"Non-Gourmet" Birthday Celebration

[paperwatermelon]

Seeking your suggestions and references for a non-gourmet quality dining experience that has a focus on heart healthy eating to celebrate a birthday for later in the week. We would prefer a location for lunch, but dinner would also do, if its a "must have." Thanks.

Edited February 24, 2007 by paperwatermelon (log)

[Cook456]

Seeking your suggestions and references for a non-gourmet quality dining experience that has a focus on heart healthy eating to celebrate a birthday for later in the week. We would prefer a location for lunch, but dinner would also do, if its a "must have." Thanks.

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What location in NJ are you interested in knowing about?

[paperwatermelon]

Hello Cook456,

Thanks for taking an interest in my post. Lets start with the vicinity of Union/Essex/Middlesex/Somerset/Morris Counties. Possibly as far as Bergen and Monmouth. I know, I know, it's not limited, but if you need more of a specific area, I will do my best. Thanks for you help.

Seeking your suggestions and references for a non-gourmet quality dining experience that has a focus on heart healthy eating to celebrate a birthday for later in the week. We would prefer a location for lunch, but dinner would also do, if its a "must have." Thanks.

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What location in NJ are you interested in knowing about?

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[rooftop1000]

A really nice low key place specializing in healthy food that tastes good is Gazelle in Ridgewood.

Just reveiwed by the Times.

they have a completely open kitchen and Ron and Jimmy Chef/owners are pretty nice guys

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showto...3530&hl=gazelle

tracey

and....I used to work for one of the owners

[Curlz]

Very casual, but Cafe Metro in Denville might suit you...

[Josefinajoisey]

Also, Park and Orchard in East Rutherford

[Curlz]

Good call, Josefina--at least there's a good wine list at P&O!

[ghostrider]

P&O have some heart-healthy choices, but be warned that they use a LOT of butter in some of their stuff. If in doubt, ask before you order.

[paperwatermelon]

You know, I was checking out the responses last night and I re-read my own post, requesting a "non-gourmet" quality dining experience. I then began to think about the wording and that could send a lot of mixed messages.

So, in addition to "non-gourmet"...lets also add "casual", which may attribute to a few more posts. The outing is to celebrate a birthday for someone who should be "dining" on the healthier side. So, if you know of any establishments who focus on "healthy" eating (doesn't need to be vegetarian, but can be) or has a section of the menu that has some good quality choices, please let me know. It can be anything from a diner that does a great lunch to something a bit more "formal" or specialized that has some nice selections. Maybe a pre-fixe lunch menu (if it exists) could work too.

Thanks again.

[paperwatermelon]

Very casual, but Cafe Metro in Denville might suit you...

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Curlz,

I took a look at the website and it sounds great, but it may be a bit too far (distance) to drive. But I will certainly keep it on the list for a weekend dining spot. Thanks for your support.

[paperwatermelon]

Also, Park and Orchard in East Rutherford

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Funny, we need to be in East Rutherford in a couple weeks so we will certainly try them out then. I think they would enjoy the dinner menu a bit better (as terms of selection). The only thing that would concern me, is the post about the butter. But, I guess, its something to ask about before ordering. If there is a place similar to this a bit closer for this week during lunch/early dinner, we could probably go for it.

Thanks.

Edited February 27, 2007 by paperwatermelon (log)

[ghostrider]

Also, Park and Orchard in East Rutherford

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Funny, we need to be in East Rutherford in a couple weeks so we will certainly try them out then. I think they would enjoy the dinner menu a bit better (as terms of selection). The only thing that would concern me, is the post about the butter. But, I guess, its something to ask about before ordering. If there is a place similar to this a bit closer for this week during lunch/early dinner, we could probably go for it.

Thanks.

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P&O's default accompaniment to things like grilled fish is brown rice that's been drenched with butter. I don't think anything else is available as a substitute side but you could ask. It's a curious approach they have - they don't serve red meat but have no problem loading some of their dishes with butter.