Tag Archive | restaurant review
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 […]
Noodlefan: Union, NJ
Every time a new restaurant comes to my area, I give it a try. If it turns out to be a bust, well, nothing ventured, nothing gained. But if it turns out to be as delicious as Noodlefan, then I’ve got a new favorite restaurant on my hands. With a great, yummy menu filled with tons of creative Thai/Asian dishes […]
Wagamama: The UK’s Take on Japanese Ramen
When I was researching my winter trip to Ireland, the number one restaurant I was advised to check out was Wagamama. This Japanese noodle house was actually started in London’s Bloomsbury, inspired by casual ramen bars. I caught a midnight noodle craving in Ireland, hoping to pick up some soba noodles past dark. But my […]
Red Bamboo: New York City
Could I, a longtime vegetarian, convince full-fledged devoted meat-eaters to try out a vegetarian/vegan restaurant? Sure. You know, once. But could I convince them that the food tasted just like their favorites from a conventional restaurant? That is, admittedly, a much tougher sell. So I decided to put Red Bamboo, my favorite NYU-area eatery, to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Curry on Murray: Pittsburgh, PA
I’m currently traveling for a week in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and I am excited to share some local flavors! The first bit of Pittsburgh I got seriously excited about is Thai restaurant, Curry on Murray. It’s appropriately located on Murray Ave. in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh. (Which came first: the name, or the real estate?) I […]
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