fare in this city of diverse eats. But stay, and return, for much else on its faithfully conceived, carefully executed menu.
Ceviche de Camarones
At La Tia Peruvian Cuisine, in the food hall in Linwood called The Exchange, lightning-bolt bites of citrus-cured shrimp positively electrify.
Sean Yan, Heirloom Kitchen
In the latest installment of TPW’s monthly column featuring Martha Rabello talking shop with a fellow practitioner of the pastry and baking arts, she visits with Sean Yan, pastry chef at Heirloom Kitchen in Old Bridge. And Martha scores a scoop as she learns more about this all-pro: Next year, he’ll be opening his own restaurant.
Hey Burger
Working inside a neighborhood tavern along a main artery to Sandy Hook is a practitioner of the craft of the Smashburger. When these burgers hit their mark, they’re all the trend is cracked up to be: juicy, crusty, beefy and rife with energizing accents.
Lemon Love: 7-4-22
Lifted by the sour-tart scent and taste of a seminal citrus fruit are several favorites from the past two weeks that include pie and pasta, a Palestinian classic and a perked-up berry sauce.
Blueberry Sauce, a la Julie Sahni
Rituals have their place, particularly on holidays. Making a seasonal sauce sparkle with an unexpected spice is a personal favorite at this berry-rich time of year.
So Right to Eat the Blues
It’s that most wonderful time of year: Blueberries, blueberries, everywhere! There’s even a new blueberry shop in Hammonton, which is where the star fruit proudly hangs its banner.
Beach Plum Farm
A would-be jewel that had lost its way finds the road to its own regeneration runs through its Elysian fields of produce and pastures where livestock graze.
Tubular Treat
Frankly, a bite of a top-notch artisan-made hot dog can spark fireworks on the Fourth of July more dazzling than a shimmering pyrotechnics display. Ella Rapp has tried many different brands of ’dogs and is firmly in the camp of those made by the butchers at Chester Meat Market.
Supper at Ramblin’ Sol
Farmers, artisans and their supporters come together at tables in Upper Freehold Township set to celebrate what’s grown, raised and made in the region.