ny times best of nj

ngatti · January 3, 2003

didn't Ridgewood's La Tour get a "very good?"

It seems from the way that the Times article was presented (a compilation of VGs, Excellents, and Extraordinaries), that no, La Tour wasn't reviewed. At least during the tenure of Corcoran and Cook.

I did try to search the Times site with several different combinations of "David Corcoran" and "La Tour", but no luck. This usually results in a hit or two, so I draw the conclusion that it wasn't reviewed by the Times.

Mr. Corcoran will occasionally drop in here on eGullet, maybe he can help.

edit: Couldn't find it on Northjersey.com either.

Nick

Edited January 3, 2003 by ngatti (log)

tommy · January 3, 2003

oh crap, i didn't mean latour, i meant that *other* place in ridgewood whose name escapes me. ah, zarole. it was reviewed this summer. i thought it got VG.

ngatti · January 3, 2003

oh crap, i didn't mean latour, i meant that *other* place in ridgewood whose name escapes me. ah, zarole. it was reviewed this summer. i thought it got VG.

Only a Good, Tommy. Here tis:

NY Times does (in?) Zarole

Nick

tommy · January 3, 2003

Only a Good, Tommy. Here tis:
NY Times does (in?) Zarole

ah. thanks nick.

menton1 · January 3, 2003

Times has never reviewed Latour. Best frisée salad I've had north of No. 9 in Lambertville. A work of art. Here is an old one from the Star Ledger:

http://www.njdiningguide.com/latour5e.html

Rachel Perlow · January 4, 2003

East made the list. Unbelievable. I mean it's not bad, it's a fun "hip" place, but the sushi is just average. When in the mood for serious Japanese food (omakase, impecable sushi, truly interesting little dishes), we go to Umeya in Cresskill.

tommy · January 7, 2003

East made the list. Unbelievable. I mean it's not bad, it's a fun "hip" place, but the sushi is just average. When in the mood for serious Japanese food (omakase, impecable sushi, truly interesting little dishes), we go to Umeya in Cresskill.

East, related to the japanese restaurant cum karaoke chain in NYC?

Rachel Perlow · January 7, 2003

I believe so. I think we talked about this before, but I searched and can't find it.

Nockerl · January 7, 2003

East, related to the japanese restaurant cum karaoke chain in NYC?

Yes!

Helena Robinson · January 11, 2003

Alas and alack... :sad:

1. We were out of town when this article appeared (and we gave up having the Times delivered years ago). Anyone have a link to the original?

2. Just as I was about to proofread a long response to the list, using Rosie's and Kim's posts as the basis, I got punted out of AOL and lost everything. Too tired to try again.

Some other time, I guess...

Rail Paul · January 11, 2003

Helena -

The article has been sent to the Times's $$$ section for viewing. Search Ryland Inn for Dec 29th

KimWB did her usual excellent job of summarizing the restaurants, I'd rely on her synopsis.

(Hope you're doing well)

Paul

Edited January 11, 2003 by Rail Paul (log)

Kim WB · January 12, 2003

forget reviews: WELCOME BACK Helena, and hello to Ken, who is most likely lurking!! :smile:

tommy · January 12, 2003

Alas and alack...
1. We were out of town when this article appeared (and we gave up having the Times delivered years ago). Anyone have a link to the original?
2. Just as I was about to proofread a long response to the list, using Rosie's and Kim's posts as the basis, I got punted out of AOL and lost everything. Too tired to try again.
Some other time, I guess... <sigh>

helena's back!!!!!!!!!

glad to see you 'round these parts again. :smile:

kenrbnsn · January 13, 2003

hello to Ken, who is most likely lurking!!

Yes, I'm lurking as usual.... :smile:

Rosie · January 13, 2003

Ken and Helena --Good to see you on eGullet.

bearstew · January 23, 2003

as always, the N.Y. times dining guide is very misleading, it only publishes reviews from the year past. Ther are very many excellent and very good rest. not mentioned only because they have not been reviewed inth last 12 months. the only rest. that seems to get reviewed or enough press coverage to warrant special notice is the ryland inn.(wonder what their p.r. budget is)?.

David Applegate · January 24, 2003

No. I was being my usual stupid facetious self. The day a Jersey City restaurant gets a review above "good" will be the day the rest of NJ ceases to exist.

I'm curious; what Jersey City restaurants do you think should have been rated excellent or exceptional in the Times reviews?

glenn · January 24, 2003

I'm curious; what Jersey City restaurants do you think should have been rated excellent or exceptional in the Times reviews?

I guess you misunderstood or as usual, I did not articulate myself very well. I think Jersey City is the pits when it comes to dining. Nothing comes close to being a standout as far as fine dining. There's a few half way decent ethnic places, though even those are the exception. The recently opened Lighthorse Tavern has the potential, but has a long way to go judging from my one experience there shortly after it opened.

rockhopper · January 28, 2003

I suppose the N in NJ means north. They list only 2 places south of the New Jersey/Joizey border (I-195) and those are in a shore resort. :angry:

tommy · January 28, 2003

I suppose the N in NJ means north. They list only 2 places south of the New Jersey/Joizey border (I-195) and those are in a shore resort.

the NYT is new york city centric. don't take i personally. plus, there are a lot more restaurants north of that border. :raz:

Rosie · January 28, 2003

Rockhopper---Please give us a list of your favorite South Jersey restaurants.

ngatti · January 28, 2003

Whadayah mean. The vast majority of those restaurants were in the Southern reaches of the state. Ya know..below I-80.

I haven't been to many of them...nosebleed.

Nick

therockhopper · January 31, 2003

Rockhopper---Please give us a list of your favorite South Jersey restaurants.

Would you like it in a new topic?

Would northerners be interested in places that aren't near a shore town?

Gene (rockhopper)

Rosie · January 31, 2003

Great idea. Post a new topic--South Jersey Restaurants and list the places that you like to dine at. We sometimes get to the southern part of the state! :biggrin: Thanks for taking the time to give us this information.

menton1 · February 2, 2003

The Times restaurant review disappointed me again today. A nice, neighborhood Italian, Taormina, that was made to sound like it was good, but not a place you would travel more than 5 miles to get to.

The Times has never reviewed noteworthy (IMHO) places such as No. 9 in Lambertville, Napa Valley Grille in Paramus, and many others. Oh, well.

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