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Blue Morel Restaurant will host a Balvenie Scotch tasting and four-course dinner on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 7pm for $99 per person all-inclusive. The first 12 guests to reserve will also have an opportunity to attend a 45 minute prelude tasting experience conducted by William Grant and Sons starting at 6:15pm featuring the rare Balvenie […]
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New Jersey’s top two Biergartens kick off spring with Maifest, a month-long celebration featuring special menus, live music and bier (of course)! The celebrations at Hoboken’s Pilsener Haus and its sister biergarten Asbury Festhalle kick off with keg-tappings and live music the weekend of Friday May 7th, and running through May 31. Throughout the month, […]
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On May 14th, I’ll have the pleasure of judging the Meadowlands Battle for the Best Burger. At the event, which runs from 6PM – 10PM in the Backyard, 10 of the area’s best burger makers, restaurants or food trucks, will compete to win $1,000. Judging will take place at 8PM and two fans will be […]
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Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen will host a very special dinner to celebrate the life of Chef Justin Pehowic who recently passed away. The dinner will be on Sunday June 5th at 6pm. Join Chefs Thomas Ciszak of Chakra, former Jockey Hollow sous chef Christian Cruz, Bryan Gregg of Escape Montclair, Erica Leahy of Jockey […]
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This Roman dish was created in the middle of the 20th century using simple ingredients: pasta, eggs, pork jowls (think bacon) and cheese, typically Pecorino. I’m all about simple pasta dishes, especially during the week, so this is one of my go-to recipes. I’ve made this decadent dish using a few variations, adding peas, morel […]
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Today is National Grilled Cheese Day, a day dedicated to celebrating a national favorite: the grilled cheese sandwich. Chef Mike Carrino, of popular restaurant Pig & Prince Restaurant in Montclair, NJ, has masterfully created an elegant and delicious twist on a classic sandwich – the Duck Fat Grilled Cheese. This elevated take on the ‘old reliable’ of sandwiches is […]
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A couple weeks ago, I was invited to a very exciting dinner held at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn. It was a wine dinner featuring the lovely wines of Laurel Glen and Flowers. Executive Chef Hank Barrett created a menu worthy of the fantastic wines and Laurel Glen Proprietor, Bettina Siche, was in attendance to mingle with […]
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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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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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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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