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Keep menu choices simple when dining at Cousin Mario's

Published: 10/01/09

Cousin Mario's has the potential to be something special. Although you might not expect much from the outside - it's lo…

Fresh Off The Boat

Published: 09/24/09

In a tough economy, many business owners are battening down the hatches, hesitant to expand their business or open a ne…

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Published: 09/24/09

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Getting Back In The Game: Burns clan returns with Ice House in Wildwood

Published: 09/17/09

Chuck and Jeanette Burns missed the action. Three years after they sold the Anglesea Pub in Wildwood, the couple found …

Family's trip to IHOP for breakfast at night is a real treat

Published: 09/17/09

We decided to wind up a fun summer in which we ate on the Boardwalk, bay and beach with - what else? - breakfast. No ma…

Old-time, Good Italian

Published: 09/10/09

When traveling through Italy, the answer to most inquiries regarding the whereabouts of a bank, caf� or shop is most …

Shep's Hot Spots

Published: 09/10/09

1) Long Beach Island/Great Bay

A disappointing lunch at The Inlet in Somers Point

Published: 09/03/09

I was waiting for just the right day to take my family to The Inlet, an upscale Somers Point restaurant that boasts one…

Classic, But CreativeThe focus is on cuisine at Black Sea in Avalon

Published: 09/03/09

Avalon certainly has its share of fine dining. With recent additions such as Fuze, along with mainstays such as The Win…

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Published: 09/03/09

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New Name, Great QualityLuna moniker gives needed 'oomph' to old Garfield's in Wildwood

Published: 08/27/09

Romano LaMonaca made a bold move this year. After 20 years as Garfield's, the 76-year-old changed the name of his Wildw…

Dining Capsules

Published: 08/27/09

Atlantic City

Island Grill needs to work on improving its service

Published: 08/20/09

It pretty much goes without saying that if you want to be considered a top-notch restaurant and have dishes on your men…

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Published: 08/20/09

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Kalt Joins The Roster: Chef's Fornelletto takes its place with other chic Borgata eateries

Published: 08/20/09

In a casino packed with celebrity chefs that include Wolfgang Puck and Bobby Flay, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa's lat…

View of dolphins just adds to atmosphere at Henry's

Published: 08/13/09

Henry's On the Beach pretty much says it all on its Web site: "Any closer to the beach and you'd need a beach tag." I w…

Living The Dream: Twin brothers make Fuze a special place in Avalon

Published: 08/13/09

Steve and Anthony Cozzi had a vision. In November, when they looked at the former Mirage Restaurant location's pink pil…

Local Restaurant Listings

Published: 08/06/09

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A Smooth Blend: Feather Cafe & Grill offers comfort food, Indian style in E.H.T.

Published: 08/06/09

The casual strip-mall facade of Feather Caf� & Grill does nothing to prepare you for the lavish, authentic Indian…

Crabby Charity: "Deadliest Catch" star hosts crab feast in Galloway

Published: 07/30/09

Russ Newberry was still - shall we say - crabby the day after the "Deadliest Catch" episode aired in which his lifelong…

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Published: 07/30/09

Galloway Township

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Published: 07/29/09

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New Location A Success / Blackfish turns on the style with move to Stone Harbor

Published: 07/23/09

Chip Roman's menu may not be big, but his culinary creations are over the top. At his new restaurant, Blackfish in Ston…

Seafood With A Bay View

Published: 07/16/09

The Gazebo at Schooner's Wharf in Beach Haven is the definition of a family business. Just check out the large, wooden …

Mike's Seafood and Raw Bar provides fun for whole clan

Published: 07/16/09

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at Mike's Seafood and Raw Bar on the Dock in Sea Isle City on a recent Wed…

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Published: 07/09/09

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Good Grub, Indeed: Dincher reinvents American classics at Megan's

Published: 07/09/09

Walk into Megan's Good Grub & Pub and you're bound to talk about the restaurant namesake's ice skates that hang on …

Ready to Bake in the SunAversa's bakery a summer hit with its new Margate location

Published: 07/02/09

Try walking past Aversa's Italian Bakery in Margate and not walking in. The sweet aromas of fresh bread, cinnamon buns …

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Published: 07/02/09

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Published: 07/02/09

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Red Robin Takes FlightFamily gourmet-burger chain is a big hit i•Mays Landing

Published: 06/25/09

There may be more fancy and more prestigious restaurants to open in southern New Jersey this year, but there probably w…

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Published: 06/25/09

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Somers Point Cafe vindicates owners' decision to come inland

Published: 06/18/09

For seven years, Michael DeLuca made a name for himself in Margate by providing great-tasting, quality food at reasonab…

Stewart's of Wildwood adds to the summertime experience

Published: 06/18/09

After spending five hours keeping up with five kids running from amusement ride to amusement ride on Morey's Piers in W…

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Published: 06/18/09

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'Live Longer - Eat Here'

Published: 06/11/09

Chef Garrison McDermott couldn't stand the heat - so he took the ovens out of the kitchen. The Philadelphia native wasn…

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Published: 06/11/09

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Published: 06/11/09

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A Dining Destination - The Windrift brings foodies to Avalon

Published: 06/04/09

The Windrift has been one of southern New Jersey's most popular tourist destinations for more than 30 years. With its 8…

Opera singer returns to Margate for night of great food, music

Published: 06/04/09

Normally, if you wanted to see Vanessa Potena Perry and her husband, Darren Perry, perform opera, you would have to go …

La Escondida II serves up some great Mexican food

Published: 06/04/09

It's no secret that my family loves Mexican food, so after a long Monday whn my stepdaughter sprained her ankle, my wif…

Double The PleasureDePasquale, Merighi make Gina's a success in Millville

Published: 05/28/09

Gina's Ristorante, an Italian restaurant that opened on St. Patrick's Day, feels like coming home. And that's just what…

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Published: 05/28/09

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New Kids On The Block: Ocean City Seafood Company finds eager customers in resort

Published: 05/21/09

Chef Paul Raymond is the first to admit that he likes to talk. A lot. He's not afraid to use big adjectives to describe…

Westy's Irish Pub serves up some great prime rib

Published: 05/21/09

A colorful, half-page ad in a local weekly newspaper promoted Westy's Irish Pub's prime-rib special. As prime rib is my…

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Published: 05/21/09

Atlantic City

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Published: 05/14/09

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Different Kind Of ChineseEmpress Chinese Restaurant carves out niche in Linwood

Published: 05/14/09

Leung Show saw an opportunity. With plenty of Chinese restaurants scattered around southern New Jersey, he noticed one …

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Published: 05/14/09

Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort

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Published: 05/07/09

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