Red Knot at Galloping Hill Golf Course

by Melody Kettle


I don't know a birdie from a bogey - but I know a good burger.  I'm not a golfer, but if I were . . .  I'd tee-up at Galloping Hill in Kenilworth.  Mr. Hot -  also golf-illiterate - and I were recently invited to a press dinner at Red Knot, the restaurant in the Club House, at Galloping Hill, and an enjoyable time it was.

 

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Happy 1st Anniversary Pig & Prince! Saturday BBQ & Signature Ale

by Melody Kettle


Hot From The Kettle is very happy to wish Chef Michael Carrino and his team at Pig & Prince a very happy first anniversary.  

To celebrate, this Saturday, Pig & Prince Restaurant & Gastrolounge is celebrating its first anniversary with a unique twist - by tapping its limited-edition Pig & Prince Anniversary Ale by Ramstein – a limited-edition Pale Ale style beer made from European pale malted barley and hops from Germany and the Pacific Northwest – during a special pig roast party on Saturday, August 24 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM.

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Food Foto Friday: Chengdu 1, Cedar Grove

by Melody Kettle


Food Foto Friday from Chengdu 1 in Cedar Grove. 

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The Accidental Farmer, South Hero, Vermont

by Melody Kettle


Comprised of an old Dodge van, a white tent, grill, a refrigerator, and lots of rectangular containers, The Accidental Farmer has set up shop next to the Allenholm Farm petting zoo.   From this dusty South Hero road,   pulled pork cubans with Thai cole slaw, and blue heron with mixed greens and lentils with tamarind dressing are served up freshly and with efficiency. 

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Food Foto Friday: Lunch on the Patio at Highlawn Pavilion

by Melody Kettle


 There are few places in NJ as beautiful to dine at as Highlawn Pavilion in Eagle Rock Reservation.  Though the dining room offers refinement and sweeping views, I prefer the al fresco patio - and especially the bar menu! 

Here's a few pics for the food porn inclined from Highlawn. Tweet @melodykettle #foodiefriday.

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Throwback Video: Maui's Dog House in N. Wildwood

by Melody Kettle


Meet Michael "Maui" D'Antuono.  He's a “Tubular Meat Renaissance Man” and believes the finest two words in the English language are “encased meat.”  My kinda guy! 

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