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    Sonoma Grill,  East Rutherford

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    There is a for sale sign in front of the building and no renovations going on that are visable.  They sold their liquor license, are in the Entertainment book, and had been advertising heavily.  It is closed...very closed.

    Heard they got $500K for their liquor license, sold the bldg. to Chilis for $1.5MM

    Great Iced Tea in NJ in the Summertime

    in New Jersey: Dining

    Posted · Edited by zeman (log)

    I was surprised to see this post about Ito En tea. Just Monday night I ate at a restaurant called "KAI" on Madison Ave & 68th St. which is within the Ito En store on the 2d. floor. Only 8 tables at best & a "sushi" bar serving Mishimaya steak at $75/12oz. There wasa small display of loose tea in the store & for the rent they must pay I couldn't figure out how they money or maybe that's not the point.

    On the way out they gave us a gift bag of 2 btls of Ito En ice tea!

    Pal's Cabin

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    from the little i've read i wouldn't think of ordering anything but the burger, steak, or mushroom soup.  this isn't the type of place in my mind that i'd go with high expectations.  my burger-at-the-bar was quite a pleasurable experience. 

    pal's is often mentioned in the various "best burger" roundups in the various publications.  there's something to that i think.  order anything else at your own risk.

    rosie, go for the burger soon.  it's just about up there with one of your favorites, Gaffer's.  and the fries are better. 

    and they have a restroom attendant, so i avoid that at all costs.

    zeman, good seeing you around again.  i'd like to hear more from you about the various places in the paterson area.  i seem to recall you making a few stops in and around that town a while back.

    I stopped last week on Main Ave. Paterson just down from St. Joes Hosp & had a delicious chicken schwarma fully dressed & a diet coke for $4 total. It was a butcher/sandwich shop. Lots 'a lamb. I'll get you the name (Ali something). It was across the street from Fatalla Bakery.

    Jamies in Clifton

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    I went there with some friends about 3 months ago. dennis, the chef owner, came from Borellis on Rt 3 E in Secaucus. He does a mean app. of jumbo shrimp wrapped in proscuito, broiled & served on a bed of broccoli rape on top of a garlic bread crouton. The some little necks broiled & topped with lump crabmeat.

    The bonus for all you cigar afficionados is that you can smoke at the bar and at the tables in the front room.

    Pal's Cabin

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    I have eaten there twice and sat at the counter each time. The burger was good, the grilled reuben, so-so, but the service was S.L.O.W. I mean I'm at the counter and I can see into the open kitchen, plenty of "cooks" standing around and very little activity. Not the place if you want to have a quick lunch.

    TAOS

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    I've eaten at TAOS (open about 3 weeks) a couple of times at the bar. It's part of the village restaurant group that owns the Village Gourmet, Tina Louise & Mignon. It's on Paterson Ave near Jerry's.

    It's an interesting place where the bar lounge is actually nicer than the rear dining room. It has a large & visible wine cellar in front but right now they are poushinbg their "$20/bottle" wine list. Have not seen any other list but then again I have not asked for it.

    Have had the tuna trio which consists of tuna tartare, sashimi & seared for $9.95. Not bad considering the price. The crab cake app was good as well. Recently had the General Toas Chicken that was moist, not too sweet & tpped with a whole roasted long hot pepper. The braised short ribs were pretty good as well.

    I'm going back for more so will let you all know what else is tasty.

    Zeman

    Good Italian Pastries...

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    Only on Sunday's does Vitamia make cannolis. Also there's another pastry/bakery right of Harrison ave in Lodi about 2 blocks from Vitamia's that has some tasty pastry. Rosa's in Saddle Brook is another place touted by my favorite espresso house in Rutherford that I've been meaning to get to.

    On a side note: Steuyertowne Bakery of Bloomfield Ave in Clifton makes an awesome crumb cake equal to B & W and many other German style baked goods. Try it you'll like it!

    An American Grill Wine Dinner--Afterthoughts

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    Oh baby I can see this dinner thing becoming a regular event! Thanks Lou for a great night and next time I'm bringing a designated driver. The menu, wine, food, service and our dinner companions were all just right.

    My favorite dish was the serrano wrapped prawns and I wish I took my steak home, but then again I am headed to New Orleans for the next eight days.

    Favorite wines were the Stemmler and Dr. Loosen.

    OK Rosie, I'm already thinking about where and when to have the next one.

    Lou: you and your staff are a class act. My hat's off to all. Let's hear it for the chef!!

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