Eateries Honored

The inaugural Garden State Culinary Arts Awards were announced this spring, honoring the best New Jersey restaurants and chefs who give us the chance to wine and dine or simply enjoy a burger and a beer.
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The inaugural Garden State Culinary Arts Awards were announced this spring, honoring the best New Jersey restaurants and chefs who give us the chance to wine and dine or simply enjoy a burger and a beer. Two local establishments picked up honors at the ceremony in Eatontown. Common Lot (27 Main St., Millburn, 973.467.0494) was named Best New Restaurant. The restaurant serves modern American cuisine using fresh, seasonal ingredients and local produce. Brant Braue, the owner of Jersey Artisan Distilling (32 Pier Ln., Fairfield, 862.702.8935) was named co-winner of the Outstanding Spirits Professional prize. He shares the honor with Russell Lewis and Michael Johannsen of Watermark in Asbury Park.

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