The very comfortable, well appointed, boutique style, little dining room is a popular destination for both local diners & folks in the dining know. Opened August of 2018, the luscious Northern Indian cuisine with an Indo Chinese influence, prepared by Chef-owner Nadir Gillani is really benchmark. The specialties are continually changing according to the likes & dislikes of his adoring patrons. Host-owner Nadir, works magic in the kitchen, a magic that has earned him a large local & regional following, who marvel at the very affordable prices...
05/20/2022
PAHELI: Best Fusion of Northern Indian Specialties
This very trendy petite, dining chateau, open since March 2, 2022, is the new ‘in’ dining discovery, located in the prestigious Preakness shopping center in Wayne, NJ. Whether in house dining, or catering, which they do all over the USA, the mix of creative cuisine & easy prices, along with a beautifully designed 25 seat décor is why Paheli was voted, “The area’s best new Northern Indian dining & party value.” The team here believes in the philosophy of making almost everything from scratch, following the seasons & savoring & caring about the food. Host-owners, Rahul Blokhra, Chef Nimma Reddy, Monika Gupta & Parul Blokhra, along with an ultra-professional team, directed by Executive Chef Arun Kakkar & our professional server Priya Mallick, present impressive dining souvenirs...
ASBURY FESTHALLE BIERGARTEN - Best Party & Dining Pick
Owners Chris Walsh & Richard Crocker, along with manager Nick Falco & Event Planner & Event Sales Director Regina Paolella, are winning the hearts of those in the tri-state area, with this poignant German custom of communal tables that accommodate folks of all ages. The combination of indoor & outdoor delicious German & American drinking, dining, entertainment & diverse special events is a hit with dining critics & their loyal customers...
02/27/2022
RP PRIME: NY Style Steakhouse in Mahwah, NJ, New York Times
It’s easy to fall in love with RP’s Steakhouse. The cuisine is sumptuous and sensual and a treat for both the eye and the palate. The wondrous combination of smooth service and exquisite cuisine gently woos lovers to its romantic tables. They will be opening another location in Bergen County and will be redesigning this restaurant in the near future. RP Prime offers an impeccable steakhouse experience and custom designed celebrations & business meetings are designed according to your tastes & budget They will arrange for cakes, flowers & special desires for VIP events, impressive corporate dining & parties with style & class. Ensconced near route 17, this enchanting steakhouse beckons to lovers...and lovers of fine steakhouse cuisine. The setting is spacious & adds its own special touch of class with cozy bars, floor to ceiling windows that light up the main dining room & a world class variety of wines, with many available by the glass—but the chef’s superior culinary preparations are as contemporary as today’s newspaper...
01/19/2022
THE SEA CREST GRILLE: Best New Steakhouse Opening in Spring Lake, NJ, Coaster
The new Sea Crest Grille, at the Shore Club, in Spring Lake, NJ, is the area’s best new opening and quite unique. Formerly Doolan’s restaurant and hotel, the new steakhouse, a rare dining adventure, is the hottest and most sought-after reservation in Monmouth County. Brilliantly designed in shades of blue, gold and white, with dazzling chandeliers, high ceilings and marble tabletops and an inviting fireplace, by Maureen Skea, they offer the finest cuts of USDA, perfectly-seared prime, dry-aged steaks, a superb raw bar, an award-winning wine list and even hotel rooms at the Shore Club. The dining team, directed by the extraordinary Chef Abel Urena, (formerly the renowned head restaurant and banquet Chef at Doolan’s) has been given the stamp of approval by the critics and press and 3,056 readers. This is the area’s first steakhouse and they do excel by any standard....
12/06/2021
RISTORANTE MV: The Best NY Style Regional Italian in Somerset County, NJ, Daily News, Dec. 14
This charming eatery, opened since March 4th of 2021, is a food lover's lucky find, as evidenced by the daily packed rooms with folks coming from all over the tri-state area! The very talented host owners Michael Vitiello and his dad Pasquino, boast Italian Regional specialties from every area of Italy, but with a very creative, new touch. Michael's grandfather, Chef Anthony, opened the Queen Marie Italian restaurant in Brooklyn in 1958 and they have been applauded by the people and press for over 64 years. Michael is very grateful to his father, his Uncle Vincent and late grandfather Anthony for giving him this exciting opportunity. A Zagat researcher, Robert Chiafullo, wrote, "The magic of the 'Queen' in Brooklyn Heights is now here in Bernardsville."...
PROVING GROUND: Selected Highland's Best For Easy Prices & Delicious Cuisine, Nov. 15
The Proving Ground equals panache, informal sophistication, splendid appointments & mouth-watering cookery, taking one on a gastronomic journey. The atmospheric restaurant includes large & small vent rooms that overlook the ocean & a team, who really want to see happy faces. They import fish, buy directly from the docks & utilize recipes, from all over the globe. With a wine list from a multitude of countries, this perfect 'Dining Chateau', serves dishes with the best raw materials one can buy & prepared with painstaking detail. Formerly Windansea, the original owner, Robert Higgins, is now the extraordinary Executive Chef. The new dream team, here since July 4, 2018, consists of owners Jack Manousos, Mya & Jason Zoracki, General Manager Staci Gilchrist, Events Manager Ashley Gordon, Dessert Chef Bonnie Burton & Scott Keller handles the 'Dock & Dine.'...
ROCKAFELLER'S STATION: Top Quality Products & Fine Flavors, Oct. 15
When your heart is set on enjoying authentically-prepared, 'Feel-Good' Italian, coupled with a very family-friendly atmosphere, as told by satisfied customers that wrote to me, pay a visit to Rockafellers Station, or the very famous Rockafellers Pizza, a favorite of area politicians & picky foodies. The team of owner Enrico Viselli, the multi-talented Chef Xavier Flores, sisters Renee Rose, Mas-ter Pizza chef & Mary Rose, the creative bar manager, present a place to dine casually, with easy prices, efficient service & a comfy ambiance. They have accommodated the throngs of loyal guests with special orders & perfect parties & insure a successful dining adventure with every visit...
NYACK GRILL & BAR: A Champion of Innovative New American & Pizzas, Daily News, Oct. 10
This charming, new Nyack arrival, located on the Main Street in this historic town, is a food lover's lucky find! Only open since September 12 of this year, and already a huge success, owner Danny Grubert, along with Pizza Chef Albert Bruno & a remarkable kitchen team assisted by Sous Chef Mathew Carlon, boasts a myriad of specialty dishes & extraordinary pizzas that are cooked to perfection, with very fair prices. A warm and charming multi-leveled atmospheric theme, includes a marvelous screened in outdoor patio & attractive private party room for parties...
SPRING LAKE TAP HOUSE: Voted Best NJ Shore Tavern, Sept. 3
When I want to return to what I call 'my happy place' after hours of writing, I go to the Spring Lake Tap House. When I asked the readers to recommend their favorite shore tavern to celebrate Labor Day for fun, good, but reasonable food & dazzling drinks, the Spring Lake Tap House received the most votes. Zagat researcher reported, "It's not just a great drink or a marvelous plate of food, it's a 'fun & food' experience, every time of the day or night." The BEST encompasses a lot of things. It's the energy level, obviously it's the look, it's the top quality products, such as the top quality cheeses & meats, the diverse menu & the unobtrusive, but friendly service that you expect and get...