http://www.chow.com/boards/81 Thu, 13 May 2010 02:45:39 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/714710#7341974 yippee!! smilingal Wed, 16 May 2012 04:03:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/714710#7341974 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837882#7341939 I had never heard of them before. It's a fledgling chain with only four locations, all in NJ. EB is one of six coming soon. None of the flavors look appealing to me except chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. ebchower Wed, 16 May 2012 03:39:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837882#7341939 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849010#7341917 Wow. You would think they should have to post a warning or something if you choose to partake of the escolar! Jerseygirl111 Jerseygirl111 Wed, 16 May 2012 03:31:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849010#7341917 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848312#7341909 You were perfectly clear. We were teasing you. Well, at least I was, I do not speak for Quine. Do you happen to know what the name of the place is? Is the menu online? Hours, etc? Jerseygirl111 Wed, 16 May 2012 03:29:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848312#7341909 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849252#7341888 Thanks Quine! I will have to try it! I forgot, I have also tried the Portuguese restaurant on Manchester, Portuguese Grill? The seafood was overcooked in my Mariscada. Once and done. Jerseygirl111 Jerseygirl111 Wed, 16 May 2012 03:17:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849252#7341888 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/775649#7341871 I don't have much experience with Mexican restaurants, but I enjoyed dinner at Rosa Mexicano in Hackensack. ebchower Wed, 16 May 2012 03:11:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/775649#7341871 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848783#7341816 Was owed lunch by a co worker so we went to Beasty . I am a burger person and frequently disappointed by most, gotta recommend the burger here. They use Prime meat and you can taste it. To the tool who groused about it without trying it stick to Burger king pal. Not a fan of the owner but wisely he outsourced the kitchen to someone who knows what he's doing. Had the Guinness Cheddar Bacon burger. The cheese sauce doesn't taste of that nasty beer but brings out the sharpness of the cheese without bringing out the separated oil . Fries were crispy and decent but I tasted too much oil aftertaste Bun was nicely toasted and the lettuce tomatoe onion were sparse but thinly sliced and the pickle a good one. I asked I'd they used Hellmans which they do and they had to get from the basement; weird but it was Hellmans. Ordered med-rare and was cooked perfectly. Their differentiation is that they sear one side nice with a nice crust then flip and cook the other side in the Au -Jus which makes the burger very soft and very wet and juicy. The Au Ju really. Is unneeded IMHO because the burger was really juicy to repeat. I would give my burger a 9. livingloving Wed, 16 May 2012 02:44:40 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848783#7341816 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848977#7341629 We've done that. Also lambertville/new hope . Stayed at the inn @ lambertville station. Lovely. Lots of great food choices too sunangelmb Wed, 16 May 2012 01:20:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848977#7341629 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/785640#7341441 I got one of their menus in one of the Clipper magazines.. great prices on sushi!.. will try this Friday and report back here. MarlboroMan Tue, 15 May 2012 23:41:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/785640#7341441 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/683459#7341414 I worked in Rahway a few years ago, and Pierogi Palace on Grand Ave was very popular. http://www.yelp.com/biz/pierogi-palace-rahway drongo Tue, 15 May 2012 23:26:36 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/683459#7341414 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849322#7341393 Shanghai bun on Rt. 34 in Matawan serves great chinese noodle soups Maybe Wegman's soups are good? Wegman's is the supermarket with the big food court. It's on Rt 9 somewhat north of freehold's downtown area peanuttree Tue, 15 May 2012 23:20:56 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849322#7341393 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849341#7340921 Salute seemed more like a place for small plates where you can get some pizza etc.. It's loud but not a bad choice. M-Rose is more of place where you would get your own meal and i think a bit more upscale. Food is good probably no better or worse than Salute just different. I just like sitting outdoors at M-Rose and the service was better and I liked the overall experience . I really enjoyed the fish specials there. I think Frank Anthony's located exactly in between both of them on Bloomfield Ave in Verona is better than both and they also have outdoor seating. FA's has some of the best pizza you will ever have and their fresh mozz is off the charts. Parking in Montclair can be a nightmare. bifpocaroba Tue, 15 May 2012 19:48:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849341#7340921 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835935#7340619 The Arctic is the best butcher market I have seen in years. It reminds me of the old shops in Jersey City. The kid running the place is a local boy who has a wonderful selection of meats. If you are looking for Dry aged call them in advance and they will prepare it for you. I have done this on a few occasions and it has turned out great! As for Pork, they have a wide selection including heritage pork. Their gourmet sausage selection is also one of my favorites but please do not pass up the Grass fed beef options or their store cooked roast beef! Delish! ocean002 Tue, 15 May 2012 17:49:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835935#7340619 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849087#7340515 McLoones and I did not find those reviews to be our experience at all when we enjoyed Sunday brunch there. My experience with DB Fromagerie was not great and I found the service quick brisk. I hope the OP has a better time. HillJ Tue, 15 May 2012 17:10:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849087#7340515 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849342#7340447 There's this place called Shanghai bun in Matawan that is awesome cantonese food. It's a lot of noodle soups and other stuff, but it's all really authentic cantonese food that isn't just dim sum. They even have the special real wok burners that use buttloads of gas. On the weekends, they even have cantonese breakfast, you can get the fried crullers, soybean "soup" sweet or savory, radish su bing, etc. That is, really good cantonese food OTHER THAN dim sum. Any place like this in North Jersey? Or Rockland or Westchester county? Or Hudson county? and anybody know what kind of chili oil they use as a condiment? It's smoky and aged tasting, whereas whatever I buy has too much of the stinky fermented flavor, too strong. The chili oil they have on the table is clean tasting and amazing. Where do i get chili oil like this? peanuttree Tue, 15 May 2012 16:42:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849342#7340447 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847501#7339961 I was looking forward to trying this place, but in light of recent threads, I think I'll just go to Salsa Latina. :) Oh, and that picture looks like take out doggy doo. :) MarlboroMan Tue, 15 May 2012 13:37:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847501#7339961 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843578#7339944 There's a Starbuck's in my office building. Their tables are located next to the building's loading dock. Jerzeegirl Tue, 15 May 2012 13:28:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843578#7339944 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848658#7339704 Mobay on Smith St for Jamaican food. Is it still there? I haven't been in a while but the jerk was to die for. It's a hole in the wall and we have only ever gotten takeout but the food brings me back to a special 30th bday trip my hubby surprised me with. The Reggae Boyz were playing Japan in the World Cup and the country was electrified! Tis a beautiful thing, mon! Jerseygirl111 Tue, 15 May 2012 07:22:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848658#7339704 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849232#7339029 http://lilmastersgrille.com/ out of business. it was really in a lousy, easily passable location. HillJ Mon, 14 May 2012 23:44:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849232#7339029 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828423#7338978 Two doors down. hotdoglover Mon, 14 May 2012 23:16:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828423#7338978 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848229#7338880 Thank goodness ! bakersma Mon, 14 May 2012 22:10:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848229#7338880 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849195#7338838 Scalini has a $52.00 prix fixe menu, app, mains, sorbet and dessert. Atmosphere is charming, set in an old home. The formal dining room and arched ceilings add an elegant feel. Service has always been top notch. The restaurant has repeatedly received four stars. My favorites include scallop cerciche, Raviolo, Sweet Pea canniloni with lump crab, Swordfish, pounded pork chop, porcini ravioli and the risotto, zabaglone and banana tart. I am certain you will enjoy dining there. MRG58 Mon, 14 May 2012 21:48:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849195#7338838 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847916#7338691 Bel Paese also accepts AmEx. LttlMichey Mon, 14 May 2012 20:42:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847916#7338691 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849014#7338321 I tried the same Saturday. Had the sauce and kimchi on all. I thought the pork and chicken were the best. I would definitely go again. They do need to put some signage as to where to order even though the register is all the way to the right. Everyone was very confused. roro1831 Mon, 14 May 2012 18:22:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849014#7338321 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848976#7337724 I want to go to this so bad!!! My son plays travel baseball and of course we have a tournament that weekend - but I am going to do my best to squeeze this in somehow... flourgirl Mon, 14 May 2012 14:47:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848976#7337724 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/188229#7337628 They charge you extra to get a fork and knife? Sounds like TT alright. ;-} WarmBeer Mon, 14 May 2012 14:04:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/188229#7337628 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847426#7337602 I've been going to Barth's since I was a kid and I love their sausages. The Bauernwurst are great. Ask for the Lamb Meguez sausages (they keep them in the freezer in the back). Fabulous on the grill in a pita with yogurt sauce... I also love their breakfast and Italian sausages. I live walking distance from John's but still like Barht's for the sausages - worth a drive to NP. Ladyberd http://ladyberds-kitchen.blogspot.com ladyberd Mon, 14 May 2012 13:50:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847426#7337602 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846519#7337420 Petey's is good; especially his potatoes. And he uses real pizza bread from DiPaola's. But I prefer Best's franks on an Italian Hot Dog and Pete uses tiny Sabrett's. His peppers are from a can. Everything from Marci's is top quality and the dogs are 6/1. The Italian Hot Dog will now be available Saturdays and Sundays. But no longer Fridays. hotdoglover Mon, 14 May 2012 09:49:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846519#7337420 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/752573#7337173 I agree with Capital Grill and Chicken Kebab. For Greek, I also like Sparta Taverna (formerly George's) in Ridgefield Park, especially the moussaka and pasticchio, although all of their souvlaki dishes are also excellent. As for Thai, Bangkok Garden and Wondee's in Hackensack are right across the street from each other and are both decent - Bangkok Garden's ingredients tend to be a bit better, I've found, while Wondee's is generally more authentic, a little spicier and a little less sweet. Pho Thai Lao in Maywood is a family restaurant that's a Thai and Lao fusion of sorts, and they have some interesting authentic dishes - although I've always preferred curry from Wondee's. Like you, I've never had much success with Italian that was worth the trip and money. Anyone have any suggestions for that? solarstar Mon, 14 May 2012 03:21:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/752573#7337173 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848987#7337084 You're correct, they are a local operation. That could be a plus or a minus. I'm wondering if their product is as good as it sounds, since their size might prevent them from getting top notch products. On the other hand, they've been around for a few years, even in this economy, so they must be doing something right. cantkick Mon, 14 May 2012 01:38:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848987#7337084 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848237#7337013 ugh, i'm so sorry to hear about the service issues and the problems you encountered with your daughter's meal. but i'm glad you enjoyed your lobster! (i actually had lobster tail myself for dinner last night at the River Palm in Edgewater - where we took Mom for pre-Mother's Day dinner - and it was delicious.) goodhealthgourmet Mon, 14 May 2012 00:47:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848237#7337013 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848775#7336997 if you like Cuban flavors, the salads at Rebecca's in Edgewater are great...as are the other menu offerings. i'm kinda anti-Baumgart's, but my sister loves their grilled chicken salad. Greek Taverna - just up from Baumgart's - has a nice menu of salads...though for a good Greek salad i'd just drive up to It's Greek To Me on Main Street in Ft. Lee. (in fact, the salad is the only reason i go there.) goodhealthgourmet Mon, 14 May 2012 00:33:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848775#7336997 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/825573#7336887 Based on reco's here from fellow CH'ers, the family & I went here this afternoon. Very tasty banh mi sandwiches. A popular little place with friendly service. Some bars tools and 1 long counter by the front window, and 4 or 5 tables that seat either 2 or 4, that's it. Banh mi run about $5 or so, pho about $7 or $8, so very affordable. We tried several items, but the BBQ pork banh mi really stood out. Although we live over a half hour away, you can bet that this will be a place we'll return to in the not too distant future. edh1713 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:45:52 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/825573#7336887 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/410536#7336820 Top Tomato (at least in Brick) also now carrying domestic burrata made by Antonio Mozzarella Factory (of Newark). $6.99 for an 8 oz ball. Good texture, but no flavor. The imported stuff is still worth the drive to Sickles Market. njfreqflyer Sun, 13 May 2012 21:54:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/410536#7336820 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848305#7336435 You very nearly got your wish!! Quite a dramatic finish as QPR improbably held a 2-1 lead at the end of regulation time, and MCity scored twice in stoppage for the win and the championship. The whole game was the game to watch, between the red card and the two QPR goals ... Thanks to all for the suggestions -- turns out I watched at home with my wife, it being Mother's Day, and all ... ooi82much Sun, 13 May 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848305#7336435 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/396235#7336118 I've recently had an Italian Hot Dog from a truck called Marci's Dog House that in my opinion is the best I've had. I wrote a review here, but did not comment on the Italian Hot Dog until later in the thread, so scroll down. The owner will be making these on Saturdays and Sundays only. It is a specialty item involving a lot of prep work. He uses bigger dogs and better ingredients than anyone else making this sandwich. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846519 hotdoglover Sun, 13 May 2012 11:17:43 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/396235#7336118 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843122#7336109 Tommy is a great guy, but his hot dogs are just ok. He serves an all beef skinles Berk's as well as a beef/pork Berk's. The beef dog is average, the beef/pork slightly above average. But in addition to being skinless, these dogs are prepared on a roller grill. They lack the char and flavor imparted by a grill or griddle. The Berk's beef/pork frank is good deep fried. Toby's Cup in Lopatcong/Philipsburg fries this frank in peanut oil and it is exceptional. Roller grills are for convenience stores, movie theatres, and gas stations. Not for places specializing in hot dogs. While the dogs are ok, Tommy's is highly overrated. Granted that South Jersey is a hot dog wasteland, but Tommy's is always awarded "best of" by publications like New Jersey Monthly. Maui's is in North Wildwood and their dogs are much, much better than Tommy's. Not only by and far the best hot dog joint in South Jersey, but one of the best in the whole state. hotdoglover Sun, 13 May 2012 10:49:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843122#7336109 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848935#7335871 If you’re looking for Serbian, Bosnian and/or Macedonian food in northern New Jersey (Bergen County NJ), well have I got a place for you. Serbia, Bosnia and Macedonia are three of the states of the former Yugoslavia. This little shop (Shop Express) located at 27 Belmont Ave. Garfield, NJ will absolutely blow you away. It is family owned and run and is open, 8 to 8, Monday thru Saturday. They serve a variety of home cooked foods, as well as pre-packaged goods. They have a couple of tables so you can eat in, or you can get anything to go. They have specials during the week, on Monday it’s Musaka (Moussaka; a Greek meat and eggplant casserole, but this Yugoslav variation is made with meat and potatoes instead), Tuesday it’s Punjene Paprike (Polnati Piperki; stuffed peppers), Wednesday it’s Selsko Meso (beef stew with mushrooms), Thursday it’s Sarma (stuffed cabbage), and on Friday it’s Pasulj (Tavce Gravce, Grav; bean soup with or without smoked meat), and are available on a first come, first served basis. They also have items which they serve daily, such as Cevapi (Kebapi; Cevapcici; grilled minced meat kebab, grilled or raw for the BBQ), Pljeskavica (Pleskavica; beef patty), Sarska Pljeskavica (Sharska; beef patty with cheese), Makedonska Pljeskavica (Makedonka; beef patty with ham and cheese), Pileci stek (pileski stek; grilled chicken), Raznici (chicken or pork shishkabob), Karmenadla (Kremenadla; pork chop), Vesalica (grilled strips of pork loin), Uvijaci (grilled chicken or pork wrapped in bacon), Burek and Banicka (phyllo dough cheese or meat pie), Kifle (Kifli; soft bread sticks), Ruska Salata (Russian salad), Yugoslav Yogurt, Domaca Kobasica (smoked sausage), Suvi Vrat (smoked pork neck), Rebra (smoked ribs), Slanina (smoked slab bacon), various Cheeses (Sireve), Kajmak (similar to sour cream), and Sopska salata (tomato, cucumber and onion salad). I just found out about this place, and I’ve been going back every day just to try all the specials, of which I have yet to find one I don’t love (just like mom used to make). Here is a link to a YouTube video (which I have no association with) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_9aCEMWHpk Ponch Sun, 13 May 2012 02:52:32 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848935#7335871 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848111#7335539 EL7, where did you end up going? Curlz Sat, 12 May 2012 22:43:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848111#7335539 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847160#7335538 Bistro 55 in Rochelle Park on Rt 17 would at least get you out of the immediate area... Curlz Sat, 12 May 2012 22:42:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847160#7335538 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847154#7335512 Glad we could help. cantkick Sat, 12 May 2012 22:22:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847154#7335512 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848540#7335173 Sounds awful, but I doubt it would be an issue during the day on the outside deck... equal_Mark Sat, 12 May 2012 17:58:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848540#7335173 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/827788#7334903 Spot on assessment. tommy Sat, 12 May 2012 13:28:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/827788#7334903 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/692847#7334869 New menu at Blue Bottle always warrants a visit to explore and enjoy. Enjoy we did last night! Nibbled on the assortment of bread while looking at the menu, could probably eat a loaf of that raisin fennel. Appetizers were diverse and delicious. Salad was hydroponic butter lettuce with wheatberries, fennel, asparagus, radish, brought together with a creamy lemon vinaigrette. Simple ingredients but together a mouth full of flavors and texture. House smoked rainbow trout, marinated beets, strip of pumpernickel with horseradish crème fraiche was flat out delicious. Last app were those wonderful gnocchi. This preparation has goat cheese gnocchi, English peas, broccoli, pancetta, herb crème fraiche nage. Light little seared pillows, these went down very easy. Two very different entrees, we shared both. Pan seared scallops with green apple and potato puree, snap peas, golden beets, raisins, marcona almonds, carrot curry emulsion. The combination brought out the sweet flavor of the scallops. Braised pork shank sat on a large farotto stuffed cabbage, English peas, baby carrots with a pork reduction. The Flintstone sized shank over the faro stuffed cabbage was very creative, delicious and a large portion. Desserts prepared by owner chef Rory Philipson are always a treat. We sampled a new one, Banana cake, brown sugar rum sauce, a ring of sliced bananas topped with a dollop of cinnamon whipped cream. Sounds heavy, it wasn’t, a perfect ending to the meal. Great service by Krista and staff all evening, they really work well together. A 2005 Pegau CdP paired really well with the food. Enjoy the new menu, Blue Bottle will be closed from June 1 – June 10. The summer menu will be in effect after that. tom246 Sat, 12 May 2012 12:50:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/692847#7334869 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846038#7334827 Pilsner Haus had the best mussels I've ever had EVER. I love this place and my only regret is that it isn't closer to where I live. sixelagogo Sat, 12 May 2012 11:05:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846038#7334827 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848006#7334826 Tenafly FM will not be open till the 20th of may (but yay! it's opening) sixelagogo Sat, 12 May 2012 11:04:32 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848006#7334826 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/791952#7334611 Due Mari's is good or try Mondello's in Monroe. There's a good list of NJ GF restaurants here: http://glutenfreedairyfreenj.blogspot.com/p/gluten-free-dairy-free-restaurants-nj.html It's the first place I look for new safe restaurants. matt34145 Sat, 12 May 2012 04:01:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/791952#7334611 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837646#7334323 Anyone have any updates on this? stillnotdon Sat, 12 May 2012 00:25:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837646#7334323 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848816#7334196 driving long island to lewes delaware. Camden kind of halfway point, give or take ten miles. Any great places for lunch? Thanks a lot. tobyLee Fri, 11 May 2012 22:57:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848816#7334196