Even though it was the third hottest August on record (worst one since 1980), I had a great month, culinarily speaking, with some wonderful dinners out and about, including the Wednesday prix fixe at Blue Bottle Café (five fabulous courses for $55), and a preview tasting menu at elements’ new location downtown. I already posted … Continue reading
Elements reopens in its new downtown Princeton location on Tuesday, in the building it now shares with its sister restaurant Mistral and Mistral bar. To get to elements you step into an elevator just inside the Witherspoon Street entrance (or you can wend your way through the bar, which, by the way was packed when I visited). … Continue reading
I’ve been meaning to try the summer Wednesday Tasting Menu at the Blue Bottle Café in Hopewell, and finally went with a friend last week. We had such a nice dinner (OMG, the scallops and risotto especially!), and at 5 courses for $55, it’s hard to beat for such fine dining with a scrumptious seasonal menu. … Continue reading
Considering how much time I spend at home hiding from the heat, I still managed to enjoy a few casual meals out in July. And, after rushed forays to the market, I cooked up a storm in my kitchen – Central A.C., I love you! (I try not to abuse the A.C., but am just too miserable … Continue reading
I feel bad that I never write about beer. But the fact is, I can’t drink more than a sip or two myself, which makes it hard to cover. It’s not that I don’t like it, although I didn’t learn to until I moved to Colorado, home of Coors (which today I would find insipid), and land of … Continue reading
I already wrote about the lovely Grand Aioli dinner I enjoyed in early June, but here’s the rest of a month full of good food, in spite of the three weeks of it I spent taking antibiotics to stave off Lyme disease. Besides sapping your energy, antibiotics are not your tummy’s friend, so I had to be … Continue reading
Be there or be square folks! Friday, June 26, marks the summer’s first Foodtruck Friday event in Hopewell. Eight food trucks will gather from 5:00 to 9:00pm at Hopewell’s Train station offering everything from gourmet lobster rolls to fried cheese curds. The Jumpers, a local party band, will play their unique mix of Louisiana Country and Funk Rock. … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again, when Edible Jersey, that wonderful publication featuring the culinary richness of our state, rounds up many of New Jersey’s top dining destinations – from humble to haute – for a week of special promotions that celebrate local food. This year’s event, the fourth year, runs from June 20 to 27, and you’ll … Continue reading
I’ve been so busy that I am just throwing up these photos from May’s culinary adventures. They’re a combination of eating out and at home, and I’ve just briefly captioned them. Hope your spring’s full of delicious bites!
Between one thing and another, I’ve not found time for NJ SPICE writing. But I’ve sure been enjoying some great meals! Brunch at Cugino’s Cafe 72 in Ewing, where I had shrimp and grits and my friend chicken & waffles. Dinner at Blue Point Grill with my brother and sister-in-law: Made some yummy slow-cooker Mexican … Continue reading
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