"I've had Junior's food in multiple spots over the years, including private bookings with his food truck. He never disappoints. The fact that he's opened a permanent spot with himself at the helm is a HUGE plus for the culinary scene in the area. I recently celebrated a birthday here, at the chef's table, with a big party in tow. We all left happy and stuffed, eager to return. Highlights included the pork belly and mushroom appetizer, steak frittes, pork chop, mussels and chorizo, bread pudding and just about everything else that was ordered. This isn't just another restaurant with exceptional food. Junior clearly possesses a distinct vision for his cuisine, as well as a reverence for getting the basics right. Anyone who has a conversation with him knows that he starts with the best ingredients he can get his hands on, sourcing as much from the local community as possible. This is a principle that so many restaurants can't seem to grasp... Good ingredients in the hands of a thoughtful chef translate to good food. As this place comes into its own, with a newer menu and possibly new name ??? , it will prove to be one of NJ's can't miss restaurants. I'm certain of this. A quick aside you probably shouldn't trust reviewers like the one on this page who suggests Pazzo as a go to in the area and whose inane ramblings could be confused with that of a 15 year old. But hey, I guess we all have the right to be misguided, complain and have poor taste..."
