chefs

Pasta dish
Jan 21, 2026

Two NJ chefs named 2026 James Beard semifinalists

Two New Jersey chefs, Russ Cowan of Radin’s Delicatessen and David Viana of Judy & Harry’s, are 2026 James Beard Awards semifinalists in the Mid‑Atlantic region.

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.

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City expects to launch two new dining concepts this summer developed by Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr.
Apr 4, 2025

Philly restaurateur plans Atlantic City return with 2 new concepts

Stephen Starr previously had Atlantic City offshoots of two of his best-known Philadelphia restaurants – Buddakan and Continental – however, both establishments closed during the pandemic after nearly 15 years in business. 

Let’s Get Cookin’ brought out hundreds to the Island Waterpark at Showboat for a culinary competition to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City.
Feb 17, 2025

Chefs square off in AC culinary competition to support Boys & Girls Club

This year’s event welcomed 500 guests and raised $100,000 in support of the organization's mission to provide youth enrichment programs, recreation and leadership. See the winning meals.

Fine dining
Jan 22, 2025

NJ chefs semifinalists for James Beard Awards

Now in its 35th year, the recognition is considered one of the most prestigious honors in the culinary industry.

James Beard Award-nominated chef Robbie Felice will open Italian sandwich shop Fatto Con Amore in Montclair in summer 2024.
Mar 6, 2024

Chef Felice plans another Fatto Con Amore ‘sandwich drop’ (slideshow) (updated)

The team behind Pasta Ramen, which includes Montclair Hospitality Group, is offering another taste at what's in store at their latest shop, set to open this summer.