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In Case You Haven't Heard - FOOD

October 17, 2017 By Jane Hynes

Now that Fall has slipped into an easier rhythm, let’s take note on a few fairly new places of interest in our area. Because our tummies need NEW NOW, let's start with FOOD!

A local native, Joey Trani, opened not one BUT two Italian restaurants in Hopewell Township. Basilico Trattoria in Hopewell @9B East Broad Street – formerly The Bell & Whistle and SweetGrass – serves fresh, unassuming, conventional, local italian food for dinner – BYOB. Joey’s second place in Pennington @20 North Main Street – Basilico Paninoteca – is a coffee and sandwich shop (10-3pm) serving soups, subs and paninis – all fresh ingredients – cappuccinos, muffins, cookies - Jon Bon Jovi stopped in and gave it 2 thumbs up!

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The brand new Ferry Market on Main Street in New Hope, PA offers fresh seasonal produce in addition to healthy and flavorful prepared foods from a collection of local vendors (https://www.theferrymarket.com/vendors) - think Stockton Market over the river. Added perks - riverside views, an incredibly transformed building, and available customer parking in a highly desirable shopping and destination community. Open 7-7, Wed-Sunday.

Closer to home in Lawrenceville, Lawrenceville Provisions @9 Gordon Avenue is a gem of a spot. They work hard to source the best in groceries and dry goods – artisan cheeses, free-range chickens, chocolate, cookbooks, kitchen gadgets, and gifts. The perfect, “must-do” stop for the discerning shopper.

The hottest sushi spot right now is up 206 in Skillman. Remember Tusk? That's history and it's replacement is Aja Asian Cuisine & Lounge - a beautifully designed restaurant with sushi bar, banquet seating, bar, and private dining facilities. Don't let the large space throw you off - the food is GOOD, the prices are MODERATE, and the setting is STUNNING.

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What do we have to look forward to?

The group that has been upping the dining game in Princeton with Agricola, The Dinky Bar & Kitchen, and most recently Cargot Brasserie, will open TWO SEVENS Eatery & Cantina @277 Witherspoon Street - a local spot with a Latin kick. More importantly it will have a BAR and wait for it, PARKING. Thank you Fenwick Hospitality Group.

The Blue Point Grill is growing UP - yes, a rooftop addition is in the works. Also, in case you've been living under a rock - Monday night is SUSHI night - heavenly rolls and more!

Word on the "eats" streets is that the NJShore fave Surf Taco is coming to the Princeton Shopping Center - will keep you posted . . .