Situated in the corner of the Tabor Plaza in Morris Plains is a cute little BYOB Thai restaurant called Up Thai. There are not a lot of tables, maybe 10 or so. I visited this establishment over winter break with my best friend who lives in that area. He had dined there before and suggested…
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Brunch Buffet with a Beautiful View
The Stone Water in Lake Hopatcong offers a beautiful lakefront dining experience and a fabulous Sunday buffet bottomless brunch. On Sunday November 19, we celebrated a friend’s birthday here. We had a table for six by the window with a pretty view of the lake where patrons were taking pictures outside on the deck. What…
Oakland’s Cucina 347 – A Hidden Gem
Nestled in the corner part of the strip mall at 347 Ramapo Valley Rd, is a very warm, inviting and modern Italian restaurant called Cuccina 347. I have been following them on Instagram since they opened several years back and have been wanting to try the food. A friend and I dined there on Friday,…
The Island Comes to New Jersey
After a nine month hiatus, The Food Connection is back! If you are from North Jersey, then you are very familiar with Lee’s Hawaiian Islander. Previously located in Clifton, it is now on the corner of Stuyvesant Avenue in Lyndhurst. I had actually only vaguely heard of Lee’s. My stepmother chose this restaurant for…
Get Smoked at Brothers Smokehouse BBQ & Soul
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….
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