Comfort food, it's a very subjective term. For some, comfort food is a hearty bowl of stew. A peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But, for many (including this writer), it's grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. When The Grilled Cheese Factory opened recently on Morris Street, I was excited to see how this humble little operation work interpret this ultimate comfort food of comfort foods. After finally diving into a lunch there, I can say I left comforted. Also, full. Their menu is relatively small but open to many variations. Besides a list of items that range from turkey clubs to the …

Sometimes, businesses further along Speedwell Avenue do not get the attention of their neighbors further south (Street). Of course, that may change now that the Speedwell Redevelopment Agreement has been approved, but that's for another story. If you're driving in or away from town, it could be very easy to miss Pan Casero, a small, Latino-owned and operated bakery and cafe. Well, unless you notice the giant phone number written on the window. That was my first experience with Pan Casero. While riding home, I saw they had just opened for business a couple months ago. Their phone number was on…

I hope The Jury Box sticks around Morristown for a long time. It's the perfect menu for the location, just steps from the Morris County Courthouse. On the days I've had to spend there for a court case, I have often needed to grab something and get back on the computer. To be honest, Cosi has never thrilled me. And other nearby places like Wabi Sabi, Sushi Lounge and The Famished Frog are better-suited for a sit-down kind of meal. John's Deli is OK. But, really, based on what I have eaten so far at The Jury Box, it doesn't hold a candle. Located in the former location of 'N All That Jazz Cafe–…

Ah, the self-serve frozen yogurt fad. And, yes, it's a fad. You can see it from a million miles away. Or, just by looking down South Street. Within a month, there were signs for not one, not two, but three of them, all on the same street. If that's not a fad, then I'm not an incredibly handsome (and single) writer. Amidst the increasing cold, however, only one made it open before winter came to town. Taro Frozen Yogurt, with its brightly-colored motif, has been giving folks a post-dinner treat for about a month now, and seems to have made ample headway in these "Froyo Wars," as the other two …

I have eaten numerous times at Anthony's Pizza & Pasta, located on the Green next to Greenberry's. And, while I have never been blown away by anything, I have never walked away dissatisfied. Damning praise? I don't think so. While I like anyone loves it when a meal leaves me speechless, I also appreciate consistent quality. Anthony's has delivered that. Take my recent meal. Noting a new banner on its storefront marking 15 years, I wondered to myself what a place–especially a place with a lot of competition like Morristown–must do to stay in the restaurant game. Location, of course, plays a …

There's something to be said for simple elegance. Sure, there is the elegance that comes in big, in posh, in bold. But, sometimes, that elegance gets overpowered by opulance. At The Artist Baker, a little country-styled bakery on Cattano Avenue, the elegance does not need flash. And, more importantly (for this column, especially), the food speaks for itself. I had heard of The Artist Baker several times from its involvement with local organizations like Grow it Green Morristown. There, it was their treats on display. Being one without much of a sweet tooth, I had not given them much thought. …

I could actually have said three out of four ain't bad, but then the Meat Loaf reference would have been lost. Really, almost the entire meal myself and my Partner in Food had at Sebastian's The Steakhouse recently could be considered a success. The service was top notch. The atmosphere in this 15-year-old Elm Street restaurant is beautiful. The appetizers, especially the Ahi Ahi Tuna Tartare, were sublime. And my burger, the Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger, is an excellent blend of salty Stilton blue cheese, sweet caramelized onions and tender ground beef, all on a handsome Brioche roll. Heck…

After the successful meal I had at Cappia Cafe per your recommendations, I hoped to go 2-0 in this "Where Do You Want 'Morristown Munchies' to Munch Next" experiment. And, while my trip to Nagano for lunch this week was not a failure, I couldn't really call it a success. So, maybe we're 1.5. Or, 2-0-1. I went into this familiar Washington Street Japanese restaurant with soaring hopes, as several people had even before the vote praised them highly. Some went so far as to call it the best Japanese food in Morristown. That's high praise, considering just how many options there are here. It was …

I was plotting my pre-Thanksgiving escape. It was early in the afternoon and I was attempting to get out of Morristown and down to Monmouth County before everyone else decided to duck out early (the plan was only mildly successful, but that's for another article). But, I was hungry. And, I still needed to eat somewhere for this week's "Morristown Munchies." Many of my quick stops had already been exhausted, including Cluck-U, Kings and the excellent Longfellow's. Where could I grab something I could review and do so without much dillydallying? Then I remembered the comments made by reader …

OK, I admit it; you were right. I'm sorry I ever doubted you. Forgive me? This little apology is sent out to all the people that have–over the course of several months, and through their votes on this week's poll asking us where "Morristown Munchies" should go to next–told this website, time and again, to visit Cappia Cafe. (ed. note: We know someone must have found a way to beat the system and packed on the votes for Cappia in the end. But, even before that, they were in the lead. We're onto you, sneakypants) While it's usually hard for me to admit my mistakes, this is one I will gladly own …

We come here not to condemn Sushi Lounge. Rather, we come to question America's obsession with sushi. I, personally, don't quite get it. Don't get me wrong, I like sushi. Sometimes, I even crave it. There is definitely something comforting about the soft rice and raw fish (not to mention sweet ginger and spicy wasabi) that comes with a couple tuna rolls at lunchtime. But, there are some that are just crazygonuts over the stuff. Why? Of course, it's not for me to question someone else's tastes. I just can't quite relate. Which is why I said at the beginning that this review is not a …

I waited, at my table. For five minutes. That reminds me of the bit from comedic genius Louis C.K., in response to the people who complain about sitting in the airplane for too long before it takes off, while people several generations ago took 30 years to travel from one end of the country to another. While it puts my waiting into perspective, it doesn't stop me from being annoyed that I had to wait five minutes for the waitress at Kebab Fusion to ask what I wanted to eat. Thankfully, this was the only blemish on an otherwise very enjoyable dining experience at one of Morristown's newest …

One of my earliest memories of Cluck-U Chicken came late in my high school career, when I took the restaurant's "9-1-1 Challenge" at their Red Bank location. I will save you the details. Needless to say, the strain I put on my body was hardly worth having my photo taken for their "Wall of Flame." But, it is worth noting the general clientele that "Cluck University" serves: those foolish enough to sign a waiver to eat six chicken wings that will make your stomach hate you. Started in 1985 at Rutgers University, Cluck-U has extended its brand to a number of locations in New Jersey and Maryland…

Recently, we posted a "Question of the Day" that got to the bottom of our very deep stomachs: What's the best pizza in Morristown? For a while, it seemed a couple of places were holding commanding leads of about 60, 70 votes over the majority. Then, within two hours, over 1,000 people had voted ... allegedly. People are passionate about their pizzas. In light of this surprisingly divisive poll, we are planning on seeking out more and more of the pizza that Morristownians crave. We've been to a few places already, and we went to one more this week. Milano's, on South Street, advertises itself …

This week, "Morristown Munchies" is taking a different approach. An important element to a food review is that the place you're reviewing has no idea you're reviewing it. That way, you get the same type of meal anyone else would receive. Otherwise, a place can pull out all the stops to make sure the reviewer's meal is top notch. So, this is actually not a review, because UPtown did exactly that this week. That said, they still made a hell of a first impression. Once known as Palm Bar, this John Street business just over the Morristown border in Morris Township once was open only three nights …

There's something about laughing, shouting children that occasionally elicit a smile from my grumpy mug. Such was the occasion when I visited Galapagos on a recent afternoon that my frown turned upside down was in full effect. Add to that some seriously large portions of food, a warm day, and you had the makings for a nice, early bird dinner. It was about 4 p.m. when I arrived. As such, the restaurant, which specializes in Ecuadoran fare but also has various other Latin American selections, was nearly empty. There was one couple waiting for a takeout order. They looked up at the television, …

We'll get this out of the way quick: When it comes only to the food, Caffe India is your better bet for Indian food in Morristown. That said, Mehndi, in Headquarters Plaza, not only provides a diverse menu, it also provides something its Washington Street competition does not: an experience. Owned by The Mehtani Restaurant Group, which also owns SM23 and Ming II (and Moghul, of Edison, which I got to experience at an Indian wedding a few years ago), I came to Mehndi (with the tagline, gag, "The Art of Indian Dining") with pretty high expectations. For the most part, those expectations were …

With bright fluorescent lights above and red, white and blue tile floor below, Morristown Dairy has potential to be an uplifting space. On a cold winter night, the bright space may be a welcome antidote to the darkness that covers town at 5 p.m. But in these waning days of summer, this space feels like a downer. Maybe it's the large Sabrett's hotdog case with only two hotdogs rolling in it. Maybe the sodas, sundaes and ices taking center stage make the sandwiches, wraps and salads menu seem inferior or out of place. Or maybe those bright lights, meant to be uplifting, do more to create a …

Nothing goes quite as well with a night out at the theater than a good meal preceding it. While my brother and I were not attending a show at The Community Theatre, we likely were in the company of several that were when we, and a friend, sat down for dinner at Brick Oven of Morristown. Brick Oven is one of those restaurants that is immediately apparent when one enters town. It's right there next to the theater and, unless the eventual opening of Don's Burgers does not drown it out, will remain a prominent fixture for hungry theatergoers. Why? I was just so pleasantly surprised at how good …

The heat waves of summer and the storm of the century are behind us. It is time to enjoy the outdoors. With several white tables and umbrellas on South Street, Provesi seemed the ideal place for a post-hurricane meal on a warm, mostly sunny Tuesday evening. Like many in town, this restaurant bounced back quickly from Irene, reopening with a full menu on Monday, lacking only its computer and credit card systems. I overheard others two tables down say how thankful they were to be out at a restaurant, as they still had no power at home. The list of specials on Tuesday evening was lengthy, …