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Purple Cow Cakery

4.5 (22 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Alicia C.

Our baby shower cake looked amazing but more importantly it tasted divine, the right balance or of sweet and tangy with the strawberry puree. Would recommend. 5 stars 10/10

Baby's first bday cake
Christine C.

I first came across Nicole's page when I was looking for someone to help create a birthday cake for my godson's birthday. What drew me to her page initially was the fact that she uses organic ingredients. If you're gonna have a cake, why not have a somewhat healthy one? Despite being across the country and working with a time difference (I currently live in California, but my godson is in NJ), I was able to coordinate with Nicole about the cake I had in mind. Given the pandemic, I made the tough decision to not attend his first birthday party out of safety concerns. Naturally, I still wanted to get him something special for such an important milestone. The end result was a beautiful recreation of this baby shark birthday cake I found on the internet. Nicole gave it a few of her personal touches and this cake came out so perfect. Everyone loved the cake and I felt like I was able to be there in spirit. I don't think Nicole knew how much this cake meant to me or my friends but just wanted to give her a shout-out for making it happen. Highly recommend her to anyone else. P.S. she takes venmo which makes life THAT much easier

Sara K.

Beyond excellent! It's a rare thing to see when a bakery can both create a masterpiece and also great flavors! I've tasted many birthday cakes and this one was the only one that was plate licking good. She's a great cake artist and every detail is to perfection. I would also like to include that Nicole herself is the sweetest baker. She was very clear and communicative during each of my event plans. I only needed to communicate via email and everything exceeded our expectations. The ingredients are very organic and taste fantastic. Even people mentioned her fondant was tasty! Usually you don't need to eat it but we did! THANK YOU SO MUCH PURPLE COW! We will definitely recommend you for all of our friends.

Gender reveal cake
Mario P.

I found Purple Cow Cakery via a simple Google search and have now found the place to get my cakes for all special occasions. Communication with Nicole was great and more importantly, the amazing cake she made for my sister's gender reveal party, exceeded expectations. Guests raved that it was the best cake they had ever had.

Unicorn Cake
Beanne V.

I have gotten 2 cakes so far, Nicole is very responsive. She is professional and artistic. Very accommodating, and her cakes are delicious. The cake is moist and the family loved it. We will keep ordering from her.

Birthday Cake

DELICIOUS CAKE! Ordered for my mom's birthday and it was perfect. Nicole was very nice and helpful - chose the yummiest combination of vanilla almond cake filled with fresh raspberry purée and topped with vanilla merengue buttercream. Needless to say there were no leftovers! I tried other neighborhood bakery for my daughter's first birthday. It looked good, but the taste was very disappointing. That's why I'm very happy I found Purple Cow Bakery. Beats the competition hands down. I would strongly recommend for your next event or if you just craving a cake (or macaroons, but that's the whole different story...)

Chrystal C.

Absolutely outstanding cake that was DELICIOUS. One of the best cakes I have ever eaten. So moist and flavorful. Nicole brought our vision to life and 80+ guests were absolutely impressed. Her ingredients are organic and unbelievably fresh. I normally don't even really like cake. She is professional and excellent with communication.

I am OBSESSED with Nicole's cakes!! She does amazing work with buttercream-- not fondant, buttercream!-- bc we all know no one eats the fondant! I rarely ever eat the icing on cakes but all of her icings and fillings i always devour. it's never too sweet, no gritty texture, no weird aftertaste or oily residue on the roof of your tongue like some cakes! She doesn't use any hydrogenated oils, only organic ingredients so the quality really shows in the taste. I've ordered 2 custom cakes from her and they have always been moist and fluffy, never dry or bland. Her designs are well thought out and beautiful. I asked for a Lilly Pulitzer inspired cake and it was done so tastefully. Someone even called it and said it reminded them of "Lilly Pulitzer!" After seeing that, it was a lot easier to trust her aesthetic and talent. The other cake I ordered was for a very particular mom-to-be having a baby shower. Nicole was extremely patient and responsive with going back and forth many times about my questions with sizing, cake layers and appearance. I had full faith in her execution and the celebrant absolutely loved it. Both cakes I've ordered had no leftovers, that never happens! And I've gotten (and still continue to get) so many compliments and inquiries regarding the cake. I can't wait to order from her again bc bottom line: her cakes really taste as good as they look. You would think this is a given but we all know the sad reality out there! I can't recommend her enough! I'm so glad I found her!

Best cake ever

I ordered a birthday cake last week. Guests said it was the best cake they have ever had. Even though I only spoke to Nicole via text, the interactions were timely and professional. She had the cake ready for pick up at the desired time. I will keep using her for my other events.

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It was a cake above the rest! Perfectly moist texture and sweetness, light icing and baked to perfection. So glad we went with Purple Cow for our wedding!

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The owner Nicole, was delightful and easy to work with, from afar. The cake amazed my guests at my daughter's Sprinkle!

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Maricel's Kitchen

Maricel's Kitchen

4.8
(27 reviews)
14.9 km
$$
Takes reservations
Casual dining

This was of the best brunches I've ever had in Jersey! I came here with my family because we saw…read morethat this place is run by a famous chef (Maricel) and that they even offer cooking classes. We were quite hungry so we ordered one of the tower sets and some other stuff like lumpia and eggs. I loved the tower- it featured a superb mix of meats, potatoes, eggs, and sweet pastries. I will definitely say either share it or come super hungry because I was stuffed to the brim by the end of the meal. Service is super fast and efficient too. The owner did rounds to talk to everyone as well which felt quite inviting. The vibe inside is also nice and cozy, and the tables are spaced pretty far apart so it doesn't feel crammed in there. Overall, highly recommend as one of the best Filipino spots and brunch spots in the central Jersey area.

Maricels Kitchen Is Bitchen!…read more What a imaginative way to serve several dishes at 1 time. Usually called a boodle or Ramadan, where the layout several dishes on leaves on the table, all dishes were served on a 3 tier tower. Cute for a celebration. The towers immediately brought to mind English tea service, with finger foods displayed on two- or three-tier stands. The customer service truly stood out, from the attentive waitstaff to the three chefs who came out to greet us--including Chef Maricel herself--the hospitality felt warm and genuine. The dining room is cozy and inviting, with a mix of sofas and chairs giving living-room vibe. They offer two preset towers, and we ordered the first: The Classic Filipino Brunch Tower, which included: Siomai, Crispy Shrimp, Ukoy (sweet potato and vegetable fritters), Pork Tocino, Beef Tapa, Bangus (milkfish), Garlic Fried Rice, Fried Eggs, Salted Eggs with Tomatoes and Atchara, Homemade Pandesal, Suman, and the Chef's selection of homemade pastries. It would be great if guests could choose items from a list or make substitutions. There were no substitutions allowed, so we had to pick the tower with the fewest items we wouldn't eat. I especially wanted the Torta Talong from Tower 2, but it wasn't available as a side dish. The siomai was the first item cooked--it arrived cold and had started to harden. Everything else was delicious. Since the towers are meant to be shared, providing tongs would be a thoughtful touch and more hygienic for communal dining. We also ordered a few side dishes. The Lumpia Shanghai were fresh and delicious, though a few were still pink inside. The Baked Siopao was dry and lacked sufficient meat and sauce. The Empanadas, however, were the clear favorite--fresh, flaky, generously filled with savory seasoned beef and vegetables, and baked to perfection. Every bite was a flavor explosion, and we were literally fork-fighting over them. The Sans Rival was the perfect ending to the meal--so good that we ordered an extra slice to take home. **BYO LIQOUR** I would love to take my Mom for a dinner.

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Classes sell out fast, so if you see new classes be sure to secure your spot fast.
Classes sell out fast, so if you see new classes be sure to secure your spot fast.
A perfect night out for the ladies (or the guys). Yes, Maricel does Private cooking classes and events.

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Autumn Olive Food Works

Autumn Olive Food Works

5.0
(2 reviews)
7.4 km

Gabby, owner/chef at Autumn Olive Food Works is the most warm and wonderful human we have met in a…read morelong, long time. She is inspirational, creative, flexible, accommodating, and very, very cool under pressure. Gabby hosted a private affair at our home recently. She curated the most incredible menu that took into consideration all kinds of dietary components (vegetarian, hard core carnivores, those with celiac, and picky little eaters). It was seamless, delicious, and enjoyed by all. AND, she managed to pull off this exquisite multi part meal with no power - yes no power. We had a large storm come through the evening of our event and Gabby was limited to the grill and candle light. She was so relaxed and easy going and managed to produce a magnificent, sumptuous meal with everything, bar one of the desserts that needed the oven to bake off. I would highly recommend Gabby for your next event, whether it be a formal occasion, garden party, or intimate family gathering. I certainly can not wait to use her again.

I wish I could give 10 stars to Autumn Olive Food Works. My band conducted a a very long music…read morevideo and Gabby prepared literally BEAUTIFUL and healthy good for us all day. Apart from the fact that it was absolutely delicious and grown from the land, we truly needed healthy and filling food to have energy for the shoot. Pizza and other junk food wouldn't have given us the energy to perform at the highest level. And if that wasn't enough Gabby is truly one of the Kindest and most accommodating people I've ever met. She's a true artist, and it was beautiful to have her a part of our creative process. The video came out great and kickstarted a lot of our career, and We have her to thank! truly the food and service from Gabby is one of the most special memories I have of that time. The artists and crew were treated like royalty. If you ever have an event, book her!!!

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Squash soup topped with sautéed mushrooms
Squash soup topped with sautéed mushrooms
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Chez Barbara

Chez Barbara

4.6
(11 reviews)
17.1 km
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I started my first culinary class with Chef Barbara back in 2015. This is when the new Shop Rite…read morestarted Culinary workshops and I was hooked! I learned so much and it was a fun experience! Very disappointed when Shop Rite discontinued the program. She's now been running culinary classes much further away from me, but it was so worth the trip! You can participate or just observe. The food is always delicious and you leave pretty stuffed. She's the best! I highly recommend attending her class!

Chez Barbara and her team catered an engagement party for myself and my fiance at my future in-laws…read morehouse.When my fiance and I arrived at the party they were setting up, they seemed to be extremely organized and knew every step of the process. By the time guests arrived, a waitress was ready to serve the Hors d oeuvres, she was professional and friendly at the same time. They kept rotating them several times so all guests were offered each at least twice. The Hors d oeuvres served (after confirmation with my future mother-in-law) were: Baby Bella Caprese Stuffed Mushroom Eggplant and Holland Pepper Bruschetta Battered Dripped Shrimp with a basil herb remoulade Asparagus wrapped with Prosciutto I've only had the bruschetta, and a lot of it, and found it to be delicious. The guests kept taking the Hors d oeuvres so I imagined they enjoyed it and weren't just hungry. While the Hors d oeuvres were served, Barbara and an assistant were working on the main dishes. Our buffet included: Italian Antipasto salad with Imported Chianti Wine Vinegar (contains, mild provolone, olives, grape tomatoes and artichoke hearts with Romaine & Radicchio) Chicken Castelli (artichokes, sundried tomatoes and black olives in a very light chicken & white wine stock) Pork loin wrapped in Pancetta Black Truffle Cheese Sacchetti (pasta purse) with a fresh & roasted tomato sauce. Seasonal Grilled Vegetable Platter with Fig Balsamic glaze Assorted Breads I've had the pasta purse (and a lot of it), the Italian Antipasto salad and the seasonal grilled vegetables. Everything was good but I simply couldn't get enough of the pasta. Dessert was also served afterwards, accompanied by tea and coffee, but I am not much of a dessert person so skipped it for the most part. The food was delicious, they left the kitchen looking great afterward, the service was impeccable and the whole experience seemed seamless. Highly recommended!

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