The Vigor of Vinaigrettes
An amped-up emulsion can brighten a salad of standard-issue or even less-loved elements. Shaken, stirred or whisked, it’s got the potential to transform whatever foods otherwise fail to inspire.
L’Annexe de Mamie Colette
A café-bakery in Titusville has more than Breton flair. Its partners in spinning out textbook-correct crepes and baked goods drenched in love are creating a community along the Delaware that gathers over the warmth of much more than their ovens.
Wide World Dining
More and more evidence is emerging that proves our Garden State has the highest quality of ethnic and ethnically influenced dining venues in the country. This biweekly assessment stamps that case a win once again for diners.
Time to Revive the Rutabaga
We’re nigh on the high season for this perennially overlooked root vegetable, so this time around, put it to good use in a hearty pie that offers good nutrition, ease of preparation and a heap of comfort.
Growth Opportunities
A new board under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture is charged with the mission of supporting and advancing organic and regenerative farming in the Garden State. What are its plans and what can we all expect?
Pals’ Night Out ’24
Gathering your besties during the heart of the holiday season is always a challenge of time and place. It’ll be up to you to make time for those who are dearest, but we’d like to help out with place. Here’s a heaping helping – 20! – of suggestions culled from our Restaurant Revues posted this year.
Kapadokya Turkish Bakery
From a region in a transcontinental country known for its striking moonscape scenes comes the inspiration for a bakery in New Brunswick sporting a wide range of sweets and savories, including a cake whose elegant interior outclasses its goofy countenance.
Panas House
Tucked into a corner storefront in a residential part of this city in Union County is a sure-bet for superior cachapas, arepas and a burger packed with not one, not two, but three meats – and more. It’s not size that matters, but the way these Venezuelan classics are cooked and assembled. Think bawdy and beautiful.
Causa Confession
Please don’t judge a recipe by its photo – at least not in this case. A proper rendition of the lovable mash of sweet potatoes and a companionable filling does make for a happy holiday dish that’s amenable to many.
Adventures on the Spice Route
Exploring and intensifying flavor is the main mission of Lynley Jones, the spice master and force behind appropriately named Adventure Kitchen in Montclair. Cook along with her through the holiday season and set yourself on a path to foods with new vitality.
The Yard
Worth more than a pit-stop pre-show at nearby Prudential Center and NJPAC is this class-act casual restaurant in Military Park that’s the brainchild of premier chef-entrepreneur Kai Campbell. Ed Sherry gets lost in its sauces, in all the right ways.
Saimin (Not Ramen)
At Hawaii Station BBQ & Poke in Edison, the 50th state’s signature noodle bowl is a blink-and-miss-it item on a menu that rewards careful readers. And devoted eaters.