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NJ's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks
From fireside steakhouses to waterfront fine dining, these spots set the stage for love on Valentine's Day. OpenTable has revealed its 2025 list of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US. Nineteen of those restaurants recognized are in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Whether you're planning an intimate candlelit dinner or a scenic waterfront experience, these restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for romance. J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood (Glastonbury, CT) For a cozy yet upscale experience, J. Gilbert's delivers prime…
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Bergen County Restaurant Makes OpenTable’s 2024 Top 100 List
Two celebrated New Jersey dining destinations have earned spots on OpenTable’s 2024 Top 100 Restaurants list, chosen entirely by diner reviews. Stella Restaurant in Ventnor and The Saddle River Inn in Saddle River represent the Garden State in this year’s rankings, which are driven by insights and reviews from verified OpenTable users. Stella Restaurant carries a rich legacy. Founded by Chef Nicholas LoBianco and his late wife, Stephanie, the Ventnor gem is the latest in a series of acclaimed LoBianco restaurants in South Jersey. Known for exceptional food and personable service, the restau…
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'Greatest Customers In The World:' French Restaurant Closing After 36 Years In Bergen County
A restaurant on the brink of hitting its 30th year in its current Bergen County location — and 36 years in business overall — will be closing its doors this weekend. Madeleine's Petit Paris, a French fine-dining restaurant on Tappan Road in Northvale, said on its website that its last day in business will be Sunday, Oct. 27. Madeleine's was first opened by Gaspard Caloz, who was born in the Alps of Switzerland and developed a love of cooking at 14 years old, the restaurant's website says. After marrying his wife, Madeleine, the couple welcomed two children and moved to New Jersey, as…
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Acclaimed French Restaurant Opening Second Location In Hudson County
Diners in Hudson County are going to be saying "ooh la la" to its newest addition to the restaurant scene. Faubourg, a French restaurant that opened to acclaim in Montclair in 2019, is opening a second location in Weehawken this summer at 1100 Avenue at Port Imperial, a block from the Hudson River waterfront. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Faubourg Montclair (@faubourgmontclair) Dominique Paulin and Chef Oliver Muller said every detail in the new restaurant is "meticulously planned" to enhance the guest experience, with Fa…
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Acclaimed Chef Opens French Bistro Madame In Jersey City
An acclaimed chef who has worked at highly-rated restaurants across North Jersey is helming a French restaurant replacing another in Jersey City. A Nutley native, Chef Jamie Knott has opened Madame, which replaces Madame Claude Bis on 4th Street, located behind Cellar 335 — one of Knott's other restaurants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madame (@madamejerseycity) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madame (@madamejerseycity) Knott also owns the Saddle River Inn and Sadd…
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Popular Dish-Washer Turned Chef Gives New North Jersey Eatery Special Twist
A popular North Jersey restaurateur who broke into the industry as a dish-washer is expanding his pasta and sandwich shop — this time with a twist. Michael Carrino's "Mike’s Pasta and Sandwich Shoppe" in Nutley will transform into Mike’s Pasta Shoppe for its upcoming Park Avenue location in East Rutherford, BoozyBurbs reports. The exact opening date was not known. Carrino is known for both his French-centric and Modern American cuisines. He commands the kitchens at a country club and formerly owned Pig & Prince in Montclair. "A graduate of the acclaimed Culinary Institut…
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Popular French Cafe Whose Cookies Made Oprah's 'Favorite Things' List Opens NJ Outpost
A French-inspired New York City cafe has opened its first New Jersey location. Maman — launched in 2014 by husband and wife duo Benjamin Sormonte and Elisa Marshall — is located on Hudson Street in Jersey City. View this post on Instagram A post shared by maman (@_mamannyc_) Maman's famous nutty chocolate chip cookie was named one of "Oprah's Favorite Things" in 2017, and one of the best chocolate chip cookies in New York by "NY Magazine." The menu boasts breakfast spreads and sandwiches, brunch, soups and salads, a bevy of French pastries,…
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Chef Bids Farewell To Childhood Dream As French Westwood Restaurant Shutters
Chef Ross Goldflam dreamt of running his own restaurants since he was 13 years old. And for the last two years, he did just that with Technique in Westwood. Goldflam, however, recently announced he'd be closing the restaurant in a heartfelt tribute posted to Facebook. "Today, I realize that a dream can be more than you ever expect," Goldflam said in a statement Tuesday, "and that it is destined to be shaped by reality." Technique's menu boasted Goldflam's culinary creations: French cuisine with an American accent. Goldflam loved the restaurant fully, he said. "I loved creating this re…
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This Hamburg Restaurant Is Jersey's Most Expensive, Ranking Says
Restaurant Latour serves up delectable French and New American dishes made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients under the supervision of chef Aishling Stevens. Also boasting a wine cellar that's won Wine Spectator’s Grand Award every year since 2006, you can certainly get a fine meal at this Hamburg restaurant. But it'll cost you. The Daily Meal compiled a list of the most expensive restaurants in every state, with Restaurant Latour leading the pack in New Jersey. Located in the sprawling Crystal Springs golf and culinary resort, the restaurant offers a five-course tasting…
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'Woops!' Macaron Giant Opens Garden State Plaza Kiosk
America's largest macaron retailer is opening a kiosk at the Garden State Plaza this weekend. Dreamed up in New York City, Woops! specializes in macarons and other international pastries. Firmly anchored as the largest retailer of French macarons in the United States, Woops! will be located on the second level outside of Macy’s. The Woops! journey began in 2012 on a whim when four friends opened a macaron pop-up shop at the Holiday Shops in New York City’s Bryant Park. In nine short weeks, they sold 100,000 macarons and developed a cult-like following due to the macarons and aesthetic. …
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New Restaurants, Cafes Open In Bergen County
A brand new selection of eateries are now open in Bergen County. Here are several coffee shops, supermarkets and more you may have missed: Brasserie Bonjour, Edgewater: Serving classic French food with an American twist, this authentic restaurant is serving up fresh seafood and meats and boasts an on-site pastry chef. Brasserie Bonjour in EdgewaterBrasserie Bonjour Paolo's Gourmet, Westwood: This is the first storefront for the family-owned Italian import business. Think pizza from scratch, fresh gelato and a wide variety of imported goods. Stop by Paolo's Gourmet for a taste of I…
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