celebrity chef

Award-winning celebrity chef David Burke
Apr 9, 2026

Burke to relaunch Station Tavern in Bernardsville

David Burke will relaunch The Station Tavern in Bernardsville with a tavern-style menu, bar, outdoor dining and a family-friendly atmosphere April 18.

Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen was located inside the historic Vail Mansion in Morristown.
Oct 29, 2025

Iron Chef Morimoto bringing new restaurant to Morristown

Following Jockey Hollow's shuttering, and after making his local mark in Montclair, Masaharu Morimoto will open a new concept at the historic Vail Mansion, working with Montclair Hospitality Group.

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto
Jul 17, 2025

Iron Chef Morimoto’s new dining concept sets Montclair debut (photos)

Masaharu Morimoto is teaming with Montclair Hospitality Group to open the modern eatery incorporating Japanese flavors with steakhouse influences.

Chef Josh Capon
Jul 7, 2025

Capon’s Chophouse coming to The Shops at Riverside in 2025

Restaurateur Josh Capon will bring his “modern day steakhouse” to North Jersey, introducing an upscale casual setting that revolves around bold favors, prime cuts and seafood.

Hell’s Kitchen Season 23 winner, chef Kyle Timpson
Apr 17, 2025

South Jersey ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ winner preps to take helm at Foxwoods restaurant

After winning the Fox cooking show, Kyle Timpson is ready to start his new role as head chef of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant at the resort casino in Connecticut.

Dorot Gardens unveiled a new identity along with a reimagined product line featuring fresh-frozen garlic and herbs.
Mar 14, 2025

Kayco-owned Dorot Gardens to sponsor ‘Homemade Live’ cooking show (updated)

Led by Seattle chef Joel Gamoran and special guests, the online courses aim to empower home cooks with kitchen hacks, step-by-step recipes and professional tips.

Edible Garden's flagship facility in Belvidere.
Nov 14, 2024

Edible Garden adds award-winning chef, cookbook author as culinary advisor

Chef and cookbook author JJ Johnson will help the Belvidere hydroponic farming company further develop its product line, as well as “inspire consumers and chefs with exciting new flavor profiles and culinary innovations."

Chef Gordon Ramsay talks with the Gigante family, owners of Da Mimmo in Dumont. Featured during the Oct. 16 episode of the Fox show “Kitchen Nightmares," the restaurant was struggling to stay afloat just six months after the Gigante family opened their business, prompting Ramsay to step in with some changes to the menu, operations and décor, as well as to make some attitude adjustments.
Sep 18, 2024

Bergen pizzeria from Ramsay’s ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ closing for good

“Launching and growing this family restaurant in such a wonderful community has been an incredible experience, Gordon Ramsay and all! We are so grateful for the support we’ve received and the memories we’ve created here,” Da Mimmo in Dumont wrote on social media.

Vibe BBQ, from celebrity chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson, features a mix of house-smoked meats and classic American comfort food.
Aug 12, 2024

Celebrity chef Samuelsson cooks up new NJ restaurants (photos)

Over the past year, Marcus Samuelsson has launched two very different eateries in the Garden State: family-friendly casual spot Vibe BBQ in Newark and experiential dining concept Marcus Live! Bar & Grille at American Dream mall in East Rutherford.

Dan Fitzpatrick of River Edge was named the winner of Guy Fieri's “Big Flavor, Bigger Heroes Flavortown Recipe Contest.”
Aug 9, 2024

NJ dad’s one-pan recipe wins contest backed by celeb chef Fieri (updated)

Dan Fitzpatrick of River Edge received over 22,000 votes for his chicken caprese bowl, winning him prizes such as a trip to the Super Bowl and an exclusive meet-and-greet with Guy Fieri.

PIM Brands-owned Welch's Fruit Snacks appointed Gordon Ramsay as its first "chief fruit officer," underscoring the brand's commitment to using whole fruit as its main ingredient.
May 30, 2024

PIM Brands brings in chef Ramsay as ‘chief fruit officer’

The Park Ridge-based sweets maker enlisted Gordon Ramsay to help kick off Welch’s Fruit Snacks' largest campaign ever, highlighting the brand’s position as the only such treat made with whole fruit as the main ingredient.

All-Clad Metalcrafters named Marcus Samuelsson an Official All-Clad Chef Ambassador. - PROVIDED BY ALL-CLAD
May 23, 2024

Celeb chef Samuelsson becomes All-Clad cookware ambassador

According to the Parsippany-based premium brand, Marcus Samuelsson will contribute to product development by testing and creating recipes “that inspire people to try new cooking techniques and expand their cooking repertoire."