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Bridge Lane is Lieb Cellars’ second-label and through a rebranding for its 10th vintage, the white and red blends are available in bottles, in 3 liter bag-in-box (equivalent of 4 bottles) and also in disposable kegs. The popular North Fork, NY winery says there were three reasons why Bridge Lane opted for the unusual formats: […]
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A few weeks back, I dined (experienced) Atera with fellow foodies – a classically-trained chef and a food photographer. I say ‘experience’ as it was just that, from booking a reservation a month in advance to being warmly-greeted in the small foyer, to being led to the dining room, to being seated at the chef’s […]
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Starting July 1st, Wines of Germany is giving New Yorkers the opportunity to embrace their Riesling love with the 31 Days of German Riesling, a celebration of Germany’s most famous wine varietal. Participating wine stores nationwide will dedicate July to all things German Riesling, with in-store tastings and specials. In New York, two local […]
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Formerly known as Garden State Food Tours, the name “Jersey Girls Food Tours” highlights the two NJ female entrepreneurs who founded the company. But don’t let the name fool you, the tours are created for both ladies AND gents looking for a fun, delicious way to explore their local food communities. Jersey Girls Food Tours […]
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I woke up this morning with pancakes on the brain. I’m usually partial to crepes vs pancakes, but today, after seeing the gorgeous tiny organic strawberries I received in my Bracco Farms CSA box, I wanted pancakes with Quebec maple syrup and strawberries. This is the simplest pancake recipe of all times with just a […]
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By the time I visited Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque in Clifton a few weeks ago, it seemed like everyone in north New Jersey had been talking about the recent opening of the place. The popular New York barbecue restaurant makes its New Jersey home in the space occupied until recently by Corner Bakery in the hectic […]
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A couple weeks ago, I was offered a trial shipment of Blue Apron food through my blogging efforts. As an avid cook, I wasn’t sold on the idea of receiving “pre-packaged” food in the mail, but after reviewing the online program offered by Blue Apron, I decided to give it a go. […]
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Chef Thomas Ciszak of Chakra serves up an early option for Father’s Day with a four course dinner paired with single malt scotches and rum all aged in sherry casks on Thursday June 12 at 7pm. Each spirit has been aged in sherry casks, allowing guests to learn about the influences that sherry-seasoned oak imparts on the spirits. Guests will taste The Macallan 12 year old in […]
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June 13-14, the NJ Beer & Food Festival will take place at beautiful Crystal Springs’ Grand Cascades Lodge in Hamburg, NJ. The craft beer event happens Father’s Day weekend, a perfect occasion to show dad beer love. The two-day festival will include the “NJ Chefs & Brews” walk-around tasting on Friday 6/13 (8pm-11pm, $75) with […]
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Through my travels, I’ve gotten addicted to southern foods and one dish I’d been wanting to make at home for a while is pimento cheese. The southern favorite couldn’t be simpler to make – throw all the ingredients in a bowl and stir! The dip is great as a starter with crackers or veggies but […]
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