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Trattoria Fresco, Caldwell 7/16

adegiulio

By adegiulio
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adegiulio

adegiulio

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So summer is here and its time for some dining under the stars. Any interest for an eGullet event? Ideas? Interest? Suggestions? Bueller??

"It's better to burn out than to fade away"-Neil Young

"I think I hear a dingo eating your baby"-Bart Simpson

adegiulio

adegiulio

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Put it together Tommy. I've been wanting to try it too...

FatCat...we still didn't finish the film on that little disposable camera. We have a digital camera that I am so used to using for everything, I keep forgetting about the disposable one. I promise I will finish the roll this weekend and get them developed, scanned, and online..

"It's better to burn out than to fade away"-Neil Young

"I think I hear a dingo eating your baby"-Bart Simpson

Curlz

Curlz

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Count me in! Last two have been lots of fun. :wink:

"I'm not eating it...my tongue is just looking at it!" --My then-3.5 year-old niece, who was NOT eating a piece of gum

"Wow--this is a fancy restaurant! They keep bringing us more water and we didn't even ask for it!" --My 5.75 year-old niece, about Bread Bar

"He's jumped the flounder, as you might say."

NJ2FLA

NJ2FLA

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I'd be interested too.. It's not far from where I am here in Verona. Then again another Rutts Hutt outing would be fun, especially on a Tuesday night when they have the car show in the lot.

fatcatbrew

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How does everyone feel about Cafe Matisse?

It used to be one of my favorites. The last time I dined there was during the holiday season, and I was slightly dissapointed. Though it is possible that it was just an off night. I haven't been back since that time.

They do have a beautiful outdoor patio.

adegiulio

adegiulio

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I was there a few years ago on a lot of recommendations. Was thoroughly underwhelmed and haven't been back....but I am game for anything...

"It's better to burn out than to fade away"-Neil Young

"I think I hear a dingo eating your baby"-Bart Simpson

fatcatbrew

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After reading the thread on Trattoria Fresco in Caldwell, my mouth is watering. I think this is a good option.

When are you looking to do this dinner? I would be willing to contribute towards having Mark Skanga play for us again - He helped to make our Village Green dinner very enjoyable.

adegiulio

adegiulio

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i found that the 17 bottles of wine helped make our Village Green dinner very enjoyable.

Are you implying you didnt like Mark Sganga? :biggrin:

I'd be happy to give Mark a call...

Who wants to get this thing organized?

"It's better to burn out than to fade away"-Neil Young

"I think I hear a dingo eating your baby"-Bart Simpson

Curlz

Curlz

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i found that the 17 bottles of wine helped make our Village Green dinner very enjoyable.

:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

"I'm not eating it...my tongue is just looking at it!" --My then-3.5 year-old niece, who was NOT eating a piece of gum

"Wow--this is a fancy restaurant! They keep bringing us more water and we didn't even ask for it!" --My 5.75 year-old niece, about Bread Bar

"He's jumped the flounder, as you might say."

Curlz

Curlz

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And I just loved Mark's music--very talented guy!!! Maybe he could be our official eG troubador? :smile:

"I'm not eating it...my tongue is just looking at it!" --My then-3.5 year-old niece, who was NOT eating a piece of gum

"Wow--this is a fancy restaurant! They keep bringing us more water and we didn't even ask for it!" --My 5.75 year-old niece, about Bread Bar

"He's jumped the flounder, as you might say."

Curlz

Curlz

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Wanted to float this back to the top...any dates y'all want to throw out? I'd be game for a Thurs or Fri night if it's in the first week of July. Away 7/10-15 and again 7/27 for a few days.

Antnee? Tommy? Fatcat?

"I'm not eating it...my tongue is just looking at it!" --My then-3.5 year-old niece, who was NOT eating a piece of gum

"Wow--this is a fancy restaurant! They keep bringing us more water and we didn't even ask for it!" --My 5.75 year-old niece, about Bread Bar

"He's jumped the flounder, as you might say."

adegiulio

adegiulio

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We're always good to go...just name a date and chances are very good we can do it...

"It's better to burn out than to fade away"-Neil Young

"I think I hear a dingo eating your baby"-Bart Simpson

tommy

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i think thursday works for us. weekends, and, by extension, fridays, are all kindza effed up.

since ant-nee handed me the torch, i'll admit that i've done no thinking whatsoever, since he didn't really ask me or anything. :wink:

i do think matisse isn't such a bad idea, but that's only because i don't have a better one.

tommy:eats.com
adegiulio

adegiulio

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since ant-nee handed me the torch, i'll admit that i've done no thinking whatsoever, since he didn't really ask me or anything. :wink:

Oh jeez....I can do it if you don't want to... :biggrin:

Whats the preference between Cafe Matisse and Trat. Fresco??

I for one would like to try Fresco...

"It's better to burn out than to fade away"-Neil Young

"I think I hear a dingo eating your baby"-Bart Simpson

Curlz

Curlz

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I haven't been to either!

"I'm not eating it...my tongue is just looking at it!" --My then-3.5 year-old niece, who was NOT eating a piece of gum

"Wow--this is a fancy restaurant! They keep bringing us more water and we didn't even ask for it!" --My 5.75 year-old niece, about Bread Bar

"He's jumped the flounder, as you might say."

fatcatbrew

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July is pretty open for me. Any Thursday or Friday would be fine.

Of course if we bring 17 bottles of wine again, I would prefer a Friday night so I can sleep in a little the next day :wacko:

Since I have already been to Cafe Matisee, I wouldn't mind trying a new place. Trattoria Fresco sounds good. Does anyone know what their outdoor seating arrangements are?

adegiulio

adegiulio

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Fresco it is...I"ll swing by tonight to scope out the outdoor seating area and to talk to them about a party. Attendees right now are:

Me and Amy

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy

FatCat and Rob?

Curlz

oops, missed NJ2FLA....how many do you think will come with you?

What night? I hear a vote for Friday...Any other input here?

A

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"It's better to burn out than to fade away"-Neil Young

"I think I hear a dingo eating your baby"-Bart Simpson

adegiulio

adegiulio

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by the way, does anyone know how to edit the topic title. I'd like to change it to reflect the fact that we actually chose a place... :smile:

"It's better to burn out than to fade away"-Neil Young

"I think I hear a dingo eating your baby"-Bart Simpson

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