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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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…
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….
Food in the Time of Covid
It’s been a while. Weird times we are living in. It’s a time of mask wearing, social distancing, and Zoom for human connection. It’s also a time where restaurants and small businesses need us the most since they are strictly take out or delivery. That’s why we chose to still celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Ironically…
Fall, Friends, and Food at the Cove
If you a religious follower of my blog, you will remember when I reviewed a place in Montclair called Villa Victoria where I stated I couldn’t understand why the place had such bad reviews. This is another instance of the same with a place called Cove Castle on the lake in Greenwood Lake New York….
North Arlington has a Hidden Breakfast & Lunch Gem
Snuggled in a residential area in North Arlington, NJ across the street from Arlington Park Apartments in the corner mini strip lot sits a stellar breakfast and lunch spot called Fisher’s Cafe. Owned and operated for the last 14 years by Carlos Sierra, this old school looking establishment features knick knacks you would normally see…
Good Food and Fun Explodes at Mt Fuji
A friend and I had a belated birthday celebration at the famous Mt Fuji in Hillburn, NY. According their website, the restaurant is an architectural splendor situated on a 45-acre private mountain, making it an iconic landmark restaurant unlike others since 1969. We had reservations for 6pm. We got there a little early, gave our…
The Food Connection Blog ranks this Restaurant #1 for Italian Food!
When I first heard about a restaurant named Mandaras, I thought it could be a lost relative’s place. My paternal grandmother’s last name was Mandara, my half uncle and half cousin also has the last name Mandara. To date, I’m still not sure but I don’t think the probability is high. In any case I…
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