273853 Mon May 16 11:30:53 -0700 2005 8 28 Kosher 0 1441287 Can anyone help me with a review for Mosaica restaurant in Vauxhall(I beleive thats how its spelled),NJ. I would also appreciate any help with information about the hashagacha. It goes by the name Metro-West. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Mon May 16 11:30:53 -0700 2005 0 Sruli 1 1441289 See the link below: Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/273826#1441146 Mon May 16 11:39:11 -0700 2005 1441287 0 DeisCane 1 1441296 I believe that Vaad of Metrowest does most of the supervision for this area. What info, specifically, are you looking for? Also, I thought Mosaica was in Union--or do they have another one in Vauxhall? Mon May 16 15:52:34 -0700 2005 1441287 0 chana61 1 1441426 I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mosaica with my wife, father-in-law and stepmother-in-law. The short review is that the place was delightful. A more detailed review: The food was excellent and original. The presentation was elegant and tasteful. The portions were more than adequate. The service was excellent, they cleared the table promptly but not aggressively and filled the water glasses often and unobtrusively. They also brought the food quickly and were very helpful in their suggestions. The atmosphere was also very nice. The place is a bit small so it is hard to have privacy, but the table was set with clean and tasteful linens and the lighting was subdued. The food is hard to define in terms of style. I would probably describe it as Jewish-American-Latin fusion, if there is such a thing. Anyway, the food was delicious and the price was reasonable. The four of us split 2 appetizers, we each had an entre and drinks, we each had dessert and tea and the bill came to around $130 not including tip. Mon May 23 09:44:19 -0700 2005 1441287 0 Josh 2 1441441 Sounds great, maybe moving to Essex county won't be so bad after all! Mon May 23 12:07:19 -0700 2005 1441426 0 DeisCane 1 1441900 we treated two other couples for dinner there and the total cost was well in excess of $300. with byob. major complaint: we had an order of pate de foie gras which cost a whopping $18. for two postage stamp sized slices of pate. in other words: a MAJOR RIPOFF. since we have been there before and dropped quite a bit of $ in the process, and since we were hosting guests i didn't make a fuss that night but began calling the restaurant immediately thereafter asking for a credit of $18. to insure that we'd come back. so far, after at least 4 calls, the owner is still" not available." this is not derech eretz imho and you should stay away unless you've got money to burn. Wed Jun 22 19:23:38 -0700 2005 1441287 0 ro 1 1441901 we treated two other couples for dinner there and the total cost was well in excess of $300. with byob. major complaint: we had an order of pate de foie gras which cost a whopping $18. for two postage stamp sized slices of pate. in other words: a MAJOR RIPOFF. since we have been there before and dropped quite a bit of $ in the process, and since we were hosting guests i didn't make a fuss that night but began calling the restaurant immediately thereafter asking for a credit of $18. to insure that we'd come back. so far, after at least 4 calls, the owner is still" not available." this is not derech eretz imho and you should stay away unless you've got money to burn. Wed Jun 22 19:27:24 -0700 2005 1441287 0 ro 1 1442502 We have been there three times over the last year, each time making the trip from Boston in part to come to the restaurant. Each meal was unique both the entrees and the appetizers and desert. And so far we have not had anything that was less than creative, delicious, and first class preparation. Todd, who was happy to talk with us, was able to create a different feel to the meal each time. And each course has been carefully done including remarkable pastries for desert. The price is far less than we expect to spend and certainly less than NYC. The only drawback is the setting which on our first trip was crowded with a family affair of 20 people (but even so, the service was excellent and the food rapidly prepared). The absence of good wine is also a problem, and you have to be selective to bring a bottle of mevushal wine that stands up to the food (some of the Yarden, k'mevushal, work). Judged on pure excellence of the food, presentation, and cooking, it is one of the best kosher restaurants we have been at, perhaps rivaling, Le Chandelier (OB'M) in Paris. Thu Jul 28 20:42:16 -0700 2005 1441287 0 BostonSteve 1 1442503 We have been there three times over the last year, each time making the trip from Boston in part to come to the restaurant. Each meal was unique both the entrees and the appetizers and desert. And so far we have not had anything that was less than creative, delicious, and first class preparation. Todd, who was happy to talk with us, was able to create a different feel to the meal each time. And each course has been carefully done including remarkable pastries for desert. The price is far less than we expect to spend and certainly less than NYC. The only drawback is the setting which on our first trip was crowded with a family affair of 20 people (but even so, the service was excellent and the food rapidly prepared). The absence of good wine is also a problem, and you have to be selective to bring a bottle of mevushal wine that stands up to the food (some of the Yarden, k'mevushal, work). Judged on pure excellence of the food, presentation, and cooking, it is one of the best kosher restaurants we have been at, perhaps rivaling, Le Chandelier (OB'M) in Paris. Thu Jul 28 20:42:44 -0700 2005 1441287 0 BostonSteve