“Eat” listings
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FOOD FOR LIFE
Portobello burgers, homemade bread, fruit smoothies, carrot fries-Food For Life offers a cornucopia of nutritious, preservative-free food in a casual setting. Take-out and delivery are also available. $ (03/2009)
37 Commerce St
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SONA
It's may be a bit difficult to find, but this temple of mouthwatering Indian food off Maplewood Avenue is worth the search. Try the Haryali chicken tikka, tandoori fish or charred salmon. $ (03/2009)
6 Highland Pl, Maplewood
973-763-6770 -
CAMILLO'S CAFÉ
This Italian eatery uses only the finest, freshest ingredients, and all its pastas are homemade. Don't miss the signature meat lasagna or veal parmigiana. $$ (03/2009)
301 N Harrison St, Princeton
609-252-0608
www.camilloscafe.net -
JE'S
Je's offers down-home, delicious Southern soul food: short ribs, fried chicken, catfish, mac 'n' cheese and greens. If it's good enough for Queen Latifah, it should be good enough for you. $ (02/2009)
34 Williams St
973-623-8848 -
CAFÉ MONET
How's this for a night out: an Egyptian/French restaurant that doubles as an art gallery? Menu items run the gamut from roast chicken to grilled hanger steak to skate with butter, hazelnut and apple. Leave room for dessert (or money for a piece of wall art). $$ (02/2009)
309 Millburn Ave, Millburn
973-376-8555
www.cafemonet.info -
MANTRA
Whether you try the chutney-spiced calamari, kurkuri bhindi (crispy okra), shrimp curry or saffron crème brûlée, this adventurous Indian fusion restaurant will capture your heart. $$ (02/2009)
275-E Rt 4 W, Paramus
201-342-8868
www.mantranj.com -
HELL'S KITCHEN
Imagine a cross between a 1950s Vegas lounge and a traditional Irish pub, and place it smack dab in the Ironbound, near the Prudential Center. Try the Guinnessbattered fish and chips. $ (01/2009)
150 Lafayette St
973-465-4422
www.hellski...nlounge.com -
THE BRICK HOUSE
The actual brick house dates back to 1851, but Chef Aldo Cascio's Italian restaurant is a relatively new addition. His mostly Italian menu features a sumptuous variety of steaks and chops. Pair dinner with a selection from the private wine cellar. $$ (01/2009)
179 Godwin Ave, Wyckoff
201-848-1211
www.thebric...wyckoff.com -
THE TEWKSBURY INN
If dishes like crispy duck confit drizzled with star anise-infused truffle honey make your mouth water, then head to this upscale stagecoach stop-turned-restaurant. $$ (01/2009)
55 Main St, Oldwick
908-439-2641
www.thetewksburyinn.com -
FLATBREAD GRILL
Two sisters run this little Mediterranean bistro in which bread plays a starring role, from whole wheat and tomato-basil crust for the pizza to thin lavash for wraps. $ (12/2008)
204 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair
973-509-2700
www.flatbreadgrill.com -
HOBBY'S DELI
This old-school deli still pickles its own corned beef, makes chicken soup with a matzo ball that would make grandma proud, and has a potato pancake that's as fresh as it is original. $ (12/2008)
32 Branford Pl
973-623-0410
www.hobbysdeli.com -
ARTISAN KITCHEN
Set in Lebanon Plaza, this ambitious BYO restaurant serves suckling pig, oxtail cannelloni and moulard duck. $$$ (12/2008)
1271 Route 22 E, Ste 27, Lebanon
908-236-9919
www.artisan-kitchen.net
