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Best BBQ in Bergen County?
We like Baileys off 303 in Blauvelt, NY, always a good meal and great sides. The Boar was horrible, heard Lippin is on Chopped next week.
Best Food in Bergen Co, NJ
This is my favorite pizza in the whole world. We drive down from HoHoKus a few times a month,
try their pasta sauce too.....yummy. Also ask for the homemade tiramisu, the best.
Sear House in Closter - anyone been yet?
they are reviewed in todays' Bergen Record. she gave them ***
Where can I buy Honeybell oranges in NJ?
January is Honeybell Orange time. You can get them by mail, but does anyone know a place in New Jersey
that sells them. They are juicy and delicious. If I have to resort to mail order any suggestions?
Favorite Italian Restaurant in Bergen County
Our favorite is Arturos Midland Park.
Always a great , never rushed, delicious experience.
Blind Boar, Norwood, NJ, anyone been?
Had the chance to go to Blind Boar, new BBQ place in Norwood last week. This is the new home of Jay Lippin of Backwards BBQ, and other BBQ joints in the area. Sorry to say we did not care much for it. Everything was over smoked or sauced. The chili in which the Bergen Record reviewer raved was too sweet for my taste. The cornbread tasted smoked no corn taste. I had the ribs, they were ok. The famous brisket stuffed burger that launched Backwards BBQ was just OK too. The beans were so sweet too, The place is real cute inside and the staff were so nice. I think I will stick with Baileys in Blauvelt.
Indian restaurant near Ikea Paramus, NJ
My ultimate favorite is Brick Lane Curry new to Ridgewood on Franklin. It is in the old Raddicchio space. The food is excellent. We used to go to their NYC place, and then their Montclair spot.
You will love it....
BEST CANNOLI IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY?
My vote goes to Rispoli in Ridgefield, although last week I had one from Sorrento in Lodi and it was really good. The green nuts on ther end and filled with choc chips and citrin.
Need a nice restaurant/lounge in North Bergen to go to for my 21st birthday with my girls.. Any ideas?
We love Son Cubano in West New York on River Road. The decor and food is beautiful and its a great "scene" and be seen place. Live music, alot of fun.
Good eats from NJ to Vermont?
Can anyone suggest a few good places along our way to Vemont this Saturday. Our destination is Bennington via Ny thruway . Maybe a few good breakfast spots either in NY state or Vermont. Also a few good lunch or dinner recs once we get to our destination. Hate the Blue Bene, last two times very poor. thanks.
Moving to Demarest (near Tenafly) from NYC Need lots of advice
Welcome to the culinary wasteland. Try venturing into Englewood, a few new spots, check the chowhound site for suggestions. Try Samdam in Cresskill, turkish, very good. Mr. Wok in Tenafly good Chinese eat in or take out. If you are used to Manhattan choices, there aren't too many in your area. Don't fall for the Ridgewood choices either, not that great.
Anything good or new in KENNEBUNKPORT area or beyond?
We will be traveling from NJ to Kennebunkport and areas above this Thursday for 1 week and then onto Cape Cod for another week. we have been to Maine several times, but now am looking for the hidden gems for lobster and breakfast. Am sick of the Maine diner, need some new off the beaten path places. We live 15 minutes from Manhattan and know good food. Help!
what's your favorite greek place in bergen county?
Have a great time. We loved the assorted appetizers, hummus, eggplant dip, potatoe dip etc. very fresh and presented lovely. The fish is excellent, as well as gyro. Very cool decor great for a double date nite. I personally don't like Greek Village, it is not my idea of dinner out, takeout or quick bite maybe, but not nice dinner. Taverna Mykonos has a nice vibe.
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The Greek Village
211 Livingston St, Northvale, NJ 07647
Taverna Mykonos
238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, NJ
The Fresh Market coming to Montvale - Thoughts?
My sentiments exactly. I was in there the other night and was trying to figure out who this place appeals to. We live in Saddle River, but always go to Fairway, very quick ride and I find myself in Market Basket once a week. These two run circles around Fresh Market. Their fish was tooo
expensive, I'll stick to Peters in Midland Park. Market Baskets produce is my favorite as well as their bakery. I think Fresh Market will have initial visits by people just to see what its all about, but I don't see many return trips, certainly not us.
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Market Basket
300 Sicomac Ave Ste 2, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
what's your favorite greek place in bergen county?
Ditto. Classy, flavorful, excellent staff. Our go to for Greek.
Midland Thai Kitchen in Midland Park
We tried Midland Thai last week, sorry to say we did not like it at all. The chicken satay type appetizer was good, but the dip sauce was very thin and flavorless. I had chicken mussaman curry, again flavorless and thin. My husband had the chicken with green curry, again thin and flavorless. I too Like Gao and prefer their food.
Anyone tried St. Eve's in Ho-ho-kus yet?
They bring it to your table at Legal Seafood, great idea.
Pearl Restaurant in Ridgewood - comments? reviews?
The only thing I know is where it is located. It is in the spot where Natalies old restaurant was on Broad St. ( I believe the spot also had a BBq place before Natalies, very short lived ), before she moved to Marras" spot. Friends have tried it , said its ok, but a kittle pricey.
An issue with the Blackthorn in Kenilworth
Usually when I see that type of offer on a menu I interpret it as a burger for me and a free one for my mate, date, or whoever is at my table with me. As the waiter, he could not realize you wanted to have both. Not a good reason to give up on a place. Maybe now restaurants have to print a rules to order by page for the less savy.
Did Sally Lings close?
They appear in the health inspection section of the newspaper almost every week, not in a positive light, maybe they were forced to close.
barbecue comparison
When are you going for the old cholesterol check? only kidding, good job.
Restaurants that do brunch near Ridgewood, NJ
Lets get one thing straight, fine dining and ridgewood lately in the same sentence, not happening. We like Restaurant X in Congers for a nice Sunday brunch. Check out their website, we did Mothers' Day there one year. Great assortment, at least 12 courses maybe more, pass around, butler style to each table, so noone is slobbering over the buffet tables sans sneeze guards. Very elegant, affordanble and just plain relaxing. Not too far either. Enjoy.
In need of an AFFORDABLE venue for small intimate wedding
I really thought about this one. How about the Merchant Tavern Inn in Fairfield? We have had several small parties there and they were great, sit down or buffet. They were very helpful with our budgets. The place is pretty and convenient. check their website. Also, try Macalusos We were married there, it was fantqstic. They do cater to small parties and will work with you for morning or afternoon affairs, give them a call. Good Luck....
Fort Lee Pizzeria
Boy you said it. There is nowhere to get a good slice. Tryed the new,( they moved to the next corner) old Vincents in Cliffside the other night, very disappointing. We used to live in Fort Lee and never had pizza at Fort Lee Pizza aka the old diner. We did like Pizza King in Fort Lee and presently like Garden Pizza in fairview in the Bergen Blvd, strip mall. Now we reside in the Saddle River Valley area of Bergen and guess what ? Its a pizza wasteland. Margarita and Grandma style pies are rampant, but a good ol slice faget about it!
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Garden Pizza
153 Bergen Blvd Ste 3, Fairview, NJ 07022
Happy Days Rivervale
One thing about Griffins, the food is good and imaginative, but the service stinks. Tryed it several times and was let down by the inattentive waitstaff and lack of serving know how. Granted its a pub grub type place, but dont bring out all my food at once. Dont let me have to chase you down for a check or beg for eye contact. The host was gracious as were the young runners, but the wait staff, they ruined it for me. we tryed.
Park Ridge Diner, ever been?
Just thought about another breakfast place, LuLu's in West Nyack, a short ride from Bergen county. Great eclectic breakfast fare. Look at their website LuLuscafe. See menton you got the wheels turning.
Park Ridge Diner, ever been?
Thanks for the great suggestions. Never knew about Your Way Cafe. Maybe this weekend.
Park Ridge Diner, ever been?
Agreed, there have been times when a meal is not as good as it should be. It is what it is. This is not my point. Just dont berate or yell at the customer. They have Matzo ball, not everyday, but they do. Yes its convenient, I guess that is the allure for many, in both cases.
Park Ridge Diner, ever been?
This past Sunday We had the chance to go to the PArkRidge Diner in PArkRidge. Our favorite is Matthews in Waldwick, we live in Saddle River and have been going there for years. Matthews is always rated #1 diner, but ParkRidge is always runner up, so we gave it a try. The food was OK diner fare, but I really have to comment on the waitress we had. She seemed very overwhelmed to begin with and was rushing all over, disappearing in the kitchen only to return much later. even the tables next tous, who were done eating, couldnt leave because she kept disappearing. But that is not the issue here. After several attempts to get our tiny tiny table cleared, so I could finish my breakfast, she came over and I said, the service is not so good, I cannot even get a bus boy or you to clean this table, so we can continue with our food. You have to picture this, the table is tiny tiny with 2 omelletee dishes a bacon dish, a muffin dish, pancakes, syrup, milk creamer, coffee and tea. As we finished the dirty plates kept stacking up , no one checked. I also let her know the omlette, onion, cheese and tomatoe, was 90 % onions, I mean almost all onions. At this point she starts screaming at me in front of all the patrons. My comments were barely audible, she just kept screaming. I got so nervous, I asked her to go away. I called the manager over and explained what had just happened, personally, I really dont know what happened, because she turned into this raging shrew. he apologized and was going into the kitchen( where else would she have been) I asked him not to make a scene, give us the check and we would go. She comes out of the kitchen and is still screaming at me check in hand. I was so embarressed, I just was walking away, and she kept going. The manager nowhere in sight. I paid my 23.22 and got out so fast, I was shaking. I have never been verbally humiliated by anyone like this. I will never enter those doors again. In all the years of going to Matthews, Spiro the owner, who is there all the time, has never employed anyone who would berate a customer like that. Trust me I have watched some customers drive waitstaffs crazy, but nver saw one explode like this lady. Maybe she needs to try a new occupation. Ill stick to Matthews, if it aint broke, dont fix it!
