The Table: Metropolitan NJ Dining Guide 2017

2017 Edition

Your GuIDE to DInInG out Eat DESSErt FIrSt: LocaL FavorItES Signature crème Brulee from Martini Grill in Wood-ridge “Baked-to-caramelized-perfection”

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W ether you wan Wh a t something new or something traditional an a , we promise you will never run al out of delectab a le options here. We ab W produce this guide, in conj n unction wi nj wit ith the Me M adow owl ow wlan a ds L bert Li rty rt ty Co C nv n ention & Vi V sit i ors Bureau it a an au a d the Me M adow owl ow wlan a ds Re R gional a Ch al C am a ber, r to provi r, v de vi our residents an a d vi v sitors with a tasting of some of the best fo f od our region has to off ffe ff fer— a d with the info an f rmat fo a ion you need to mak at a e choices that ak a will please your pal at a at al a e!

Here at a the vi v sitors bureau a , we heed the sound adv au dvi dv vice of not missing out on dessert. Al A l too oft f en we pass it ft i up becau a se we’re too fu au f ll fr f om the meal a . Wi al Wit ith that a in mind, we hav at a e a fe av f at a ure a ticle on pag ar a e 18 where we present a sam ag a pling of desserts fr am f om a fe f w ar a ea restau a ran au a ts that an a at will surely l motiv ly i at iv a e you to sav a e some room. av W oft We f en fi ft f eld questions fr f om indiv ivi iv vidual a s an al a d businesses looking fo f r recommendat a ions on at where to host their events, both big an a d smal a l. Par al a ties should be as unique as the people ar throwing them an a d ar a ea venues ar a e mak a ing sure that ak a each special at a event is a memorab al a le ocab casion fo f r al a l who at att ttend. In this guide, we hav a e a fe av f at a ure ar a ticle that a looks at at a some special a al event venues we hav a e here in the region. av The directory r off ry ffe ff ferings in this guide ar a e of a wi w de ran a ge, as we present you wi an wit ith a selection of eat a eries, fo at f ur-star a ran ar a ked restau an a ran au a ts, event venues, pizzerias, diners, cat an a erers fo at f r your ow own wn events, pub fa far are an a d of course a mult lti lt tip iplicit ity it ty of eth t nic cuisine. Perhap th a s yo ap y u wi wilillll fi f nd a new e local ew a al gem right in your backy kya ky yar ard—please let us know o ab ow a out your exp x eriences at xp a these restau a ran au a ts an a d al an a so let us know o if you hav ow a e a suggestion fo av f r wh w at a we should include next x time. xt W thank you fo We f r coming to Th T e Ta T ble l and we of course we invite you back fo le f r our next edition in the Wi W nter of 2017!

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Applebee’s 375 NJ-3 (973) 471-6161 www.applebees.com

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Buco Ristorante 953 Allwood Road (973) 779-3500 bucoristorante.com

Gianna’s Restaurant & Bar 843 Washington Avenue (201) 460-7997 giannas.biz

Chevys Fresh Mex 365 Route 3 East (973) 777-6277 chevys.com

Hunkar Tu T rkish Restaurant 319 Hackensack Street (201) 507-0606 hunkarrestaurant.com Il Villaggio 651 Route 17 North (201) 935-7733 ilvillaggio.com Mr.r.r G’s 335 Paterson Plank Road (201) 460-0100 mrgs.restaurant Redd’s Restaurant & Bar 317 Washington Avenue (201) 933-0015 reddsrestaurant.com

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Hours of Operat a ion: For schedules and info at f rmat fo a ion go to ww at www ww.entertainmentcruises.com R serv Re r at rv a ions: Required Menus Av A ai a lab a le: Breakfa ab f st, Lu fa L nch, Dinner, r Wi r, W nes, Cocktails Par a king: Public Lot, Street Parking, Limited Parking ar Serv r ice Ty rv Typ ype: Sit Down, Fine Dining Price Ra Ran ange of En E trĂŠes: Tickets are al a l inclusive of a fr f eshly l prepared and seasonal ly a ly al l inspired meal a , onboard entertainment, a cruise around New Yo al Y rk Harbor, r and wat r, a er, at r coff r, ffe ff fee, tea and iced tea. Food and bar upgrades are av a ailab a le fo ab f r an additional a cost. Ticket prices range fr al f om $49.90 and up (*Ti T cket prices do not includes tax Ti a es & service fe ax f es) Pay a ment Ty ay Typ ypes: Cash, Cr C edit Card/Debit Card, Ch C eck, Corporat a e/Personal at a Account al

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E ery Ev r one loves a par ry a ty ar ty. y. An A d there ar a e plenty t of reaty sons to hav a e one: birthday av a s, an ay a niv i ersar iv a ies, weddings, ar holiday a s, retirement, corp ay r orat rp a e events or even just at becau a se! Par au a ties should be as unique as the people ar throwing them an a d ar a ea venues ar a e mak a ing sure that ak a at each special a event is a memorab al a le occasion fo ab f r al al who at att ttend.

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W en it comes to elegan Wh a ce, Na an Nan anina’s In Th T e Par ark ar rk in Bellevi v lle, N.J., stan vi a ds out am an a ong the rest. Nestled a ong the cherry am r blossoms of Bran ry a ch Brook Par an a k, ar the lav avi av vishly l man ly a icured grounds an an a d traditional a ar al a chitecture provi v de the perfe vi f ct scenic backdrop fo fe f r an a outdoor ceremony ny, ny y, cocktai a l hour an ai a d, of course, photo opportunity t to fo ty f rever memorial a ize that al a special at a day al ay. ay y.

General a Ma al Man anag a er Julian a Re an Rey eyes say a s the lav ay avi av vish gar aar dens, complete with wat a erfa at fal fa alls, a bridge, stream a an am a d pond in the historic par a k-like sett ar t ing ar tt a e what a mak at a e ak Nan a ina’s ext an x ra special xt a fo al f r its guests. Once indoors, the Gran a d Bal an a lroom adorned with Au al A strian a cry an r stal ry a al chan a deliers an an a d a star a lit pat ar a io “creat at a e a one-ofat f a-kind fa bian am a ce fo an f r a once-in-a-life f time celebrat fe a ion.” at G ests at Gu a Nan a ina’s hav an a e a wide ar av a ray a of culinar ay ary ar ry options, including an a ext x ensiv xt i e cocktai iv a l hour an ai a d dinner menu that a include items such as a seaf at afo af food raw a bar aw ar, ar r, multip i le car ip arv ar rvi ving stat a ions, a mac an at a d cheese stat a ion at ( ith lobster) an (w a d an a outdoor grill. Gu G ests can a al an a so choose items fr f om the “Over the To T p” menu which includes customizab a le stat ab a ion options. Af at Aft fter al a l, who can a an real a ly al l resist shrimp crepes an a d hot ap a ple pie zeppole?

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Rey Re eyes adds that a Nan at a ina’s cat an a ers to one event at at a a time, ensuring only l the best personal ly a ized serv al rvi rv vice fo f r your special a event. Vi al V sit ww www ww. w.nan a inasinthepar an a k.com ar f r complete menu, photo gal fo a leries of the grounds an al a d bal a lroom, as well as links to the fa al f cilit ity it ty’s recommended vendors fo f r bak a eries, fl ak f owers, near a by ar b guest accommodat a ions an at a d other am a enities. (Other properties ar a e the Par a k Sav ar a oy av o in Florham a Par am a k an ar a d The Par a k Ch ar C at a eau a au in Ea E st Brunswick.)

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Since it i s opening in 1976, the Me M ad a ow owl wlan a ds Ra R cetrack has undergone man any an ny chan a ges but none so spectacular an a ar as the reincar a nat ar a ion of the last fe at f w year a s. Now cal ar a led al M ad Me a ow owl wlan a ds Ra Rac acing & En Ent ntert r ai rt a nment n , the stat nt a e-ofat f fthe-ar a t venue boasts multip ar i le entertai ip a nment spaces ai that a ar at a e sure to mak a e your next ak x event exceptional xt a, al say a s Ra ay R chel Ry R an a , mar a keting man ar a ag an a er. r r.

The Vi V ctory r Sports Bar ry a & Cl ar C ub can a host up to 350 an guests an a d fe f at a ures copper pan a eled wal an a ls, multip al i le fl ip f at a screen HD TVs V an Vs a d “one of the best sound sy s stems

you’ll ever fi f nd!” say a s Ry ay R an a , adding that a The Lounge, at which overlooks the room an a d the racetrack, is a crea iv at i ely l decorat ly a ed ar at a ea that a can at a accommodat an a e par at a ties ar of up to 600 guests an a d can a be booked in conj an n unction nj with the Vi V ctory r or independently ry l of it. ly The Sky kyb ky ybox Suites can a hold up to 200 people fe an f ature outdoor decks with a great a vi at v ew of the New Yo Y rk C ty Ci t sky kyl ky yline, mak a ing it a perfe ak f ct venue fo fe f r a summertime event. Li L kewise, the Vi V ctory r Te ry T rrace is a beau a tifu au f l fu outdoor rooft f op bar ft a that ar a al at a so boasts the stunning sky k ky line vi v ew fo f r up to 500 guests.

The Backy k ar ky a d is a tw t o-an a d-a-hal an a f acre outdoor al dining an a d entertai a nment section that ai a is av at a ai a lab a le fo ab f r div i erse par iv a ty ar t options, complete with par a ty ar t tents, picnic tab a les, outdoor gam ab a es an am a d activ ivi iv vities an a d ext x ensiv xt i e iv bar a becue cat ar a ering options. The Gal at a lery al r is a multip ry i urip pose room that a is ideal at a fo al f r lar a ger corp ar r orat rp a e events an at a d meetings.

Wit Wi ith so man any an ny diff ffe ff ferent spaces, Ry Rya yan an say a s, there ar ay ae a unlimit an i ed number of events people can it a hav an a e at av a the track. “People hav a e hosted birt av r hday rt a an ay a d retirement par a ties, reunions, graduat ar a ions, corp at r orat rp a e seminar at as ar a d trade shows. It is al an a so great a fo at f r fa fan antasy s draf sy aft af ft par a ties, bachelor/ ar r/b r/ /bachelorett t e par tt a ties an ar a d Bar a an ar a d Bat a Mi at M tzvah a s since it provi ah v des a ‘club fe vi f el’ that a so at man any an ny teenag a ers ar ag a e eag a er fo ag f r. r” A l cat Al a ering is done on-site an at a d the menu options include buff ffe ff fet-sty tyl ty yle dining, action stat a ions, passed hors at d’oeuv uvr uv vres an a d BBQ packag a es. Special ag a menu requ al q ests qu a e av ar a ai a lab a le fo ab f r guests wi wit ith fo f od sensit i iv it ivi vit ities or vegetar a ian ar a prefe an f rences, an fe a d the Me M adow owl ow wlan a ds Ra R cing & En E tert r ai rt a nment chefs f can fs a al an a so work wi wit ith outside vendors if dietar ary ar ry restrictions ar a e a concern, Ry Rya yan an ad a ds.

Meadowl w an wl a ds Ra R cing & En E tertai a nment is the ai perfe f ct venue fo fe f r an any ny event, big or smal a l, corp al r orat rp a e or at social a , fo al f rmal a or casual al a . “We al W hav We a e hosted ext av x rav xt a ag av a an a t black-tie events fo f r U.S. Senat a ors with President Bill at C inton an Cl a d singer Gl G oria Gay ayn ay ynor as the fe f at a ured guests, a fa f shion show with cat atw at twal a k in Vi V ctory r an ry a da mag a azine lau ag a nch par au a ty ar t in the Sky kyb ky yboxes,” say a s Ry ay R an a .

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Fam a ily am l -ow ly o ned Re ow R dd’s Re R stau a ran au ant an nt & Pub u in Ca ub Car arlstad adt ad dt, N.J. has every ryt ry ything a local a eat al a ery at r needs—a perfe ry f ct fe locat a ion in the hear at a t of the Meadowl ar w an wl a ds, ext x ensiv xt i e iv

menu wi wit ith homemade special a ties, a uniqu al q e pub at qu a mosphere fo f r a casual a night out an al a d a beau a tifu au f l ban fu a quet an f cility fa t fo ty f r priv i at iv a e par a ties an ar a d special a occasions. Oh, al a d then there ar an a e a fe f w other am a enities, like the popular a tai ar a lgat ai a e par at a ties on the premises befo ar f re big events fo a MetLi at L fe Li f Stadium an a d a shutt t le serv tt rvi rv vice to an a d fr f om the stadium—exclusiv i e to Re iv R dd’s.

O ner Doug Pal Ow a si say al a s the idea of ad ay a ding a shutt ttl tt tle serv rvi rv vice grew out of his customers’ complai a nts ab ai a out access an a d par a king chal ar a lenges while gett al t ing to an tt a d leav avi av ving sporting events, concerts an a d other events at a the stadium. “We W ’ve tak We a en the worry ak r out of it fo ry f r our customers,” Pal a si say al a s, adding, “The shutt ay t le serv tt rvi rv vice real a ly al l put us on the map a .” ap

The tai a lgat ai a e par at a ties befo ar f re events ar fo a e a “real a fu al f n a mosphere,” he say at a s. “We ay W ’ve ext We x ended our liquor xt license to the par a king lot, so people can ar a eat an a an at a d han a g an out, hop on the shutt t le an tt a d relax a . An ax A d af aft fter the event, they e get back qu ey q ickly ly. ly y.”

Back indoors at a Re R dd’s, customers can a enj an n oy nj o Hap a py ap p Hour fr f om 4-7 p.m. Monday a through Friday ay a ay (excluding event nights at a the Meadowl w an wl a ds) with traditional a pub fa al far are. The restau a ran au a t is open seven day an a s ay a week fr f om 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. fo f r lunch an a d dinner a d fe an f at a ures an a al a l-inclusiv i e menu with original iv a items al such as cheese steak a eggrolls an ak a d grilled steak a house ak bacon; pretzel-crusted chicken an a d beer-bat att at ttered grouper sandw d ich; and an excellent selection of dw martinis an a d bott t led an tt a d drau a ght beers. au The priv i at iv a e ban a quet space on the second fl an f oor has a 2,000 squar a e fo ar f ot bal a cony al ny, ny y, an a d can a accommodat an ae at par a ties of up to 200 people. Re ar R dd’s off ffe ff fers a both a buff ffe ff fet an a d sit-down menu options, hors d’oeuvres an a d casual a cocktai al a l par ai a ty ar t packag a es. ag “The best par a t of this business is when we hav ar a ea av christening or a fi f rst communion par a ty ar t an a d those sam a e am customers come back ag a ai a n,” Pal a si say al a s. “Re ay R peat Re a busiat ness is a big par a t of what ar a we do.” at R dd’s al Re a so off ffe ff fers an a off ffff f-site cat a ering menu (av at a ai av a la le fo ab f r pick-up or deliv i ery iv ry) ry y) an a d can a accommodat an ae at par a ties of al ar a l sizes. Vi V sit ww www ww. w.reddsrestau a ran au a t.com fo an f r a complete look.

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Sergio’s Bistro 327A Lakeview Avenue (973) 772-1655 sergiosbistro.com The Shannon Rose 98 Kingsland Road (973) 284-0200 theshannonrose.com See our ad on page 27

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CLOSTER Locale Cafe & Bar 208 Piermont Road (201) 750-3233 locale208closter.com

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The Asian Grill 20 Route 17 North 201) 933-0988 thebestasiangrill.com Caffe Capri 119 Park Avenue (201) 460-1039 caffecaprirestaurant.com Mr.r.r Bruno’s Pizza and Beyond 53 Route 17 South (201) 531-8900 Pink at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment 1 Racetrack Drive (201) 843-2446 playmeadowlands.com/dining/pink.html See our ad on page g 23

$$$  Saladworks 30 Route 17 North (201) 939-8886 www.saladworks.com T os Restaurant & Lounge Ta 356 Paterson Avenue (201) 460-8988 villagerestaurantgroup.com Vesta Wood Fired Pizza & Bar 64 Hoboken Road (201) 939-6012 vestapizzeria.com

EDGEWATER Cafe Archetypus 264 River Road (201) 941-0609 HAV A EN Riverfront Restaurant & Bar AV 2 Main Street (201) 943-1900 havenedgewater.com

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Mitchell’s Fish Market 541 River Road (201) 840-9311 www.mitchellsfishmarket.com The River Palm Te T rrace 1416 River Road (201) 224-2013 riverpalm.com

ELMWOOD PARK Royal Warsaw Restaurant & Fine Martini Bar 871 River Drive (201) 794-9265 royalwarsaw.com T verna Mykonos Ta 238 Broadway (201) 703-9299 tavernamykonos.com

ENGLEWOOD Baumgart’s Café 45 E Palisade Avenue (201) 569-6267 baumgartscafe.com Blue Moon Mexican Café 23 E Palisade Avenue (201) 541-0600 bluemoonmexicancafe.com Daruma Neighborhood Japanese Restaurant 45 N Dean Street (201) 567-9600 darumaenglewood.com

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The River Palm Te T rrace 41-11 Route 4 (201) 703-3500 riverpalm.com

FLORHAM PARK The Park Savoy 236 Ridgedale Avenue (973) 377-7100 theparksavoy.com See our ad on back cover

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HACKENSACK Chit Chat Diner 515 Essex Street (201) 820-4033 chitchatdiner.com The Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Avenue (201) 342-5445 crowsnest.com Morton’s The Steakhouse One Riverside Square (201) 487-3614 mortons.com Oceanaire Seafood Room 175 Riverside Square Mall (201) 343-8862 theoceanaire.com

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Picco Ta T vern 160 Prospect Avenue (201) 880-8750 piccotavern.com Rosa Mexicano 390 Hackensack Avenue (201) 489-9100 rosamexicano.com Stony Hill Inn 231 Polifly Road (201) 342-4085 stonyhillinn.com

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Bistro Six-Five-Zero at Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands 650 Te T rrace Avenue (201) 288-6100 Gabriel’s Grille & Bar 283 Rt. 17 South (201) 288-9600 gabrielsgrille.com Houlihan’s 5 Route 17 South (201) 393-9330 houlihans.com See our ad on page 11

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HOBOKEN Arthurs 237 Washington Street (201) 656-5009 arthursofhoboken.com 10

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The 3rd Wave Cafe Crepes 525 Riverside Avenue (201) 528-8163 the3rdwavecafecrepes.com Angelo’s Restaurant 263 Ridge Road (201) 939-1922 Colonial Diner 27 Orient Way (201) 935-3192 Elegant Desserts 275 Warren Street (201) 933-0770 elegantdesserts.net See our ad on page 11

$ Mazur’s Sugarflake Bakery 323 Ridge Road (201) 438-8500 mazursbakerynj.com Medieval Times Dinner & To T urnament 149 Polito Avenue 1 (800) 935-6878 medievaltimes.com

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Thistle Restaurant 442 Valley Brook Avenue (201) 935-0004 T attoria Il Cafone Tr 7 Ridge Road (201) 933-3355 trattoriailcafone.com

MAHWAH The River Palm Te T rrace 209 Ramapo Valley Road (201) 529-1111 riverpalm.com

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Segovia Restaurant 150 Moonachie Road (201) 641-4266 segoviasteakhouse.com

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Biggies 1315 Route 17 South (201) 962-9096 biggiesclambar.com

Sabor Latin Bistro 8809 River Road (201) 943-6366 saborlatinbistro.com

Brady’s At the Station 5 W Main St (201) 327-9748 bradysatthestation.net

Waterside Restaurant and Catering 7800 B River Road (201) 861-7767 watersiderestaurantandcatering.com

Lakeside Grille & Bar A Ramsey Golf & Country Club At 105 Lakeside Drive (201) 327-0009 lakesidegrilleandbar.com

NUTLEY Mamma Vittoria Restaurant & Catering 160 N Franklin Avenue (973) 662-0242 www.mammavittoria.com

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T attoria La Bocca Tr 13 Godwin Avenue (201) 445-8410

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Desserts that a ar at a e perfe f ct endings—or beginnings—to an fe any ny meal a al

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A wise man a once sai an a d, “Ea ai Eat Ea at dessert fi f rst.” His reasoning was we tend to pass up dessert becau a se we’re too au f ll fr fu f om the meal a , an al a d how oft f en do we ask fo ft f ra “doggie bag a ” fo ag f r a piece of pie or cak a e? So, star ak a t off ar f ff with something you’d real a ly al l enj n oy nj oy. y. Yo Y u can a al an alw lway a s tak a e your meal ak a home fo al f r the next x day xt a ! ay W th that Wi a in mind, we present a sam at a pling of am desserts fr f om a fe f w ar a ea eat a eries that at a will surely at l ly please no mat att at tter when you indulge—an a d they an e can ey a an mak a e an ak a excellent “fi f rst course” to an fi any ny meal a , too. al

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Il Vi V llaggio - Ch C eesecake Made Wi W th Fresh Ri R cotta & Biscotti Crust

Il Vi V llag a gio adds a bit of blackberry ag r bran ry a dy an d fo f r ext x ra xt f av fl a or – not that a it needs an at any ny help! Vi V sit ww www ww. w.ilv lvi lv villag a ag gio.com Bah a am ah a a Breeze in Par a am ar a us liv i es up to its tropical iv a al theme with its lunch an a d dinner fa far are as well as its dessert selection. One of its signat a ure menu items at is Ru R m Ca Cak ake, made with Bacar a di Oak ar a hear ak a t Ru ar R m a d topped with raisin butterscotch sauce—made an in-house—and served with vanilla ice cream.

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chocolat a e center, at r car r, a am ar a elized pineap a ples, serv ap r ed with rv raspberry r sau ry a ce an au a d fr f esh islan a d fr an f uit.

K ds can Ki a try an r the Ma ry Man ango Sorbet with fr f esh fr f uit.

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Oliv ive iv ve Ga Gar arden in Secau a cus off au ffe ff fers an a ar a ray a of ay desserts that a is certai at a n to hav ai a e every av r diner hap ry a py ap py. y.

C ocolat Ch a e lovers should sav at a e room fo av f r the Black Ti Te Mousse Ca Cak ake—rich lay a ers of chocolat ay a e cak at a e, dar ak ak ar chocolat a e cheesecak at a e an ak a d cream amy am my custar a d mousse, ar topped with chocolat a e icing an at a d miniat a ure chocolat at ae at chip i s. A chocoholic’s litt ip t le slice of heav tt a en. av For the non-chocolat a e lovers—yes, there ar at a e a fe f w out there—try r the Lemon Cr ry C eam a Ca am Cak ake. Tw T o lay a ers ay of delicat a e white cak at a e with lemon cream ak a fi am f lling an a d van a illa crumb topping an an a d a sprinkling of confe f cfe tioner’s sugar ar. ar r. Li L ght, yet perfe f ct with fr fe f eshly l brewed ly cap a puccino or espresso. Vi ap V sit ww www ww. w.oliv i egar iv a den.com ar Shan a non Ro an R se Irish Pub u in Cl ub C ift f on combines ft t o simple yet fa tw fav avorite tastes in its Irish Soda Bread Pudding. Irish soda bread, made with butt t ermilk an tt a d bak a ing soda instead of yeast, is a quick bread popular ak a ar f r St. Pat fo a rick’s Day at a celebrat ay a ions. Bread pudding uses at stal a e slices of crusted bread, bak al a ed with eggs, milk, ak sugar ar, ar r, van a illa an an a d spices, into a soft f pudding. Add ft

(To T p) Ap To A plebee’s - Blue Ri R bbon Brownie; (Bottom) Olive Garden - Lemon Cream Cake

A the Ch At C ar art rt House in We W ehaw awk aw wken, guests will f nd one item on the dessert menu—the Signat fi a ure Hot at C ocolat Ch a e La at Lav ava Ca Cak ake. It’s been done befo f re, but not fo like this: the molten center is made with Godiv i a® iv liqueur an a d serv r ed war rv a m, topped with chocolat ar ae at sau a ce, Heat au a h® bar at a crunch an ar a d van a illa ice cream an a . am G ests can Gu a request homemade straw an awb aw wberry r ice cream ry a am instead of van a illa fo an f r a modest char a ge. An ar A d becau a se au each dessert is made to order, r the chef asks that r, a guests at a low 30 minutes fo al f r prepar a at ar a ion. Perhap a s while you ap wai a t, you might try ai r a Blood Oran ry a ge Pal an a oma Ma al Mar artini or a Pomegran a at an a e Moj o ito, each delicious enough to oj count as dessert. Vi V sit ww www ww. w.char a t-house.com ar

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The TA T BLE these tw t o fa fav avorites an a d top with Bai a ley ai e s whip ey i ped cream ip a am a d there’s no need to wai an at ai f r a special fo a occasion. al W at Wh a can a be bett an t er than tt a an sau a téed peaches in browned au butt t er an tt a d bran a dy an d ? To T p it with crispy p gran py a ola, an a a dollop a, of van a illa ice cream an a an am a d sal a ted al car a am ar a el sau a ce an au a d the Peach C isp is a meal Cr a on its own. al Martini Grille Stay ayi ay ying true to its Ital a ian al a an A mond Joy Al o oy roots, Spunt n ino Wi nt W ne Bar a ar & It I al a ian a Ta an Tap apas a in Cl C ift f on ft presents traditional a fa al fav avorites with its own special a touch. The al C ocolat Ch a e Ch at C ip i Zeppole (p ( opular a deep-fr ar f ied Ital fr a ian al a an pastry ry) ry y) hav a e a hint of oran av a ge zest in the dough fo an f r an a ext x ra sweet surp xt r rise. rp Likewise, the Ci C ambelle (a bundt or circular cake which vary r by ry b region in Ital aly al ly) are homemade doughnuts that a come with a choice of dipping at sauces: chocolat a e sauce, Nutella or sal at a ted caramel. al Diff ffi ff ficult choice indeed.

W at Wh a a way a to end—or star ay a t—a meal ar a al

Har a ry ar r Par a ut, man ar a ag an a er of Go G urmet Infl f igh fl g t Ca gh Cat atering (an a d co-owner with Ar an A et Ta Tak akir of the Ma Mar art rtini Gr G ill in W od-Ri Wo R dge) say Ri a s chan ay a ge is key an e to keeping the menus ey f r both businesses fr fo f esh an a d exciting. The bar a tenders ar a d wai an a t staf ai aff af ff ar a e al alw lway a s coming up with new recip i es ip f r the mar fo a tini list, Par ar a ut say ar a s. “That ay a ’s what at a we’re at known fo f r so we’re al alw lway a s try ryi ry ying something new. w” w.

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Hours of Operat a ion: Friday at a s & Sat ay a urday at a s 5:30pm - 10pm. Pink is al ay a so av a ailab a le fo ab f r privat ae at events and parties.

R serv Re r at rv a ions: Strongly l Suggested ly Menus Av A ai a lab a le: Dinner, ab r Privat r, a e Ev at E ents, Cat a ering, Wi at W ne/Cocktail, Ve V getarian/Special a al Dietary ry, ry y, Holiday ay/ ay y/Special a Ev al E ents Par a king: Privat ar a e Lot at Serv r ice Ty rv Typ ype: Bar, r Cat r, a ering, Sit Down, Fine Dining at Price Ra Ran ange of En E trées: Buff ffe ff fet is $29.95 on Friday a evenings and $39.95 on Sat ay a urday at a nights. ay Signat a ure Dish: Va at V ries with buff ffe ff fet assortment Pay a ment Ty ay Typ ypes: Cash, Cr C edit Card/Debit Card A cohol: Bar Service Al C ef: Ch f Ex f: E ecutive Ch C ef Dennis Sammarone has over 25 years experience in the culinary r world. ry He previously l worked as Ex ly E ecutive Ch C ef fo f r the Carnival a Cab al a le Beach Hotel and the NY ab N Helmsley e Hotels. He has ap ey a peared on CBS LIVE @ 4, Good Morning America, News12 NJ and authored recipes fo f r In I sid ide id de Je J rs r ey e Ma Mag agaz a in i e, the St Sta tar Le L dg dge ger, Berg rge rg gen Re R cord r , and Ne rd N w Je J rs r ey e M nth Mo t ly th l .

R stau Re a ran au a t Description: Pink’s tiered dining area combines upscal an a e buff al ffe ff fet with amazing views of the live horse racing action fr f om every r seat ry a in the house. Ta at Tab able-side cocktail service complements the delicious buff ffe ff fet fa f re. The indoor restaurant al a lows seat a ing fo at f r up to 270 guests to eat a and drink, with the convenience of individual at a TV and betting terminal al a s. The al décor fe f at a ures swanky k stained gunmetal ky a fl al f oors and white subway a tiles behind the bar, ay r with r, bright pink, wool chairs to complement the restaurant name.

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Sabor Peru 8 Highland Cross (201) 935-7378 saborperunj.com Village Gourmet 75 Park Avenue (201) 438-9404 villagerestaurantgroup.com Volare’s 7 Station Square (201) 935-6606

SECAUCUS Bareli’s Restaurant, LLC 219 Route 3 East (201) 865-2766 barelisrestaurantandbar.com Bonefish Grill 200 Mill Creek Drive (201) 864-3004 bonefishgrill.com Buffalo Wild Wings 470 Harmon Meadow Boulevard (201) 348-0824 buffalowildwings.com BurgerFi 700 Plaza Drive #4 (551) 257-7979 burgerfi.com Cafe Four Fifty Five 455 Plaza Drive (201) 864-7300 Carrabba’s Italian Grill 475 Harmon Meadow Boulevard (201) 330-8497 carrabbas.com See our coupon on page 25

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Red Lobster 700 Plaza Drive (201) 583-1902 Stefanos Mediterranean Grille 700 Plaza Drive (201) 865-6767 stefanos-mg.com T kyo Hibachi & Buffet To 700 Plaza Drive (201) 863-2828 www.toky k ohb.com ky

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