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Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2075
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 11:38 am: |     |
Saw the previous thread on this but wanted other options. Dinner after movie, around 9:00pm tomorrow. Would like a place nicer than where we would take the kids. Been to Pal's, not interested this time. Right now what I am thinking is:
Wish
Antonella's
Cafe Arugula
Ekko
Has to be pretty casual. Thoughts? |
MHD
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 2715
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 11:48 am: | |
For casual, how about Starlite Pizza on Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange?
For more upscale, how about Lulu's Bistro on Livingston Ave in Livingston? |
wbwallflower
Citizen
Username: Wbwallflower
Post Number: 143
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 11:48 am: | |
Some people like Mt. Fuji, not sure how it's looking these days.. it was a little run down the last time I went but I saw they've been doing construction. Will Smith ate there once!  |
cmontyburns
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Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 1209
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 12:22 pm: | |
Well, Antonellas isn't exactly right around essex Green (though it's hardly "far") but the place is fantastic. You cannot have a bad meal there. I love it. |
Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2076
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 12:27 pm: | |
Monty, is it casual? Expensive? |
cmontyburns
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Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 1211
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 12:33 pm: | |
I really think it would be perfect for you. I have been there in a suit and I have been there in jeans. It's a really small place, only a handful of tables. The food is exceptional (I consider it to be the best restaurant in South Orange for food quality), the people who own it are adorable, and the prices are very reasonable. It's a bit cheaper than Cafe Arugula. It's BYOB. You should make a reservation, however, as they really don't have that many tables.
Go. You won't be disappointed. |
cmontyburns
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Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 1212
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 12:38 pm: | |
Antonella's: (973) 763-0391
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Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2077
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 12:40 pm: | |
Cool. I'll call tonight for a reservation. Thanks! |
SoOrLady
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Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 2511
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 1:35 pm: | |
monty - we dined there for the first time last night. Their son Nicholo shared that they are expanding into the next space.. leaving the present dining space and just putting an archway into the adjoining room. I agree that it is without peer in SO Dining... very creative, fresh and delicious! |
Virtual It Girl
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Username: Shh
Post Number: 3028
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 2:49 pm: | |
Antonella's was a wonderful dining experience. Not your typical red sauce Italian, (though I'm sure they do that just fine), but much lighter and fresher. Being from Venice, seafood is their specialty. We also loved our salads and dessert. |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 3029
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 2:50 pm: | |
Oh, and Mt. Fuji was absolutely gross the one time we went there about 5 or so years ago. |
Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2078
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 3:10 pm: | |
Thanks VIT. Yeah, Mt Fuji is not what I had in mind. Antonella's is on the way home so as long as I can get a reservation it should work out well.
FYI for those who like hibachi, the Benihana in SH is closed for renovations. My coworkers kept wanting to go there and I was always pretty repulsed. Hopefully it will improve with the renoviations. |
The Man
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Username: Bumboklaat
Post Number: 23
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 3:14 pm: | |
You people are crazy. MT. Fuji is a quality establishment with the best salad dressing ever created. Expensive yes but I have never left that place not feeling fully satisfied. |
Parkingsux
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Username: Parkingsux
Post Number: 97
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 3:44 pm: | |
Mt. Fugi is da shiznit snip snap sack. BONZAI! BONZAI! |
ken (the other one)
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Username: Ken
Post Number: 283
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 4:39 pm: | |
Rusty Scupper! |
CageyD
Citizen
Username: Cageyd
Post Number: 371
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 5:02 pm: | |
I agree with the negatives on Mt. Fuji. I love hibachi but I found the place very cramped and dirty. THe food was also not great - didn't seem fresh, the shrimp was very wilted. I wouldnt' go back again. I think the place in WO called Ekko does hibachi. |
wbwallflower
Citizen
Username: Wbwallflower
Post Number: 144
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 5:07 pm: | |
Ekko looks cool on the outside, anybody know is the food's good too? |
AntoninaKC
Citizen
Username: Antoninakc
Post Number: 86
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 6:19 pm: | |
I love Mt. Fuji--
But stay away from Wish! |
Smoochie
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Username: Smoochie
Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Friday, August 26, 2005 - 11:34 am: | |
Ekko is great! Leaves Mt Fuji in the dust.
They have a Habachi, a Sushi Bar, and an Asain/French "regular" restaurant area. Habachi prices are similar to Mt Fuji. |
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