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Wine Spectator Award Winners

Boozy Burbs | July 12, 2021

Wine Spectator has announced the winners of their Restaurant Awards for 2021, which recognize outstanding wine programs.

Wine Spectator Award Winners

Boozy Burbs | July 9, 2019

Wine Spectator has announced the winners of their Restaurant Awards for 2019, which recognize outstanding wine programs.

Spring Food Trends

Cara di Falco | May 5, 2017

I headed over to Spuntino’s Wine Bar & Italian Tapas in Clifton NJ to hang out with Chef Michelle DeJardine and talk about Spring food trends…

Fresh for the Season

JerseyBites | May 1, 2017

“Spring sparks the beginning of the local farming season, with early vegetables including asparagus, fava beans, peas and spring onions, so we focused on incorporating those fresh flavors into our new seasonal menu.”

NJ chefs predict the next food trends

NorthJersey | February 8, 2017

“It’s absolutely amazing to me,” says executive chef of Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas in Clifton. Even just a few years ago, he says…

Feast of the Seven Fishes in the Garden State

Jersey Bites | December 8, 2017

‘Tis the season for the Feast of the Seven Fishes! Several New Jersey restaurants serve up a Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve, while some…

Thirsty? Drink For Good Cause At Clifton Restaurant

Daily Voice | October 17, 2016

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas’ Clifton restaurant will raise money for local charities supporting the fight against breast cancer during October’s Breast…

Clifton Chef Aims To Prove ‘Anyone Can Do It’

Daily Voice | June 13, 2016

Chef saunters across Ramsey’s farmers’ market with nothing but salt and pepper shakers and a bottle of olive oil in his basket…

Story of a Dish: Lobster Corn Risotto

Edible Jersey | Summer 2016

In honor of the many local farmers who attended the Table to Table dinner, Bernstein created a risotto that pays homage to one of the state’s most beloved farm…

Chef Josh at the James Beard House

April 1, 2016

We are honored to announce that our own executive chef, Josh Bernstein, will present a Taste of Tuscany dinner at the world-renowned James Beard House…

Ultimate Chef of NJ Cooking Competition

The Record | January 19, 2016

Our very own Executive Chef Josh Bernstein is competing in the Ultimate Chef of New Jersey Cooking Competition…

The Day’s Special: Butternut Squash

The Record | November 4, 2015

Butternut squash may be available all year round, but executive chef Josh Bernstein of Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas in Clifton says now is the time to enjoy it.…

Farm-to-Table Nets $3,000 for City Green

Clifton Journal | June 19, 2015

Chefs from Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas present a check for $3,000 to City Green, a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the establishment of urban farms and gardens in northern New Jersey’s cities…

New Jersey Fresh

The Record | May 17, 2015

“New Jersey Fresh: Four Seasons From Farm to Table” by Rachel Weston showcases the bounty that New Jersey farmers grow and locavorian chefs use…