Ninety Acres: Fresh Food ,Fresh Innovations

For those who think New Jersey is nothing but diners and fast-food they should visit Ninety Acres near Gladstone in the middle of NJ horse country.This highly rated restaurant uses all veggies and some meats as well as herbs from their on site garden and farm. These are spun into amazing dishes , bursting with color and flavor.To eat here is like dining in Lyons or Chengdu.Every dish is well thought out and well executed.It is the food that best represents the abundance that is the Garden State. Let me preface this by adding that I attended a wedding at Ninety Acres so it was a preplanned menu more or less.Chef David Felton whom I sat down with and interviewed is the head chef at Ninety Acres(Foodie Pantry will be featuring that interview with him later on in the week)From the hors d'ouvres to the hors d'ouevres, the array of dishes were truly delicious and innovative.One could simply worship the leeks on miniature toast squares as well as an ethereal pizza topped smartly with the interesting combination of onions, Parmesan cheese and apples.This last I could have just eaten and nothing else.The guests started with a salad of mixed greens and a carrot dressing .I loved the surprise of cashews nestled amongst the different leaves The main course roasted Griggstown, chicken with a purée of white beans was buttery and tender. Fresh picked peas were also included, these being grown only a few yards from where we were sitting. The dessert, of course, the wedding cake was simply the best one I have ever had. Deeply rich chocolAte cake was swathed in a light frosting while it's filling was reminiscent of a Brown Derby cake, with fresh strawberries and bananas mingled with buttercream.Fresh fruit was also served with it as well. I am planning on returning to try some of Chef Felton's other creations.Everything is on his menu, The restaurant's Bring Me Food concept is quite intriguing.Here diners actually sit around hue restaurant's exposed kitchen while Chef Felton caters to each culinary whim within reason and also with the ingredients featured that particular night.Their regular menu is drool worthy too. They have a farmer's menu with comfort favorites as fish and chips and meat loaf all done with a sophisticated fillip.The restaurant also features polenta with a variety of different topping.Those alone worth visiting. I would love to try the ground corn meal with tomatoes and eggs ,a meal from my childhood revamped into something wonderful.another must try is the polenta with Organic mushrooms and Rosemary.Ninety Acres also offers pizza and. With it more fresh locally gown and raised ingredients.Their desserts are fun ,especially the malt ice cream or chocolate chip cookies served with milk. I have to thank my little cousin for letting me share her special day and food.I have been introduced to one of the best restaurants in the Garden State.Ninety Acres is just truly amazing. Their food and ideology reflect what good cooking with fresh ingredients is all about. Y .It is fresh