Gordon Ramsay gave a NJ restaurant a makeover
I found this article on APP . Restaurant was originally called Flamangos in Readington and got a makeover from Gordon Ramsay.
http://www.app.com/article/20090521/N...
It is now called the Junction.
Has anybody been here yet?
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shorebilly
Jun 9, 2009 05:25 AM
Going back to what they feel comfortable with, rather than what would actually work. Sometimes it is just scary what these owners think. BTW, I LOVE Kitchen Nightmares!
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shabbystorm
May 26, 2009 01:10 PM
Visited Station Restaurant in Whitehouse Station NJ Rt 523 for lunch.
I do not know anything about the restaurant before the Gordon Ramsay makeover, do not have a baseline.
The restaurant is large, Farmhouse Country decor, wood plank floors, and stonewalls, very cozy. Acoustics are not great.
If you have never been to this area of NJ, the restaurant is on main street, small town America feel in New Jersey, next door to the train station.The restaurant was very busy for lunch, and the hostess explained it has been busy since they reopened last week. Like all Ramsey makeovers it was a battle of their dream vs what they need to do to run a successful business. From reading, Gordon Ramsey's Advice is usually the same - A successful restaurant is one that puts the desires of its customers, above the desires of its owner.
The food, in my opinion, is just that, small town America, homogenized, basic ‘diner like’ food. If I was going to makeover the restaurant from the outside looking in, based on other dining options in close proximity, it would be the easy bet.
Fried Dill Pickle Chips – Good – Fried pickles now checked off my life to do list 3.00
Slider Combo – 3 mini burgers – turkey – buffalo – meatloaf – with special sauce – no lettuce cheese pickles onion- on a small sweet bun. – Ok 11.00
Sweet Potato Fries – goodMenu for lunch was simple but expensive.
Soup of the DaySalads
Sides
Burgers
Biggers – which were main entrees ranging from 13-18
Prime Rib
Meatloaf
Roasted Chicken
Ribs
Glazed Salmon
Mac and Cheese
Chicken JubileeDessert – Pie
After lunch grabbed dessert at Polar Cub Ice Cream Rt 22 – Polar Pop – Yummy!
Then Took a ride over the mountains and through the woods to Flemington NJ!
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shabbystorm
May 26, 2009 01:25 PM
My mistake, not Station restaurant - Junction Restaurant.
Apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
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shabbystorm
May 23, 2009 03:30 AM
And another restaurant in NJ touched by a Gordon Ramsay makeover...Bazzini in Ridgewood NJ
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shabbystorm
May 22, 2009 06:04 AM
Got a crazy long weekend ahead of me.
Looks like they do serve lunch, Sure, I'll take a road trip some time next week and check it out!
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