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Bklyngirl
Citizen
Username: Bklyngirl
Post Number: 164
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 10:09 am: | 
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For my husband's 40th B-Day, I'd like to take him and a couple of his closest friends out to dinner at a nice restaurant anywhere in Essex County.
Any suggestions/recommendations are greatly appreciated.
bklyngirl |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 2372
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 11:53 am: |
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Mojave Grill, my personal favorite in Essex County. |
Wendy
Supporter
Username: Wendy
Post Number: 2851
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 12:02 pm: |
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I'm sure it's your favorite Alley. Not that it matters but Mojave Grill, in Westfield, is in Union County . |
Lizziecat
Citizen
Username: Lizziecat
Post Number: 1354
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 1:34 pm: |
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The Manor or Highlawn Pavillion. Both are in West Orange. |
bak
Supporter
Username: Bak
Post Number: 826
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 2:49 pm: |
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I love taking big groups to the Ironbound section of Newark. The Sangria flows nicely, with great food that won't break the bank.
Our favorites are Fornos of Spain, Casa Vasca and Adega Grill.
Enjoy! |
oots
Citizen
Username: Oots
Post Number: 444
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 2:58 pm: |
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I strongly recommend Terra -excellent food right here in town-don't leave w/o ordering the "baci"
oots |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 2383
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 4:24 pm: |
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Wendy. I've not been here long enough to know that. But it is close by and it is truly MY FAVORITE and where I would go for my Bday celebration. |
Leighan
Citizen
Username: Leighan
Post Number: 10
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 4:24 pm: |
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I just celebrated my 40th at Table 8 in Montclair. It was very good, and a BYOB, which kept costs down a bit. |
I'm Only Sleeping
Citizen
Username: Imonlysleeping
Post Number: 206
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 4:38 pm: |
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Amanda's in Hoboken or Lorena's in Maplewood. And the food is good at Mojave, but the atmosphere and service aren't so hot and their reservation policy is absurd. I don't think I'll go back given what a pain it was. |
Wendy
Supporter
Username: Wendy
Post Number: 2853
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 4:49 pm: |
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Well now that I've educated you about counties Alley, where in Essex do you suggest?  You're right; Westfield is quite close. We actualy belong to the Westfield YMCA, a great full-service Y, which is just as close to us in Maplewood as is the JCC (perhaps a bit further but I like it better for now).
Anyway, when we next have something to celebrate I will definitely try Mojave Grill based upon your rec, which I do respect, all kidding aside. |
soresident
Citizen
Username: Soresident
Post Number: 406
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 5:46 pm: |
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There's a current thread on this subject (not limited to Essex) at: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?act=SF&s=&f=5
In Essex, you might also consider Verjus (Maplewood; great food, great wine list) or Mangia Questia on Bloomfield Ave in Verona (lovely but a bit more casual ambiance, BYO, excellent high class Italian with huge portions).
I'd also suggest you consider Rosemary & Sage, www.rosemaryand sage.com, 616-0606 in Riverdale, about 1/2 an hour away off Route 287. There's a 5 course menu for $58 a person that's a fabulous deal for a high end meal. There are a number of special tasting dinners there as well. |
Tom N
Citizen
Username: Tjn
Post Number: 150
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 9:54 pm: |
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My wife & I really liked the Huntley Taverne in Summit. It's in Union County but very close to MW/SO.
http://www.thehuntleytaverne.com/
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msg
Citizen
Username: Msg
Post Number: 220
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 10:21 pm: |
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I've given two birthday parties at Garlic Rose in Madison. They are very easy to work with and it's BYOB. I love Huntley too. |
Bklyngirl
Citizen
Username: Bklyngirl
Post Number: 165
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 8:37 am: |
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Thank you, everyone, for your recs. I'll look into all the restaurants mentioned.
bklyngirl |
jeb
Citizen
Username: Jeb
Post Number: 125
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 - 2:50 pm: |
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Huntly Tavern owners just opened Roots Steak House in downtown Summit. Delicious!
If you haven't had a great steak or prime rib in some time this is definitely the place to go! |
MeAndTheBoys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 4309
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 - 2:57 pm: |
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My first and foremost recommendation for a special ocassion is always Amanda's in Hoboken. It's not Essex, but Hudson County, but only about 20 minutes away with no traffic. Ambiance to spare, delicious, precisely prepared food, a good wine list, and a bar for mixed drinks, of which, if I remember correctly, the usually have specials. They've been around a long time, are very customer service oriented and have consistantly great reviews.
Hubby and I went to Highlawn Pavillion for our anniversary this past May and we loved it! Very much on par with Amanda's but with a stunning view of the NYC skyline.
Both places will run you $150 for dinner for two including wine. |
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