Rosie

I was at a party that they catered and the food was outstanding. I wouldn't hesitate to use Tia's if I needed a caterer.

Plus, I was considering adding a liqueur to my hot chocolate recipe. ← Did you want my and other egulleters opinion on that?

Glenn--Are you going to serve a merlot grilled cheese sandwich at Melt?

I think--you need to call and ask--but Sweet Basil's only serves lunch now. Montclair is restaurant heaven. Check it out. Also, there are a list of Montclair restaurants here: http://www.baristanet.com/barista/food.html Scroll down the page.

Desert Moon Fresh Mexican Grille in the Essex Green Shopping Center, West Orange also has fresh made Mexican food. I like their chili. Sounds similar to the places you are writing about.

A FYI: On Nov. 28 a four year anniversary dinner with matching wines will be celebrated at Restaurant Nicholas at 6:30 PM. Cost is $125 plus tax and gratuity. Call 732-345-9977 for reservations.

Glad to hear you are home and doing well. Keep us informed on Finks.

Betsy--Thank you so much for your informative response. For the record I have always found the NJRA association to be helpful in an extremely timely manner. They have always immediately responded to my questions or requests for information.

No we never made it. Early Dec. is good.

Yes. Owner/chef was involved with Jerry's NYC.

Hey Neighbor---They will be opening in a few weeks. Watch Table Hopping With Rosie for info. The website doesn't have any info yet. www.wishnj.com

Let me know the date for lunch. Would love to join you if I can.

Franklin Lakes location is BYO.

Address? Phone #? Is it BYO? What was there before?

I have seen phone numbers for knife sharpening at my local manicure shop.

Thanks for the report. I'll put this place on my "go to" list.

11/7: http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=e...UVFeXk2NjEwMDQ4

Info is here: http://www.njra.org/

Blue Mountain is very very expensive. French press coffee has a richer, fresher taste.

"They did have French Press pots of specialty coffee, including Kona, which I love, but I doubted I'd drink an entire pot ($8)," It is so unusual to see French Press coffee. I would have ordered that without hesitation. Thanks for the report.

Welcome to eGullet Adam and thanks for the information. Be sure to post about other places that you like to dine.

This is not what you are looking for but Berta's Chateau, 7 Grove St, Wanaque has wine dinners that start with an extensive antipasto typical of the region highlighted. Otherwise I know of no restaurant that serves an Italian buffet at lunchtime. The only place I have had an Italian buffet is at a wedding.

Tommy--had some great wine last night at Becco, 46th St. NYC. Had an app and dessert at the bar. Tell Brent the bartender that you heard about him on eGullet. Also, Craig who used to be the manager at Blue Sky Cafe, Montclair works there.

There is an Italian deli across the street from the Livingston post office on Rt 10 (Mt Pleasant Ave). It's a little house. Try their subs and let us know.

Orbis is BYO. "what used to be Sonoma Grill" Isn't it still Sonoma Grill?