Peter Candia

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Food and Drink Editor at New Jersey Digest

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Southern Fast-Food Chain Bojangles Opens First NJ Location

1 week ago | thedigestonline.com | Peter Candia

A popular Southern fast-food chain is coming to New Jersey. NJ is often revered for its robust food scene. Thousands of pizzerias and delis line the streets throughout the Garden State. Certain areas enjoy a concentration of specific cuisines: Indian, Cuban, Korean, Italian and the like can be found in pockets across the state. That is to say that food options in Jersey are never scarce. However, there is a specific area that NJ lags behind: fast-food.
Summit House Eases Into Spring

1 week ago | thedigestonline.com | Peter Candia

It's been some time since my last visit to Summit House. When Chef AJ Capella took the helm at the lauded Union County restaurant during the summer of 2023, I stated-with fervor-that Summit House was officially entering a new era. So, does that claim hold true in the big 2025? As the warm weather seeps in, there is another kind of seasonal shift happening in New Jersey's best kitchens, and especially at Summit House. The dishes slowly evolve into brighter-and often greener-displays.
New Jersey Wine & Food Festival Returns for 2025

3 weeks ago | thedigestonline.com | Peter Candia

Each year, Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, NJ hosts the revered New Jersey Wine & Food Festival, featuring dozens of renowned chefs, industry leaders and an array of events for curious diners to explore. This year is shaping up to be the best one yet. The festival kicks off on May 2 and runs to May 4. Here's everything you need to know.
New Jersey Digest Celebrates Italian-American Culture at Paisan Con 2025

3 weeks ago | thedigestonline.com | Peter Candia

New Jersey Digest is proud to announce its media sponsorship of Paisan Con, a vibrant celebration of Italian-American heritage and pop culture returning for its second year. The convention will take place from May 9th to 11th, 2025, at the Williams Center in Rutherford, New Jersey. The name "Paisan" offers insight into the heart of this unique event.
My Plea to Preserve It

4 weeks ago | thedigestonline.com | Peter Candia

Diners are synonymous with New Jersey culture. There isn't a style of restaurant that is more unapologetically Jersey than the humble diner. It's a place to go after a night out and the following morning when you're too hungover to cook. In times of need, the diner is always there.
NJ Hidden Gem Brings Approachable Fine Dining to Madison

1 month ago | thedigestonline.com | Peter Candia

If it's not the sliced raw beef dressed with briny olive and blood orange segments at the newly opened Hartley, then it might just be the crisp-and-tender octopus set atop a bed of smoked pork-infused beans-cassoulet-style-that hooks you. Tucked away off Greenwood Ave in Madison, The Hartley is Morris County's newest hidden gem. It's a culinary dynamo that looks to fit the many careful intricacies of fine dining into the outfit of an accessible, neighborhood restaurant.
Bill to Eliminate Tip Credit is Up for Vote in New Jersey

1 month ago | thedigestonline.com | Peter Candia

New legislation was introduced on Friday, April 4 that would eliminate New Jersey's tip credit system. A vote for the bill is poised to take place on Thursday, April 10. NJ A5433 would require restaurant owners to pay all workers the full state minimum wage ($15.49 per hour), regardless of the tips they receive. Currently, employers may count a portion of tips toward that wage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Verlina Reynolds-Jackson of District 15.
This Riverfront NJ Spot Pairs Perfectly Grilled Seafood With the Best Manhattan Views

1 month ago | thedigestonline.com | Peter Candia

There are restaurants with a view, and then there's Molos in Weehawken, which drapes over the Hudson River with a pristine sight of Manhattan. It is so close to the skyline that you can see the models of cars driving up and down the West Side Highway. Floor-to-ceiling windows envelop the dining room, ensuring the marvel is seen from anywhere within the restaurant. Molos is all about that, but it's hardly the only thing the riverfront restaurant has going for it.
One of NJ's Best Pasta Dishes Is Simple-and It's Perfect

1 month ago | thedigestonline.com | Peter Candia

At Corto in Jersey City, diners enjoy the comforting Angry Chicken, stewed pork, salumi plates, seasonal-inspired appetizers and an assemblage of fresh and extruded plates of pasta, all within their cozy, quaint dining room or on the homey outdoor patio. This isn't a secret. Corto is still one of the best restaurants in New Jersey. Cucina Povera, AKA poverty cooking, is central to their concept.
This Mobile NJ Pizzeria Brings Fast-Fired Neapolitan Pizza Right to Your Yard

1 month ago | thedigestonline.com | Peter Candia

It's not every day you see pizza on wheels, but today is that day. When I first caught wind of this concept-a completely mobile Neapolitan pizzeria-I was obsessed with the idea. Culo Grosso is dishing out authentic Neapolitan pizza. Better yet? They're bringing it right to you. Culo Grosso is not the first mobile pizzeria I've seen, but it's definitely the most polished. Owners Anthony Cardinale and Joseph Pisano started their pizza journey way back in the beginning of the pandemic.