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It’s not a million miles from Princeton to Deal in New Jersey, but an hour drive each way makes it quite a shlep to meet friends for dinner. So when we wanted to have a meal with Sol and Carin, we found that Freehold was a good place to meet halfway. Being relatively new toContinue reading “Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant in Freehold, NJ”

We’ve been hearing about the Peacock Inn for many years, knowing it has changed owners and chefs several times. It has supposedly been the finest place to dine in Princeton, but nobody we knew has ever gone. Now that we live in Princeton, we have heard more from friends and acquaintances who have really enjoyedContinue reading “Peacock Inn , Princeton, NJ”

Barb and I had a yen for Indian food last night. My friend Nav, who was born in India, recommended this place A2B which happens to be right around the corner from our home. I had tried it by myself for a quick lunch a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Those ofContinue reading “A2B Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Princeton, NJ”

We first went to One 53 about 2 months ago and had a great meal. I took very few pix, so I vowed to return. We returned last night with our new neighbor, Art. He has been there many times over several years and thinks it’s a great restaurant. We were greeted by our server,Continue reading “One 53 in Rocky Hill, NJ”

We have gone twice to Mercato. It is literally down the block from our new home, about a mile. It is a cute little Italian market with prepared foods as well as Italian goodies like Balsamic vinegars and pasta from Italy. They have a small kitchen and several tables for seating inside as well asContinue reading “Mercato at Gennaro’s in Kingston , NJ”

Our friend, Mitch, turned us onto Sal DeForte’s a couple of years ago. We have since been there a few times and liked all of our meals there. Barb has been enjoying the Branzino special, which seems always to be available. I have been exploring the different dinner options and have yet to find anyContinue reading “Sal DeForte’s in Ewing, NJ”

Last night we decided last minute to go out for a casual meal and try someplace new. I’d heard about a new Spanish place that served tapas and paella. I had driven by and saw a sign for oxtail and octopus specials. Say no more. Mi Espana is a small place in the Princeton shoppingContinue reading “Mi Espana in Princeton, NJ”

Barb and I have just recently returned to the Princeton area. As I always state, we are big fans of BYOB restaurants. They make dining out far more affordable. Also you get to bring wines that you favor rather than choosing from somone else’s list of wines that they can get away with marking upContinue reading “Mikonos Restaurant in Ewing, NJ”

Our friends Ken and Brynna turned us onto Alexander’s two years ago. Ken is hyperaware of my love for duck and byobs. He said they have the best duck dish in Naples. As far as I’m concerned, he is still correct. ( But there are still plenty more places to check out.) This chef hasContinue reading “Alexander’s in North Naples”

For the last three years we have been meeting our friends Bobby and Debbie for dinner at this restaurant. Gourmet? Certainly not. Clubby and steak house-ish? Very much so. The service is always on point. Food is very good. Meat is choice, not prime. We let them know that we’ve all shlepped an hour justContinue reading “Connor’s Steak and Seafood in the Gulf Coast Shopping Center…Where Naples Meets Venice (Florida, that is.)”