Nutley Resident

Located in Nutley, NJ at the corners of Passaic and Chestnut, this new establishment has a quiet environment, comfortable seating, a really nice coffee bar (w/WiFi, I believe). Just opened Apr 1, 2010. Owners say they recognized the need for a good place to get a fabulous breakfast and a good lunch/dinner. NOT FINE DINING. Outdoor seating. Visit their website for more info: http://www.chestnutcafeandeatery.com/Home_Page.html They also have a Facebook page.

If memory serves me correctly, (and if it is still there) a place called Que Pasta is handicapped accessible and has roomy tables (for wheelchairs). 326 Market Street in Saddle Brook. The food was nice. I can't say I have been back there in maybe 10 years, but it was barrier free back then.

I don't want to start an argument, but it was inconsiderate to ask for basically anywhere within the radius of Wayne to Hoboken. I thought it as a convenient place so I suggested it, favorite or not. Then in a reply I'm directly told, no, I want a place in Montclair. Well, if ya wanted a place in a specific town, ask. If you ask for Montclair I probably wouldn't have posted because I don't KNOW of any outdoor venues in that Community. I'm not saying two wrongs make a right, but I felt I need to make that point. Please don't make this into a battle and "pick sides" ... it happened, it's done. Tracey is an adult and as you stated can go anywhere she pleases (you didn't have to add salt to a wound).

When I visited I had my pocket digicam. Here are some images, if interested:

I wish you had indicated you wanted Montclair. Had I known I would have never taken the time from my day to help you think about Sunset Pub & Grill. You originally stated you'd be willing to travel to Hoboken and I offered a venue near your residence. <sigh>

Tracey, there is a new restaurant in Lincoln Park at the Airport called Sunset Pub & Grill, 425 Beaverbrook Rd, Lincoln Park (973-694-8700) which has a large outdoor seating arrangement for lunch & dinner. I do not know if they do private parties (they just opened this past weekend July 11th/12th). I was impressed with their menu. Try them yourself. Word of advice: If you use a GPS and kick in their address you'll be taken to a grassy field. Enter the intersection of Jacksonville & Beaverbrook Rds. You can't miss it.

Not a big deal, but it is Sunset Pub and Grill :-) Guess this is the new buzz word of the year. The reason I highlight this is that my wife nailed me on the same mistake when I entered the data into my GPS unit. BTW, the mailing address (425 Beaverbrook Rd, Lincoln Park) takes you to an open grassy area with no sign of an airport or restaurant literally for MILES. I spoke to the Manager and told him that if people are calling for addresses (probably to enter into a GPS) he should give the intersection of Hillview and Jacksonville Roads in Pequannock rather than anything Lincoln Park.Anyway, the food .... very nice. I had a Maple Balsamic Chicken wrap. Wife had a delicious burger. We were there on opening day. Many boo-boos, but beautiful day, nice restaurant, looking forward to many repeat visits. Can't wait for them to start serving breakfast. Right now they only do lunch & dinner.

Aw, boy, MAGIC PAN ... now that I saw the name the yearning has begun. I loved that cozy spot. I wish there was a substitute, but none found. Can't top Farrell's ... where's a good PIG TROUGH when you need one? LOL

Just wondering what the Forum thinks of this establishment. I know it is a chain, but some folks at work rave about it. I'm going to be trying it this week at the Hackensack location. Any suggestions? Warnings? :-)

Outings to this restaurant were the highlight of my little boy's mornings often. My little boy is now 24 and serving in the US Army with two young sons of his own. While he is currently stationed in Virginia, he will "dance on air" having the opportunity to take HIS kids there whenever he returns home. Please keep the Forum informed!!

Sorry, Susan, no idea.

They are gone, Susan. Closed several weeks ago. New owners moved out and around the corner. Michael Pellnitz is the chef at Ritacco’s Midtown Bar & Grill, 223 Franklin Ave, Nutley (973-320-5468)

Curlz, you should send an email to the Cafe owners via info@thepetitecafe.com and give them the details. As you wrote, they'll be in Lyndhurst anyway!Many of the patrons received the following email today: Dear Friends, We would like to thank all of you for your wonderful warm wishes while we make our transition. So many of you have been calling about your cupcake orders and availability of cupcakes this weekend while we move, well rest assured cupcakes have not stopped. We will have cupcakes all weekend and you can still pick them up at our current location. But, we have found a new home down the road at 231 Franklin Ave. Next to Thai Essence. It is presently occupied by Commissioner Tom Evans, but we worked out an agreement that we will share the space until the election. We will be at that location starting Tuesday April 1st. You can still call in orders that 973-667-7778. We will continue to update you as plans evolve. Best Wishes, Maureen and Keith

Ooh, sorry Curlz ... I don't know how I missed your "tribute" to TPC. But they ARE so good, it is always worth mentioning and at this very moment in time they are not as readily available (in Nutley). I think when the sun rises I'm taking a short road trip to FG!

Just for clarity, those cupcakes are NOT baked by FG. They are delivered daily by Nutley's The Petite Cafe (recently closed to relocate but still cranking out those awesome stuffed cupcakes). I don't mean to take any credit from FG (love the joint, too), but what's fair is fair: they are "imported" from Nutley (soon to be Lyndhurst) daily.

My pleasure! I'm sorry it was at "this" event and not something more joyous.

As many know, owners Maureen & Keith Jaret closed their doors due to their new landlords needing to renovate/knock down the building to construct a new jewelry store (Arlington Jewelers). Sunday, March 16, 2008 saw their last day in business at that location. The Star-Ledger produced a very lovely article with several pictures. I could not find the article online. It was a nice tribute to a special part of Nutley. Thanks, TPC, for seven enjoyable years!

I resurrected this old threat from several years ago to sadly announce that The Petite Cafe is closing their doors after 7 years. The owner informed many of the patrons last week that they are moving to a kitchen in Lyndhurst to exclusively produce their very popular stuffed cupcakes for wholesale and mail order. They are trying to obtain a store front on the other end of Franklin Avenue to sell their cupcakes to the public. I don't know much more information, but if you want to know any further details you can call them at 973-667-7778 (I think she said the number will stay the same even in the new location of Lyndhurst). Maureen & Keith's last day is March 16 (a Sunday).

I won't discuss it because it is NOT in "North Jersey" but if you wish me to, I can tell you about an amazing soup cottage in Hopewell (Central Jersey).

A&S is very good. They were featured on The Food Network last year, I believe, for the quality of their food.

Well, Ron, the owner, wrote this after I asked him why the sudden decision: "It really wasn't that sudden. 41 years was a long run. Now Marlene and I have to go job hunting. We want to work for someone, give them a honest days work for a fair pay, and not have to worry about the job once you go home." To me, it was way too sudden. There was no talk of closing to customers. I just hope that the staff was not "padlocked" out on December 21st! I will miss their comfort food and the Rockwell art on the walls.

While far from Fine Dining, this was a staple of good cooking (imho) and closed 12/21/06. From the NJ.com restaurant forum, owner Ron posted: "We would like to thank All who have dined with us in the past. After 41 years at the same location in Totowa we have closed our doors for business as of December 21, 2006. Thanks again, it was a long run.PS Anyone interested in purchasing our collection of original Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post Magazine Covers (272 of them all framed and matted) or the Budweiser Clydesdal rotating Carousel can contact me by email atrpi47@optonline.net or on my cell at 973-216-4420 Thanks Again Ron and Marlene" I will miss some of their items.

Perhaps the Wayne Manor on Rt 23? There are also some Country Clubs (something in Alpine rings a bell). I had my prom at the Westmont Country Club in West Paterson and it was outstanding.

What a place!! Went there tonight (parking in the rear). Holy Custard!!! Delicious and HUGE portions. I was facinated with the use of that custard mixer. I was not pleased to see a table of young men (teens to me) playing cards with a pile of money on the table. It was very discomforting to my wife who quickly said, "I'll meet you on the patio outside." She left me to fend my own flavor! LOL We shared a small vanilla w/wet walnuts. I didn't realize they only had two flavors: vanilla or chocolate. I wonder how many eGulleters were in there at the same time as I heard (more than once), "This is my first time here." Thank you, Jason!

Do you mean American Bistro on Washington Avenue? I never heard of American Grill.