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Dego Diva
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Username: Fmingione
Post Number: 701
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 4:15 pm: | 
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Anybody know where I can get some good manicotti tonight? I'm craving them in a big way! I don't want a fancy sit-down meal, just someplace where I can pick up take-out or have a very casual meal. Does Village Trat have them? |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13380
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 4:18 pm: |
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I guess it's easier to look for lost contact lenses where the light is better than where you lost them.
I'd be surprised if they didn't have manicotti, but try asking them at 973-761-7111. Whatever they say will be true.
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Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5401
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 4:26 pm: |
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is The Reservoir open tonight? thats another good choice if theyre open. Id say go to DiPietro's and get some pre-prepared and heat it up at home, but I dont think theyre open on Mondays. If they are, and if their manicotti is anything like their ravioli, you cant go wrong.
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Dego Diva
Citizen
Username: Fmingione
Post Number: 702
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 4:28 pm: |
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Tom, are you having a bad day or something?? I appreciate the phone number but could have done without the snide sarcasm. My questions was more of a thinking out loud kind of "Gee, I wonder if Village Trat has them...". I know how to use a phone book, thanks, but I'd rather hear from people that might have actually EATEN manicotti nearby and could RECOMMEND where I should have them. |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5402
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 4:33 pm: |
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Tom,
Thats the wrong phone number.  Its 761-7711. |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13382
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 4:35 pm: |
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Oh, sorry. If I could have added inflection, you would have known it was the gentlest of jokes, not conveying any impatience with you. In other words, I was ribbing you. I need to get better at doing that online.
And thanks, Hank, for the right number!
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Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4225
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 4:38 pm: |
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I'd bet Trattoria Gian MArco in Millburn has them too.
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jet
Citizen
Username: Jet
Post Number: 1081
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 4:44 pm: |
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Quick , before they close . Go to DePietros , get a box of their fresh manicotti , comes 8 to a box , buy some sauce pre heat oven to 375 and some bread a little Ruffino cianti . Your set , best I've ever had. They must be fresh not frozen. Takes about 15 min. |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 1535
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 4:46 pm: |
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I haven't been myself, but I hear that Libretti's is good.
Same with Centanni. |
Dego Diva
Citizen
Username: Fmingione
Post Number: 703
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 4:46 pm: |
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Ok, all is right in the world again, Tom, and I can enjoy my manicotti in peace tonight!
Thanks for the info everyone! I need to make some phone calls now.
Jet, that sounds perfect but I'm still at work, nowhere near DiPietro's right now. But I'll absolutely keep that in mind and try them some time. |
davidbuckley
Citizen
Username: Davidbuckley
Post Number: 528
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 4:56 pm: |
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Where's DiPietros?
Eat well, all.
David |
BGS
Citizen
Username: Bgs
Post Number: 850
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 5:15 pm: |
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Springfield Avenue down near the library...great for good Italian provisions!!! |
Dego Diva
Citizen
Username: Fmingione
Post Number: 704
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 5:35 pm: |
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OK, looks like Village Tratoria it is. I'll let you know how they are!
Thanks again!
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Strings
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Username: Blue_eyes
Post Number: 842
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 6:50 pm: |
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I would have gone with DiPietro's, too. When my cousins from CA come out here (originally from Maplewood) they insist on having their ravioli AT LEAST one night. |
lah
Citizen
Username: Lah
Post Number: 407
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 3, 2006 - 7:39 pm: |
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I think you can get DiPietro's through the concierge at the train station (you used to be able to anyway...). I remember ordering from them. They even called to tell me that they only have the frozen version of whatever I ordered and then proceeded to tell me what they had fresh, so that I could change my order. Their food is great. (This is making me hungry). Hope you got some great manicotti. |
Katy M.
Citizen
Username: Katymcf
Post Number: 97
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 6:49 am: |
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DiPietro's is closed on Monday I believe. My back up is Antonio's Mozzarella Factory....yum! |
dave23
Citizen
Username: Dave23
Post Number: 1611
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 11:31 am: |
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Where is DiPietro's? |
SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 3194
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 11:35 am: |
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Sprinfield Avenue, near the library, on the opposite side of the street. Excellent resource for all things Italian! |
dave23
Citizen
Username: Dave23
Post Number: 1612
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 11:36 am: |
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Thanks, Lady. |
papayagirl
Citizen
Username: Papayagirl
Post Number: 525
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 1:30 pm: |
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Springfield Avenue, across from the library. All kinds of great Italian stuff.
(Just for the next person that asks.) |
Dego Diva
Citizen
Username: Fmingione
Post Number: 706
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 1:46 pm: |
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Well, I will definitely have to try the ones from DiPietro's sometime SOON because the ones from Village Trat just didn't cut it for me. The weren't bad, but I found that the ricotta just wasn't flavored much, and I didn't like the sauce on it. Is it just me, or did they put the same sauce on the pasta as they do on the pizza? Hubby had Penne Vodka, and that was quite tasty, though.
Thanks for everyone's suggestions, and hopefully I'll have better luck next time! |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4229
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 2:11 pm: |
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Love Trat's food but don't like their marinara at all—on pizza it's fine but not on pasta. Their garlic and oil though is to die for. (Much better than Reservoir's which was barely edible, though I love their pizza.) |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13407
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 3:55 pm: |
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This has been a very informative thread!
Do you forgive me, Dego Diva?
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Dego Diva
Citizen
Username: Fmingione
Post Number: 707
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 9:53 am: |
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Yes, of course Tom! Like I said above "all is right in the world again". Besides, who could possibly stay mad at you long? :-) |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13413
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 10:24 am: |
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OK, thanks. I guess I needed extra reassurance.
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The Man
Citizen
Username: Bumboklaat
Post Number: 171
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 11:47 am: |
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Manicotti is 3rd on the list of ricotta infused pasta. It is well behind both ravioli and lasagna. |
Dego Diva
Citizen
Username: Fmingione
Post Number: 709
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 12:06 pm: |
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Agreed, TM, I usually have lasagna and ravioli, but for some reason manicotti just grabbed a hold of me this time!! I think it's because I'm trying to stay away from pasta and bread, and manicotti have more of a ricotta to pasta ratio.
But you know what - lasagna is on the menu at our work cafeteria tomorrow, and I may just have to have some!! |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5418
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 12:10 pm: |
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I was in DiPietro's this morning...besides the broad selection of different ravioli (fresh and frozen, and having had both, even the frozen is topnotch), they did have fresh manicotti in the fridge (made me think of you, Diva). I was buying cheese and eggplant and ricotta salata this time though. |
BGS
Citizen
Username: Bgs
Post Number: 864
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 1:27 pm: |
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Hank, What do you do with the ricotta salata? My M-in-L used to use a ricotta that she called basket cheese for pizza rustica...is that what salata is called???
Thanks,
BGS |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5423
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 1:47 pm: |
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BGS,
that is dry ricotta for the pizza rustica (or you can use farmers cheese or basket cheese). Ricotta salata is dried and pressed so its a semi-hard cheese made from ricotta...you can use it sliced or grated (sandwiches, on pasta dishes, etc.). I in fact used it with the eggplant slices from DiPietros for a sandwich with roasted peppers, arugala and balsamic vinegar.
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Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4235
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 2:01 pm: |
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Where's mine Hank? That sandwich sounds DELISH!
(Extra arugula please!) |
BGS
Citizen
Username: Bgs
Post Number: 868
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 2:06 pm: |
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Hank, Thanks for tine information!! I am actually thinking of making pizza rustica for Easter as a surprise for Mr. BGS....I just found his Mom;'s recipe...will have to call DePietro's to find out if they have her ingredients...it is quite a list.
The sandwich sounds delicious by the way!
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Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5424
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 2:06 pm: |
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shh, we'll have a lunchdate some day...it cant be on a Monday since DiPietro's is closed Mondays. By the way, the Portuguese roll I also got at DiPietro's is much better than the ones you'll find most places...makes a good sandwich. |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5425
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 2:09 pm: |
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BGS, Easter week is a big week there...order ahead, especially the cheese. We get the dry ricotta there for pizza dolce too. |
BGS
Citizen
Username: Bgs
Post Number: 869
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 2:14 pm: |
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who are you inviting for a lunch date, VIG or me???/ |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5427
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 2:20 pm: |
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well BGS, although I have discussed you with a family member of yours, I do not know you...and you work all the way over in Summit..shh is around the block and we go way back (and I think her husband trusts me!). |
BGS
Citizen
Username: Bgs
Post Number: 872
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 2:25 pm: |
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Well Hank, I have discussed you with a family member of mine too, and that is just fine...you and shh have a great lunch and I will make my own sandwich- :-) By the way, from what my family member said about you, Mr. BGS would probably trust you too!!! |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4236
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 3:19 pm: |
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Way back huh? To Y b-ball circa 2000 or something? Ok, I'll take that as a compliment! |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5428
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 3:38 pm: |
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we shopped at the same mall |
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