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The area’s most authentic Biergarten kicks off Oktoberfest Friday, September 26th with a Ramstein keg-tapping and Bavarski, NYC’s Bad Boys of Polka! Pilsener Haus‘ Viennese Chef Thomas Ferlesch (formerly of Café des Artistes) offers a special, traditional Oktoberfest menu all month: Sautéed Chicken Paillard – asparagus, Prager-Schinken (Prague Ham), Fontina cheese, roasted summer potatoes. Faschierter […]
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Cru Meets Brew will be held on Thursday 10/16 as a five-course, collaborative wine and beer-paired menu is created by some of the area’s top chefs. Wines and beers are provided by Sharon Sevrens of Montclair’s Amanti Vino and the Chefs participating are: Chef Anthony Bucco, Special Guest Chef Christopher Ryan Arturo, Red Eye Cafe […]
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Starting September 22, Chef Anthony Pino of Anthony David’s is starting up his popular Chef’s Counter Tasting menu again. Available every Monday through December, 10 lucky diners can experience a 5-course dinner prepared counter-side by Chef Pino for $100/person including tax & gratuity. To reserve, email info@anthonydavids.com. 953 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, NJ. Cheers, Veronique
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Chefs Thomas Ciszak and Todd Villani are teaming up for a pair of dinners showcasing fall flavors at their respective restaurants Chakra and Terre à Terre this October. All the produce will be sourced from local New Jersey farms including Bracco Farms, Terhune Orchards and Shibumi Farm. October 6 at Chakra (144 W. State Rte 4, […]
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Palest yellow in the glass, this easy-drinking wine is both affordable and food friendly. Both the aromas and flavors are light with floral and tropical notes that would make it ideal for a sipper before a meal or for pairing with light dishes. The finish is dry and clean. Pairings: Aperitif, light fish and seafood […]
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I love this Roasted Eggplant with Garlic Cumin Yogurt Dressing recipe so much…especially for #MeatlessMonday when I need inspiration. Last week, my Bracco Farms CSA was beautifully filled with various eggplants. I love eggplants but don’t cook many meals with them besides the old eggplant Parmesan favorite. While looking at delicious-looking photos of eggplants on […]
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Did you know the original German tradition was to kick off Oktoberfest in September? Crystal Springs’ Oktoberfest returns from 9/20 – 9/21 at Mountain Creek Resort (200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ). The largest Oktoberfest in New Jersey attracts over 12,000 people annually and features dozens of German beers and sausages, spit fire roasted whole animals, live music and games for […]
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While on a business trip to Los Angeles a few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of dining at Sfixio, an incredible restaurant on Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills. I found this little gem with a non-descript façade from some fellow food writers who’d discovered it and claimed it’s the best Italian food they’ve […]
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Summer’s almost over and we all have one last ‘official’ barbecue in our future – Labor Day Weekend! Here are five wines to uncork during your holiday celebrations that are easily found at your local wine shop and are certain to please your guests: 2012 Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho Red ($10): Berry fruit aromas with […]
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I love a reason to BBQ and have friends over, so Labor Day is one of my favorite foodie holidays. Labor Day weekend is also a reminder that summer’s coming to an end and a perfect time to fire up the grill. Here are 5 easy recipes ideal for any Labor Day weekend BBQs: 1. World’s Best […]
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