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Aberdeen Restaurant, 2 NJ Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards Aberdeen Restaurant, 2 NJ Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards
Aberdeen Restaurant, 2 NJ Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards A Monmouth County restaurant and two Garden State chefs are among the nominees for the prestigious James Beard Awards. The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards on Wednesday, Jan 24. The awards recognize the nation's best restaurants, chefs, food writers, and others in the hospitality industry. Lita, an Iberian cuisine restaurant in Aberdeen by Chef David Viana and his girlfriend Neilly Robinson, was among the 30 semifinal nominees for the best new restaurant award. According to its website, the Route 34 restaurant spe…
Restaurant Of Netflix Chef Who Nearly Lost Everything Named Best For Tamales In PA Restaurant Of Netflix Chef Who Nearly Lost Everything Named Best For Tamales In PA
Restaurant Of Netflix Chef Who Nearly Lost Everything Named Best For Tamales In PA Yelp has "unwrapped" its 2023 list of best tamale spots in the U.S. Among them, South Philly Barbacoa, owned by chef Cristina Martinez. Yelp's State of the Restaurant Industry 2023 report says interest in New Mexican restaurants has risen 29% since last year. And so, Yelp has compiled a list of some of the best tamales in the country by identifying businesses in the food and restaurants categories with a large concentration of reviews mentioning "tamale."  Martinez immigrated tot he U.S. from Mexico and got her first job at an Italian restaurant in Philadelphia. She was fired fr…
These CT Restaurants, Chefs Named Semifinalists Of Prestigious National Competition These CT Restaurants, Chefs Named Semifinalists Of Prestigious National Competition
These CT Restaurants, Chefs Named Semifinalists Of Prestigious National Competition Three restaurants in Connecticut have been recognized as semifinalists for a prestigious national competition recognizing preeminent restaurants and chefs.  The restaurants are being recognized by the James Beard Foundation, which celebrates food culture in the US and has been handing out awards to restaurants since 1991.  Outstanding Restaurant Presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water: Cora Cora, which is located in West Hartford at 162 Shield St. The restaurant is known for serving chicken, seafood, and steak dishes with a Peruvian twist. Best Chefs by Region Presented b…
This Westchester Chef Named Semifinalist Of Prestigious National Competition This Westchester Chef Named Semifinalist Of Prestigious National Competition
This Westchester Chef Named Semifinalist Of Prestigious National Competition Several restaurants in New York state have been recognized as semifinalists in a prestigious national competition recognizing preeminent restaurants and chefs.  The restaurants are being recognized by the James Beard Foundation, which celebrates food culture in the US and has been handing out awards to restaurants since 1991.  Outstanding Restaurateur: Sims and Kirsten Harlow Foster of Foster Supply Hospitality, who run three restaurants in Sullivan County:  The DeBruce, located in Livingston Manor at 982 Debruce Rd.;  The Arnold House, located in Livingston Manor at …
These NJ Chefs Are James Beard Award Semifinalists These NJ Chefs Are James Beard Award Semifinalists
These NJ Chefs Are James Beard Award Semifinalists The semifinalists for the Restaurant and Chef James Beard Awards have officially been announced — and three of them can be found right here in the Garden State. First awarded in 1991, the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards comprise 23 culinary categories. One New Jersey chef was recognized in the ‘Outstanding Chef’ category, while two others were recognized in the ‘Best Chef’ for the entire mid-Atlantic category of DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, and VA. Scroll down to view the New Jersey semifinalists: Outstanding Chef Shigeru Fukuyoshi, Sagami, Collingswood, NJ  Owner of the BYOB…
These DC Restaurants, Chefs Were Named James Beard Award Semifinalists These DC Restaurants, Chefs Were Named James Beard Award Semifinalists
These DC Restaurants, Chefs Were Named James Beard Award Semifinalists Several Washington DC chefs and restaurants have made it to the semifinals of the 2023 James Beard Awards. The foundation will announce the winners on Monday, June 5, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.  Outstanding Restaurateur Michael Reginbogin and Jason Berry of KNEAD Hospitality + Design. The company operates several restaurants in the area, including MI VIDA, Lil’ SUCCOTASH, and GATSBY.  Outstanding Chef  Rob Rubba, Oyster Oyster Emerging Chef Presented by S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water Elias Taddesse, Mélange Outstanding Restaurant Presented b…
'Rising Star Chef' Behind New Montclair Restaurant Pasta Ramen 'Rising Star Chef' Behind New Montclair Restaurant Pasta Ramen
'Rising Star Chef' Behind New Montclair Restaurant Pasta Ramen An acclaimed chef who earned the James Beard Foundation's Rising Star Award is behind a Japanese-style Italian ramen restaurant opening imminently in Montclair. Originally launched as a pop-up, PastaRAMEN is opening its first-ever brick-and-mortar restaurant at 6 S. Fullerton Ave. on Saturday, Jan. 28, the business confirmed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pasta Ramen (@pasta__ramen) “We know you have all been waiting and we appreciate all the love and support,” reads the post. The owner/chef behind the eatery is Robbie Felice…
Owner Of Pizzeria Ranked Best In NJ Skipped College Graduation To Fly To Italy Owner Of Pizzeria Ranked Best In NJ Skipped College Graduation To Fly To Italy
Owner Of Pizzeria Ranked Best In NJ Skipped College Graduation To Fly To Italy A popular eatery open for about a decade has the best pizza in New Jersey, according to a new ranking from 24/7 Wall St. Razza Pizza Artigianale in Jersey City was ranked the best pizzeria in the Garden State. The rankings were created based on a variety of ratings, reviews, and lists. "Razza opened in 2012, but its reputation exploded in 2017 after New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells wrote provocatively that this New Jersey pizzeria served the best pizza in New York City," 24/7 Wall St writes.  "The pies are a little larger than standard Neapolitan pizzas, but they …
Best Expensive Restaurant In Virginia Is Whimsical Hotel, Website Says Best Expensive Restaurant In Virginia Is Whimsical Hotel, Website Says
Best Expensive Restaurant In Virginia Is Whimsical Hotel, Website Says You went to a fancy restaurant and now you're a few hundred bucks in the hole. Here's the thing: The food wasn't great. Eat This, Not That has compiled a list of the best most expensive restaurant in every state to make sure that the Beef Wellington and lobster ravioli really are worth every penny spent. In Virginia, that restaurant is The Inn at Little Washington, in Washington. The Inn is run by head chef Patrick O'Connell, a Washington DC native and self-taught cook known as "the Pope of American cuisine." He opened the place in 1978, and has hosted celebrities, politicians and mor…
Cucharamama In Hoboken Shutters After 16 Years Cucharamama In Hoboken Shutters After 16 Years
Cucharamama In Hoboken Shutters After 16 Years Cucharamama in Hoboken has closed. The 3rd and Clinton Street has been serving artisanal South American cuisine for 16 years. Chef Maricel Presilla was named "Best Chef Mid-Atlantic" by the prestigious James Beard Foundation -- making her the first NJ female chef to have received such distinction. A GoFundMe page for Cucharamama staff members out of work due COVID-19 was launched March 24, and had raised more than $10,000 in four months. Cucharamama's last day in business was Saturday. “To our amazing community, dedicated customers, family, friends and staff: We are heartbroken to announ…
10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson County 10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson County
10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson County Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are 10 places you can try today in Hudson County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. Benny Tudino's, Hoboken: By far one of the most popular pizzerias among Daily Voice readers, Benny Tudino's has been around for nearly 40 years and boasts some massiv…
Celebrity Chef, Culinary Institute Grad Charlie Palmer Opens Restaurant At Area Resort Celebrity Chef, Culinary Institute Grad Charlie Palmer Opens Restaurant At Area Resort
Celebrity Chef, Culinary Institute Grad Charlie Palmer Opens Restaurant At Area Resort Renowned local chef and hospitality entrepreneur Charlie Palmer is back at it again with a new project. His latest culinary endeavor is a restaurant serving Progressive American cuisine at the Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Dutchess County. The restaurant, called Willow, will open this fall and is anticipated to be a trendsetter that will “bring a Hamptons-like feel to Rhinebeck.” Willow will feature an open back deck and have a menu with local favorites like grilled Maine lobster, Hudson Valley foie gras, steak au poivre sourced from Hudson Valley farms and Hudson Valley summer corn pancakes. T…
Renowned French Chef Opens Bar & Grill At Hackensack Mall Renowned French Chef Opens Bar & Grill At Hackensack Mall
Renowned French Chef Opens Bar & Grill At Hackensack Mall French chef Laurent Tourondel will helm LT Bar & Grill, set to open next spring at the Shops at Riverside in Hackensack. The restaurant will have a sushi bar as well as a curated menu including salads, steaks, burgers, classic cocktails and more. LT Bar & Grill’s new location spans 15,000 square feet on two floors, including a main dining room with seating for approximately 120 guests.  The second level, called "ABOVE,"  features an 8,000-square-foot private event space that accommodates up to 200 guests.  The restaurant will be located by the new mall grand entrance (where the …