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The restaurant was reviewed by Kirsten Henri in Philadelphia Weekly a few weeks ago. There is also Padaria & Pizzaria Brasil in the area. I am going to have to visit when I have the time, in a few weeks. Assuming the right night I may join. I am a fool for rodizio.

As someone who has lived in the Trenton area for over fifty years and first visited the Hudson Street DeLorenzo's more than forty years ago and still go when I have the patience, which is not very often. Anyway, getting in on a Saturday evening is nearly impossible.

Please, please, PUHHLEEEEZE give me a heads-up when you do go back! I'm still sorry I missed this pigout, and even more so now that I see what I missed. (I didn't have the swag on hand Saturday morning, either, which didn't help, but the resumes I was working on made getting away difficult as it was.) But thanks for checking in on me. ← It may take close to two hours but you can get to Newark by train from Philadelphia relatively easily. Take SEPTA to Trenton. Switch to NJ Transit, usually on the same track. Take NJT to Newark's Penn Station, under an hour. When you get off in Newark follow the signs to Market Street. When you exit you will be on Ferry Street. Walk right and follow Ferry Street to Madison, Monroe, etc. It is under ten minutes walk to Brasalia Grill. In good weather the trip is well worth it. I was at the dinner and intend to retunrn by train from Hamilton after April 17. I may try a differnt place. This was my second time at Brasilia Grill.

I recalled that after our dining at Brasilia Grill last year Robert Sietesma reviewed the place for the Village Voice, whose restaurant criticism I find more valuable than the NYT. A link to the review is here: http://www.villagevoice.com/nyclife/0510,s...1,61793,15.html

The place is overwhelming. We dined there just about a year ago and this time was as good or better dining with a group of starved DDCers and friends. I purposely ate very little in the morning so I could taste as much as possible. At two o'clock the place was jumping and there was no letdown in the nearly four hours there. Looking at the photos late on a Sunday morning makes me think that I will return in warmer weather. Thanks Gary for planning and organinzing this bash. I may have had a little too much sangria but it was a party. Happy Birthday Katie!

According to an ad in this morning's, March 1, Trenton Times Casino Tony Goes opens(opened) today in the Morrisville Shopping Center alcove, steps away from Coney Joe's. Judging by the ad this place offers more than hot dogs. It has a chef, Nick LaCava, a CIA graduate, and BBQ Spare Ribs, Veal & Peppers, Rack of Lamb and other item are offered. I will try the place in the next couple days.

As somebody who really rarely drinks, an occasional wine, I welcome BYOBs. A BYOB serves a somewhat different purpose. It is usually run by couples, families, not seeking huge profits, just making a comfortable living. You will find very few BYOBs chains. I do not count pizza parlors in the BYOB class. As a former subscriber, on and off since the early 70s, to Philadelphia Magazine I agree that advertising drives certain sections of the magazine, a claim that the magazine will deny. BYBs will and should survive no matter what the liguor laws may be.

When we were visiting Arlington VA area year or so ago we passed several Five Guys and failed to stop only to learn later about the quality of its burgers from a fairly reliable source. Waiting for one to open in Lower Bucks County. Every conceibable chain is here and Five Guys should be a matter of time.

I was buying bagels today near the new Casino Tony Goes and it is not open. Construction is in progress. The sign announces "Opening Soon." The place has been a long time in construction but anything built is always subject to delay.

Who's Bob? ← Sorry I meant Jim. My mind does not always retain names. Thanks to Jim.

A little late but much thanks to Bob for arranging this exemplary dinner. My wife had not been to a DDC dinner for a while and came with some trepidation but the food, new to her and me, won her over. Among the very best dinners DDC dinners and this was my twenty-third. Worth the trip in less than ideal weather. Thanks again.

According to Wednesday's Buck County Courier Times Casino Tony Goes in the Morrisville Shopping Center is now open, a couple doors away from Coney Joe's. I suppose the world is big enough for two of anything. I cam of age in Trenton and many years ago I ate at the Trenton Casino but it has been more than thirty years. I will have to try the place for the sake of my youth. Will also try Coney Joe's. I may offer my somewhat uneducated opinion.

May I suggest any DDC dinner in April after the 20th. Not because that I am a CPA but there is also Passover which starts on April 12. Thanks.

I think the Nassau Inn would probably fit your needs. I don't know if any of Princeton University dining clubs offer their place to outsiders but you may want to try and get a real private club. I suppose you would have to contact the University.

It is at 339 Witherspoon Street, probably close to a mile away from Nassau Street. They are usually very busy on weekends and it is best to arrive early if you want to avoid a long wait. Their phone number is 609 921-8041.

We dined at Buck's last year when my son was working in DC for a few months. While the food was good it was not cheap. I think the place attempts to be whimsical with its setting. I think that she just lost her mind temporarily. There is no other explanation. Any publicity is good publicity.

I have always been big fan of Conte's pizza. It is execellent and Conte's is a lot easier to get a seat than DeLorenzo's on Hudson Street. We have not attempted to eat at DeLorenzo's for a long time. We will return in milder weather.

This was my 22nd DDC dinner and each has been startling, different and enjoyable. I know nothing about the cuisine served, there are no Puerto Rican restaurants in Bucks County, but as hemmed in as we were, I enjoyed the intimicay and even more the food was revealing. I tasted a bit of each item and nearly everything was delicious especially the sanchoclh soup, the pernil, polo asaco and the pasteles. Great job Katie.

I second the motion for dinner at Mandoline in February or March. The cost could be more than the usual $25.00, there is has been some inflation in the three years since I first attended a dinner. I really don't get into Philadelphia that frequently and this dinner will expose me to new experience and restaurant.

My comments on NYT restaurant reviewers requires some correction. As I slept the name of the Richard critic popped into my mind. It was not Richard but Raymond Sokolov, a name I have not thought of in many years. Aaron

As an old reader of the Times, I recall until the arrival of Ruth Reichl, two restaurants would be reviewed every week and I go back to Craig Claiborne, who I believe was the first restaurant critic. I remember Mimi Sheraton, Bryan Miller and there was someone whose first name was Richard, who was there in the 80s? All the above before there was $25 and under, which nearly always reviews one restaurant. Aaron

It is not online, I believe, but Karla Cook wrote about cheese shops in NJ. The ones I would consider Cetral NJ are: Summit Cheese Shop 75 Union Place Summit 908 273-7700 Bon Appetit Princeton Shopping Center Princeton 609 924-7755 Sickle's Market 1 Harrison Avenue Little Silver 732-9563 If you are still looking I hope this helps. Aaron

I just realized that we will be spending the weekend of Nov 19 in Manhattan. Hopefully I can make the next one. As someone who considers Trenton his home town I would have loved to join you. Thanks. Aaron

I am certain that Conte's is closed on Sundays and I am almost certain that both DeLorenzos are also closed on Sundays. Getting into any of the three on a Saturday is usually a challenge.

The hours was desultory, controlled by the callers who had other axes to grind. The discussion on the book was rather limited but Mr Shaw spoke well and to my ear with authority. I did not hear any mention of EGullet but probably the staff and interviewer are unaware of its existence. If and when Mr Shaw appears on Fresh Air with Terry Gross, the discussion should be more pertinent and probing. Still happy to hear the interview. I plan to purchase the book. Hope the book becomes a best seller.