Tag: food critic

Pho Ninh Kieu

It was a chilly evening when we finally got to Pho Ninh Kieu. Big Baby and I have been meaning to try it for a long time. It is located in a strip mall in Parsippany. Believe me, from the outside it does not look like...

Tun Tavern

Spoiler alert: It was awful. We went to Tun Tavern for dinner. Their website says that they offer, “award-winning casual gourmet cuisine and handcrafted brews.” We agree that these are lies. It might be award-winning, but I wouldn’t call it gourmet cuisine, or even close....

Wild Ginger

The food is so good that they should put a sign out front that says, “Beware of food coma”. ...

Grid Iron Waffle Shop

Mama Foodie and I went to Grid Iron Waffle Shop and ordered a shakshuka omelette, plain grits, a side salad, French toast and two orders of turkey bacon. Mama Foodie also ordered coffee. The restaurant’s website says, ...

Mitasu Umi

I liked this place more than the numbers indicate. The food was the best Japanese food I have eaten since my dad made sushi last. Their beef teriyaki was extremely savory. ...

Victoria Seafood Restaurant

I don’t get why it is so popular. Bottom line point, if you don’t want to read the rest: It Stank!...

Nifty Fifty’s

“Taste the Memories” is the tagline for this classic styled soda fountain and burger chain in the greater Philadelphia area. We visited the Folsom location with our guest critic, Hungry Grandma. The website for Nifty Fifty’s says, “…At Nifty Fifty’s, our timeless menu of traditional American...

Big Daddy’s

I love the retro décor of the restaurant. My absolute favorite thing was the brightly colored table tops. They reminded me of the counters in my grandmother’s bathroom, which was designed and built in the 1950’s. The various memorabilia on the walls reminded me of my...

The Monteville Diner

2 Stars Monteville Diner 4 US 46 Pine Brook, NJ 07058 973-575-0326 Open 24 Hours The Monteville Diner is a very causual restaurant in Pine Brook, NJ.  It has a full bar, two dining rooms, and it is open 24 hours.  The décor is a little dated, but it...