Bristol’s Burgers

Bristol’s Burgers

Sept 19, 2019 update: Bristol’s Burgers is now permanently closed. I recently stayed at The Diplomat Beach Resort (read about my stay here) and had a chance to dine at several of the 10 food outlets on property (see full recap of the onsite restaurants here). One of the places I visited was Bristol’s Burgers. […]

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Chefs’ Latin Collaboration Dinner At Two Sevens

Fenwick’s Latin Chefs Team Up For Epic Family-Style Sunday Night Supper Sunday, April 22nd – 5:00-10:00pm in Princeton, NJ. On April 22nd, a multi-cultural culinary team of talented Chefs from all of Fenwick‘s restaurant kitchens will join Two Sevens‘ Patrick Lacey for a special five-course celebration of amazing Latin flavors. This epic meal will be served family-style at $39 per […]

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New Jersey Restaurants Easter Celebrations

New Jersey Restaurants Easter Celebrations

Celebrate with friends and family in style this Easter at some top New Jersey restaurants. On Sunday April 1st (it’s no joke), the following local restaurants are offering brunch and/or sit down meals. Agricola (11 Whiterspoon Street, Princeton, NJ) will offer a brunch from 9am-3pm on April 1st. Cost is $45/adult; $20/children under 10.  Reservations […]

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Baked Ditali Pasta and Creamy Tomato Sauce

Baked Ditali Pasta and Creamy Tomato Sauce

This baked ditali pasta and creamy tomato sauce casserole is delicious and simple to make. This is a Blue Apron pasta recipe that was a huge hit at our home for its taste, ease of preparing and for its cheesy, comforting qualities. I love that the broccoli and pasta are cooked at the same time […]

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Balvenie Scotch Tasting of Tun 1509 Batch 4 at Blue Morel

Balvenie Scotch Tasting of Tun 1509 Batch 4 at Blue Morel

Blue Morel Restaurant features a Balvenie Scotch Tasting of Tun 1509 Batch 4 on Thursday, April 12, 2016 at 6:30pm for $55 per person before tax and gratuity. Jim Patterson, Balvenie Brand Ambassador, will feature an amazing journey into the Highlands of Banffshire, Home of The Balvenie–the most handcrafted Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Jim will […]

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North Jersey BBQ Showcase March 15

North Jersey BBQ Showcase March 15

The North Jersey BBQ Showcase will be held on March 15 from 6PM – 9:30PM at Garden State Plaza (lower level concierge area) in Paramus, NJ. Event and Judges NJ/NY’s best pitmasters, chefs and restaurants will showcase their skills as well as compete as the Best of the Best with 3 categories: Experts Panel (Esther […]

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2016 Idlewild The Bird Flora & Fauna Red

2016 Idlewild The Bird Flora & Fauna Red

I recently had the pleasure to dining at a restaurant with a creative, youthful wine list. One of the bottles I order was the 2016 Idlewild The Bird. That turned out to be my favorite wine of the evening. Idlewild is the brainchild of Owner/Winemaker Sam Bilbro who made the prestigious Wine Enthusiast 40 Under […]

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Easy Veal Saltimbocca

Easy Veal Saltimbocca

Veal Saltimbocca is a specialty in Rome and is a simple dish of veal scallopini, wrapped in Prosciutto and fresh sage, sautéed then served in a buttery pan sauce. When I lived in South Florida, there was a place called La Pergola in Hollywood that was fantastic, in the most perfect old school Italian way. […]

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Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Bacon-wrapped scallops – add this to my list of ‘not really a recipe, but…’ deliciousness. I hadn’t made bacon-wrapped scallops since perhaps the 90s but needed to prepare something quick for a last minute invite of friends and had bacon and scallops so I thought…old school, but why not!? I served these with a mixture […]

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The Shannon Rose Olympics Cocktail Until Feb 25

The Shannon Rose Olympics Cocktail Until Feb 25

The Clifton and Ramsey locations of The Shannon Rose Irish Pub are promoting festive and fun Olympics-worthy drink features through February 25. These include the Red, White & Mule, which puts a patriotic spin on the classic mule thanks to Stateside Urbancraft Vodka – handcrafted in Philadelphia – and muddled strawberries and mint syrup. Red, […]

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