This will be the second year that we catch the Big Game at NJ Bar & Grill in Mine Hill, NJ. Not only is it a fun crowd, the staff of the popular Morris County bar feeds us a dish before the game, during halftime AND during each quarter! $16.99/person – $8 pitchers of Bud [...]
Nicole’s 10 is a restaurant in Randolph, NJ that offers casual dining in an upscale atmosphere. Read my review as published by Jersey Bites. Cheers, Veronique
I am an avid fan of Locanda Verde and its sublime food attentively prepared by Food and Wine Best New Chef award winner, Andrew Carmellini. I have written about Locanda Verde in the past, but on a recent visit, I brunched and it is worth noting what a super job the staff does with this meal. For [...]
Michael’s Genuine, in Miami’s up-and-coming Design District, is a foodie’s paradise dressed down as a casual neighborhood bistro. Chef Michael Schwartz excels at what should be three basic restaurant concepts: the space, the staff, the food and wine. The bistro, opened in 2007, can accommodate up to 100 diners both indoors in a comfortable dining [...]
I recently attended a conference in Atlanta and stayed at Omni Hotel at CNN Center. The hotel has a few dining options, and on the first morning of my stay, I decided to try Prime Meridian for early breakfast. The space is well-adorned in dark woods and plush upholstery and has a welcoming feel. The [...]
I always plan a special dinner out for my guy’s birthday, typically in Manhattan. He’s crazy about Asian food, particularly Japanese, so when it came time to book this year’s evening out, I polled my Twitter foodie followers for recommendations. Kyo Ya in the East Village made the short list and I promptly called to [...]
Some news for my Chicago friends, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has a new small plates menu offering the following dishes that sound amazing: Sliced Filet Mignon on shiitake risotto, chili oil, drizzled with porcini butter Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Skewers with Chimichurri dipping sauce and avocado citrus salad New Zealand Petite Lamb Chops with pistachio-mint pesto, “F-17″ [...]
I had heard from several foodie friends about the fabulous meals served at A Toute Heure, so when I had guests in town, I secured a reservation for the brunch, exclusively served on the last Sunday of the month. A Toute Heure, which opened in May 2007, offers seasonal foods sourced locally to feature the [...]
Last weekend, I was able to secure a kitchen table at Bryan Voltaggio’s VOLT in Frederick, MD. I was excited to take my in-laws from The Netherlands to the Top Chef contender’s chic, hip place and to sample some of the creative food put forth by the staff. First, the space is sleek and the [...]
I spent the day in Philadelphia yesterday and just had to make my pilgrimage to Tony Luke’s in South Philly for one of its juicy, succulent and overall perfect roast pork sandwiches. Tony Luke’s cheesesteaks ($7.25) are amazing (I like mine with sautéed onions and white American cheese), but my all-time favorite is the roast [...]
