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SJMBestOfTheBest719 - FINAL_SJM Feature 6 / 28 / 19 2 : 31 PM Page 1 Do you know those people in your life who are FOOD constantly telling you that you need to try this & DRINK or that , or ask if you’ve visited here or there page yet ? Well , we are those people . You would think after all this time that we would run out of 45 recommendations by now , but nothing could be further from the truth . As evidence , we spent RETAIL the past year seeking out the Best of the Best in page South Jersey , including the most amazing food , the finest shops , the must - visit salons and more 51 to be able to bring this celebratory list to you . HEALTH And just in case you don’t want to take our & BEAUTY word for it , we’ve also included readers ’ choices , making this comprehensive list full of fan page favorites and new discoveries . 54 By Matt Cosentino , Liz Hunter , Lauren Kubiak , LIFESTYLE Sarahjane Massaud , Peter Proko and Julie page Shannon 57 Select photography by Alison Dunlap
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SJMBestOfTheBest719 - FINAL_SJM Feature 6 / 28 / 19 2 : 32 PM Page 2 FOOD & DRINK M E X I C A N S T R E E T C O R N Central Taco and Tequila in Haddon Township Who knew a simple appetizer would have coworkers fighting over the last bite ? We didn’t , until we dug into this bowl of warm corn kernels sautéed in jalapeño and epazote and coated in creamy mayonnaise , crumbled cotija cheese and sprinkled with chili seasoning — all creating a perfectly flavorful pop in your mouth . When paired with their crispy tortilla chips , the combination is simply dangerous . H O T D O G S MoonDog Grill in Moorestown The hot dog is one of America’s iconic foods , yet it never gets the same apprecia - tion as a burger . Thankfully , the owners of this establish - ment are giving hot dogs their due ; making them more than a kids ’ menu item and dressing them up with some seriously mature toppings . Beginning with a deep - fried , all - beef Sabrett dog as the base , diners can load up on creative additions like baked beans and Fritos , fried eggs and bacon , or sticky rice and mango . C A F É Breaking Grounds Coffee and B L O O D Y M A R Y Café in Mount Holly Oaklyn Manor Situated in the eclectic and Bar & Grill in Oaklyn creative haven of Mill Race Hangovers may have finally met their match . This Village , this café is serving up neighborhood bar has blended two classic remedies fresh - roasted coffee , gourmet ( greasy food and hair of the dog ) into one bloody ( good ) hot chocolate , a full menu of mary , featuring spicy tomato juices infused with Tonewood espresso , fruit smoothies and Porter steak sauce , Tonewood Fuego hot sauce and bacon nutritious meals that range jam — all made in - house — plus an Angus beef slider from bagels and veggie with crispy bacon , fried pickle chips and tater tots . It burgers to panini . In addition almost makes the previous night’s antics to filling stomachs , this café’s worth it — almost . mission is also filling hearts as it provides employment opportunities for those with developmental disabilities . SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 16 issue 4 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 45
