Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
With so many summer parties happening in the next couple of months, fun cocktail ideas are always welcomed. For those of you, like me, who don’t want to be making individual cocktails for your guests all night, punch bowls and large format drinks are the way to go! Let your guests self-serve and you can […]
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The Shannon Rose Irish Pub (http://theshannonrose.com) will offer a Bacon Bourbon-Glazed Doughnut from Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9 in celebration of National Doughnut Day at its Clifton, NJ and Ramsey, NJ locations. The Bacon Bourbon-Glazed Doughnut features a house-made doughnut dipped in a Jim Beam bourbon glaze, topped with candied bacon. The Shannon […]
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It’s back!!!! The 10th New Jersey Beer & Food Festival will once again take place over Father’s Day weekend at Crystal Springs Resort. On Saturday June 15, attendees can sample more than 200 beers from around the world and on Sunday June 16 there will be a Father’s Day Brews Brunch in the Chef’s Garden. […]
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Looking to mix it up (see what I did there?) cocktail-wise for your Memorial Day weekend parties? Here are some fresh recipe ideas from some of New Jersey’s best bars and kitchens. Mother Dearest by Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ Lemonade for adults! 2 oz Meyer lemon infused vodka 3/4 oz Thyme simple syrup […]
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Barbolini was an early pioneer of high quality Lambrusco in Emilia-Romagna. I was glad to find this wine at a local Italian restaurant to remind myself to go get a case for summer outdoor parties. For those not familiar with Lambrusco, it’s a red sparkling wine from Italy. It’s refreshing, super food-friendly and a perfect […]
[Continue reading...]The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, featuring a chef-driven, scratch-made menu that blends Irish pub classics and new tavern favorites, invites guests to take part in its first Tacos & Tequila tasting event, taking place Thursday, May 16 at its location in Clifton, NJ, from 5pm-7pm. Enjoy a walk-around tasting of Mexico’s finest tequilas accompanied by an all-you-can-eat […]
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Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, specializing in small plates with modern twists to Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, invites guests to enjoy its Spring Truffle Festival menu from May 1 – 31 at its Clifton, NJ and Garden City, NY locations. The five-course tasting menu highlights truffles in the style of Italian […]
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In the past, when I thought of San Marzano, I thought of ripe, juicy, flavor-packed tomatoes. Now, San Marzano Wines (http://www.sanmarzanowines.com/en) also come to mind. San Marzano Wines is a prominent Puglian producer, creating wines with true to their regional characteristics. Situated in the Primitivo di Manduria DOP, San Marzano is a wine cooperative (cantine) […]
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Mother’s Day is one of the most booked days for restaurants. Many New Jersey restaurants are offering brunch and dinner specials so you can treat the moms in your lives to a very special meal. Here are some local restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus. LAUREL & SAGE ADDED 5/2/19. I’ll be updating this post […]
[Continue reading...]Beginning Mother’s Day with brunch and new Spring menu mid-May, Todd Villani, one of New Jersey’s most celebrated farm-to-table chefs, joins East Rutherford’s Vesta Wood Fired, as Executive Chef. Chef Villani reached notoriety for his locally sourced New American cuisine as Chef Owner of Terre à Terre. His farm-to-table ethos is a perfect match for […]
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