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My childhood memories were: Buxtons in Berkeley Hts East Winds- Rt 22 Watchung Aunte Mames- Stirling H. A. Winstons- Rt 22 Springfield? Tower Steakhouse-Rt 22 Burger Express-New Providence Sneaky Pete's- Millburn Tepp's-Linden I'm sure there's more that I can't think of right now.

The original owner (an old man) sold it to some new guys. The new guys ran it for awhile, but decided it wasn't for them. Reading through the books, the new guys told the old owner that if he didn't take it back, they'd report his discrepancies to the IRS. Reluctantly, the old man took it back. Too old to want to deal with the restaurant business, and unable to find a true new owner, Don's folded. It's now a children's preschool/learning center. Such a shame, Don's made a great burger! ← The real downfall of Don's was when Livingston banned the consuption of food in the parking lot of restaurants. Goodbye Don's Drive-in.

A friend is looking for an egg foo yong , real chow mein type of place reminscent of the Chinese food she grew up on. She is willing to drive so if you know of someplace, even if it far away, please post. ← Hillary's is now a mediocre palce called Musashi. Currently there are signs up stating "closed for renovations", but quite frankly they just look closed. No indication that construction of any kind is happening. As far as Hunan Spring, I have yet to find a better General Tso'a Chicken anywhere in the vicinity. My theory about most Chines food places, is they each have the one dish that they do well. Gen Tso' s Chix is Hunan springs sweet spot. ther is a place in Scotch Plains called Hung's Shanghai, a few doors down from the StageHouse Inn. It is VERY good Shanghai/Cantonese food. The Egg Foo is wonderfull and I betcha they make a mean Chow Mein.

Well, I just got back from our dinner at An American Grill. To my surprise, the Lou I spoke to on the phone earlier today was the same Lou who greeted me at the door this evening, and niether of them were our own Lou Reda. Oh well,(BTW, Lreda, I left my card with a little personal note on the back with the mysterious "other Lou" Please be sure to ask for it tomorrow. I'd appreciate it if you would consider my offer--'nuff said) Anywhoo, the food was delicious. We started with The Firecracker Calamari and had ordered a pumpkin stuffed Pasta Dumpling. Lou didn't realize that we had ordered the dumplings and graciously presented us each with a plate of 2 dumplings as a sampler tasting since it was a special on the evenings menu. I love that!!.. After realizing that we ordered the dumplings already, He asked if we wanted to order something else. We did--the Crab cakes. It worked out well that we were able to taste 3 appetizers tonight. For our entrees, we had the Veal Rouladen and the stuffed pork tenderloin. Both were delicious as well as cooked and presented perfectly. However the cornbread stuffing was a little too sweet for my personal taste. I'm not suggesting that you change anything. I am lacking in the sweet tooth department so I guess I'm more sensitive to sweet flavors than most.

OK, OK!! After pouring over this post on An American Grill, How could I not go? My wife and I FINALLY have a date night(thanks Mom for taking the kids!!) I trust in the Egullet community, and I love the interactive nature of Lou Reda!! See ya tonight Lou!

TAKE NOTE** IT'S CASH ONLY!! Also, a tossed salad comes with dinner, and if you can blaze through THAT vinegar, the Balsamic in the Savoy is like fine wine!! LOL

Clearly by my topic description I have no idea what it's proper name is. I used to have a cheapie that I bought on some infomercial in the late 80's but that been long garage sale'd. I need to buy a few for a cooking event this Tuesday. what are they called, and where can I get 'em? Thanks for your help.

I know, I know, Why look here for good Lobster when a short car ride south will yield a fine catch? Cuz it just me and the little woman while the kids are looked after by the babysitter. Lobster dinner plus 8 hours babysitting = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I would normally cook lobsters my self but I cooked last night and I want a night out. there's got to be a place down neck that steams lobsters rather than boils 'em. Thanks for your recomendations.

Pickleicious is at the Millburn Farmers market on Fridays again this year.

I too live in West Orange, and was traveling well outside what I call my local area for sushi untill my neighbor recommended Zen at the RT 10 circle in livingston in the strip mall that houses the disgraceful Olive Garden. It's in the corner of the "L" shaped building and is PHENOMINAL!!. The quality is excellent and the attention to detail is superb. As an Uni lover, they have the freshest, and sweetest that I've been able to find. I'm heading there tonight because my 9 year old requested it before going off to camp. The other thing is that the owner is where he should be--behind the sushi bar making sushi. I find this to be a key factor in quality control.

This was a cooking-ful weekend for me: Friday night I made Steamed PEI Mussels in a Thai broth(garlic, lemongrass, chilis,Thai basil,Crushed tomatoes,Sake, Shiitake mushroom broth, Tamari,with Rice noodles for an appetizer, then a Chai Tea smoked Pork Tenderloin served with Israeli Toasted Cous-cous flavored with Currants, Tamari almonds and coconut. The vegetable was Snow peas with crushed peanuts and Tamari. Then for brunch on sunday I made: a wild mushroom, leek,and shallot tart Banana French Toast with Dulce de Leche an Italian Salami, Asparagus,Leek,basil Frittata. Also served Fresh strawberries with a Balsamic reduction. That's my idea of a successful weekend!! Bon Apetit!!

It seems that the cookware is offered in 2 sets of 9 pieces each. One set has 2 pices that are non-stick and do feature the red dot, and the other is "pure stainless" with no red dot. In a ddition to the 9 pc sets, pieces are available a'la carte including a 12.6 sautee pan. It looks as though my DW is indeed going to get me the set with the non-stick(I'll act surprised, I promise) so I'll post my critique here at a later date.

I'm a garden variety screwer upper!! there isn't one thing, but anything I cook is subject to a screw up!! I must say that MOST things I make come out ok but sometimes the simplest thing gets screwed up if I'm not "in the groove"

Never do I buy ANYTHING because it is endorsed by someone famous (at least not consciously), but my friend got Jamie Oliver's T-fal stuff and I liked the hefty weight. I haven't used them so I'm not sure how they perform. What are your thoughts? I've always gotten my cookware from resturant supply houses because I refused to spend the money for a name. I used another friends All-Clad Copper Core sauteuse and I was amazed at how well it performed. I guess for 350 bucks it better!!. Jamie/T-fal is very reasonably priced and it's my 40th B'day on Monday so my DW wants to buy me a set.

My wife and I both turn 40 next Monday and we are going to Felidia's to celebrate. I am a Johnson and Wales grad('85) and she's along for my culinary ride. We like to go to famous chef's restaurants at least once but I must say we were dissapointed by our last visit to Mesa Grill. We had gone years before and we liked it alot. Oh well. any thoughts on Felidia's?