Rosie

I have no idea how that happened except I changed my signature. I think I got it fixed.

Jason's article is in the NJ section p. 24. Great article, Jason.

Hamilton's Grill Room in Lambertville is also lovely.

In addition to Nicholas or The Frog and the Peach I would also recommend Jocelyne's in Maplewood or Cafe Matisse in Rutherford.

Service was lacking???? Do you think that was because we had to ask for plates? Actually--I will go back to Nori but I think the sushi was better at Kyoto. Also have only been to Okayama twice but thought that their food was very good. Nouveau (Nobu chef) sushi in Montclair gets raves but I thought they were very expensive and the portions were small. Haven't been there in over a year.

There was eel? I never said that Lou. I said their waists. Really enjoyed the lunch especially the Snoopy rolls. Didn't think the spicy tuna was spicy enough. But as you can all see there was plenty to eat. We also started off with edamame and seaweed salad. I never saw the menu but now that I think of it we should have ordered some dumplings. Great pictures Tracy. And thank-you Evie for planning this luncheon. NOW--did Stinger pass his driving test?

LOU-- Stinger is from Australia.

OH NO!!! You mean we have to pay for lunch also??? Looking forward to seeing everyone. Stinger--should I bring my photos from down under?

Review is here: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/28/nyregion/28njdine.html

Jasper got 3 1/2 stars from Cody Kendall in the Star Ledger soon after it opened. If you go be sure to give us a report.

Esther--Welcome to eGullet and thanks for your note. Can you post the address and phone # of this restaurant? Thanks.

Any updates?

We were at Restaurant Nicholas for their fourth anniversary dinner. Chef Nicholas and Melissa Harary always present a sophisticated memorable meal along with seamless service. The following menu and wines were served: Reception with hors d’oeuvres (N/V Cramant, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Diebolt-Vallois) Venison Carpaccio, jicama and fig salad with pine nuts (2001 Chablis, Les Clos, Domaine Pinson) Roasted autumn squash soup with lardoons and cranberries (2001 Alsace, Sept Grains, Domaine Barmes Buecher) Honey and orange glazed turbot with caramelized shallots and braised endive (2001 Pernand Vergelesse, 1er Creux De La Net, Marc Colin) Red wine poached filet mignon, potato gratin, and caramelized cippolini onions (2001 Santa Barbara County, Syrah, Kunin) Selection of artisinal cheeses (1996 Graves, Le Bahans, Chateau Haut Brion) Warm toffee date cake with vanilla ice cream (20-year Tawny Port, Quinta Do Noval) If you have not been to this jewel put it on your "must try ASAP" list.

I like Melt: Say Cheese and Smile

A very Happy Birthday Lou.

11/28: http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=e...UVFeXk2NjE4NjQw

There was also an article in the November issue of New Jersey Monthly magazine p 97 by someone named Rosalie Saferstein!

Village Green received an excellent from David Corcoran in the Sunday 11/28 NJ section of the New York Times. Congratulations.

Two different owners now.

It is the night before Thanksgivng and since I have been cooking non-stop the past few days we decided to have dinner at Hunan Cottage. I LOVE THIS PLACE. Tonight we had three dishes we never had before. Started off with Shanghai style wonton soup which had ethereal dumplings, seaweed and a green which may have been water spinach. Then we had fabulous pork tender with fried bean curd. This dish was addictive and we couldn’t stop popping the small chunks of pork into our mouths. Also had a very interesting, and would definitely order again, dish of snow cabbage, bean curd sheet and green bean. The bean curd sheet resembled noodles and the green bean was edamame. Fabulous. Dinner was $34 with tax and tip.

I just wanted to add that the restaurant was only open three days when we dined there.

Wishing you an easy surgery and speedy recovery. Great news on your reopening and the prix-fixe sounds like fun.

I can't take a train there but if you want to pick me up and take me to the train station I would be interested.

The next time someone talks to this man please tell him about eGullet. LOL!!

We dined here recently. The room is stuffed with tables placed very close together. Only three tables were occupied so it was a little weird. Bread is from Balthazar’s and we especially liked the pistachio, walnut, cranberry bread. The flash fried calamari & zucchini with shaved manchego cheese and lemon aioli was good and the calamrai tender. I would have preferred the sauce on the side rather than spread over the calamari and zucchini. Lowell liked the whole grilled Idaho brook trout with warm lentils, spinach and a tangy sherry dressing much more than I did. I found the dressing to be too acidic. Boneless short ribs with mashed potatoes, baby carrots, turnips and gravy were very good but the meat may have been microwaved as steam was coming out of my plate but the meat was lukewarm.We didn’t have dessert. Lowell said his coffee was good. I’d give this place a shot and we would probably go back 3-6 months down the road. Phone: 973-669-9911; BYO.