I couldn’t resist putting a little extra effort into setting up this shot of the yummy tostadas (a flat crispy taco) al pastor I’d brought home from El Sabor Mexicano in the Princeton Shopping Center the other day. They come with rice and beans, plus I had an order of guacamole, so it all made up quite a … Continue reading
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Taste of the Nation Reminder
Dear readers, I won’t be able to post for a few days, as our blogs will be undergoing some much-needed maintenance. But I wanted to remind you that if you’d like to attend this year’s Taste of the Nation (April 20, see my previous post at http://www.packetinsider.com/blog/njspice/?p=268), my insider’s discount is still good until April 15. … Continue reading
Israeli Cuisine at Mediterra
Mediterra restaurant in downtown Princeton has finally, to the relief of many, reopened. They closed down in January for some necessary work in connection with the Hulfish North construction project going on behind them. But, hey, the owners thought, it’s time to update the premises anyway, so the work went on for, I think, nearly … Continue reading
Easter Brunch or Dinner
If you’re not into cooking for Easter on April 12, here are some dining out ideas at some of the area’s finest restaurants. Tre Piani, at Forrestal Village in Plainsboro, is open for Easter (and Mother’s Day on May 10) from 11am to 4pm, $49 per adult ($14.99 for kids up to 12, free for 6 … Continue reading
Temptation
It’s just not fair. I must resist temptation day and night it seems. These beauties are in our little Cafe, the “Genomics Cafe,” on Princeton’s campus where I toil each weekday (I don’t work in the Cafe, but in an office nearby). Anyway, I’m proud to say I’ve yet to have one. Our little spot … Continue reading
Darling Dumplings
Every culture seems to have its version of dumplings, but for me it’s all about the Chinese repertoire, which is extensive. It started, for me, with potstickers. It was love at first bite, lo those many years ago – so many that I’m not quite sure where or when that was. But I also enjoy … Continue reading
Sizzle in South Jersey
You’ve got to admire the way chefs in the southern part of our state have banded together to promote their culinary offerings. Check out the website of South Jersey Hot Chefs at http://www.sjhotchefs.com. The place is a hotbed of tasty activity! I love the southern part of our state. It is more relaxed, full of … Continue reading
Terra Burdigala at Eno Terra
We splurged. When I got an email from Eno Terra restaurant in Kingston touting their recent wine dinner featuring the French region of Bordeaux and the wines of Terra Burdigala, I couldn’t resist. I forwarded it to a couple of friends (including fellow Centraljersey blogger Carolyn Edelmann), with this note: Are we rich yet? Ha. … Continue reading
Apple Salad
I usually mock people who order salad and other nonsense in pizza joints because I think there is an inverse correlation between the quality of the pizza and anything else on the menu. Well, I mock no more. DeLorenzo’s Tomato Pies in Robbinsville makes a fantastic house salad. Who knew? I split one with friends when … Continue reading
Are you ready for OTBN?
I love Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher’s wine columns in the Wall Street Journal. The couple is about as unpretentious as wine experts (or anyone for that matter) can be, always encouraging you to try new things, and not to be afraid to like something that may not be in fashion right now. And they are … Continue reading
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