How does this sound (it sure looks delicious): Fried green tomatoes with Gulf shrimp and poblano goat cheese sauce? Yum! That’s the recipe of the month, From Chef Kevin Taylor of Los Amigos in Berlin, from South Jersey Hot Chefs. I get their enewsletters which, besides the monthly recipe, include various promotions in their restaurants, along … Continue reading
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Somerville Restaurant Week
Somerville has become a dining destination as more and more good – and interesting – restaurants have opened up over the last several years. Go try some of them during the upcoming week as they celebrate Restaurant Week, with a dine early promotion May 15-22: In honor of the Borough of Somerville’s Centennial, many restaurants … Continue reading
Olive Oil Tasting
Last weekend I attended a tasting of organic olive oils at the Whole Earth Center in Princeton. It was run by Carlo Momo, of the Terra Momo Restaurant Group (Mediterra, etc.). First Carlo discussed olive oil in general (a product, he reminded us, that is not made locally, due to climate). He discussed what to … Continue reading
How about Mother’s Day brunch or dinner at…
Brothers Moon in Hopewell (and check out their seasonal asparagus dishes). Tre Piani in Forrestal Village is open Noon-6:00pm, a la carte with special additions. Chauncy Conference Center in a beautiful setting in Princeton. The Frog and The Peach in New Brunswick. While you’re there, check out the new menu, which includes a 3-course Frugal … Continue reading
Welcome BT Bistro!
One of our area’s most popular chefs, Bobby Trigg, owner of the Ferry House in Princeton, opens his newest venture, BT Bistro, today. Located in the Clarion Palmer Inn, at the corner of Emmons Drive and Route 1, the restaurant will be open for lunch weekdays, dinner daily, and Sunday brunch. (Princetonians can access the … Continue reading
Outstanding! (or maybe sitting)
Foodies and other locavores will gather at Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrenceville on September 1 for a very special dinner en plein air – as in outdoors in a field. The event is mounted by Outstanding In The Field, and is part of a moveable feast that matches local farmers and top chefs across the country each year. The … Continue reading
Last Call to Fight Hunger with Taste
Monday night is Taste of the Nation, 6:00-9:00pm, at the Westin Hotel in Forrestal Village (corner of College Road and Rte. 1). Don’t delay if you would like to attend this premier gourmet tasting event to benefit local organizations that fight childhood hunger. I have been amazed at the support Taste has received this year. … Continue reading
Rainbeau Ridge, Striving for Sustainability
Lest we forget, there is a Slow Food Convivia (chapter) on the campus at Princeton University. They are hosting a talk about sustainable farming on Tuesday night (details below), and sent me the following information: Rainbeau Ridge Organic Farm in Bedford Hills, NY prides itself on helping people make the connection — to nature, food, … 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
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