jlevy

Since I work in Hackettstown, I just had to give it a try for lunch today and I agree -- terrific! I had sushi last night so I decided to try the Bi Bim Bop (actually, a Korean dish) which I had last had at a great Korean place in Vancouver, and this was equally good. Only $7.95 for lunch and that include soup! Such a deal! Very nice service -- quiet enough for a semi-business lunch. If you are out here in the "boonies", definitely give it a try!

Rosie: I agree with all your Montclair recommendations except I seem to be the only one who doesn't like Fascino. Went once and was very disappointed -- also felt like I was being rushed out of there by an anxious waiter trying to re-use the table. Have been to Giotto twice in the past month and it's so much nicer -- great food too! But you MUST make a reservation -- it's a mob-scene even on a Tuesday night!

Yup, had dinner there twice last week. It's much better than your average NJ "red" joint. I had two of their appetizer sizes of pasta (eggplant parmigiana and their "grandmas' eggs" and it was lots of food. Both were interesting but hardly fantastic. Went back a couple of nights later and had the poached salmon -- heaven!! Just heaven!! Both nights the service was well-intentioned but veeeery slow! AND, keep in mind, on these warm, sticky nights, they keep the big front picture "window" open which means no air conditioning. Kinda too warm for me but ... I live in Montclair so I'll be back. If I had to travel far, I probably wouldn't!