Expect the Extraordinary

2003 Central Coast Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes

Chocolately, smooth. Excellent spice on finish. Very mellow at onset

Pair With

Chili, spicy soups

Abner’s Authentic BBQ in Jenkintown, PA in my honest opinion, is an appropriate name for this establishment. I’ve eaten BBQ in other parts of the country, and I’d put this place in the the Pepsi challenge against any of them. Ribs are slow smoked for hours in their “smoke lockers” located in plain [...]

2001 Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

Fruity, abbreviated finish. Lovely texture, medium bodied, extremely balanced

Pair With

Mild cheese, berry flavors, eggplant, pasta

2002 Qupé Syrah

Tasting Notes

Very mild, light body, slightly alcoholic smell. Wonderful spice, long finish. Smoky, charcoal-like

Pair With

Grilled food, blue cheese

2000 Grand Vin de Bordeaux

Tasting Notes

Fragile, light and thin. Not lacking body or character. Taste of raspberries and chestnut. Not extremely tannic.

Pair With

Heavy cheese, steak, lamb, mild seasoning

Terrazza’s Ristorante in Nutley, NJ has quickly set the standard in this town for posh Italian dining. In an area flooded with restaurants with monotonous menus (chicken parmagiana, veal parmagiana, chicken francaise, veal francaise), this establishment sets itself apart. Everything about this restaurant screams taste and elegance, and the food, well that is [...]

The Fishery in Keyport, NJ is something that you need to experience on a warm summer day, but is just as appealing in colder weather. Drive on up to the “shack on the water”, as I like to call it, for the freshest fish you could possibly find. This establishment was literally built [...]

The Olde Silver Tavern in Manalapan, NJ is a good place for that “let’s go out for a drink” type mood. The setup of the bar is simple. The entrance opens into the main room, which has a bar and high tables surrounding it on the left and the dining area on the [...]

I was recently afforded the opportunity to dine at Oyako Tso’s in Freehold, NJ. First and foremost, this restaurant is the real deal. Exceedingly fresh fish (if you prefer sushi) wonderful cuts of meat (if you don’t eat things that swim) and great entertainment if you choose a hibachi seat. The dining [...]