Philly Fluff Cake
The name of the cake that bewitches its many, many fans betrays its “secret” ingredient and its texture. Ella Rapp explains why this confection is in high demand at Natale’s Summit Bakery – and why she always buys two.
What to Do with Honeydew
Cool, calm and ever-so-collected, this favorite melon can become the centerpiece of a no-cook supper with the right hit of spice.
Scallop Bowl
At Matthews Seafood in Cape May Court House, Adam dives into a true oxymoronic trifecta: superb bargain seafood. It comes directly from the source, fisherman and scalloper Tom Matthews.
Water Dog Smoke House
Say a stream of hosannas daily to Betty, the inspiration for this utopia where smoked fishes rule and additives of any sort have been chased out of town by champions of purity and craft.
7 Doors Down Ramen Co.
High-style, carefully composed ramen, meticulous ceviche and a bunch of well-crafted Nikkei-or-not dishes come out of a bullish kitchen that’s the spawn of a Detroit pizza spot. Only in New Jersey.
Stars Shining Brightly: 7-18-22
Five are here – and five got left on the cutting room floor. That’s how very fine the eats were in the fortnight just past. Blueberries, rich ramen, a beast of a bagel sandwich, gregarious giardiniera, and hale and hearty oysters are the honored best.
The Cucumber Cure
Hot and bothered? Nature’s very own remedy for high-heat days is being harvested in the Garden State right now.
Grana
Do formality and a culinary style steeped in tradition have a place at the Shore? Yes, if convened by a chef with the experience and focus on mission to see it all through.
Get Pickled
Carol Talarico’s condiments – think kimchi, giardiniera and gochujang – are in a league of their own in an ever-expanding field.
Basilico
Joey Trani is a chef who knows how to cook, and cook he does at this Ischia-inspired storefront that marries elegance and hominess and often hits one out of the ballpark. Joltin’ Joe may not have left and gone away after all.
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.
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.