Jan 20, 2021 —
Serving up everything from teri buns to Korean-style ramen to mixed tempura, Miso Teriyaki entered the Bergen County dining scene in March 2020. When I saw a teriyaki restaurant coming to Tenafly, it dawned on me that I haven’t had teriyaki in years. Apparently, it’s the unofficial signature dish of Seattle, which now makes me regret not eating...
Oct 7, 2020 —
Before I start, I have to say that I would eat the noodles at Menya Sandaime every day, if I could. According to their website, they continue to use a traditional Japanese recipe that has been passed through three generations. Their Tokyo-style broth takes over 12 hours to prepare, and they make their noodles in-house. Seriously, you can...
Jan 30, 2020 —
Ma Mì Eatery is a fast-casual Vietnamese eatery in Closter, and also the sister restaurant to the popular Simply Vietnamese in Tenafly! Ma Mì serves dishes like pho, banh mi, summer rolls, pad Thai, fried rice, salads, and bao buns. As a counter service restaurant, the service is quick, but the food is still made to order and...
Jan 16, 2020 —
Katsune Donkatsu Café is a modest counter-serve café setting decorated only by picnic-patterned tables. Katsu is a popular Japanese/Korean deep fried panko breaded meat cutlet served with “Bull Dog” tonkatsu sauce, a Japanese sauce sweetened with fruit and vegetables. Katsune is one of the few Bergen County restaurants totally dedicated to katsu-style dishes, and they’ve mastered it. The...
Dec 14, 2019 —
Let’s think Chipotle, but elevated with fresh-from-the-sea fish and so many more combinations. I discovered Poke Crew’s grand opening through local food media company, Boozy Burbs, and I don’t think I had ever been so excited for a local restaurant opening up until that point. I had always wanted to go to Hawaii, not only because of its...
Dec 7, 2019 —
Patisserie Florentine (PF) is an extremely popular Bergen County breakfast, brunch, and lunch destination that serves up French-inspired dishes, baked goods, and freshly brewed coffee drinks. Ever since discovering this spot a few years back, it has become a favorite of mine. The unique part of this brunch spot is the twists it puts on classic American brunch...