New Jersey Monthly – The 30 Best Restaurants in New Jersey – 2019
"This year, the Pluckemin took an unusual step for a fine-dining restaurant and simplified its menu...Mrs. LaGrassa gave the thumbs up and the change was made with no dumbing down."
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New Jersey Monthly – The 30 Best Restaurants in New Jersey – 2018
"...This year, owner Gloria LaGrassa, who has previously promoted from within, did so again, elevating Kevin La Femina to executive chef. Good move? The answer is on the plate. "
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New Jersey Monthly – The 25 Best Restaurants – 2017
"When Andrew Lattanzio stepped down as executive chef early this year, owner Gloria LaGrassa did what she has done before: hired a Pluckemin veteran. Kevin Takafuji, who was a sous chef at the inn in 2007, is the latest in a line of superbly talented and experienced chefs who have come into their own at the now 12-year-old restaurant."
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New Jersey Monthly – The 25 Best Restaurants – 2016
"Executive chef Andrew Lattanzio responds to praise with becoming modesty. When his chilled zucchini soup—a purée eventful with tender lobster, luscious burrata, snipped basil, tiny sourdough croutons and poignant violet flowers—is called creative, he replies, “It’s just basic.”..."
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New Jersey Monthly – The 25 Best Restaurants – 2015
"The Pluckemin turned 10 this year, and under Gloria LaGrassa, its co-founder and owner, it keeps getting better. "
Star-Ledger September 2014 – Four Stars
"Pluckemin Inn has the entire concept down pat. You will feel cherished."
New Jersey Monthly August 2014
"Want to be pampered? GO HERE."
New Jersey Monthly Top 25 – 2014
The 25 Best Restaurants of 2014.
New Jersey Monthly Top 25 – 2013
The 25 Best Restaurants of 2013.
New Jersey Monthly Top 25 – 2012
The Top 25 Restaurants of 2012.
