Food Lovers' Guide to New Jersey: Best Local Specialties, Markets, Restaurants, Events, Recipes, and More

Book Description
The indispensable handbook of New Jersey's gastronomic delights.


From the Back Cover
Hungry for a just-picked, red, ripe Jersey tomato? Craving lobsters and crabs right off the boat? Interested in picking your own blueberries and figs, or visiting a mozzarella factory, cider mill, or buffalo farm? In search of the absolute best sticky bun and soft-serve ice cream or juiciest burger in New Jersey? Let seasoned food writer Peter Genovese bring you the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate the foods of the Garden State. From barbecue championships to clam fests and peach festivals, classic diners to country inns, taffy shops to Italian bakeries, a bounty of culinary delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide.

Inside you'll find
" Local producers of regional delicacies
" Specialty food shops
" Farmers' markets and farm stands
" Food festivals and culinary events
" One-of-a-kind restaurants and landmark eateries
" The best regional recipes
" A sampling of the state's best wineries and brewpubs, and much more




About the Author
Peter Genovese is a feature writer for the New Jersey Star-Ledger. His food column, "Eat with Pete," appears in the paper weekly, and he writes the popular "Munchmobile" summer features. He lives in Bloomsbury, New Jersey and is the author of five books, including New Jersey Curiosities, Roadside New Jersey and Jersey Diners.



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Locally renowned food columnist Pete Genovese reveals the best sources for blueberries, barbecue, buffalo jerky, and much more with this much-needed guide. Perfect for planning a day's outing, finding special ingredients, or just learning about the foods of New Jersey, it features wonderful shops, open-air markets, one-of-a-kind restaurants, and fantastic food-related events throughout the state.

Look to the Food Lovers' Guide for:
Sources of specialty foods, such as Mara's Country Desserts, where the motto is "Life is uncertain; eat dessert first."
The annual Chowderfest in Long Beach Island, and other delicious events
Farm stands and open-air markets near every town
Great recipes using fresh Jersey produce
Landmark eateries, from the best fish-and-chips stands to the top French bistros
Wineries and microbreaweries for all tastes

The author also offers his top picks in a variety of categories, including best blueberry pie, Italian ice, and mozzarella cheese, plus the ultimate crabcake sandwich.

Other books in the Food Lovers series include Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Texas.


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