Are you ready for some jazz & delicious bbq? Head on over to Brothers Smokehouse BBQ & Soul in Ramsey NJ. On October 8th, a friend and I finally made it to this place. I have been eyeing them since they opened and actively follow them on Instagram. Brothers Smokehouse is owned by the Farella…
This Spot May Take a BITE out of your Wallet
Normally I do not go out to lunch. I usually bring it to work but when payday falls on a Monday, and you can’t get to the store right away, you have to improvise. A colleague was talking about a new place in The Promenade in Fair Lawn NJ called BITE. He usually frequents the…
Mexican, Cupcakes, and Cordials Oh My!
On April 16th a good friend of mine and I finally were able to go out and celebrate our birthdays. Due to crazy schedules, we had to wait more than a month to get something in the calendar. After going back and forth between hibachi and Mexican, we decided on a BYOB Mexican place we…
Clean Eats Meal Delivery – Another Good Option
A few months ago I decided to try another healthy food delivery service called Clean Eats. I happened to be at the tail end of my paycheck and had to do a food shop. A colleague suggested trying Clean Eats. After I did some due diligence, I found Clean Eats gives a first time customer…
Dottie & Audrey’s is the Perfect Place to Stop After a Hike at Harriman
Happy New Year! Health & happiness in 2022! Looking to refuel after a hike at Harriman State Park in Sloatsburg NY? Head on to NY-17 and drop into Dottie & Audrey’s in Tuxedo Park, NY. You will find this cute little place inside a strip mall where all their food is homemade. There is a…
New Pub in Haskell is Worth Checking Out!
According to irisharoundtheworld.com a Celtic knot represents eternity, whether this means loyalty, faith, friendship or love. It has a start point and eventually finish back, which symbolizes how life and eternity are interconnected. The Celtic Knot is a new pub in Haskell,NJ. I wanted to point out its meaning because in some reviews I’ve read…
First Time Back in NYC Means Lunch in Hoboken.
It’s been four months since my last blog entry. I had to put my dog down in May and just have not had any desire to write due to mental and emotional exhaustion. While I have been living my life, I only now feel like I owe it to myself and to you, my supporters,…
Two Italians Walk into an Italian Cafe
Cafe Giotto describes its establishment on its website as an Italian cafe in Montclair, NJ serving authentic, house-made pastries, bread, paninis, pasta, gelato and other specialties. The menu is designed by Chef Luca to “showcase the highlights of Italian cuisine.” A friend and I went to Cafe Giotto on a Sunday afternoon in mid March….
Roberts Scratch Kitchen Serves Continental Cuisine
Back in October, a friend and I dined indoors at a BYOB restaurant in Totowa called Roberts Scratch Kitchen. According to their website, this restaurant alters their menu to reflect Continental Cuisine. We initially made our reservations for outside but it started to rain and we opted for indoors. Unbeknownst to us, their outdoor dining…
Stella Gs – The Corner Gem
Sitting on the corner of Main Street in Hackettstown is a cute little breakfast and lunch spot called Stella Gs.After hiking at Schooley’s Mountain in Washington Township in October, a friend and I drove to Stella Gs to refuel. When you are seated at a table you will find a listing of scones being offered….
Tapas & Sangria in Mahwah
At the end of September, a friend and I were looking to catch up. We wanted to eat some delicious tapas and sangria. This place came highly recommended. Welcome to Sangria in Mahwah, NJ. When I made the reservations I didn’t think about the 25% capacity of indoor dining. I assumed you had a choice…
Lunch Spot After Hiking
Looking for a cozy little lunch spot after hiking in Vernon? Look no further than The Daily Bean Cafe. A friend and I hiked Stairway to Heaven in Vernon on Saturday. If you are a hiker, you know that’s no easy task! It’s a rocky and hilly climb but the pay off is beautiful. See…
The Food Connection 