An anecdote about notorious Depression-era gangster John Dillinger would perhaps be most appropriate here, but indulge me in taking a less obvious route by talking instead about John Hancock.  President of the Continental Congress at the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, he is remembered less today for his contributions to the…

Appropriately named for its location “stage left” of the theater district, the cuisine here at New Brunswick’s best restaurant is the true star of any evening out on the town for dinner and a show.  The high prices belie the value of the meal, whose quality and memorability more than justify the cost.   If money…

Eponymously named for the family which has owned and operated the historic pub for three generations, Tumulty’s striking exterior brickwork makes it an unmistakable New Brunswick landmark and one of the jewels of George Street.  The interior decor is equally exquisite, instantly transporting patrons across the pond to a classically-styled Irish Pub.  The food always…

With a name that’s no misnomer, World of Beer features the most extensive selection of ales and lagers, craft beers and microbrews, certainly in the city, and likely which you’ve ever laid eyes upon.  But even those who don’t care much for the taste of hops and barley are guaranteed to find something to their…

In most other cities in New Jersey, Harvest Moon would be among the better dining options available; it’s only when compared to the plethora of better restaurants in such close geographical proximity that Harvest Moon becomes a last choice, reserved only once all other entries on this list have been exhausted and novelty becomes a…

If you’re searching for New Brunswick’s very own MacLaren’s or Cheers, where everybody really does know your name, look no further than the George Street Ale House.  The friendliest wait staff and barhands in the city are only the tip of the spear in this superbly well rounded restaurant and bar that excels in everything from…

A welcome replacement for Daryl’s Wine Bar, Ingredients-N-Craft, conveniently located beneath the Heldrich Hotel and just across the way from Rockoff Hall, is New Brunswick’s first dedicated whiskey bar and newest hotspot.  Operated by and so-far serving a beautifully bespectacled and brilliantly bearded demographic with suave and sophistication usually reserved for Williamsburg or the East…