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Good: The room looks like it was pulled from a Hollywood film set in Paris, circa 1938 - tile, wood, pressed tin, wobbly chairs and distressed mirrors. You can almost hear Edith Piaf warming up in...
Good: The room looks like it was pulled from a Hollywood film set in Paris, circa 1938 - tile, wood, pressed tin, wobbly chairs and distressed mirrors. You can almost hear Edith Piaf warming up in the back.. Bad: Prices tend to be on the high side but are in line with the quality of the food and service (which tends to always be professional). We have never left unhappy.... Improvements: Maybe offer a a little more "rib sticking food" choices for the early AM eaters. The full brunch menu starts at 10AM and it ROCKS - but by 10AM, I'm ready for a nap!.
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I heard about Chicken & Rib Crib from some friends at work and I pictured a dive with an inch of dirt on the floor and some fat slob in a wife-beater t-shirt behind the counter. Man was I wrong! ...
I heard about Chicken & Rib Crib from some friends at work and I pictured a dive with an inch of dirt on the floor and some fat slob in a wife-beater t-shirt behind the counter. Man was I wrong! This is a spotlessly clean take-out place with professional people serving up very tasty food. I love the fried chicken and think the ribs are decent but not the best I have ever had. That honor belongs to a backyard smoker in Florida that my friend George and I discovered when were trying not to get lost on empty 2-lane.
Good prices. Friendly people. Tasty fried chicken and I prefer their mashed over fries.
Good stuff. Give them a try.
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We discovered Fuddruckers way back when the nearest one was on Rt 23. When they added a store in Parsippany, I remember that it took them a while to get their act together but they got it done so we...
We discovered Fuddruckers way back when the nearest one was on Rt 23. When they added a store in Parsippany, I remember that it took them a while to get their act together but they got it done so we tend go several times a year for the fresh, juicy burgers. If you have kids, this is a fun place with kid friendly games, cookies and ice cream. I think everything is fairly priced but I don't like the serve-it-yourself food delivery.
Bottom line, this is not a dining experience, it's just food. But it's good enough to keep me coming.
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I find it difficult to believe I'm the first to report on this great place. Madison is one of those towns that exudes class and charm (and old money). I love their main street (Rt 24) and when I was...
I find it difficult to believe I'm the first to report on this great place. Madison is one of those towns that exudes class and charm (and old money). I love their main street (Rt 24) and when I was a college kid many years ago, I would take dates from Hudson County here to window shop on Sundays (cheap dates by a cheap skate - OK, mostly broke).
Jump ahead 20 years - when I used to belong to a dinner club and a Madison local recommended we eat here. During the first visit, we all decided that we should come back again and we wound up going 5 or 6 times - each time better than the last.
Great chicken, shrimp, pasta, bread - none of us ate veal but they have it. Despite the fact that it's a BYO - you can run up a serious bill here. But this is a serious restaurant with seriously good food - I believe they offer great value. One more thing, make sure to ask about the daily specials.
If you want to enjoy a really terrific Italian meal without going all the way into NYC, give this gem in Madison a try. I am sure you will be delighted.
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It's hard to find decent Mexican food in Morris County. Yes, there are TexMex places and fast food joints, but happily one long time favorite, Casa Maya, takes it to the next level.
On a recent...
It's hard to find decent Mexican food in Morris County. Yes, there are TexMex places and fast food joints, but happily one long time favorite, Casa Maya, takes it to the next level.
On a recent visit, we started with mushrooms in a flavorful brown sauce - a delightful appetizer and one my wife and I decided we would order again and again. Just as we finished the mushrooms, our main dish arrived - my wife had their mole chicken - 2 chicken breasts in a brown sesame sauce. I tasted her dish and decided that I would have that next time. And I had their shrimp wrapped in bacon (it comes with a discount coupon for a heart bypass). Man was that good so that chicken will get skipped next time?
This is a BYO place so be sure to do so.
Expect to wait on Saturday night and remember you are in the Great Swamp so watch for the deer on the twisty back roads to and from. We saw several.
One last thing, their homemade salsa and chips rate as the best around - almost a good enough reason to go if you are chip-addicted.
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I first "discovered" the Dublin Pub in 1979 when I started my business career at Beneficial Finance. I usually had the burger and fries with a coke or beer (after work, I assure you). Recently, we...
I first "discovered" the Dublin Pub in 1979 when I started my business career at Beneficial Finance. I usually had the burger and fries with a coke or beer (after work, I assure you). Recently, we stopped by for a bite on the first Sunday in December and it proved to be as good as ever. My wife had a very flavorful chicken salad sandwich (with bacon!) and I had their take on Shepard's pie - really good. To wash it down, we had their German chocolate cake and a decent cup of coffee. The bill was a quite respectable $30 (plus tip).
We both agreed that we would be back. It had a friendly, family atmosphere.
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After parking way over by Riverside Drive, I hoofed it to Central Park to meet my wife so we could watch the Marathon (a fun, very New Yawk thing to do). As I hurried past Bistro Citron, I paused...
After parking way over by Riverside Drive, I hoofed it to Central Park to meet my wife so we could watch the Marathon (a fun, very New Yawk thing to do). As I hurried past Bistro Citron, I paused and read the menu. Lots of brunch stuff on there and some appealing lunch fare (with a French accent) as well. After a couple of hours watching people run the 26.2 mile route, we worked up a strong appetite and decided that Bistro Citron was for us. I am glad we did.
The decor is exactly what you would expect given the success of ersatz French bistros like Pastis and Balthazar - distressed mirrors, soft lighting, ornate light fixtures and polished wood floors. But enough of that, let's talk food.
My wife had their crab salad - a fat hockey puck of fresh lump crab meat. A good, light Sunday snack. I had their Steak Frites - a perfectly cooked and seasoned hanger steak with perfectly-done fries. The steak arrived as ordered - medium rare. It also came with a serious steak knife and given the chewiness of the meat, a good tool to have at hand.
We had desert and coffee plus a bottle of wine and a glass of kir. Total was $70 including tip. A lot less than some places of similar quality in the neighborhood.
Is this my new favorite NYC place? Possibly yes but it will take a few more visits. And I suspect I will find out because I will be back.
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We have waited a year to try this place - the last time we went, we were shut out because of the crowd its food draws. This time, the first thing we did upon arrival was make a reservation and it...
We have waited a year to try this place - the last time we went, we were shut out because of the crowd its food draws. This time, the first thing we did upon arrival was make a reservation and it was a smart idea. We tried for Friday and were told that they only had 9:00 PM or later (too late for people up at 6:00 AM). We managed Saturday at 7:30. However, we noticed that they also do breakfast so we went in for a look see and it was smart move. Pancakes with local blueberries and fresh peaches served with blueberry syrup made my day. A decent cup of coffee (pretty strong) and good service previewed dinner.
At dinner, we had cod (wife) and steak (me). The verdict: Lots of flavor, perfect preparation (the steak was done exactly as requested), great service, reasonable prices (cheap considering the quality.)
When out on the end of the Cape, you don't expect classy, expert service and "downtown" quality food. You usually go for "shore" food and "how you guys doin' " service. Terra Luna breaks that mold - we will be back.
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I was stuck in NYC (things could be worse) - the bridges and tunnels were backed up to midtown. I needed dinner and a way to kill an hour. I passed tons of pizza joints and bars with screaming...
I was stuck in NYC (things could be worse) - the bridges and tunnels were backed up to midtown. I needed dinner and a way to kill an hour. I passed tons of pizza joints and bars with screaming sports fans (something called the world cup is going on, so I am told). I focused on Good - my NYC staple for great brunch.
I had their steak, croquette, salad for $20. Service was (as always) spot on. The steak was full of flavor with a pesto-like sauce I used on the salad too. I am fussy about how my steak is done and they hit it dead center the first time.
I was tempted to have dessert (they have hand made donuts and great hot chocolate) but I decided to be good - need to lose weight.
Total bill, with generous tip - $25.
Give it a shot.
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In NYC, B&H Photo is the big dog of photography. They have a great web site and decent prices. The store is amazing too - Disney World for the shutterbug.
But it's Saturday. You need a 2 gig...
In NYC, B&H Photo is the big dog of photography. They have a great web site and decent prices. The store is amazing too - Disney World for the shutterbug.
But it's Saturday. You need a 2 gig compact flash card (which I did) and my local guy was fresh out. Calumet to the rescue. They open on Saturdays at 9 AM. They have nice people who know their stuff and good prices.
They also rent equipment, have a lot of used hardware for sale and they offer classes (for free) in their tiny classroom (reserve early).
I never have trouble parking either - NYC doesn't get up on weekends until 11 (12 on Sundays).
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