New Jersey Monthly recently released its annual list of the Top 25 Restaurants in New Jersey, and once again, Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen in Morristown, NJ made the cut. I have enjoyed and recommended many of them, but Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen ("JHBK") stands out from the crowd. Part special occasion restaurant, part casually elegant neighborhood bar, JHBK strives to serve the community in all its food and drink needs -- and a few wants. … [Read more...]
the best of outdoor dining: south and pine and more
Outdoor dining in northern New Jersey and even New York City itself is, to put it bluntly, a challenge. Urban space limitations and neutral-on-a-good-day air quality combine for less than ideal conditions to dine al fresco. … [Read more...]
I need a drink.
BYO. It's a term that stands for "Bring Your Own", in reference to "bottle", "booze", or "beer" -- and I am not sure was in my vocabulary until we moved to Maplewood. These days, it's a way of life. … [Read more...]
date night dining out
Don’t let social media fool you: date night did not exist until 6 years ago. It appeared on the scene exactly six and a half years ago with the birth of our son. Among other rude awakenings, we discovered that quality couple time would no longer be a spontaneous, carefree act, but rather the result of weeks of careful planning. … [Read more...]
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