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Restaurants

Reviews and guides to the best dining experiences, from hidden gems to Michelin-starred establishments.

Rocco Fridge founders Sam Naparstek and Alyse Borkan on Shark Tank, celebrating a deal with Lori Greiner while facing financial complexities.

Rocco Fridge secures Shark Tank deal, faces financial hurdles

In a mere two months, Rocco Fridge ignited a market frenzy, selling out its initial batch, capturing 39 press mentions, and generating 153 million digital impressions.

Corazon Bautista· May 21· 2 min

Elegant dining table with a single, artfully presented dish under a spotlight in a sophisticated restaurant setting.

Top Restaurants in New Jersey Monthly's 50 Best Restaurants 2026

New Jersey Monthly's annual list expanded to 50 spots this year, yet only one restaurant, Felina in Ridgewood, emerged as a truly new addition, reports Boozy Burbs .

Corazon Bautista· Aug 1· 4 min

A close-up of an expensive Wagyu basturma brisket sandwich on a table in a restaurant, with patrons in the background looking at their phones.

Restaurant ratings are unreliable, and the digital age is eroding local flavor.

A $38 Wagyu basturma brisket sandwich from Yerord Mas became the flashpoint for an online debate so intense its chef-owner initially pulled it from the menu.

Hana Washington· Aug 8· 4 min