Doggie Bag

Longtime residents of New Jersey, Marge and Mark Dabakian are foodies through and through. “We love to eat out,” Marge says. Which works out for both of them, since she hates cooking. “There are lots of places we love to go, but we’re regulars at Jersey Boys...

Cold Weather Comforts

When the holidays are over, many of us start to feel the winter blues. That’s when we crave comfort foods—the rib-sticking goodness that invariably boosts our mood. DiningOut asked three New Jersey chefs what their most popular comfort food items are this season. When...

PAC’ing Full Houses for 13 Years and Much More

Natalie Cole, George Benson, Barry Manilow, Elvis Costello, Paul Anka, Brian Setzer, and Joan Rivers are just a few of the many big names that have performed at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) since it re-opened the doors in fall of 2004. Formerly known...

Chase ‘N Our Face

When Chase Bailey was just 11 years old, he started his own cooking show: Chase ‘N Yur Face. Working with his hands in the kitchen, interviewing chefs, and acting in front of the camera have helped him conquer the challenges of his autism diagnosis. Together...

Chase Bailey’s Apricot Amazeballs Recipe

Apricot Amazeballs from Chef Chase Bailey of Chase ‘N Yur Face serves five Ingredients 15 whole fresh apricots 15 small mozzarella bocconcini 1 jalapeño, diced (optional) 1 c flour 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1-1/2 c soda water 1-2 Tbsp sugar* 1-1/2 qts canola oil *Sugar...