This week, we venture to Basking Ridge to meet Joe Canderozzi, the owner of The Ridge Restaurant & Pizza which has been serving Italian comfort food for over 30 years. Hear about the family recipes that have been passed down over generations. With winter right around the corner, learn about their homemade soups to warm you up. Also hear about their best selling dishes, catering and delivery.
Green Point Juicery | Cold Pressed Juices Go Beyond Green
Chris speaks with Eugene Onishkevich owner of Green Point Juicery with locations in Verona, Morristown and coming soon (September 2019) to Maplewood. Green Point Juicery opened its doors in the summer of 2015 in Verona. They had two goals in mind: 1) bringing the purest, tastiest, and most affordable cold pressed juices to the community, and 2) committing to sustainable business practices. It is recognized as a sustainable business by the New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) for its use of biodegradable products, use of seasonal local produce and its composting initiative.
Summit House | Partners Bring Elegant Farm to Table to Their Hometown
Andy interviews Dylan Baker, Proprietor of Summit House in Summit, NJ. Summit House offers elegant cuisine inspired by the Garden State's diverse edible bounty – served with care in a warm, lively atmosphere.
The opening Summit House, a local sustainable restaurant, included a two-year renovation of 395 Springfield Avenue, a historic building constructed in 1894 as the town's first YMCA. Sourced from local farms, fisherman and select purveyors, the Summit House menu features a raw bar specializing in East Coast oysters, peak-season vegetables and humanely raised meats. General Manager Justin Lord, formerly lead sommelier at three-star Michelin-rated Per Se in Manhattan oversees the restaurant including its 16-seat bar serving craft cocktails.
Its motto “Community Through Cuisine” means working with local, national and international charities tied to the region, and supporting neighboring businesses whenever possible.
Common Lot in Millburn | Always Taste Something New With Seasonal Globally Inspired Cuisine
Chris interviews Ehren Ryan, chef and owner of Common Lot in Millburn, NJ. Since 2016, chef Ryan and his team have been wowing customers with their seasonal, globally inspired menu. It is consistently found on NJ Monthly's top 25 restaurants list and it is easy to see why. Nothing is left to chance from service to the incredible food. Chef Ryan and his wife Nadine opened Common Lot in 2016 and have earned rave reviews from the NY Times and is considered one of the best restaurants in NJ. Born in Sydney Australia, Ehren paid his dues in some of Europe's best restaurants including the two Michelin star Sketch in London. He pulls inspirations from all corners of the globe as he has lived in India, Philippines, Canada, Hong Kong, Austria, England and the United States of America. Made with fresh ingredients from a tight, local group of suppliers, this contemporary and global cuisine is generating quite a buzz for Common Lot. Their seasonal menu which changes every 6-8 weeks keeps the dining experience fresh and interesting almost every visit.
The Winners and Losers of Falling Oil Prices
Since June, oil has been on a sharp decline from $107/barrel to $67/barrel. Thanks to slowing global growth and OPECs reluctance to cut supply, oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since 2009. As a consumer it is wonderful to see gas prices around $2.50 again. It's been a long time coming. You often read that consumer stocks are the big beneficiaries of falling oil prices but is this truly the case? Let's take a quick look at the potential winners and losers of falling oil prices…