Holiday Gift Guide

Culture & Lifestyle

Searching for the perfect gift for the foodie in your life? We did the research so you don’t have to. Here’s our list of creative, one-of-a-kind treasures that’ll make any foodie’s heart skip a beat. 3D GINGER BREADHOUSE COOKIE KIT • $24.95 • WILLIAMS-SONOMA.COM For...

Where to Eat: Brownstone Pancake Factory

Everything Dining Out Jersey Magazine

Calling all sweet tooths! BROWNSTONE PANCAKE FACTORY {717 East PalisadeAvenue, Englewood Cliffs; 201.945.4800; brownstonepancakefactory.com} has brought its sinfully delicious pancakes and shakes to the suburbs of Englewood Cliffs. Now open on the grounds of the...

Food Culture: Spain

Culture & Lifestyle, Everything Dining Out Jersey Magazine

Spain brought new ingredients to the native populations of the Americas. In turn, Spain brought back ingredients from the Americas and incorporated them into their own cuisine. The arrival of the Spanish in America in 1492 initiated the export of potatoes, corn, bell...

Food Culture: Japan

Culture & Lifestyle, Everything Dining Out Jersey Magazine

From sizzling skewers of yakitori to exotic sushi platters, it comes as no surprise that Japanese cuisine has found its way into the hearts of American diners. The cuisine has encapsulated crowds looking for an evening filled with amazing food and a side of cultural...

35 Years of the River Palm Terrace

Beer, Wine, and Spirts, Culinary Personalities, Everything Dining Out Jersey Magazine

For decades, The River Palm Terrace {416 River Rd., Edgewater, NJ; 201-224-2013; riverpalm.com} has painstakingly upheld its reputation as one of North Jersey’s finest steakhouses. Serving top-grade steaks and chops, fresh seafood from the waters of Africa and Alaska,...

A Feast For The Senses

Everything Dining Out Jersey Magazine

Camaje {85 MacDougal St., New York, NY; 212-673-8184; camaje.com} is a unique Franco-American bistro in NYC’s Greenwich Village, with savory eats and a cozy ambiance. Thirteen years ago, chef-owner Abby Hitchcock and friend artist/choreographer friend Dana Salisbury,...

Food Culture: American

Everything Dining Out Jersey Magazine

Though American food is not quite as easy to categorize as the traditional foods of other nations, there is a distinctly American fusion of cultures which creates an authentic ambience and cuisine that is unequivocally American. When we envision classic American...

Flamenco Nights

Culture & Lifestyle

Arguably the most famous dance in Spain, flamenco dates all the way back to the 18th century. Made of three parts—the song, the guitar, and the dance—flamenco is adored by music and dance lovers around the globe. Scout out traditional flamenco performances accompanied...

The Ask: Chef Favorites for Family and Friends

Culinary Personalities

What is your favorite meal to prepare for family and friends, and why? Chefs work long, grueling hours in the kitchen, sacrificing weekends and holidays to fulfill their passion for creating culinary masterpieces for the masses. And while one might think the last...

Alfresco Dining

Culture & Lifestyle, Everything Dining Out Jersey Magazine

There is nothing better than basking in the balmy days of summer with your nearest and dearest and enjoying fine fare, alfresco-style. Whether planning a romantic date night for two or hosting a group of friends and family, this lineup of modish dining establishments...

Ferris: A Culinary Ride to Remember

Everything Dining Out Jersey Magazine

Since its opening six months ago, Ferris {44 West 29 Street, New York; 212.213.4420; ferrisnyc.com} has gained a flurry of attention for its inventive dishes made with unexpected global ingredients. Executive Chef Greg Proechel—who made his mark at Lower East Side’s...

Gastronomic and Philanthropic

Culture & Lifestyle

Since the inception of DiningOut New Jersey, we have met a handful of restaurant owners who actively participate in charities, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and other forms of volunteer work. In this new section, Gastronomic and Philanthropic, DiningOut pays...