• Pelican Restaurant
Pelicans are known for the distinctive way they eat, opening their bills and gulping down big fish with abandon. Although Chef Bill Fischer didn’t name the restaurant he helms—he simply added his moniker to the space’s original name when he took over about a year ago—you can assume he wants his customers to eat with similar gusto.
• Baby, It’s Cold Outside... There’s no better way to nip Jack Frost’s nose than by indulging in a warm winter cocktail. But other than the stodgy old hot toddy, can you name one? We checked in with a quartet of innovative area restaurants to find out what kind of heat rises from their bars when the temperature falls. Here’s what they served us:
• Ginger Traps …From the pages of South Jersey Magazine…
Ginger (not Mary Ann), the pungent, versatile and proliferating root spice, is actually a spice lily. For centuries, chefs and traders have dried, ground, chopped, boiled, sautéed and pickled it.
• Going Dutch …From the pages of South Jersey Magazine…
Here in South Jersey, we are fortunate to have a piece of traditional culture sprinkled throughout our counties that thrives by offering time-honored foodstuffs from the Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Especially worth mentioning, as folks look to economize here and there, Dutch (or Amish) markets are the perfect reminder of “what’s old is new again” in more ways than one.
• 2010 Golden Fork Awards …From the pages of South Jersey Magazine… South Jersey Magazine’s dedicated food writers visited an estimated 75 area restaurants over the past year. On the occasion of the second annual Golden Fork Awards, we’ve picked the places we consider to be some of the best and brightest culinary destinations on the South Jersey dining scene. Twenty-one seasoned veterans made the cut this year, consistently demonstrating the ability to create imaginative cuisine, and excelling in the areas of ambiance and service. Here’s an insider’s view of just what makes them so special. Visit them all to make the most of your next five months of Saturday nights.
• 2009 Best of the Shore Restaurants: The Golden Fork Awards - Shore Edition …From the pages of South Jersey Magazine…
The Golden Fork is South Jersey Magazine’s measure of excellence when it comes to all things culinary. To start your summer off just right, we gathered our group of foodies on staff and picked our top 25 favorites, forming our first Golden Fork Awards for the Shore. The picks were judged on a number of criteria, including ambience, service and, of course, the freshness and creativity of what the chef is sending out of the kitchen. To give you a taste of what each restaurant is all about, we’ve listed a sampling of dishes from their menus. Enjoy!
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Restaurant Reviews By Ed Hitzel
• BLACK DUCK ON SUNSET
A pleasant, relaxing new restaurant from award-winning chef J. Christopher Hubert. The restaurant features a cool, casual environment reminiscent of an old Cape May porch...
• GECKO'S
The menu includes dishes like pork posole stew, chile rubbed ribeye, and assorted burritos. Dine inside or out...
• NOSTALGIA ROOM
Talented chef Robert Grabov is back in the space that most recently housed Brittany at Night...
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• MEXICAN FOOD FACTORY
Chicken Flautas, best mexican dish anywhere, you won't be dissappointed, I don't even look at the menu anymore....
• CHARLEY'S OTHER BROTHER
This popular place is a winner insofar for the value: average food, good drinks, fair pricing and extremely clean surroundings. It may not be worth a wait, but one can dine satisfactorily. Haute cuis...
• SPAGHETTI HOUSE
What an exceptional value.My many visits to this restaurant have always been a pleasant one. Soup , salad and garlic bread all come with your entree which are reasonably priced. You can't ask for much...
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