Tag Archive | NJ
Pie Guys Pizza: Wayne, NJ
There’s a new pizza spot in New Jersey, and you know that means that I had to make the journey to scope the place out. There simply cannot be a crispy grandma slice in my state that I haven’t sampled, so it was the first thing I ordered when I reached Pie Guys Pizza‘s counter. It didn’t […]
Aida’s Cozy Kitchen American & Lebanese Luncheonette: Chatham, NJ
What do you get when you combine a 1950s Americana lunch counter with traditional home-cooked Lebanese food? Cozy and retro Luncheonette, Aida’s Cozy Kitchen. Yes, such a combination really exists. With a vintage soda-shop counter and home-y country decor, stepping into this lunch spot is a foodie experience with a vintage twist. If you’re looking […]
Hinari Sushi: Springfield, NJ
Hinari Sushi is a great restaurant that serves up fresh and tasty Japanese and Korean meals on the regular. Since it’s only few doors away from another one of my favorite lunch spots, I have been to this casual eatery so many times that I’ve had the opportunity to sample quite a bit of their […]
Casa di Trevi: Roselle Park, NJ
In attempts to explain innovative and exciting new concepts and products, I usually find myself speaking in contradictions. After all, when you’re part of something special, nobody has set the precedent yet! So when I try to explain the food at Italian market Casa di Trevi, I hope you forgive me when I say that […]
Papa Razzi: Short Hills, NJ
If you’re in the mood for something fancy, you should go for a stroll around the glamorous Short Hills Mall. And if you’re hungry in a similarly fancy fashion, you should try out Papa Razzi. This high-quality Italian restaurant, conveniently located in the lower level of the mall, is no food court. Papa Razzi offers […]
Bubbakoo’s Burritos: Point Pleasant, NJ
When I first set out to write my review of Bubbakoo’s Burritos, I only expected to rave about their amazing burritos. But since I began writing this post, the Jersey Shore locations were among those cities hit hardest during Hurricane Sandy. The chains of Bubbakoo’s are back up and running, but serving a new purpose […]
Picante: Springfield, NJ
Down the street from Thai Amarin, a new Collabor-fave, is Picante “The Taste of Mexico,” a cool lunch spot that has gained much critical acclaim in the area. Let me tell you: Chipotle, this is not. Fresh, authentic, and reasonably priced, this place is a gem. The best way to describe Picante and its dishes […]
Thai Amarin: Springfield, NJ
Sandwiched between a bank drive thru, dry cleaner, and Muscle Maker Grill in a tiny strip mall in Jersey, you’ll find Thai Amarin, a hidden gem of Thai cuisine. Once you get past its blink-and-you’ll-miss-it humble storefront, you’ll be instantly transported into a warm and welcoming dining room that smells like sandalwood and jasmine. Check […]
Narenj Persian Grill: Basking Ridge, NJ
For my mom’s birthday on Thursday, she and I wanted to go to go out for a special lunch treat. We wanted something that we don’t get everyday, but we wanted to make sure the place was awesome. We turned to Narenj Persian Grill in Basking Ridge, New Jersey: our tried and true go-to fave […]
What does New Jersey smell like?
It depends who you ask, really. Does New Jersey smells like its beaches, woods, swamps, farms, or cities? Hairspray? A spray tan? Yes, we have them all! Of the many smells of Jersey, the nicest one is from the amazing Jersey-based perfume line, United Scents of America. They have interpreted New Jersey’s scent in a […]
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