New Jersey food reviews, news and commentary.
Real estate developer and entrepreneur Violetta Wyszynski is opening Crave Nature’s Eatery, a fast casual, quick serve café specializing in healthy and delicious breakfast and lunch options six days a week at Viva Plaza, located at 1891 Brunswick Ave, (Business Rt 1) in Lawrenceville Twp., NJ. The gorgeous 2,000 square-foot eatery is slated to open … Continue reading
April 2023 Udpate: Apparently there is some recent movement on the Peace Love Pickles front. It’s not dead. It’s coming back with a new collaborator! Visit South Jersey Food Scene for the news! December 2022 Update: It’s the end of an era. After both of its franchises closed, Peace Love Pickles permanently closed its flagship … Continue reading
The South Jersey restaurant scene is heating up again. I’m quite excited because it means more options for me. I’ve been living in South Jersey for 6 years and it always excites me when a new restaurant opens over here. Ten Asian Food Hall – Cherry Hill Poke bowls are on the fast track to … Continue reading
Welcome visitors from Thrillist and other sources. This is an article I wrote about Elsie’s Pickle Sandwiches before it went viral. I was one of the first to try them and I instantly knew they’d be a hit. They really are fabulous! Elsie’s, formerly Elsie’s Down the Shore, may not have invented the pickle sandwich, but they’re … Continue reading
In the Philly area, tomato pie is usually a square pie with thick crust and savory-sweet tomato sauce. Sometimes with a sprinkling of cheese or another topping. Trenton tomato pies are different. Trenton tomato pie is a round pie featuring an extra crispy cracker-thin crust, crushed tomatoes, and a just a sprinkling of low-moisture mozzarella … Continue reading
I love New Jersey’s craft breweries. Please sign this petition and let Governor Phil Murphy and the NJ Legislature know that you don’t support the ABC’s special ruling. Not only does this impact the breweries, but also small businesses and other organizations who work with them. I stand with the independent breweries. Sign: https://brewedindependent.org/petition/ Marilyn JohnsonFood enthusiast. Travel … Continue reading
You might be familiar with Fearless Restaurant Group’s Philly-area properties: Moshulu on the Delaware Waterfront, White Dog Cafe (locations: University City, Haverford, and Wayne), Autograph Brasserie in Wayne, and soon to open Louie Louie in University City. They also own three properties on Long Beach Island, New Jersey: Daddy O Hotel in Brant Beach Plantation Restaurant … Continue reading
Pennsauken’s Dr. Ron Jones is opening Back Alley Barbeque at 2591 Haddonfield Rd as early as next week. Pending final approval and final touches on the interior, he’ll open the doors on Wednesday, June 6. UPDATE 6/21: opened today! He’s been smoking and grilling outside at Columbus Farmers Market for several years, as well as Rutgers … Continue reading
The Winemakers Co-Op Spring Portfolio Tasting will be held on Sunday, June 3rd from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at William Heritage Winery in Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. The Winemakers Co-Op Spring Portfolio Tasting will feature 32 fine wines from some of New Jersey’s top producers. Attendees will mingle with winemakers and proprietors, with specific opportunities … Continue reading
Chefs and restaurants, farmers and food artisans, professionals in wine, beer and spirits, specialty food markets and legends in all things culinary in New Jersey have been named finalists for the 2018 Garden State Culinary Arts Awards (GSCAA). The awards will be presented by The Garden State Culinary Arts Foundation in a ceremony and reception … Continue reading
