Celebrity Picks: Lori Stokes

484 Sylvan Ave, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 (map)

"The best Italian food, bar none ... consistent for over 10 years. Current chef is from Italy and he is the real deal, he studied with the best chefs in Europe. This is my favorite restaurant in Bergen County."

115 County Rd, Tenafly, NJ 07670 (map)

"Great hamburgers and lobster rolls! Chef Jamie Milkman is a complete doll!"

50 Prospect Ter, Tenafly, NJ 07670 (map)

"Amazing food. Not the warmest in decor but certainly the nicest owner and wait staff. I love this restaurant. Great veal chops, Chilean bass, broccoli salad [and] sushi grade tuna. Great pasta dishes and the broccoli rabe soup is light and favorable. Hanger steak is delicious, I would also recommend the stuffed artichoke. It?s a winner!"

30 N Van Brunt St, Englewood, NJ 07631 (map)

"Bergen PAC is the performing arts center in Englewood, NJ. There are always great shows from soul to pop, kids shows to oldies. Tony Bennett actually recorded three albums at this theater and all three received Grammys! The acoustics in the theater are impeccable."

21 E Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631 (map)

"I just love it! The wait staff is always happy and upbeat and ready to make sure you're happy too. Always yummy. No surprises. Great margaritas. Let the good times roll. Best of all ... affordable!"

36 Engle St, Englewood, NJ 07631 (map)

"Steaks ... Cigars ... Seafood ... Cigars ... Steak ... Cigars ... Seafood ... Cigars ... Need I say more? The steaks are delicious, but I can't get past the smoke so I like to go for a quick drink."

6 E Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631 (map)

"Very intimate and fun. The sushi is absolutely creative. You feel like you're in New York. The owner Charles is very adept at suggesting dishes ... but watch out ... your wallet will be a lot lighter. It's a lovely experience. In a word, delicious!"

341 Pantigo Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937 (map)

"Comfort food done great, the best crab cakes. Hearty short ribs, everything is bountiful. Inviting relaxing but a hot moving atmosphere."

105 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

"There is nothing like Nobu for sushi. It is the finest--Kobe beef melts in your mouth. The sushi is the succulent, tender and flavorful. When you go to Nobu, you feel like you are special and the food never gets old ... it is always reinventing itself."

1727 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21231 (map)

"It has the best hard shell crabs, best seasoning which you can purchase at the restaurant. Real down home Baltimore flavor!"