Hamilton Township

Rat's is the kind of restaurant that earns its Wine Spectator nod by doing the fundamentals right in a place where you wouldn't expect it — a French bistro on a New Jersey sculpture campus with a France-and-California list that holds up to the food. It's not cheap, and the staff won't geek out with you over vintages, but if you're in the area and want a proper bottle with a proper meal, this is your spot.