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Is it right to out a food critic?
Recently, the LA Times critic S. Irene Virbil was outed by Red Medicine in Beverly Hills. You can read about it here. While my identity isn’t exactly public, it isn’t a secret either. At this point my identity doesn’t much matter. But what do you think about the anonymity of critics? Does it matter? Ms.…
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Restaurant Nicholas…a favorite
The Boyfriend Chef & I love Restaurant Nicholas. The food is always fantastic and the service usually impeccable. We like to sit at the bar because it’s more casual, which is more our style. This time out we dined on: Delicata Squash Terrine, Duck Proscuitto, Persimmon Chutney Pan Seared Sweetbreads, Pickled Crosnes, Sweet Potato Puree,…
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The dreaded Holiday Party
It is that time of year again…the annual company Christmas Party. My current employer (whom I love working for) does dinner, although it’s a coworker that does all the planning. This is my third one with this company and I have never been less excited to dine out. The only plus is that the company…
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Ama…Pleasantly Surprised!
Sunday night we dined at Ama in Atlantic Highlands. We had heard good things about the food but after checking out the menu on-line we were still skeptical. We munched on some delicious crusty bread (with olive oil for dipping) while we perused the menu. The Misto di Terra had us intrigued, and the BF…
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Momofuku Ko…We made it!
The BF Chef has been talking about Ko for a long time. For me, it seemed like too much of a challenge to even try to get a reservation. Yes, I figured the food would be awesome and the experience unique but I just don’t have the luck it takes to get that reservation. How…
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The Huntley Taverne
After very little Black Friday shopping in Westfied we headed up to the Huntley Taverne in Summit. They’ve got a great space and we were sat in the bar area, near the fireplace (love that they had a good fire going). Their menu is seasonal, strives to be as local as possible, and changes daily.…
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A perfect day…
It is indeed THE perfect day to launch a blog about food (and beverages). It is Thanksgiving: the biggest food holiday in the nation. I’ll keep this short so that you can get on with your celebration. Welcome to The Tooma Foodie. Let’s clear the air so you know what you’re reading. Tooma is the…