From jerky to a fast food burger at Wendy’s – what’s come over me? This is what sometimes happens when I’m out doing endless errands on the weekend and didn’t bring lunch with me. It was way past lunchtime and I had to have something and it had to be fast. I pulled into a Wendy’s drive … Continue reading
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One 53 Cassoulet
My friends and I are on a cassoulet bender! The one here is from One 53 Restaurant in Rocky HIll (one of my favorite places), and was served in lovely crockery from JohnShedd Designs, just down the street from the restaurant. The cassoulet contains white beans, pork, smoked pork, pancetta, duck confit and sausages. It was a … Continue reading
From Argentina to Italy to Greece
So many events and so little time. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:00pm, Eno Terra in Kingston hosts a taste of Argentina and Bodega Norton wines. Chef Christopher Albrecht will serve light fare to accompany the wines. $25.00 per person (excludes tax and gratuity). Call Eno Terra for reservations (609) 497-1777. The very next evening (2/24), their … Continue reading
Heinz revamps ketchup packets
Now, here is a huge food technology advance. Finally, one of America’s favorite condiments catches up to the way we live now! A recent AP story described a redesigned Heniz ketchup packet. Instead of that squishy plastic thing you end up tearing with your teeth, and then it shoots all over your kid’s clothes, or, gulp, maybe … Continue reading
Brothers Moon Open Tonight
“Snowing, shoveling, sledding then dining,” said the email I just received from Brothers Moon in Hopewell, reassuring all that they’re open tonight, They even included their list of specials, below, which sound scrumptious. Great timing Will! It was a beautiful snow. Hope digging out wasn’t too bad. We are open for dinner this evening. It’s warm … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day (& a discount on Taste of the Nation tickets)
Time’s a wastin’ foodie folks – those reservations don’t make themselves, nor do the chocolates! Reserve (or shop) now for that special day. Or buy some excellent local products and cook up something special at home. Either way, bon appétit! Buy delicious chocolates from Donna Toscana, in Cranford. Strawberry and Passion Fruit are her two … Continue reading
Swiss Chard Gratin
In my recent review of Blue Bottle Cafe in Hopewell, I raved about the little ramekin of Swiss Chard gratin that came with the tenderloin. My friend and I swooned over this deceptively simple accompaniment to a meal that was already a success. Our forks vied for every bite, and I resolved to try making it at … Continue reading
Pizza de Provence
I recently enjoyed dinner at Sophie’s Bistro in Somerset (you can read about it in the February 17-19 issue of the Packet’s TimeOff), including their appetizer Pizza de Provence, topped with pear, bleu cheese, and sunflower seeds. So good was it, I couldn’t resist trying it at home. Please excuse my crust! I bought pizza … Continue reading
Sonic Drive-In
If you haven’t been to an old-fashioned burger stand drive-in lately, the kind with car hops on rollerskates, wait no more, Sonic Drive-In is here. The national chain of 50s retro drive-ins has opened in Franklin Park and was doing a brisk business on Saturday afternoon when I visited. As I drove in, I was directed to an … Continue reading
Bye Bye KFC-Hello Halal
No more KFC Extra Crispy, as pictured here. The Kentucky Fried Chicken place in Franklin Park has been replaced by a Chicken Factory Plus, a halal fast food restaurant serving fried and roasted chicken, cheese steaks, gyros, sausages, and fish dinners. Located at 3221 Route 27, Franklin Park, NJ 08823 (Route 27 & Beekman Rd near the CVS … Continue reading
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