Rosie

Philly is very walkable and cabs are available.

Anyone been?

I'll try to get some info.

And on behalf of everyone at eGullet we would like to THANK YOU for participating in the Q&A. It was informative and lots of fun.

Other options: Bernards Inn, Dining Room at Anthony David's, Grain House, Rat's and Somerset Hills Hotel.

David--Do they have 2 locations now? I was at Bospherous somewhere off of Rt 46.

Have you tried the Livingston Strip House yet? Anyone? I haven't heard a word of buzz On my list of things to do... YES!! Been there. VERY good.

Health Checks 3/16 http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=e...UVFeXk2MzU0Nzg4

Let's keep this on food! Did Elvis and Nick enjoy cooking the same foods?

Norm--Welcome to eGullet. Be sure to give us a report.

A new restaurant has recently opened in Ridgewood which is worth trying if you are in the area. Istanbul Restaurant, 23 North Broad Street, Ridgewood is open seven days a week from 12 noon to 10 PM; BYO. This place is small so make a reservation (201-447-0022). A few of us sampled many appetizers and three entrees. We all felt that the quality of the food was good but a bit underspiced. Portions were ample. The warm bread and pita were delicious and the bread basket was kept full. We started our with a coban salad ($7.75 for large) made with tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, onions, and scallions with a vinegar and oil dressing. For a $1.50 extra, shredded feta cheese is dusted on top. Most of the appetizers were $4.25. Humus was good but needed an extra tweak of lemon to give it more flavor. The acili ezme, a mixture of finely chopped walnuts, red pepper, and tomatoes was not as hot and spicy as we expected. The babagannus, a puree of smoked eggplant with garlic and sesame oil could have been smokier. Spinach in yogurt sauce was wonderful and I thought the yogurt was fabulous. I'm not big on falafel but everyone at the table seemed to enjoy it. Five people shared three entrees. The adana kebab, skewered ground meat that was marinated with seasonings and charbroiled was juicy and very tasty. Ditto for the chicken kebab. My favorite was the yougurtlu bebab with thin slices of lamb and beef that have been cooked on a vertical spit and then layered with fried bread and garlic yogurt. Entrees averaged $11 to $12. There were four desserts and of course we tried one of each. Baklava was fabulous and I could have eaten that for dinner! Kadayif, (shredded wheat) with pistachios and honey was a tad soggy. Kazandibi, a light milk pudding dusted with cinnamon and rice pudding were also enjoyed. The rice in the rice pudding was al dente which one diner didn't like. With two Turkish coffees, tax and tip the bill was $23 per person.

Scalini Fedeli--jackets mandatory on weekends.

Tim Schafer's Cuisine 82 Speedwell Avenue Morristown BYO 973-538-3330

What percentage is usually tipped at restaurants in Australia and New Zealand? What about a bartender? Also, I read that you do not tip the taxi driver. Is this true?

There are some banquets in the corner but the seating is tight. I think venison was on the menu but we didn't have it. He has a website at http://www.sqcnyc.com/ The room was quiet enough for me but we dined very early (5:15 PM) and the restuarant was full when we left.

I ask Nick that all the time!! I think we are going to have to join the country club!!

Today is Saturday. It is in Sunday's paper.

is in the NJ section of Sunday's NY Times. Article is about country clubs and Nick's food is deliciously described. Congratulations Nick.

I've always had good burgers at Gaffer's in West Orange.

We were there once and never need to return.

Chocolate is my favorite vegetable and the hot chocolate was extraordinary.

Old Waterway Inn--Atlantic City Hofbrauhaus House--Highlands Morrison's-Long Beach Island Ocean Front Restaurant--Brigantine Windows By The Sea--Point Pleasant Beach Pelican Club, Cape May Sorry but I haven't eaten at any of them.

Buddakan Django

Tommy--Where did you go?

Thanks for doing the leg work.