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     ASH Citizen Username: Ash Post Number: 81 Registered: 8-2003 |
Not sure if this qualifies as dining, but I'll give it a try--what are some good places for takeout food in M'wood/South Orange? We've done Bill & Harry's and Village Trattoria to death, and are ready for something new when we're too lazy to cook...perhaps even a place that might deliver? | ||
| soresident Citizen Username: Soresident Post Number: 93 Registered: 10-2001 |
New World Catering in Maplewood. In SO, Cafe Arugula, Hunan Garden (a little takeout hole-in-the-wall - much better than Bill & Harry's), Neelam , Reservoir. Don't think any of them deliver. Great Wall delivers, and I think Mazar and Blue Moon do, too. Think you can also do take-out from Libretti's. | ||
| jem Citizen Username: Jem Post Number: 857 Registered: 5-2001  |
Savory 11 Village Plaza in South Orange: 973-762-8144 Church's Kitchen 2117 Sringfield Ave: 908-810-1686 | ||
| marian Citizen Username: Marian Post Number: 68 Registered: 9-2001 |
For Mexican, Carmelita's Cafe on Maplewood Ave. is fantastic. (They do take-out but don't deliver.) Arturo's, also on Maplewood Ave. right near Baker St. has great brick oven pizza and also does a nice job with hot and cold subs and salads. They deliver: 973-378-5800 We like Ling Ling's in Millburn for Chinese. They deliver: 973-912-8838. http://www.lingling.com/ New World is pricey but the food is excellent. We also recently started picking up takeout from the Mapleleaf Diner. Their hamburgers travel surprisingly well. | ||
| ashear Citizen Username: Ashear Post Number: 893 Registered: 5-2001 |
I really like the guy at Carmelita's but I certainly would not call his food fantastic, sad to say. Tinga in Millburn is much better, though still not great, and they deliver. Church's is awesome (Fried chicken, ribs and all the sides, not health food but yum.) Be warned I think they close earlyish, like 8pm. Burnett BBQ on Burnett (and Springfield Ave someday?) Is also good more Portugese style BBQ. We've also gotten food from Mazar Kabab house on Irvington Ave in SO a few times. Portions of meat are a little small but pretty good. People have spoken well of the new Caribbian place on 1st street in SO but I have not gotten around to trying it yet. | ||
| spw784 Citizen Username: Spw784 Post Number: 434 Registered: 5-2001 |
Jay's Grille on Springfield Ave in Vauxhall delivers. (quickly and the food is pretty good!) | ||
| Tom Reingold the prissy-pants Citizen Username: Noglider Post Number: 1630 Registered: 1-2003  |
Island Spice on Springfield Ave in Maplewood is good. It's homestyle Jamaican food, which I'm pretty unfamiliar with. We had some fish dish, which was spiced nicely. They have some really strange drinks in the fridge. My wife and I tried two. Mine was based on oatmeal. I really tried to like it but failed. Oatmeal in a bottle is no better than oatmeal with a bowl and spoon. I agree that Tinga in Millburn is good. Tom Reingold There is nothing | ||
| NRL Citizen Username: Nrl Post Number: 423 Registered: 8-2003 |
Weve ordered take out from the St. James Gate. Burgers were good to go. Check out Mannys texas weiners accross from Home depot.. Dont let the name fool you. Manny's is like a diner only better. Their salads are huge, Burgers juicy, gyro's are top notch and the service is great. | ||
| Joseph Moryl Citizen Username: Jemoryl Post Number: 15 Registered: 7-2003 |
Any one else like the Jamaican food at J&J on Valley St. in SO (near the Pathmark)? I'm quite partial to their jerked chicken and pork. Takeaway, but I don't think they deliver. | ||
| chocoholic Citizen Username: Shrink Post Number: 70 Registered: 2-2003 |
Heart and Soul, southern style food on Valley Street in SO. Good food, Chef Jesse is a great guy. | ||
| growler Citizen Username: Growler Post Number: 288 Registered: 11-2001 |
Caribbean Cuisine in SO. The best. Much better than Island Spice. | ||
| Me again Citizen Username: Deborahg Post Number: 742 Registered: 5-2001  |
yum...caribbean cuisine...yummmmmm | ||
| chocoholic Citizen Username: Shrink Post Number: 71 Registered: 2-2003 |
Also, House of Plenty in Union. They do all types of food, specifically confort foods, stuff that Mom made, only 10 times better. ( I don't know about carribean). Not only are they take out, but they do a lot of catering. A friend of mine had them cater her Christmas dinner. The food is scrumptious. I know people who travel all the way form Bergen county to get take out from them. | ||
| canismajor Citizen Username: Canismajor Post Number: 247 Registered: 7-2001 |
Where is House of Plenty located? Is it take out only? Question about carribean food.....why must there always be bone shards floating around in it? I admit, the flavors can be intriguing, but spitting out pieces of bone every few minutes gives me a yucky Neanderthal sort of feeling. | ||
| parkah Citizen Username: Parkah Post Number: 30 Registered: 1-2003 |
i second jay's grill on springfield... they have the best burgers, and on those lazy nights, we love having them deliver. island spice, also on springfield... their jamacian patties (chicken and beef) are amazingly good and cheap. perfect addition to a cold beer and bad sci-fi movie. | ||
| mem Citizen Username: Mem Post Number: 2556 Registered: 5-2001  |
Heart and Soul!!!! Turkey wings and homemade tangy mac n' cheese... I just got another email from Chef Jesse (who's a great guy besides being a great cook): Heart & Soul 61 Academy Street South Orange, NJ 07079 (973) 763-9005 E-mail - ChefJesse1@aol.com Happy New Year Everyone!! To Heart & Soul Customers: Please be advised that Heart & Soul Business hours will be changing as of 1-1-04. Thank you for your continued support of Heart & Soul. We appreciate and welcome your business going forward. Thank You, Chef Jesse Jones Heart & Soul Business Hours Monday to Thursday Open for Catering Only - Private Parties, & Meetings (Call to discuss catering or renting the space) Heat & Soul Eat In or Take Out Business Hours Friday - Open - 5 PM to 9:30 PM Saturday- Open - 1 PM to 9:30 PM Sunday - Open 12 PM to 4: PM | ||
| tip Citizen Username: Tip Post Number: 149 Registered: 6-2001 |
Does anyone remember what the name of Jayes Grille was before it became Jayes? It drives my crazy everytime I pass it. | ||
| SoOrLady Citizen Username: Soorlady Post Number: 241 Registered: 9-2003 |
Mima & Pipa's? Jay was the owner (store was named after his grandparents) - originally was a pizzaria/deli - he got rid of the pizza ovens and expanded the deli menu and changed the name to Jay's Grill a couple of years ago. And..... he make the BEST milkshakes!! | ||
| Francesca Mingione Citizen Username: Fmingione Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2003 |
DEFINITELY try Caribean Cuisine on First in South Orange. Best Roti I have had ever, hands down. It's a new place and they have been kind of struggling through the winter, so please help support this excellent restaurant. | ||
| emmie Citizen Username: Emmie Post Number: 215 Registered: 3-2002 |
Tip, Jayes Grille used to be James Inn. My kid delivered for them when he was in high school. |
