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,…
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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…
Visit Villa Victoria Restaurant & Pizzeria
If you read my blog regularly, you know that I am as brutally honest as they come. I highlight the positives as well as the negatives. In fact even when accentuating the positives as well as the negatives, sometimes I will receive backlash (well, once) for the slightest negative comment. I have even been told…
Mellow Out at The Mellow Mushroom
The Mellow Mushroom was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974. Known for their pizza, the franchise operates under Home-Grown Industries of Georgia, Inc. The Mellow Mushroom Bakers have been serving stone-baked pizzas for over 40 years. Their mission statement on the website says “Our mission is to provide delicious food in a fun and creative…
Spend an Autumn Day at Warwick Valley Winery
Fall is in the air and that means tri-color leaves, crunchy leaves on the ground, hoodies, apple cider, and pumpkin spice. It also means a beautiful afternoon at the Warwick Valley Winery in Warwick New York. Spend the day apple picking, wine and cheese tasting and pairing, cider tasting, bourbon tasting or all four! When…
Asbury Park’s Porta
What comes to mind when you hear “A trendy Italian Restaurant”? Do you think of an upscale place? A modern place? A place with small plates? If you search for the exact definition of trendy you will see it is defined as “Very fashionable or up to date in style or influence.” Over Labor Day…
Big Menu at Bocca Coal Fired Bistro
I lived in Northern NJ all my life and had never been to Margate. Atlantic City of course but never Margate. If you are familiar with the town, then you know it’s the home of the popular tourist attraction and historical landmark, Lucy the Elephant. Lucy celebrated her 187th birthday the weekend of July 20th….
70 Years of Bevacqua Owners at The Reservoir Tavern
Nicola Bevacqua opened the Reservoir Tavern in 1936 to highlight skills in Italian fare. With every generation, the clientele believes the food only gets better. It’s a neighborhood place that treats its customers like family. While the tavern is known for its pizza with a bubbly homemade crust and sauce that packs a punch, we…
Step into the Old World at Millie’s in Morristown
Situated on the happening South Street in Morristown, is a modern looking old world restaurant called Millie’s. Millie’s brings that Sunday Italian dinner vibe with it’s homemade meatballs, various salads, calzones, sandwiches, wood-fired and coal-fired pizzas. I had been following this establishment on Instagram for a while. On a beautiful Spring day a friend of…
Pop in to Nellie’s Place
Looking to do a catch up lunch with my stepmother, we headed over to family owned Nellie’s Place. Established in 1989, Nellie’s is known for their thin crust pizza while also offering a full menu which includes standard pub fare, entrees, and chef specials. The restaurant has also become a benefactor for numerous organizations such…
Try the Fast Fired BLAZE
If you have not stepped into a BLAZE Pizza franchise, you have no idea what you’re missing. These hot pizza spots are national and some international. The dough is made from scratch and all the ingredients are artisanal and healthy. While they have at least 9 or 10 options you can choose from on a…
Get Cozy at Boniello’s
When you go out to eat, if you’re anything like me, you hope to connect not only with the food but with the staff and establishment. That’s what you get at the BYOB Boniello’s in Riverdale, NJ. When we entered the restaurant, it gave an immediate cozy feeling. There is a narrow lane on the…
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