Last January I had the pleasant experience of attending The Frog and The Peach restaurant in New Brunswick, NJ. Chef Bruce Lefebvre’s creative modern American cuisine served in a beautiful greenhouse made a delightful evening for my partner and I.
The Frog and The Peach was founded in 1983 by husband and wife Jim Black and Betsy Alger before executive chef Bruce Lefebvre purchased the restaurant in 2012. Lefebvre prides himself on utilizing New Jersey’s local agriculture and fisheries in his cuisine, and the restaurant cycles through locally-sourced ingredients by season.
That night, to start we had herbed ricotta gnocchi, served with roasted kohlrabi, goat cheese, and honey, as well as cured tuna sashimi and veal tartare with truffles and quail egg. The fish and veal were flavorful and notably fresh and presented beautifully.
For our entrees, my partner ordered the Long Island duck breast, which was served with an expresso parsnip puree, delicata squash, and black garlic caramel. The puree over the most tender duck breast was delicious. I had the King Ora steamed salmon, served with king oyster mushrooms and sunchoke. The Frog and The Peach’s salmon was the best fish I have had to date; extremely fatty, soft, and flavorful, the freshness and care from catch to pan is noticeable in every bite.
If you are a fan of gourmet cuisine or fresh, local food, The Frog and The Peach in New Brunswick is a place you must attend. I plan to eat here again in the summer season, and highly anticipate what Chef Bruce Lefebrve has to offer.
nice post dude I’m going here