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New Jersey’s dining scene is having a moment, with a wave of restaurants offering inventive menus, exceptional hospitality, and atmospheres that strike the perfect balance between upscale and inviting. Whether you're after a standout taco, a refined Italian feast, or an intimate date night experience, these restaurants are defining what it means to dine out in 2025.

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Allendale Social has earned nominations for two prestigious 201 Magazine awards: Best Fine Dining and Best New Restaurant. After the nomination stage, the top seven contenders in each category move on to the public voting round, where community favorites are chosen to determine the winners.

The New Jersey dining scene is bustling, and two establishments are making a name for themselves: Allendale Social and Charlie’s Place. Both restaurants are the brainchild of Daniel Grey, a restaurateur with a growing list of successful ventures, and Chef Joey Sergentakis, a Michelin-starred chef with a wealth of international experience

I’m not sure if it was the aroma of chilies and Mexican spices, the dim lighting and romantic atmosphere, or the overall comfortable yet elegant vibe, but something was highly intriguing the minute I walked into Uno Más Mexican restaurant in Allendale.

Every now and then, my mom makes our family’s pasta and “gravy,” which is her traditional slow-braised tomato meat sauce. It’s packed with pork ribs, meatballs, and braciole, and it’s just the best. My favorite way to enjoy it is with fusilli lunghi, topped with Pecorino Romano and ricotta cheese, along with warm Italian sesame twist bread. This dish really takes me back to my childhood. Whenever I was living overseas, it was always the meal I requested on my trips back home.