BYO near the Short Hills Hilton

[sgschef]

Meeting a group of friends from all over NJ including a wine maven (who brings for all of us!). Need your recommendations for a great restaurant, not too pricey near the Short Hills Hilton. Thanks for your help.

[Rachel Perlow]

OK then, nothing at TMASH or Hilton. How far are you willing to drive? Any preference as to cuisine? Off the top of my head*:

• La Foccacia, Summit
  Capo Vaticano, Florham Park
  Trattoria Toscana, Whippany
  Cinque Figlie, Whippany (definitely not BYOB, but so good)
  Il Mondo Vecchio, Madison
  Scalini Fedeli, Chatham (they have a reasonable corkage if I recall)
  Restaurant Serenade, Chatham
  New Main Taste (Thai), Chatham
  

* I'm not sure which are BYOB and which aren't. Someone will correct me, I'm sure. If not, when you make a reservation, inquire as to their corkage policy.

[Rosie]

Basilico, Millburn BYO

Salsa, Chatham, BYO

A Taste of Asia, Chatham BYO

Serenade is excellent but not BYO and is expensive.

Il Mondo Vecchio is BYO and would also be a good choice.

[Curlz]

Fwiw, Scalini Fedeli is upscale in decor and attitude; if you're looking for a 'fun' spot, this wouldn't be my first choice--though the food is terrific. Just depends on your crowd/attitude! Do let us know where you end up.

[coughy]

How about Garlic Rose in Madison? Food is good, prices reasonable and they do not rush you out.

[emmaline]

You don't say how large your group is, but here's a couple more suggestions.

l. Tassert's for contemporary american cuisine in Florham Park. It's roomy,

soothing and BYO. 4 of us had a marvelous meal just eating appetizers.

2. Pamir for Afghan food in Morristown. Again roomy and soothing and certainly

something different.

3. Mariques in Mendham. We think the food is excellent, it's BYO and it has a

room for private parties.

[Rosie]

Info on Tassert's here:

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showto...l=Tassert's