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05/27/2026

🍽️ My parents came up in April for ’s bridal shower and knowing they’re starving for great Italian food in Delaware, I suggested we all go to . 🍝 It was an excellent decision. 🤌🏼

I’ve posted about this before, but every time I have a chance to visit or Catherine Lombardi for a full sit down meal these guys truly pull out all the stops. Or they make it feel like they’re pulling out all the stops, which is equally impressive. True hospitality. Shout out to Mark, Francis, CR, Julie, and the whole FOH staff for treating the Healey clan like New Jersey royalty! 👑 Dennis and Rita haven’t stopped talking about our dinner for a month!

Also, sorry the photos stink, we were having way too much fun. 🤷🏻‍♂️

📷 iPhone 13 Pro
📍 in ,

05/20/2026

🍽️ Don’t ever stop taking your sweetie on weeknight pizza dates. 🍕

🍒 ZOE PIZZA w/ fresh mozzarella, pecorino, sun-dried cherries, garlic, prosciutto & hot honey
🥗 CAESAR SALAD w/ romaine, parmesan, homemade croutons, toasted Panko breadcrumbs & homemade caesar dressing
🍷 2023 AZIENDA AGRICOLA ELVIO COGNA Vigna del Mandorlo Dolcetto d’Alba

📷 iPhone 13 Pro
📍 in Martinsville,

05/18/2026

🍽️ Yesterday, closed its iconic speakeasy-style basement after nearly thirty years of craft cocktails, exotic meats, countless memories, and many hazy nights. 🫨 Their building is being demolished to make way for .nj H-3 and they’ll be relocating to H-1 in the fall.

Their status in the New Jersey cocktail scene and as a true New Brunswick institution cannot be understated. Not to mention it’s where and I said I love you for the very first time. 💞 I wish Jackie Mazza and the team nothing but the best of luck.

A few snapshots from my last two visits. You know I had to try and recreate their Calamari Salad one last time. 🪦 RIP Clydz basement 1997-2026. Please find Admiral Ackbar a good home. 🐠

📷 iPhone 13 Pro
📍 in ,

05/09/2026

🍽️ The fact that these are the only photos I have from the Friday dinner at my bachelor party last month should tell you everything you need to know. 🫠

Big time shout out to who orchestrated a master pivot for 11 people on one week’s notice after the other restaurant he had been setting up a custom tasting menu at shut their doors out of nowhere due to a landlord issue. U a real one. ❤️‍🔥

🦆 PAN SEARED HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS w/ black truffle gelato, mango & saffron marmellata, hazeinut crunch & apple tuile
👨🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻

📷 iPhone 13 Pro
📍 in , ,

05/06/2026

🍽️ Surprised with dinner and a show in for her birthday last month but it was also kind of a present for me because it meant I finally got to sit down for a full dinner at . 🎁

First off, their space inside M Station is absolutely stunning. Second, I want to give a shout out to and the entire FOH / BOH staff because every time I’ve been here has been an incredible experience. You guys are killing it. Exactly the spot Morristown needed, especially after the shocking closure of Jockey Hollow.

Thanks for making Maura’s birthday dinner so special. 🎈

🍞 HOUSE BAKED FOCACCIA w/ whipped ricotta, market conserva, olive relish + additions of prosciutto and aged Parmesan
🥩 HAND CUT WAGYU STEAK TARTARE w/ yolk, capers, pickles & chips
🦆 PAN ROASTED DUCK BREAST w/ squash purée, duck confit hash & blood orange gastrique
🍰 SEVEN LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE (we did not finish this)
🍷 .rift ‘VALLIANT’ CENTRAL COAST PINOT NOIR

📷 iPhone 13 Pro
📍 in Morristown,

04/30/2026

🍽️ is always the right move. 👌🏼 Before dinner, after dinner, for a snack, for a quick cocktail, for a whole damn sit down dining experience. If you still haven’t been be sure to pop in next time you’re in Asbury Park.

🍸 MARTINI w/ a splash of vermouth & a twist
🍟 POLENTA FRIES w/ mozzarella & cacio e pepe crema
🦐 SHRIMP COCKTAIL

📷 iPhone 13 Pro
📍 at in Asbury Park,

04/28/2026

🍽️ Bonjour. 🥖🍷 A month ago and I finally got a belated Christmas dinner on the books with her sister and as usual, did not disappoint. Pas mal! 🇫🇷 Even the weird vegetable terrine was very tasty, though I did think it would’ve been cooler if they were able to make it the colors of the French flag instead of the Irish flag, but I can’t think of any blue vegetables so I guess I understand. 🇮🇪

🥕 VEGETABLE TERRINE w/ layers of curried carrot, creamy garlic cauliflower, leek & zucchini served chilled w/ a zesty lemon-parsley tomato coulis
🐇 RABBIT LEG w/ roasted tarragon mustard jus, English peas, confited carrots & mushroom
🍷 2023 Hugues Valrasque Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

NOT PICTURED: Approx. a half dozen other dishes.

📷 iPhone 13 Pro
📍 in ,

04/20/2026

🍽️ We made it to Mars before Elon. Eat it, nerd. ☄️

Back in February and I checked out the new Sopranos installation at in followed by dinner at nearby . Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the menu and most of these dishes aren’t on their menu any longer. All that remains are the photos, the vibes, and the mems. A tale as old as time. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Anyway, we ate some in preparation for our honeymoon, drank some natural wine, ate some very tasty ravioli, a delicious dessert, and they even made Maura a grasshopper which was pretty much her only requirement. 🦗 Overall a very pleasant experience except for that one dish that we didn’t like but I can’t remember what it was. Highly recommend if you’re in the neighborhood (maybe after a trip to Museum of the Moving Image 📽️)!

📷 iPhone 13 Pro (finally on its way out after 3.5 years)
📍 Mar’s in Astoria, Queens, NY

04/15/2026

🍽️ I can assure you, these steak frites are very real. 🥩🍟 Zero AI was used in the creation of this C O N T E N T. In fact, please keep AI as far away from my food as humanly possible. 🤖🧠

🥩 FLAT IRON STEAK FRITES: grilled 10 oz. Cedar River flat iron steak, watercress, beef tallow-fried russet potatoes, malt vinegar aioli & au poivre sauce

📷 iPhone 13 Pro
📍 .hill in Annandale,

04/12/2026

🍽️ Despite how it may seem and I haven’t been dining out quite as often recently, but when we do we’ve been prioritizing excellence. Quality over quantity. And , as always, exemplifies excellence. 👌🏼

Last month we went back for the first time in over a year. After seeing this insane Squid Ink Fagottini special on their IG I knew it was a sign. I locked in a resy that very same day. 🔒 It’s almost as if Chef Andrea tailored this dish specifically for me.

🦑 SQUID INK FAGOTTINI stuffed with braised calamari served in a puttanesca sauce w/ a pesto olive tapenade & topped with crispy calamari
🦀 CROCCHETTE: crab cake w/ lemon dijon & Calabrian chile paste
🍘 ARANCINI: mini rice balls stuffed with beef, pork, peas & cheese
🧀 CARROZZA: Reggiano crusted mozzarella w/ a
cognac beef reduction

📷 iPhone 13 Pro
📍 in Somerset,

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