Last week, my recap of dinner at Essex Junction Craft Kitchen & Bar was published by Jersey Bites. Please read my review here. Cheers, Veronique
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6 April 2016 
Beers Eat Free at Office Tavern Grill on April 7th
April 6, 2016 By
On April 7th in honor of “National Beer Day”, beer enthusiasts nationwide will come together and rejoice in honor one of their favorite holidays – National Beer Day! The Office Tavern Grill, which boasts 40 rotating beer taps and an extensive craft beer selection, is officially joining the celebration by paying homage to anyone who is lucky enough […]
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23 March 2016 
Berry Bellini
March 23, 2016 By
I received this fun and elegant cocktail recipe from the folks at Driscoll’s Berries. I think it’s perfect to kick off spring! Ingredients: 1 oz St. Germaine 0.5 oz lemon juice 0.5 oz simple syrup 4 raspberries Sparkling Brut 2 Raspberries for garnish Directions: Combine the St. Germaine, lemon juice, simple syrup and berries in […]
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21 March 2016 
Warm Brie with Honeyed Raspberries and Pistachios
March 21, 2016 By
This is an easy yet festive recipe I received from the folks at Driscoll’s Berries. Ingredients: 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shelled pistachios 1 wheel (13.3 ounces) ripe Brie, box reserved, top rind sliced off, cheese chilled 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 package (6 ounces or 1 […]
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6 March 2016 
Cheng Du 23 – Sichuan Cuisine
March 6, 2016 By
Last week, I was invited to dine at Cheng Du 23 in Wayne, NJ to sample some of the area’s most popular Sichuan food. I’d heard of the place, near the Willowbrook Mall, but since Chinese cuisine isn’t a favorite, I’d not made the effort to go. That was an error on my part as […]
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2 March 2016 
Getting to Know Gigondas Wines
March 2, 2016 By
A couple weeks ago, I attended a wine tasting focused on Gigondas wines. I’m not well-versed on these wines so really enjoyed the 10 wines we sampled and the open discussion from the group. About Wines of Gigondas (Wikipedia): “Gigondas is a French wine Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the southern Rhône wine region of […]
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February 26, 2016 By
I’m trying to add a variety of fruits to my diet and while I like oranges, I dislike if they’re difficult to peel, are dry and ‘grainy’ or have pits. I like those juicy little mandarins, but there are typically 2-3 seeds per tiny segment – boo! After last weekend’s visit to the grocery store […]
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23 February 2016 
Easy Egg Cups
February 23, 2016 By
Breakfast, often said to be the most important meal of the day, is my favorite meal is the day. On the weekends, with more time on my hands, I have no issues making delicious, hearty breakfast, but on hectic weekday mornings…not as easy. I’ve been making these cute and delicious egg cups on Sundays that […]
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17 February 2016 
The James Beard Awards Semi-Finalists Announced
February 17, 2016 By
The nominations for the Oscars of the food business have been announced! Below are the semifinalists for the 2016 Restaurant and Chef Awards. Read on for semifinalists in all categories, from Outstanding Restaurant to Rising Star Chef of the Year. For more details on how these names were selected, read this. The 2016 James Beard […]
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16 February 2016 
King of Brisket – Kimchi Smoke
February 16, 2016 By
My Kimchi Smoke article was just published on Jersey Bites. I love what Robert Cho and team are doing and it’s some of the best brisket I’ve had. A must-visit place for my NJ/NY readers! Kimchi Smoke 49 W. Church St. Bergenfield 201-338-8333 Cheers, Veronique
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