"It's small and kind of feels like a dive bar but it is always packed with a fun local crowd," says Production Secretary Jacqueline Gray. Looking for great bar food? River Grille in Chatham, NJ is the spot. " Restaurant X is a fine dining restaurant that serves amazing steaks as well as a wide variety of great dishes," he says. Kelly has the best restaurant in Rockland County, New York," says editor Richard Kronenberg. He recommends going for the Santo, which is the sausage pizza, but he's never had a bad thing there, so you can't really go wrong! Restaurant X - Congers, NY "All their cheeses are local New Jersey cheeses, seasonal produce from farms around New Jersey," he adds. "I think what makes their pizza so special is the ingredients they use-fresh, seasonal and local, even down to the flour they use in their dough," he says. Their pizza is more Neapolitan-style, so it is really thin and made in a wood-fire oven," explains Food Stylist Ben Perez.
" Razza is an Italian eatery most known for their pizza. "They change their menu seasonally, but everything they serve is a wildly creative spin on traditional southern and Texas cuisine," she adds. The palomas have this amazing salt foam garnish instead of a salt rim," she says. "We would always start off by buying a round of beers for the kitchen staff (which is listed as an option on the menu) and a round of their draught palomas. "The atmosphere here is so laid back - it feels like you're eating on a Southern front porch with 50 of your friends and family," says Kate Bennert, Associate Culinary Producer. The Odd Duck in Austin, TX is a favorite from the culinary team. We always love a cute and cozy coffee shop. They also have a huge social following," she says. "One of their baristas, Morgan (she/they) is award-winning and has gone to many competitions.
"It gets rave reviews online and I can confirm it is worth the hype," says Talent Coordinator Lindsey Crocker of Keeper Coffee. Plus, it has that Caribbean seasoning on the shrimp and it's absolutely amazing," she adds. Traditional Shrimp and Grits is a southern meal, so it can be savory or sweet, but because it's a Caribbean spin, they use coconut milk in the grits, so it gives it a smoother texture. "My go-to thing to order at Imani is the Shrimp and Grits. "It offers a modern twist on authentic Caribbean food," Associate Producer Rebecca Johnson says.
Imani is in the Fort Greene area of Brooklyn and it's a Caribbean soul food restaurant you need to add to your list. This one is memorable for all the right reasons," she adds. This old school local place brings the sweet and savory together with effortless ease. A lot of people go there for their sweet pies, but I love the savory ones. "Everything is made from scratch and you feel the love in each bite. " Hometown Bake Shop is appropriately named-it feels like home and heaven on a plate," says Senior Supervising Producer Joanna Parides Sims. (Plus, it has the best Hot Toddy in NYC, she says!) Hometown Bake Shop - Centerport, NY "You have to walk all the way down an alley to find it. Post Producer Julia Giambona says it has a great vibe and incredible food. Freemans - New York, NYįreemans on the Lower East Side is one of NYCs hidden gems. "I love dining there in all 4 seasons to see what kind of delicious menu Chef Antonio has brilliantly thought of! I also love that one of their missions is to keep the restaurant as environmentally conscious as possible through locally-sourced ingredients and materials," she says. They have an incredible farm-to-table seasonal Italian menu," says Jill Skinner, who works in on-air promotions. " Fiorentini is a relative newcomer to the 'burbs of Rutherford, NJ. "The space is beautiful and serves up a fine dining experience making it perfect for special occasions, but also manages to capture the feel of your favorite friendly neighborhood spot. Do yourself a favor and order a margarita (from their extensive selection!) with guacamole and tacos." You'll be thanking us later. It is Michelin-star rated authentic Mexican food," says Co-Executive Producer Emily Rieger. " Casa Enrique is one of the best Mexican restaurants in New York City. Say no more-we're there! Casa Enrique - Long Island City, NY They have amazing shrimp and grits," he says. "I always go here for breakfast when I go to NOLA. If you find yourself in New Orleans, Cafe Fleur De Lis is a go-to breakfast spot for Production Assistant DeAngelo Miller.
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