Christian's Continental Cuisine

[jpr54_]

Christian's Continental Cuisine

I stopped by this new restaurant in Teaneck this afternoon-

368 Cedar Lane

I picked up a menu-the place was empty-

I don't think they have been doing well-not enough publicity-

The waitress said they were changing the menu next week and adding venizo, rabbit,etc

Has any one eaten here-

there were 6 main entrees

dry aged ny stip steak au poivre

seafood bouillabaisse

pan roasted veal chop

semolina crusted grouper

australian herb crusted lamb rack

sauteed french cut chicken breast

salads

boston bibb

baby field greens with tomato

classic caesar salad

Edited October 12, 2003 by jpr54_ (log)

[Jason Perlow]

The location sucks. It was previously a pretty good Spanish/Mexican fusion restaurant, La Posada.

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=4439

Christian's has been open at least 9 months, it opened in January of 2003.

As far as we know, nobody has gone into this place yet.

[Rosie]

The location sucks. It was previously a pretty good Spanish/Mexican fusion restaurant, La Posada.

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=4439

Christian's has been open at least 9 months, it opened in January of 2003.

As far as we know, nobody has gone into this place yet.

Jason--I listed Christians as being open in August 2003 on Table Hopping With Rosie. I don't think they have been open 9 months.

[Jason Perlow]

The location sucks. It was previously a pretty good Spanish/Mexican fusion restaurant, La Posada.

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=4439

Christian's has been open at least 9 months, it opened in January of 2003.

As far as we know, nobody has gone into this place yet.

Jason--I listed Christians as being open in August 2003 on Table Hopping With Rosie. I don't think they have been open 9 months.

Check the original La Posada thread. The restaurant was finished and remodelled in January - I can't imagine it took 7 months after that.

[tommy]

Check the original La Posada thread. The restaurant was finished and remodelled in January - I can't imagine it took 7 months after that.

i think they were using Home Expot.

the menu sounds interesting. refreshing for this area, actually.

Edited October 13, 2003 by tommy (log)

[jhlurie]

I'm the one who noticed them in January 2003. They definitely looked ready to open, although I don't recall actually seeing anyone inside.

[kelly]

Yeppers, it took a real long time to open.

September 2003 sounds right.

well, the kiddo's are gone for the night- So , we're trying it tonight.

And for the Record, Mexcalli Blues - also just reopened on Queen Anne Rd in Teaneck.

[kelly]

This restaurunt is amazing .

The food was GREAT.

Wonderful flavors , great service .

.

[jpr54_]

This restaurunt is amazing .

The food was GREAT.

Wonderful flavors , great service .

.

what did you have?

[beachcove]

Kelly - Mexicali Blues - same owners?

And do tell us more about Christian's Continental. I thought it was very brave - or naive - of them to name it that, considering how "continental" fare is maligned these days.

[kelly]

I don't have the menu , so this will be vague

we started with 2 apetizers-

Baked scallops G**** ?

Bacon, bread crumbs,wine

Amazing- there was this spice - perhaps nutmeg - Just delicious - I want to take bread and sop up all the sauce.

Mussels in a red sauce - also done extremely well, very tasty. We were fighting over the last mussel.

My dh had the special -

Steak with fried shrimp on top, oriental influnces-

My dh doesn't let me touch his main course but he enjoyed every bit of it.

I had crab cakes- I think No filler, nice sauce .

All entrees serve with aspargus & carrot - Firm in a gently seasoned sauce.

good coffee.

for desert- I had bread pudding- It was so good but I was so full that I brought half of it home for breakfast.

Dh has homemade vanilla ice cream - you could see the vanilla specks.

All deserts are made on the premise.

Service was good- Not pro's but very attentive.

The resturaunt had two other couple when we got there at 7, but by 8.40 - it was filled.

The Chef is a true artist.

I would put in on the same level as chez Domanique .

So good - dinner ran just under 100.00 with out tip, that does include two dewars & waters.

[kelly]

Kelly - Mexicali Blues - same owners?

.

Yeppers, some of the good old boys from NMHS class of 79 .

BYOB-

Now, I want some take out.

It's about two blocks from Votee park, on QUeen aNne Rd

Mexcalli Blues website

[beachcove]

Kelly, thanks for the report.

I think we'll try to get there this week.

[michael82099]

Did you get to try the Christian's Restaurant?

I was there for a baby shower. The food was out of this world. We started out with crab cakes and fried calimar served family style; then to a lobster risoto, the flavors were out of this world. Not one person was speaking during this course, we were so involved in the food. After we had a salad and for the main course we had a choice of chicken or halibut. Needless to say the chef made homemade crumbulee, which I can't even find words to describe how good it was.

This restaurant is highly recommended by me.

Edited November 22, 2003 by michael82099 (log)

[pramod]

I went to fleet bank in teaneck to get money and i was hungry then all of a sudden my eyes caught hold of this new continental cuisine named

"christians continental cuisine". wow the place inside is awesome there is a bar and the food is excellent.

its really New York style cuisine.

they have the regular menu as well as the daily specials. i heard the chef worked in "four seasons" n went to France for training. the food was excellent and very fresh. immediately i asked for the menu and for some business cards.iam atleast going to be there once every week and i recommend this restuarant to everyone.

i bet you will come out very happy and excited.the service was very good.my wife was happy with the bread pudding and the chicken soup (special) was yummy.

they said the restuarant is like 4 months old.no one knew about this place.its just near fleet bank in Teaneck.

the menu is like this.

SOUP

Mushroom Bisque 4.50

Scented with White Truffles

APPETIZERS

Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Pepper Napoleon 7.95

Herbed Pesto, Parmigiano Frico

Crispy Thai Vegetable Spring Roll 6.95

Lime Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

Galician Style Scallops Baked in Shell 9.00

Grappa Wine, Bread Crumbs

Sesame Pepper Crusted Tuna 7.50

Laced in Ginger Soy Vinaigrette

Maryland Style Lump Crab Cake 8.00

Sauce Remoulade

Marinated Grilled Calamari 7.50

Roasted Lemon Aioli

Fried Calamari 7.50

Pomodoro Sauce

Steamed Prince Edward Isle Mussels 7.95

White Wine, Fresh Herbs, Tomatoes

SALADS

Boston Bibb lettuce with Crumbled Artisanal Blue Cheese 6.95

Aged Balsamic, Crispy Onion

Baby Field Greens with Vine Ripened Tomatoes 5.95

House Vinaigrette

Classic Caesar Salad 6.95

Shaved Parmigiano, Sourdough Croutons

ENTREES

Dry Aged N.Y. Strip Steak Au Poivre 23.95

Peppercorn Melange Brandy Cream

Seafood Stew Bouillabaisse 19.95

Clams, Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Calamari in Saffron Broth

Pan Roasted Rib Pork Chop 21.95

Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Cabernet Wine

Semolina Crusted Grouper 17.95

Braised Leeks, Tomatoes and Olives

Australian Herbed Crusted Lamb Rack 20.95

Merlot Demiglace

Sautéed French Cut Chicken Breast 16.95

Stuffed With Prosciutto Fresh Mozzarella

Maryland Style Lump Crab Cakes 18.95

Sauce Remoulade

i wish evryone is there n enjoy their food.on fridays .saturdays and sundays its real busy.once i had to wait 1 hour to eat. from then on i always reserved my place.thay had different kinds of wines .wow ii just have no words to describe this place.

oops iam hungry. bye iam going to christian's continental cuisine.

this place is the first of its kind in Teaneck area.

so friends hope you all njoy this place.

urs food lover

pramod

[Rosie]

Pramod--Thanks for taking the time to type out the menu. What about dessert??

[kelly]

I was told all the deserts are homemade, so they probably vary .

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[jcohen]

Thanx Pramod for typing out the menu. After reading it I couldn't help but go to give this restaurant a try, and after this crazy weather that we had this weekend, my wife and I needed to get out of the house.

I have noticed the place upon passing down Cedar Lane, but I hadn't really heard anything about it. Though I must say, after eating there I don't know why they aren't the buzz around town. The food is superb, and the flavors and styles are like none I have ever had before.

For appetizers we had the crab cakes, which were unbelievable, and the spring role. We then had a boston bibb salad and a ceasar salad. For the entree I ordered the steak, which I had medium rare and it just melted in my mouth. My wife had the chicken stuffed with mozz and proscuitto, and just looking at it made my mouth water, that is until I tried my steak of course.

The desserts are homemade, I had the bread pudding and my wife opted for the homemade vanilla ice cream. Oh and I must say that their bread is also delicious. Don't know if it is homemade though.

The place is small and very cozy. The atmosphere is great as well as the service and the food.

For anyone who hasn't tried this restaurant, you don't know what you are missing. Thanx again for the postings which got me to try it and made me a big fan of the restaurant

a very full and satisfied restaurant goer,

Josh

[Rosie]

Josh--How is the wine list?

[pramod]

hey

iam posting this after having dinner on sunday at 8.30 pm at christian's continental cuisine.they had little changes in their menu.

and while i was eating there someone presented "best host" award to the cuisine.

well here's the new menu.

SOUP

Mushroom Bisque 4.50

Scented with White Truffles

APPETIZERS

Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Pepper Napoleon 7.95

Herbed Pesto, Parmigiano Frico

Crispy Thai Vegetable Spring Roll 6.95

Lime Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

Galician Style Scallops Baked in Shell 9.00

Grappa Wine, Bread Crumbs

Asian Style Crispy Shrimp 7.95

Laced in Ginger Soy Vinaigrette, Pickled Ginger

Maryland Style Lump Crab Cake 8.00

Sauce Remoulade

Marinated Grilled Calamari 7.50

Roasted Lemon Aioli

Fried Calamari 7.50

Pomodoro Sauce

Steamed Prince Edward Isle Mussels 7.95

White Wine, Fresh Herbs, Tomatoes

SALADS

Boston Bibb lettuce with Crumbled Artisanal Blue Cheese 6.95

Aged Balsamic, Crispy Onion

Baby Field Greens with Vine Ripened Tomatoes 5.95

House Vinaigrette

Classic Caesar Salad 6.95

Shaved Parmigiano, Sourdough Croutons

ENTREES

Dry Aged N.Y. Strip Steak Au Poivre 23.95

Peppercorn Melange Brandy Cream

Seafood Stew Bouillabaisse 20.95

Clams, Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Calamari in Saffron Broth

Pignoli Nut Crusted Chilean Sea Bass 19.95

Leeks, Roasted Tomatoes, Pinot Gringio

Grilled Wild Alaskan King Salmon 17.95

Chianti Beurre Rouge

New Zealand Eight Rib Herbed Crusted Lamb Rack 22.95

Merlot Demiglace

Sautéed French Cut Chicken Breast 16.95

Stuffed With Prosciutto Fresh Mozzarella

Maryland Style Lump Crab Cakes 18.95

Sauce Remoulade

desserts

* home made brioche bread pudding

(creme anglaise,berrycoulis)

* warm apple tart with homemade tahitian vanilla bean ice cream.

* New York style cheese cake

(fresh berry compote).

*valrohna choclate souflee

out of curiosity i asked them about the award and they told me as below.

the "best host award" was awarded by "DISTINGUISHED DINERS CLUB" of the NEW YORK METRO AREA.

In my next post i will post the paper regarding the best host award and "wine" menu.

THEY HAVE LIQUOR LISCENSE.

well my wife and i are fighting for the last bite of bread pudding.

"IN THIS COLD HAVING HOT FOOD AT CHRISTIAN'S IS A GREAT EXPERIENCE"

i thank you all for your response to my postings and i feel great to be a part of this

site.

thank you everyone

urs "food lover"

pramod