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Allen Walski, a Surf City native and owner of Clemmy’s in Waretown, has been named New Jersey’s Chef of the Year. Walski was announced as the winner at the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association’s 41st annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 5. He was one of eight chefs from across the state nominated for the title, and the only one representing Ocean County. After the nomination, voting was open to the public; a total of more than 5,000 votes came in for the competition, according to the NJRHA, and Walski secured the most.
Chili crisp, cheese, and honey on one pizza. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that combo, and it’s one of the most unusual creations on the menu. The spot behind it landed on Food & Wine’s list of the nine hottest new pizzerias in the country. It was the only New Jersey pick on that list.
New Jersey has never been shy about its food opinions. Say “pork roll” or “Taylor ham” at a Garden State party, and you’ll quickly learn which end of the state everyone grew up in. Thanksgiving is no different. If you fill your plate here, you’ll likely find apple pie or apple crumble for dessert and […]
Peruvian food has a funny way of putting French fries where you least expect them. Order lomo saltado and they arrive tossed alongside seared beef, tomatoes, and onions, with white rice waiting on the same plate. Then there is ceviche sharpened with lime, rotisserie chicken darkened over charcoal, fried rice...
A diner in this lineup shows up in the original 1980 Friday the 13th movie. Fans still make trips to see it, especially when the calendar lands on Friday the 13th. Another one keeps a dining car from 1927 and has model trains as part of the scenery. A third sits in a railroad-style car built in 1938, and it’s called the oldest operating diner in New Jersey.
Peanut butter, bananas, and crispy bacon all show up together on one plate of French toast. That combo once belonged to a famous rock and roll legend’s snack habits. The dish is served inside a stainless steel railcar diner built around 1953 by the O’Mahony company. The breakfast has a backstory, and so does the building around it.
Order a breakfast sandwich in Newark and you will ask for Taylor ham, egg, and...
In New Jersey, Christmas Eve dinner often starts at the fish counter, not the kitchen. Families who keep the Feast of the Seven Fishes tradition know that the best shrimp, clams, scallops, and whole fish go fast once December hits. The smart move is calling in your order early at...
There are restaurants where dinner means picking an entrée, eating it, and going home. Then there are places where a flaming pu pu platter arrives beneath an outrigger canoe, Jason Voorhees seems like a perfectly reasonable breakfast companion, or somebody offers you a glass of buttermilk with your roadside hot dog.
MASSACHUSETTS – Stop & Shop is providing more than $680,000 in food and funding through its annual Turkey Express program, helping thousands of families across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey this Thanksgiving. The program will benefit more than 25 hunger-relief organizations with thousands of turkeys,...
The New Monmouth Diner in Middletown, NJ captures the charm of the 1950s while serving up some delicious burgers, classic breakfasts, and more.
Cold nights in New Jersey call for a table near a real fire and a plate of hearty food. Some of the best spots in the state are old taverns, stone inns, and lodge-style dining rooms that keep the hearth going all season. This list covers six of them, from...
This is an inside peek at the new restaurant in Monroe Township.
The Italian chain is expanding with several new restaurants in NJ
Want to discover the best crumb cake bakeries in New Jersey?. These 8 unassuming spots serve incredible crumb cake with buttery, thick toppings and perfectly soft cake!. 1. B&W Bakery (Hackensack) There are bakeries that talk a big game, and then there’s B&W Bakery in Hackensack, which simply lets the...
Mercer Oaks Catering will hold its second annual Holiday Sip & Shop at The Boathouse in Mercer County Park on Friday, December 4, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free, and organizers plan to have more than 30 vendors. The event follows a 2025 debut that...
The heart of New Jersey may not be the first place you think of when it comes to sushi. But the truth is, Central Jersey is quietly cultivating a highly competitive sushi scene. One that perfectly balances time-honored Japanese traditions with modern, inventive dining experiences. See for yourself when you visit The 10 Best Central Jersey Sushi Restaurants.
Necessity is the mother of invention. And in this New Jersey pizzeria’s case, the mother of a glorious, carb-loaded Frankenstein. You have probably seen gimmicky pizzas before. Toppings piled high. Crusts stuffed with cheese. Fun, but nothing that makes you stop and stare. This place serves the Triple Threat....
With Pop Up Bagels having many locations in New York City prior to opening in Westfield, the online buzz for this place was major. All over social media, people were describing the unique schmears and fluffy bagels Pop Up Bagels has to offer. With the first New Jersey location just one town over, it was a must try to see if it was truly worth the hype.
Nearly 200 years ago, horse owners and racing enthusiasts traveled hundreds of miles to Trenton, where they gathered at the Eagle Tavern for food, drinks and a place to spend the night. The horses were stabled behind the building, while their owners mingled with travelers, politicians and local residents inside...
