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Trattoria Fresco, Caldwell 7/16

adegiulio

By adegiulio
in New Jersey: Dining

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adegiulio

adegiulio

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OK, we have a small problem. Thanks to a well timed PM from Rosie, I discovered that we didn't have a reservation for Friday night. There was a mis-communcation between one person I spoke to a few weeks ago and the manager. I also dropped the ball by not getting there sooner with a deposit. Anyway, we need to push dinner to 8pm. I stopped by there tonight to give them a deposit and square up all the details, but unfortunately they have another large table earlier.

So, its not the end of the world, just pushing things back an hour. If that creates any problems, let me know. For those who really want to start at seven, I'll tap a keg in my backseat and we will wait out front...

Which reminds me, parking is a bit tough because they don't have a parking lot. Park out in front on the street, around the corner, or in the PNC Bank lot (I think it's PNC). Don't park in the lot that says "No Restaurant Parking" which is right next to the restaurant. The bank is just before the restaurant (if you are coming from the Verona side) or just past the restaurant (if you are coming from the West Caldwell direction)

Confused yet??

A

"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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that's going to put me well past my bedtime.

my only concern is that the tables won't be turned and we'll be sitting there til 8.30, etc. After your discussion with them today, did you get the feeling their heads are up their *sses and they don't really care all that much? or that they were going to do whatever it takes to accommodate us.

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adegiulio

adegiulio

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Honestly Tommy, I get the impression that they will do whatever it takes to make us happy. I don't say that lightly, since I typically think most restauranteurs only think about themselves. In talking to the manager and chef (and enjoying a pizza, thanks guys!) I feel comfortable in the fact that they will do a great job...

Besides, I'll have a corkscrew handy. We can always get drunk and see who can stick their head furthest into the pizza oven...

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

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

Rosie

Rosie

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A--You might want to send an e-mail to everyone who is coming just to be sure that they know it is at 8 PM. Are they sitting us outside weather permitting?

Rosalie Saferstein, aka "Rosie"

TABLE HOPPING WITH ROSIE

adegiulio

adegiulio

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A--You might want to send an e-mail to everyone who is coming just to be sure that they know it is at 8 PM.

Done...

And yes, it will be outside unless it rains. Then it will be in their other dining room...

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

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

tommy

tommy

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forecast says partly cloudy. in fact friday might be one of the only days in 2 weeks that it won't be raining.

what's the atmosphere here? i'm trying to figure out what not to wear.

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phenomprincess

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Hello - I just joined egullet a few days ago, and this group sounds great. I am looking forward to the next get together (since I do not want to jump in at the last minute), and I'm hoping that my husband and I will be able to attend the pig roast in September.

Thanks!

"I can resist everything except temptation." Oscar Wilde

adegiulio

adegiulio

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Phenom, I don't think its too late to join us tomorrow. If you want to come, just let me know...

Welcome to eG

Anthony

"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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hey princess, this would probably be a pretty cool introduction to some of the freaks here on egullet. you shouldn't pass up this chance.

and ant-nee, what's the answer to my question about acceptable dress?

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Rosie

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TOMMY--Clothes are required. Jellyfish t-shirts might be ok but something a bit spiffier would be in order. No jacket or ties.

phenomprincess--Welcome to eGullet. Looking forward to meeting you.

Rosalie Saferstein, aka "Rosie"

TABLE HOPPING WITH ROSIE

adegiulio

adegiulio

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Sorry Tommy...just wear what you would wear to V. Green or Fascino...nothing fancy, but neat...

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

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

tommy

tommy

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Sorry Tommy...just wear what you would wear to V. Green or Fascino...nothing fancy, but neat...

but i don't want to wear what i'd wear to VG or Fascino.

so are you saying it's the same type of atmosphere? no shorts?

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phenomprincess

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hey princess, this would probably be a pretty cool introduction to some of the freaks here on egullet. you shouldn't pass up this chance.

Okay, the other reason I am reluctant is that it is a bit of a drive from Hopewell (probably over an hour) and I have to work on Saturday morning (not too early, but still...).

Is anybody else coming from this area that is willing to carpool, or is everyone mostly in NNJ?

Thanks for the warm welcome!

"I can resist everything except temptation." Oscar Wilde

zeman

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Ok. I'm definitely behind the curve in this one and am a late entry for 2-4. Will let you know later. Thanks

Zeman

=Mark

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hey princess, this would probably be a pretty cool introduction to some of the freaks here on egullet.  you shouldn't pass up this chance.

Okay, the other reason I am reluctant is that it is a bit of a drive from Hopewell (probably over an hour) and I have to work on Saturday morning (not too early, but still...).

Is anybody else coming from this area that is willing to carpool, or is everyone mostly in NNJ?

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Hey, I'm coming from down by Red Bank, so don't let distance be a deterrant. (well, working Saturday morning,,, I'll have to concede that one)

So, are the directions to this shindig still a secret?

=Mark

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Curlz

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Since it's buried early in the thread, I thought I'd repost this...the restaurant is at:

435 Bloomfield Ave

Caldwell, NJ

Tommy's right--Caldwell is one of those 'interior' towns--not RIGHT near any major highway, but it's not far off of Rt. 46 (Pine Brook/Fairfield) area. I'm in Lyndhurst, and usually end up going there one way and coming home another b/c I'm always sure that there's a more efficient route--but there isn't!! :raz:

And fwiw, this isn't far from Nori, so for those who have been there, you know which end of Bloomfield Ave to head to--closer to Passaic Ave. Best bet is to Mapquest it, but I'm happy to help if anyone wants to PM me.

"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

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adegiulio

adegiulio

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Yeah, directions are pretty tough since not everyone is coming from the same place... :biggrin:

It's very easy to get to though...

Zeman, just let me know by tomorrow morning at the last, if and how many are coming....

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

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

Rosie

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=Mark--Restaurant is on Bloomfield Ave about 5 miles down the road from where Blue Sky was in Montclair. Might be best to get off at Bloomfield Ave exit from GSP in Bloomfield and just drive down Bloomfield Ave. See if map quest gives you better directions.

Rosalie Saferstein, aka "Rosie"

TABLE HOPPING WITH ROSIE

tommy

tommy

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i've got some good news and some bad news.

the bad news is that i can't make it.

the good news is that i can't make it.

sorry for the late notice. and i hope i haven't caused anyone any emotional trauma or anything like that.

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fatcatbrew

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I am sorry but Rob and I have to cancel for tonight also. I know I will be missing out on a great time with all of you, and I look forward to hearing about it on the forum. :sad:

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