‘What’s the Worst That Can Happen?’
Heather Sheehan is an ER nurse who works 12-hour shifts and has been on the frontlines of seeing a “frightening unknown” turn into a political hot potato. What does she do for stress relief? Cook. Dinner. With family.
Sam Freund: White Birch
Mining his Warren County roots and long connections to local farms, a chef wed to simplicity and the integrity of ingredients is our latest inductee to the Garden State’s elite club. And, in breaking news, Flanders won’t be the only place Chef Train followers will be able to stop to see the star toque in action.
Cree Wine Company
Inside a stately Federal structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a master of wine and a master in the kitchen are collaborating on a concept destined for another kind of national recognition.
The Down Under
At Burgertime in Audubon, a minimalist’s maxim is turned on its ear by a patty brazenly embellished. Adam Erace shares the bloomin’ truth.
Rosa’s Kitchen
Mini mofongo tarts! Bacalaitos that’ll put you in the mind of fricos! Pulled pork that’s a trip to Carolina! Rosa Sanchez and her merry band of collaborators mesh island cuisine with tastes of the South at a big-hearted BYOB.
Sunset Stew
Bright orange sweet potatoes, deep purple carrots that give way to a sunny interior, slivers of magenta onions and hunks of smoky blue-green kale: The colors of a sunset on a cold, cold winter’s night – and a warming stew.
Butter & Jam
New and needed, this downtown day café has solid ideas, but too many instances of flawed execution. Its namesakes, as well as its baked and cooked specialties, beg examination. And editing.
Sofra
Combine casual style with artful décor, thoughtful hospitality with spot-on interpretations of classics and you’ll come up with this Turkish haven that no doubt will be your cup of tea.
Wintertime Prime
Limited? Boring? Dull? If you think this is the season for monotonous eats, you need to have what we’ve been having: polenta, pastries, greens, golden beets and … chocolate.
Gold in Them Thar Fields
One of the many lessons learned on a legendary Garden State farm is that there’s magic in sun-colored beets. When you add sun to the sun, you get more magic.
Oats of Allegiance
Local as local gets are Garden State oats from Morganics and River Valley Community Grains. A bonus: They’re ready to roll three meals a day.
Chocolate Takeover
Proposition: Eat as much chocolate as you’d like in the next week and tell guilt to take a holiday. Start by popping into a chocolate shop or checking out one of our true-loves – and then indulge.