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Two NJ Restaurants Make OpenTable’s 2024 Top 100 List Two NJ Restaurants Make OpenTable’s 2024 Top 100 List
Two NJ Restaurants Make 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…
Acclaimed French Restaurant Opening Second Location In Hudson County Acclaimed French Restaurant Opening Second Location In Hudson County
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…
Acclaimed Chef Opens French Bistro Madame In Jersey City Acclaimed Chef Opens French Bistro Madame In Jersey City
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…
Popular Dish-Washer Turned Chef Gives New North Jersey Eatery Special Twist Popular Dish-Washer Turned Chef Gives New North Jersey Eatery Special Twist
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…
Popular French Cafe Whose Cookies Made Oprah's 'Favorite Things' List Opens NJ Outpost Popular French Cafe Whose Cookies Made Oprah's 'Favorite Things' List Opens NJ Outpost
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,…
This Hamburg Restaurant Is Jersey's Most Expensive, Ranking Says This Hamburg Restaurant Is Jersey's Most Expensive, Ranking Says
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…