Navigating Culinary Crossroads With Chef Jamie Knott and Chef Bill Sanders
By Tehsuan Glover- Mar 7, 2024 In a recent interview with Tehsuan Glover, Owner and Chef Jamie Knott, along with Chef Bill Sanders, shared insights into the unique culinary journey that is Kinjo, a restaurant situated in the heart of Newark, NJ. The duo discussed the restaurant’s integration of Japanese Izakaya culture with the lively essence of Newark, emphasizing its role as a community hub. TG: Kinjo represents a fusion of Japanese Izakaya culture and Newark’s vibrant atmosphere. How have you integrated elements of Newark’s diverse culture into the traditional Izakaya experience at Kinjo? “Kinjo represents a fusion of Japanese Izakaya culture and
Jamie Knott’s Kinjo in Newark Is One of NJ’s Best New Restaurants – New Jersey Monthly
By Jacqueline Mroz | | January 23, 2024 At the prominent chef's newest eatery, the aesthetic and ambience are a treat for the senses. But the food is the real reason to visit. Jamie Knott, one of the top chefs in the state, already runs four critically acclaimed and popular restaurants here (Madame and Cellar 335 in Jersey City, the Saddle River Inn, and the Saddle River Cafe). But Knott has always loved Asian food and its flavors and wanted to try his hand at something new. The result is Kinjo, Knott’s first Japanese restaurant, which opened in November. Located in downtown Newark, it’s become a hot spot for hip foodies in the