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Windycity
Citizen
Username: Windycity
Post Number: 6
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 9:43 pm: | 
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Does anyone know what happened to the Blue Moon Diner? I drove by a week ago and noticed the windows were papered up. |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 487
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 9:50 pm: |
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They have gone through a couple of ownership changes - but I noticed a sign last week that said "Village Diner" in the window as I drove by. |
Pippi
Supporter
Username: Pippi
Post Number: 1752
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 11:29 pm: |
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check in the South Orange section...there was a thread about it a week or so ago |
John Caffrey
Citizen
Username: Jerseyjack
Post Number: 79
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 2:00 pm: |
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I went to the former site today. A great deal of thought, effort and money has gone into making the place attractive.
Manny says look for an opening in about 10 days. |
redY67
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5011
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 7:16 pm: |
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Hopefully the new ownership will bring new life into the diner. |
Jersey Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 275
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 11:01 pm: |
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And 24 hour breakfast food. That's what "Diner" means!
J.B. |
Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 3546
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 3, 2006 - 2:50 pm: |
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Stopped by this week: The menu looks great. Hours will be 5:30AM to 10PM, to start with. MAJOR improvement in the interior look, all new top-of-the-line kitchen gear coming, and even a new walk-in fridge. And they'll keep the mural under the trestle, too!
BTW, it turns out that the owner is related to the owner of South Orange Ave's "Texas Wieners".
Bottom line so far: If I were a betting man (and I am), I'd say that Village Diner looks like a winner.
-s. |
Crazy Guggenheim
Citizen
Username: Crazyguggenheim
Post Number: 878
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 3, 2006 - 2:56 pm: |
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or looks like a weiner |
susan1014
Supporter
Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 1384
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 3, 2006 - 3:05 pm: |
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Looking forward to it!
Minor nit: Do they have a new solution on where to store the dumpsters?? I'm tired of seeing them on the sidewalk. |
Suzanne Ng
Citizen
Username: Suzanneng
Post Number: 648
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 3, 2006 - 6:33 pm: |
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Will they deliver? We plan to give them a try for lunch delivery, and see how it works out. Maybe we'll end up alternating between them and the PArkwood! |
MHD
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 3449
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 3, 2006 - 10:09 pm: |
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Considering Soda also BET on "Wish" in West Orange and the Town Hall Deli, I hope the Village Diner succeeds in spite of him.  |
Josh Holtz
Citizen
Username: Jholtz
Post Number: 302
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Friday, March 3, 2006 - 10:51 pm: |
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MHD: You forgot to add the wiener shop in Verona that just burnt down ... |
Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 3547
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, March 4, 2006 - 8:07 am: |
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OK, assuming you're correct, let me now offer a long-overdue appreciation of one of my favorite local eateries: Bunny's Ristorante...
Operated by the always classy Leslie Pogany and her charming, witty, semi-handsome, and (God knows) politically astute accountant husband John, this festively decorated bar/pizzeria has been a staple in South Orange for decades now.
What started as a simple tavern serving bar pies and hearty workmen's lunches has expanded both physically and menu-wise into a cozy multi-space haven, where the quality-savvy drinking and eating public of our town regularly flocks, enjoying pre and post game pizza, top brands of alchohol, many bottled and fresh-tapped beers, and a creative and varied Italian menu with daily specials.
Aside from the eagerly-awaited annual Holiday Freebie Buffet (in appreciation of well-earned customer loyalty), the Poganys also generously sponsor local Little Leaguers and provide a relaxed venue for MOL "face to face" gatherings as well.
Perhaps my personal favorite Bunny's offering (alas, I no longer indulge in it on orders from my doctor) is their excellent and remarkably affordable All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet Lunch. In addition to a never-ending supply of variously-topped pizza pies, one enjoys the famous Bunny's Garlic Salad and a beverage, frequently in the company of many of South Orange's most illustrious and discriminating citizens. Yum.
Summarizing, this local landmark is a "must" when you feel like some good cheer, tasty pizza, and warm hospitality, just steps the train, Sloan Street, or our soon-to-open SOPAC. See you at Bunny's!
-s. |
Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 3557
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2006 - 11:14 am: |
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The one thing I'm a bit sad about is that they're changing the name of the place; so, (although Kevin O'Connell's fabulous mural on the outside wall will remain) that wonderful "Blue Moon" sign will have to go. I've seen what I believe will be the place's new logo, etched into the glass of the vestibule. Very blah. I can only hope that maybe they've got something a bit cooler in mind for the new sign?
-s.
BTW, Crazy: I thought of "weiner", but decided it'd be too obvious. |
John Caffrey
Citizen
Username: Jerseyjack
Post Number: 83
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2006 - 11:14 am: |
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I particularly like the spicy sauce in some of the dishes.
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michael brant
Citizen
Username: Mbrant
Post Number: 123
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 6, 2006 - 11:48 am: |
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I believe the new owner is doing everything possible to get rid of any connection to the last owner. And rightfully so. |
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