Lan Ramen
Chinese sauerkraut shines at a noodles specialist where the marquee dish can be lackluster. Is it time to break out the bubbles and feature a trend that’s thousands of years old?
Memelas and Memelitas
From villages in Mexico to Garden State restaurants come an antojito in forms that range from a comely tart to an open-face giant of a sandwich. We tip you to two.
Most Approachable Exotics
Nothing as-per-usual in TPW’s latest round of favorite eats. No, this time it’s all about the less-familiar done enticingly right.
Cucumbers to the Rescue
A minted cukes salad is destined to serve as a side show to anything grilled. Toss when its primary ingredient starts to flood our fields and markets – i.e., now – and give yourself a reprieve from heat.
Indispensable on Independence Day
What New Jersey food must be on your Fourth of July table? That’s the question we posed to top professionals in the culinary crafts and trades in the Garden State. Their answers reflect the season and deep-seated traditions.
Toasting the Indies, 2026
A year ago, in honor of Independence Day, we toasted some of our favorite independently owned and operates restaurants in the Garden State, culling some 32 to tout and also shout out for staying alive during particularly tenuous times. Today, as we mark the 250th anniversary of our nation declaring its own independence, we continue that tradition by noting 16 indies reviewed since the start of this year.
A Metuchen Morning
Strolling the farmers’ market, checking in at old favorites and checking out less-frequented stalls, then meandering over to a locally loved café for a late breakfast are all in a morning’s prowl when visiting this food-centric borough in Middlesex County.
Corn Salad, Southeast Asian-style
All is flavorful, all is bright: It’s a salad ready to welcome one of summer’s favorite vegetables.
Taking Pride, Talking Pride
New Jersey’s Department of Agriculture notched an important first this week by celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a program at Fairgrown Farm in Pennington.
Chicken Palace Nikky’s (and Other Peruvian Favorites)
A homey local in northern Ocean County stocked with classics from Peru reminds Garden Staters of the increasing popularity – and availability – of ceviches, chifa standards, creamy potatoes and beefy yet light favorites from the South American country.
Lavender Mascarpone & Raspberry Lemonade
There are many reasons to toast the official start of summer and there are many ways to toast it as well. For some, it’s by having ice cream flavors of the moment – perhaps at the bent spoon in Princeton.
Meat, Wine and Three Fish Dishes
Once again, our small state offers a wide range of compelling, complex and scrupulously crafted foods that underscore the importance of high-level technique. Read, eat, then revel.