Ichi Sushi
Purist sushi-eaters: This one’s not for you. But if you like fishing for your fishes under robes of avocado and buckets of eel sauce, all lit like a Christmas tree and garnished like a showhouse garden, read on.
Brussels Parm
An easy-all-around supper gets an update that turns it into a suitable and more universally likable side dish for the Big Bird on the horizon.
Morgan’s Island Grill
The best ever, anywhere jerk wings top the lineup at a Jamaican storefront that brings heart and soul to a prized historic district. It’s all happening thanks to chef-owner Kenroy Morgan.
Robin’s Nest
A landmark in the downtown of a county seat spreads its wings to offer almost everything under one roof – and expansive outdoor areas. But is its kitchen being spread too thinly?
Flavor Range: 10-30-23
The favorites of this go-round take on every taste bud and treat each to quite the workout.
Jimmy Nardello Peppers
What do you do if you’re lucky enough to score a bunch of these Italian heirlooms late in the season? Very, very little. At first. Then, let your imagination play on.
Tom Valenti, Jockey Hollow Bar + Kitchen
Long a resident of Sussex County but more recently head of the kitchen at this mecca in Morristown, the newest inductee into TPW's chef-picks-chef society of top toques made humble foods haute and, in turn, influenced new generations of both chefs and diners.
Papa Ganache
Bakeshops increasingly are expanding their scope, deepening menus with savories that serve greater purposes than breakfast or snacks. This one, without outlets in three downtowns with train stations, is also V/GF.
Cranberry Contest
Native to our Pinelands and popping up in markets right now throughout the Garden State, the ruby berry that is equal parts nutritional and flavor powerhouse may be fundamental to our holiday-season tables, but could and should be a year-round staple. Herewith, YOUR chance to prove its singular mettle.
Dduk Dabang
Kimchi fried rice for all! And a bowl of butter garlic ddukboki for the especially-hungry among us! It’s all happening at this Korean street food specialist in an H Mart food court.
Kimchi as Plus-One
A jar of kimchi in your fridge can be your BFF when you’re looking for a one-two punch to get dinner done in a jiff.
The Pittstown Inn
It’s a lovely place to while away a couple of hours dining in understated, serene surroundings. But this inn smack in the middle of prime farm country needs to work with the resources readily at hand if it wants its food to keep pace with its setting.