Quintessential Fall: 10-25-21
Much ado about autumn, much so fitting for this refreshing time of year.
Ahead of the Carve
Home-baked pumpkin cookies set off a wave of inspiration - and heartfelt admiration for a young pastry chef.
Steve & Cookie’s
There’s a reason why a restaurant in a small city on the South Jersey Shore is on the national map of must-visits: top-notch food, diligent service, mission-centric ownership. And justly famous Brussels sprouts.
Thomson’s Specialty Foods
A new combo eat-in/takeaway spot aims to provide its community with elevated home-cooking. Halibut taco in a fresh lettuce wrapper, anyone?
Delicata, the Easy Squash
No peel, no fuss, no degree of difficulty whatsoever. This one’s for beginners – and lovers of pumpkin pie.
Veganized
Culinary cliches need not apply at this college town mecca: No, chef Ron Biton serves dishes that defy stereotype and define the possibilities of creating an exciting menu that puts into starring roles ingredients that elsewhere take a back seat.
Leeks, Reprised
Heed your oven when it begs the chance to employ a little alchemy and turn this elongated allium into a confit.
Lobster Alley
The beloved borough that brought us nonna-made Italian eats, John Basilone and hot hairdos of the 1960s now serves us lobster in stellar bisque and roll form. But don’t pass by the butter “pie.”
Worldly Bites and a Bright Sip: 10-11-21
Come eat with Shawn – and read all about his greatest food hits of the fortnight just past.
The Last Tomatoes
What to do with those end-of-season love apples? Give them love, a little sorcery and a pinch of your time. In other words, send the vintage off in style.
Menya
A blossoming borough in Middlesex County has met its match in a ramen house that mirrors its best qualities.