Rosie

What is California pie?

The restaurant is named for a character in the Wind in the Willows.

What a hoot The Egg Platter is. Had breakfast there once and it was very good. A friend brought me to this place as I would never have walked in there on my own.

Yes, it is worth it and the food is excellent, although it is very expensive. Rat's is also the most beautiful restaurant in NJ. Be sure to leave a few hours to tour the 23 acre Grounds For Sculpture. They also have a cafe there if you prefer not to dine in the restaurant. More info is on their web site at: http://www.ratsrestaurant.org/

"there is a new place that opened up down toward the clubhouse. about 8 seats - haven't gotten to it yet but when i do will post." What's the name and address of the new place & what kind of food do they serve? Thanks.

Ouch!!!

I heard about a place that serves pea soup in Solvang and was told to go to the bakery for Danish. THANKS everyone for all of the recommendations.

I just go to the Ritz diner in Livingston every now and then for lunch.

David Paul's Lahina Grill IO Plantation House Rest

One thing I remember about driving through that area is alot of dry counties.

Rosie-- please read back 2 messages before yours; are you trying to plagiarize me? Of course. I can't think of a nicer person to quote.

Abyssinia is the ancient name for Ethiopia. Let us know when it opens.

Last spring I took a tour. This is just a short vacation until my next trip to a family event. I go away as often as possible to keep Lowell off of the golf course!

Welcome to your new job as co-moderator of the largest NJ suburb.

It's ok if the chefs use blenders. However, I'll pick the brand!

Aye! Will let you know as we get closer to the date and when Lou needs a count. Leaving for a short vacation the next morning.

Thanks for the update. Will only be traveling from Sun to Fri so don't know how far up the coast I will be able to travel.

Maybe we should put together a calendar of NJ Chefs and eGulleters with their blenders.

Been to The Bistro on the Plaza and it was worth a return visit but just haven't gotten there. Zoes By The Lake in Sparta is excellent.

7/27 UH-OH---Our favorite eGullet Chinese restaurant made the list. http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=e...2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3

I'm between Laurel and Pleasant Valley Way. Bella Rosa is where Cafe Z used to be. BYO. Strip House is good. I'm sure I posted something about my meal there. Do a search. I had a story on Table Hopping With Rosie 7/9 where I wrote about their "Summer-Cut-of the Night" $20 special that is offered from Monday through Thursday, through Labor Day. The following will be available: Mondays, prime rib; Tuesdays, veal chop; Wednesdays, Kobe burger; and Thursdays, filet mignon. Diners will be served the exact same quality and portion size as is on the current Strip House menu. Some a la carte sides include black truffle creamed spinach, crisp goose fat potatoes, salads; French fries, deep fried potatoes, and braised collard greens and kale. For dessert don't miss the towering twenty four layered chocolate cake that can easily feed four.

After Athens 19 Park Ave. Rutherford 201-729-0005 Greek/BYO

$125 for food and it is BYO! Ouch Try Epernay in Montclair or Bella Rosa in the Annie Sez shopping center on Rt 10. BTW--I'm off of Eagle Rock Ave.

Want to know the names and addresses of any test kitchens in NJ.

Looking for information about test kitchens in NJ?