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MC0218
Citizen
Username: Mc0218
Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 1:28 pm: | 
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hi everyone...
we just moved to the area (Upper Gregory section of WO) and i'm compiling a list of local restaurants to try out. we go out to eat often and like all different types of cuisines, atmospheres, etc...so any recommendations would be appreciated!
thanks! |
Dave
Supporter
Username: Dave
Post Number: 9677
Registered: 4-1997
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 1:34 pm: |
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Places I've enjoyed a meal over the past few months:
Maplewood: Cent'Anni, Lorena's, Terra, Verjus
South Orange: Cafe Arugula, Heart & Soul, Bunny's, The Gaslight
West Orange: China Gourmet, Joy Luck |
MC0218
Citizen
Username: Mc0218
Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 1:44 pm: |
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Dave, thanks for the suggestions. we've been to Bunny's already and really liked it. can you tell me a little more about Terra? i looked for it online last night but couldn't come up with much... |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 2171
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 6:59 pm: |
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MC, the search engine doesn't work reliably on MOL but if you get lucky you will find the many topics discussing local restaurants in the area. This topic comes up VERY frequently, and all the old posts are archived.
Also there is always this list:
http://maplewoodonline.com/restaurant/ |
Smoochie
Citizen
Username: Smoochie
Post Number: 76
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 7:04 pm: |
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Hi MCO218
Welcome to Mol and to West Orange. We live between Pleasantdale, Mt pleasant and St Cloud sections(not sure which category we fit in to) if you you want Japanese Habachi, sushi or Asian French fusion, Tru EKKO on Northfield Ave in WO its awesome. We eat out often as well, great burgers at Pals on Prospect & Eagle Rock |
Pete @ Terra
Citizen
Username: Terra
Post Number: 26
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 10:07 pm: |
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MC,
Online we can be found at: www.restaurantterra.com
Pete |
Joe
Citizen
Username: Gonets
Post Number: 1245
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 3, 2006 - 2:29 pm: |
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Great food (high quality and healthy) at reasonable prices can be had at Caribbean Cuisine in South Orange. They serve Trinidadian style food which is a mix of traditions combining elements of Indian, Chinese and Spanish cooking. They're on First Street in South Orange. Basically you'd take South Orange Ave to Valley Street, turn right onto Valley and take your first left onto First St. They're on the right side.
Here's their website. http://www.caribbeancuisine.net/ |
shestheone
Citizen
Username: Shestheone
Post Number: 286
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 3, 2006 - 5:39 pm: |
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I think Village Trattoria has some of the best fish dishes in the area. Bring a bottle of wine. |
Soparents
Citizen
Username: Soparents
Post Number: 730
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 3, 2006 - 5:48 pm: |
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Quincys place is good too - I went there for the first time last week. I think it is on Valley Street in West Orange, close to CVS.
I am looking forward to trying Heart and Soul and Caribbean Cuisine in SO, so if you try them, let me know! |
red
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5657
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 2:16 pm: |
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In South Orange I also like the Village Cellar. It all depends on what your are looking for. I think in this area it is hard to go wrong. |
shoshannah
Citizen
Username: Shoshannah
Post Number: 1273
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 2:41 pm: |
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Cafe Monet in Millburn.
Village Trattoria in Maplewood.
Begum Palace in Madison (great Indian food -- try the buffet on Sundays and Wednesdays). |
Smarty Jones
Citizen
Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 693
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 7:34 pm: |
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We were you, exactly 2 years ago, and having frequented every single establishment in a 10 mile radius, here's my personal favorites:
Italian Upscale- Basilico's, in Millburn...hands down our FAVORITE special occasion restaurant.
Group/Friends Date Night- Huntley Tavern, Summit...Great for out door porch dining in Summer, great for Fireside Dining in the winter. Great wine bar too.
Chinese- Ginger Taste....Delivers too
Sushi- Samurai, in either Maplewood or Millburn. Delivers too.
Pizza- Franks, followed by Pizzetta (Millburn)
Party (pre reserved)- Terra- Good food, reasonable, very accomodating.
Steak/Seafood- Village Cellar. Most "City like" feel to it.
Home Cookin/Chix- Churches...it's every bit as good as its reputation on MOL suggests it is. I went for the first time 2 wks ago, and am sad I waited so long.
And there's a killer Crepe place on Main Street (I think) in Millburn which is a great alternative to diners on Sat/Sun brunch.
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davel
Citizen
Username: Davel
Post Number: 155
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 5, 2006 - 3:57 pm: |
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Hi Smarty,
Could you provide more info on this one? Where is it?
"Home Cookin/Chix- Churches...it's every bit as good as its reputation on MOL suggests it is. I went for the first time 2 wks ago, and am sad I waited so long. "
Thanks, Dave |
Boomie
Citizen
Username: Boomie
Post Number: 345
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 5, 2006 - 4:54 pm: |
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Mojave Grill in Westfield! |
Smarty Jones
Citizen
Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 696
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 7:42 am: |
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Churches is take-out only, Fried Chicken, Homemade side dishes, BBQ ribs, eetc....it's on the south side of Springfield Ave between Vauxhall Rd and Millburn Ave.....I believe it's family owned and operated. I don't have numbers/address etc. |
jem
Citizen
Username: Jem
Post Number: 1558
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 9:20 am: |
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Here you go:
Church's Kitchen
2117 Springfield Ave.
908-810-1686
Great food, nice people. And closed on Sundays. |
Lucy Smith
Citizen
Username: Lucy123
Post Number: 165
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 1:46 pm: |
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Is Village Cellar still "closed for renovations"? |
Smarty Jones
Citizen
Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 716
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 2:38 pm: |
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Lucy, this is sad sad news. Another victim of this location, I had hoped would survive. Yet it was not to be... |
ibeme
Citizen
Username: Ibeme2
Post Number: 3
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 9:01 am: |
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I second Churches! A great find it was. Leroy, Judy adn their daughter are always there. Jusy is from down south while Leroy is from Trinidad. Now that's a perfect culinary mix if there ever was one! Jusy can talk a blue streak, so if you have hungry people waiting for their food at home don't engage her in too much conversation. Both are very sweet. I'm usually the only white face when I'm there, but that's how I like it, as that's usually a sign I'm about to eat great food for not much money.
Also Joe's Pizza on Springfield Ave just east of Chruches has the best pizza I've had in the area. It's an institution the likes of Reservoir. It was recommended to me by a SO lifer and is reminsicent of an IHOP architecturally, but the pie is highly addictive. i think they put something in thier dough to a) enable you to eat 3X what you normally would be able to and b) keep you coming back time and time again.
Caribbean Cuisine is excellent although I often wonder how they can stay in business because I've never seen more than one person in there.
Neelam on South Orange Ave is excellent albeit a little pricy as compared to the city.
I've gone to Samurai Sushi in MW a couple of times and liked it.
There's this Southern food restaurant called Niecy's (sp?) in South Orange tucked behind the main strip to the north. They do a hell of a business and the food was excellent when we were there. The prices, however are much steeper than Chruches and I don't mind dining at home. In fact, i prefer it thank to my little kids. |
MC0218
Citizen
Username: Mc0218
Post Number: 5
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 10:49 am: |
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thanks for these great suggestions! |
Lucy Smith
Citizen
Username: Lucy123
Post Number: 200
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 10:55 am: |
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Just a little info/maybe a question? When we were at Toro Loco on Saturday night Village Cellar was closed/dark/no occupado. Went by Village Cellar on Sunday afternoon and there was a party goin on inside!!! Confused, we went to the door and there was a sign posting new "summer hours" and that they would be closed on Tuesdays. Not open Monday of this week. Haven't seen a soul in there since Sunday afternoon....I'm just a little confused. Anyone know what's going on over there????
ps-sorry to hijack the thread.... |
frannyfree
Citizen
Username: Frannyfree
Post Number: 199
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 9:56 am: |
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Our favorites are Niecy's in South Orange. The best down home cooking around.
Also Terra in Maplewood. The chef changes the menu often and I have never been dissapointed in the food. BYOB. |
msg
Citizen
Username: Msg
Post Number: 199
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 2:23 pm: |
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New Japanese place in Millburn across from the train station on Essex Street. Sakura. We used to go to Samurai Sushi but it has gotten too busy and is very crowded. The atmosphere is calmer at Sakura. Good value. Love the combo boxes (bento) |
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