The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
Issue link: https://magazines.vuenj.com/i/1537034
SHE MAY NOT BE OLD ENOUGH TO DRIVE, BUT TRUST US—ZOEY KNOWS EXACTLY WHERE TO BRUNCH. Mini foodie. Viral recipe queen. Brunch reviewer in sparkly sneakers. At just 11 years old (give or take), Zoey has built a loyal following on Instagram through her account @eatwithzoey, where she shares viral recipes, honest food reviews, and the best local bites in New Jersey. For this special edition of Restaurant ReVUE, we handed the mic (and the maple syrup) over to Zoey as she visited some of her favorite brunch spots—and gave us the real-deal reviews only a Gen Alpha critic could deliver. BRUNCH edition Meet LET'S GET TO KNOW THE KID BEHIND THE CAMERA ROLL. How did @eatwithzoey start? Did someone say "you should totally post this," or was it all your idea? You could always find me in the kitchen making crazy concoctions. One day I was FaceTiming with my friend teaching her how to make an Oreo mug cake. When we hung up my mom said you should totally start up an instagram page to teach other people. And here we are! What's your vibe when you're filming—chill and quiet or full-on cooking show energy? Oh, full-on cooking show. You get a slide in on my cooking videos. You get to see me in food comas aer reviewing a restaurant. It's never a dull moment! Do your friends know you're kind of a big deal? Or is this your secret foodie life? I wish I could say it's like Hannah Montana and I live a secret foodie life—but nope, everyone at school knows! My class chants 'Eat with Zoey!' and they all want to be in my videos. It's awesome! Brunch is Serious BUSINESS LET'S TALK ABOUT PANCAKES, OPINIONS, AND ALL THINGS SYRUP. One brunch dish for life—what are you picking, and is it covered in whipped cream & glitter? Have to pick any pancake that's smothered in s'mores or Oreos topped with whipped cream. Kid heaven, duh! What's your go-to brunch drink: OJ, hot chocolate, or something fruity with a fun straw? I would say a milkshake is my go-to! Cookies and cream milkshake goes with every brunch, right? What's one food everyone loves…but you secretly don't? is might shock some people…but ketchup? Nope! I eat all kinds of food, but if ketchup touches it—I'm out! • • • • • • BUTTERMEE PANCAKES • ASBURY PARK & LONG BRANCH Buttermee Signature A delightful blend of maple syrup, crispy bacon crumble, and cinnamon sugar whipped butter crafted to perfection. BROWNSTONE PANCAKE FACTORY • • FREEHOLD, BRICK, EDGEWATER & ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS Berry Crunch Cereal Pancakes Buttermilk pancakes are baked with Cap'n Crunch berries cereal, topped with strawberry ice cream, more crunch berries, whipped cream & drizzled with vanilla and raspberry sauce. HATCH 44 • • • BRADLEY BEACH & METUCHEN Panquesito Tres Leche Guava-infused pancakes dipped in a sweet cream lechera, layered with a quesito (cheese) filling, puff pastry, topped with a guava sauce, and house granola. Zoey's FAVS 46 VUENJ.COM