The list of participants for September 29th’s Epicurean Palette at Grounds for Sculpture keeps growing (see below), so be sure to get your tickets soon for one of the nicest ways to spend an afternoon you’ll find in Central New Jersey – and you’ll be supporting the arts at the same time! Here are the restaurants, caterers, … Continue reading
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Chowderfest XXV on LBI October 5-6
Long Beach Island’s Chowderfest celebrates its 25th anniversary this fall. Tickets are on sale at http://www.chowderfest.com, or contact the Southern Ocean County Chamber Office at 609 494 7211. Follow on Facebook at Official LBI Chowderfest. $20 per adult Children $10 and VIP with 10am admission and Tasters T Shirt $50 per adult Put on by the … Continue reading
Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa + A Rosh Hashanah Special
I love getting emails from locals businesses with a recipe (& a photo will pretty much clinch the deal!). The senders seem genuinely excited about their latest creation. Here are two recipes I’ve recently received, one from Chef Will Mooney at Brothers Moon in Hopewell, and the other from Mrs. G TV, Appliances and Sleep Center. From Chef Will: … Continue reading
Upcoming Fundraisers for Foodies
Thing are gearing up for fall, so be sure to check out these culinary events – each raises funds for a worthy non-profit cause: September 15 charity dinner at the Blue Bottle Café benefits the White Aisle Foundation, fighting melanoma: Sunday, September 15, 2013 5:00pm Hors D’oeuvres, Champagne and Silent Auction 6:00pm Dinner Seating Wine … Continue reading
Mushroom Love at Brothers Moon
Chef Will Mooney, who owns Brothers Moon in Hopewell along with his wife, Beth Ann Judge (check out her gorgeous new jewelry store!), was one of the area’s first chefs to embrace local products. He’s long worked with farmers and other producers to further the locavore movement, and that is what makes a visit to Brothers … Continue reading
Guest Chefs and Artisans at elements
Elements Chef Scott Anderson launches his summer “Chefs & Craftsmen” series on May 17, teaming up top cooks and artisans from coast to coast, right here in Princeton. “My team and I wanted put together dinners that honor masters of their crafts—from chefs around the country that I have to utmost respect for, to fermentation experts, and … Continue reading
Community Pot Luck at Elijah’s Promise on May 3
A POTLUCK AT A SOUP KITCHEN BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER Slow Food Central New Jersey and Elijah’s Promise of New Brunswick are holding their second annual Eat Local Meet Local potluck dinner on Friday, May 3, with the goal of bringing together people from all walks of life to share a meal of delicious, local … Continue reading
Mushroom Lovers Heaven
Mushroom lovers, you won’t want to miss this! Brothers Moon chef/owner Will Mooney reprises his popular mushroom tasting menu on April 17 and May 15. At $49 plus tax & gratuity, it’s a bargain! (You bring your own wine). These dinners have been a huge hit, and what makes the evening even more interesting is that local … Continue reading
Wedding Bells
As soon as I saw this photo in an email from Tre Piani the other day, I recognized the set-up. This was from owner Jim Weaver’s very own wedding at the restaurant just a few short years ago. The scene of late-summer corn, sunflowers, herbs – and are those tomatoes I see nestled in the foliage on the curved table … Continue reading
Kudos to Scott Anderson of elements!
Elements chef Scott Anderson has been named a semifinalist for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic in the James Beard Foundation Awards. The finalist are to be named on March 18, and I have great hopes of seeing Scott’s name on that list. too. The awards are announced in New York on May 6. He, his chefs, and his … Continue reading
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