60th Birthday Recommendation

[viejomajadero]

Hi

Turning 60 in a few days and having a Boys Night Out with friends. Want a BYO as I am bringing magnums from the early 80's, all from California.

We will be 7-8 total and cost is not an issue.

Wanted Zarole but they are temporarily "KAPUTSKY".

Suggestions???

Thanks

Viejo

[Curlz]

Happy Birthday, Viejo!

For a group that size, my vote would be for Fascino (Montclair).

[tommy]

viejo,

what's the story on Zarole?

would you consider a non-BYO with a corkage fee?

[viejomajadero]

Tommy

Yes to Corkage

Zarole is closed and moving to Paramus with opening to be in January. That is all I know.

Curlz

Thanks. Fascino is on my short list.

Viejo

[Meredith380]

I know you want a BYOB, but if (and it's a big IF), you'd be interested in a Tuesday night, the Manor has a Wine Night where they waive their corkage fee.

Other than that, I'm of little help in that area.

[jim07044]

Big 60 deserves a night in NYC. There's not much selection in NJ for MNO restaurants, especially in the two towns you cited. Fascino would be okay. Aozora, for a sushi dinner. Richie Cecere's, but its not BYO. Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange. Huntley Tavern, Roots in Summit. Morton's in Hackensack. Fleming's in Edgewater. Further inland, I'd recommend 3 West (Basking Ridge), Pluckemin Inn (Bedminster), Bernardsville Inn (Bernardsville), Ryland Inn (Whitehouse), Fromagerie (Rumson), Raven & The Peach (Fair Haven).

Edited September 8, 2006 by jim07044 (log)

[viejomajadero]

Thanks so far. Meredith and Jim thanks.

Just to add a few more parameters to help.

Group getting together on 9/28/2006 Thursday night. Area selected is for convenience of all attending. NY is not workable.

Looking to serve old cabernets. This is not Sushi wine.

Choosing Magnums from among Silver Oak 1981 Bonney and Napa. 85 Bonney. 90 Montelena. 86 Dunn Napa. 78 Mondavi.

Thanks

Viejo

[Cook456]

Thanks so far.  Meredith and Jim thanks.

Just to add a few more parameters to help.

Group getting together on 9/28/2006 Thursday night.  Area selected is for convenience of all attending.  NY is not workable. 

Looking to serve old cabernets.  This is not Sushi wine.

Choosing Magnums from among Silver Oak 1981 Bonney and Napa.  85 Bonney.  90 Montelena.  86 Dunn Napa.  78 Mondavi.

Thanks

Viejo

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Then it should be a Steakhouse.. River Palm...for sure

[tommy]

although i'm sure you're more than capable of handling your own wine (at a BYO), i can't help but think that going to a non-BYO restaurant, where they have good wine service/handling and passable stemware (and plenty of it) would serve you better than a BYO.

that said, i'd go with the River Palm, as cook456 suggested, or maybe even Morton's in Riverside square. i don't find eithers steaks up to the level of a luger's or some of my other favorites, but i can't help but think thye'd be places where you could focus on the wine and your friends. the ordering, after all, is generally pretty straight forward at steakhouses.

[rooftop1000]

How about Latour in Ridgewood near the train station.

tracey

[menton1]

Firstly, interesting news about Zarole. Passed it by last week on the way to Malee (Thai) and noted only 1 table going. Place has been almost empty for a couple of years, don't know how they paid the rent so long, not a surprise that they closed.

BYO in and around Ridgewood:

Rocca in Glen Rock, got a lot of acclaim here a while ago, creative American with Italian touches.

Mediterraneo, Broad St. Ridgewood, an under-reported gem, some very nice creative food with an owner who cares.

Marra's, not fabulous, but if you want fairly standard Italian-American with huge portions. Lots of room for a big crowd.

Village Green, always highly praised here.

I also second the recommendation for Latour.

[viejomajadero]

Thanks everyone. Will be going with Faschino.

Viejo

[Curlz]

Enjoy! And please be sure to give us a report...preferably on the Fascino thread, which is here!