K-’chos
Take vegetables prepared for bibambap, a package of shrimp chips, cooked rice, shredded nori and, perhaps, some sushi-grade salmon or tuna spiced and ready to layer in handrolls and give it all a 180-degree spin to turn it into … Korean-style nachos. Ready them, set them out, and watch your game of choice or hours of entertainment on your streaming service.
Sergio Casal, The Complex
The newest inductee into TPW’s chef-picks-chef society of top toques takes Asbury Park to heart as he helms a trio of the city’s eateries that speak collectively to its 21st-century soul. His plans are all about moving forward in diverse, yet connective ways. Ed Sherry’s profile of a local hero explains why and how.
Byrd
A new restaurant from one of the Garden State's elite chefs aims to be relaxed and casual even as its menu stretches far and wide to reflect a worldly view. The concept's admirable, but the execution fraught with puzzling flaws.
Yuki’s Bakery & Coffee
Extraordinary pita is the standout at a bakeshop in Hoboken built on traditions of Eastern Mediterranean breads and pastries that Yuki Levinson translates with skill, pride and a tweak here and there.
Simply Sofrito
A year-old storefront that specializes in classics from Puerto Rico isn’t shy about wearing its soul on its sleeve. That’s thanks to its chef-owner, who knows a good base makes for great food.
Beauties from Winter’s Bounties
Don’t mourn what’s not in season, but revel in what’s here and astoundingly gratifying. Our five favorites of the past two weeks span type and style – and all deliver.
Mache, with Kishu and Scallops
The green that finds happy heartiness in winter is a seasonal match for a little darling of the citrus world and a type of shellfish that wears the Jersey insignia with pride.
Winter’s High-style Holidays
A procession of starred and bolded dates appears on our calendars from now through mid-March and all are best toasted with food in ways simultaneously sane and celebratory.
Wu’s Fish House
In a setting serene and calming, with white on grays and greenery toppling from pots affixed to the rafters, Homer Wu’s ode to Chinese fish dishes delivers a range of thrills for the senses.
Vegan Cheeses
At a specialty food shop in Morristown that also holds court at farmers’ markets, a variety of plant-based selections from a variety of producers offers options for those who avoid foods made with animal products.
Naoki Sushi
In Naoki Tashiro's world, every millimeter makes a difference. See, and understand, why and how during an omakase dinner at this master's refuge from big-city and hyper-hipster places.
Spiced Shrimp Dip
A jolly good spread hat-tips its ancestor in Great Britain with a rousing update ready to headline any spread of hors d’oeuvres.