| Author | Message | ||
     ciaopescao Citizen Username: Ciaopescao Post Number: 38 Registered: 1-2006 |
I think I will become a regular poster here. Both DH and my parents are coming to see our new home for a long weekend. - at the same time. I tried Lorena's but they don't take parties bigger than four on the weekend. We are looking for a nice place to take them for a Saturday night dinner - preferably not a national chain restaurant but something a bit more swanky and unique. Also any recs for after dinner activities would be appreciated...Thanks! | ||
| shoshannah Citizen Username: Shoshannah Post Number: 1360 Registered: 7-2002 |
Cafe Monet in Millburn. Excellent food and atmosphere. | ||
| ciaopescao Citizen Username: Ciaopescao Post Number: 40 Registered: 1-2006 |
What is this Ironbound area? Is it safe/accessible by train? Sorry for not knowing much but just moved here. | ||
| hismom Citizen Username: Hismom Post Number: 501 Registered: 5-2001 |
Terra and Centanni in Maplewood Village. Verjus on Springfield Ave. Cafe Arugula in South Orange. Those are where we take my parents and other relatives when they come to visit. | ||
| jem Citizen Username: Jem Post Number: 1638 Registered: 5-2001 |
If you want to stay local and you were trying for Lorena's, definitely try Verjus. If you're willing to go to Montclair, I highly recommend Blu. The Ironbound is safe, and Ferry street is a short walk from Newark Penn Station, which you can get to from New York Penn Station or from the Secaucus transfer, if you're shy about driving. A couple of weeks ago we ate at Mompou in the Ironbound. | ||
| ciaopescao Citizen Username: Ciaopescao Post Number: 41 Registered: 1-2006 |
Is there a place where all the local restaurants have pictures and reviews/access to their websites (like menupages)? | ||
| LilLB Citizen Username: Lillb Post Number: 2386 Registered: 10-2002  |
Basilico in Millburn is excellent. Definitely make a reservation though. | ||
| Alleygater Citizen Username: Alleygater  Post Number: 2629 Registered: 10-2004 |
Ironbound is where the portugese and brazilian restaurants are located in Newark. It's almost sort of a tourist destination for Newark. It's a few blocks closer to the water from Newark Penn Station (so I think of it as BEHIND the train station). As the crow flys (also known as driving through Irvington via Springfield Avenue, also known as the "dangerous way to go") it's literally like 5 miles from us. Just use google maps and get directions to Ferry Street. | ||
| oots Citizen Username: Oots Post Number: 475 Registered: 6-2001 |
why not stay local. Terra, Verjus and Cent Anni are all excellent! Terra is my favorite-its a small place so call for reservations. oots | ||
| MHD Citizen Username: Mayhewdrive Post Number: 4623 Registered: 5-2001  |
You must also include Antonella's in South Orange. | ||
| red Citizen Username: Redy67 Post Number: 7050 Registered: 2-2003  |
Lorena's is fabulous! | ||
| Soda Supporter Username: Soda Post Number: 4185 Registered: 5-2001  |
Verjus on Springfield Avenue in Mplwd! | ||
| Camnol Citizen Username: Camnol Post Number: 476 Registered: 3-2005 |
I heartily agree with Centanni. We recently took my husband's family there for my in-laws' 50th wedding anniversary. His entire family was thrilled with the food and is still raving about it. Chris was an amazing sport about the whole thing (allowed us to pull off a "musical surprise" for my husband's parents). It was a wonderful experience. You made us look good, Chris! Thank you!! | ||
| Projects Dude Citizen Username: Quakes Post Number: 200 Registered: 3-2004 |
Verjus has excellent food but somehow the restaurant setting is not as up to par with the quality of the dishes or even to a certain extent the prices. But if you're a foodie regardless of buses halting loudly just outside it's fantastic. Cafe Monet is smaller and has very good grub as well. The atmosphere is more balanced and appealing than Verjus imo. | ||
| Miss L Toe Citizen Username: Miss_l_toe Post Number: 587 Registered: 10-2003 |
I like Cafe Monet very much indeed. | ||
| Hank Zona Supporter Username: Hankzona Post Number: 6217 Registered: 3-2002  |
how nice do you want to go? Seranade in Chatham is tops and David Drake in Rahway (yes, Rahway) is really really good and has some great touches...it's definitely got some swank and uniqueness going for it. You can also venture to Hoboken to Amanda's or Cucharamama, to name just two. A lot of Hoboken restaurants (including some of the best) have amazing early bird specials, even on weekends. | ||
| calypso Citizen Username: Calypso Post Number: 100 Registered: 1-2006 |
Le Rendez-vous in Kenilworth is only 15 minutes away and very high quality. | ||
| Scott Citizen Username: Selnychef Post Number: 92 Registered: 10-2002 |
Try Passione in Montclair. BYOB, still easy to get a reservation. Great French food. The chef actually did a stint at Le Rendez-vous. |
