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You can send away for an "Award Card" from the promotion link on their website. Don't know what that will give you though! Looks like an interesting menu. Pete, let us know when it opens.

You can also read about eGullet at: http://www.baristanet.com/barista/2004/08/..._.html#comments There is also a list of Montclair restaurants on this site.

Welcome carya. More info on Osteria Giotto is here: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showto...=0entry462678

Welcome to eGullet Catfood. Looking forward to your posts.

Welcome to eGullet TongoRad. We look forward to your reports.

Arthur’s Landing at Port Imperial Weehawken 201-867-0777 Chart House Lincoln Harbor Pier D-T Weehawken 201-348-6628 Paula at Rigoletto 3706 Park Ave., Weehawken 201-422-9500 Ruth Chris 1000Harbor Blvd Weehawken 07087 201-863-5100 You need to see if these places serve lunch. Also, you are right next to Hoboken which has many choices. River Rd goes into North Bergen where you have Frank's Waterside, 7800 B River Rd North Bergen (201-861-0700).

Welcome to eGullet crpuleo. Let us know where you like to dine and keep us informed on the Brick Oven opening date.

"Service was very attentive, and we did receive a plate of the famous truffles from the chef...not bad," What can I do to get truffles the next time I visit this restaurant?? Everyone gets truffles but me!!!

Is Raymond's serving dinner?

A Taste of Asia Part II 245-247 Main St. Chatham 973-796-0546 BYO A Taste of Asia, 54-56 W South Orange Ave, South Orange (973-378-8818). BYO Not that far from Montclair and we found the parking to be much easier.

Info Here: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showto...l=Nouveau+Sushi

Lou--I know you give a very generous pour and that is one reason I am happy to drink at your restaurant!

Joseph's 13 Herman Street Glen Ridge 973-748-6100 BYOB Haven't been there in about 5 years. Liked it but I guess not enough to run back!

I think they are in Upper Montclair and Westfield.

Lou, $7 a glass and with 4 or 5 pours means that they are making $28 to $35 for a bottle that I can buy for less than $7.

When a menu reads USDA steak I always wonder if it is prime or choice. Noticed on their wine list that they have: Bin #280 Shiraz, Boonaroo Glass - $7.00 Bottle - $24.00 South-Eastern Australia and I saw that wine for sale last week for under $7 a bottle.

Can you BYO in Ocean City?

Not familiar with the area. Zagat's lists a Barel's for casual dining. 206 E 11th St, Ocean City. Other places are: Blue Planet Diner, 841 AsburyAve Cafe Beach Club 13th and the Boardwalk--casual Cousin's 104 Asbury Ave--considered very good and only open in the season Culinary Garden, 841 Central Ave--casual seafood Dan't Seafoood Restaurant, Palen Ave--casual 4th St Cafe, 400 Atlantic Ave--dinner choices change weekly Il Pescatore, 3325 Asbury Ave--casual elegance? Island Grill, 100 Atlantic Ave--fine dining in a casual family oriented atmosphere Periwinkles, 822 9th St--casual seashore themed steak and seafood house Shafto's 1249 Asbury Ave--traditional family favorite Spadafora's, 9th and Atlantic casual seafood and steak; children's menu available. Make reservations. Be sure to let us know where you went and how it was. Have a fun vacation.

April? I fixed that to read August. Getting more senior moments these days.

Welcome to eGullet cranrob and thanks for the information. Keep us informed of places that you like to dine.

Proprietors Jim Black and Betsy Alger, General Manager Nadia Musacchio and Executive Chef Bruce Lefebvre can be commended for the superb twenty-first birthday gala at The Frog and the Peach, New Brunswick on August 16, 2004. The evening started with passed hors d’oeuvres, champagne and wine. The following menu was served: Oyster with a relish sauce Arugula and Hunterdon County goat cheese with walnut oil and champagne vinegar (Villa Maria 2002 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand) Summer herb crusted rack of lamb with smoked eggplant stuffed zucchini blossom, sweet pepper confit and balsamic lamb jus (Benziger 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California) Peach parfait and almond cake with melba sauce (Coppo 2002 Moncalvina Moscato D’Asti, Piedmont, Italy)

Red 3 Broad St Red Bank 732-741-3232 The Melting Pot, Galleria, 2 Bridge Ave, Red Bank (732-219-0090) Recently opened. For Mexican Juanita’s 159 Monmouth St 732-747-9118

Welcome to eGullet steve2 and thanks for the report. Looking forward to reading about all the restaurants that you dine at in NJ.

We were delighted to find that Origin, 25 Division St., Somerville (BYO) has expanded. They have taken over the store next door creating a spacious room. Be forewarned that the original room is still crowded and both rooms are noisy. But if you dine here early—we arrived at 6 PM on Saturday night –you can have a leisurely dinner without the hustle bustle that you usually find here. We started with a special of soft shell crabs with mango; grilled squid with mixed baby greens, mango, tomatoes, and shallots; and pad see ew which were sautéed flat rice noodles with Origin seasoning(?), eggs, Asian broccoli and shrimp. Entrees were a boneless half duck with Asian eggplant, kiwi and tamarind sauce; cod topped with an artichoke ravioli surrounded by steamed Asian vegetables and a spicy broth; five spice roasted chicken with shiitake mushrooms, asparagus and sticky rice pancake; and roasted chicken with saffron, green olives and cilantro. For dessert we shared a refreshing sweet sticky rice cake with fresh mango and a pineapple crepe. Phone: 908-685-1344.