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featuring chicken wings, pan-fried crab cakes
and Belgian chocolate mousse. L—Tues–Sun,
11: 30 AM– 3 PM. D—Tues–Sun, 5–10 PM. Brunch—
Sun, 10AM– 2 PM. (Open daily in summer, call for
hours). $$. DC, MC, V. X I
L’Allegria 7-11 Prospect St, Madison (973-377-
6808). Italian cuisine, featuring Burrata with
pickled nectarines, lobster flamed with cognac
and bourbon and homade gelato. L—Mon–Fri,
11: 30 AM– 3 PM; Sat and Sun, noon– 3 PM. D—Mon–
Fri, 5–10 PM; Sat, 3–11 PM, Sun, 12–9 PM. $$. AX,
MC,D,V.G X I
Osteria Morini 107 Morristown Rd (Route
202N), Bernardsville (908-221-0040). Italian cuisine, featuring house-made pastas, boneless duck
breast and tiramisu. L—Mon–Fri, 11: 30 AM–4: 30
PM. D—Mon–Thurs, 4: 30–10 PM; Fri, 4: 30–11 PM;
Sat, 5–11 PM; Sun, 4–9 PM. Brunch—Sun, 11 AM– 3
PM $$$. AX, MC, V, D. G X I (★★★ 7/12)
Rod’s Steakhouse & Seafood Grille
1 Convent Rd, Morristown (973-539-6666).
American cuisine, featuring crab cakes, prime
New York sirloin and sea bass. L—Mon–Sat, 11: 30
AM– 4 PM. D—daily, 4–10 PM. Brunch—Sun, 10
AM– 2 PM.$$$. AX, MC, V. G X
Scalini Fedeli 63 Main St, Chatham (973-
701-9200). Northern Italian cuisine with heavy
French influence, featuring mushroom ravioli,
Chilean sea bass and braised short ribs. L—Mon–
Fri, noon– 2 PM. D—Mon–Thurs, 5: 30–10 PM; Fri
and Sat, 5: 30-11 PM. $$$. AX, MC, V. G X
Passaic County
Buco 953 Allwood Rd, Clifton (973-779-3500).
Italian cuisine, featuring eggplant rollatini, house-made manicotti and horseradish salmon. L—Mon–
Fri, noon– 4 PM. D—Mon–Thurs, 4–10 PM; Fri, 4–11
PM; Sat, 5–11 PM. Sun, 2–9 PM. $$$. AX, D, MC, V. G
Burger Deluxe 1420 Rt 23 North, Wayne (973-
305-0033). American cuisine, featuring 14 different
half-pound burgers; salads, mac and cheese.Mon–Fri,
11 AM– 10 PM; Sat and Sun, 8 AM– 10 PM. $$.
Chengdu 46 1105 Hwy 46 Clifton (973-777-8855).
Chinese cuisine, featuring Szechuan and vegetarian
dishes. L–Tues–Fri, noon– 3 PM. D—Tues–Thurs,
5–9: 30 PM; Fri and Sat, 5–10: 30 PM; Sun, 1–9 PM. $$.
AX, D, MC, V. G
Cheng Du 23 6 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne (973-
812-2800). Szechuan cuisine, featuring, vegetarian
dishes, dumplings, and tea-smoked duck. Daily, 11
AM– 10 PM. $$. AX, D, MC, V. G (★★★ 11/13)
Dalto 14 Market St, Clifton (973-778-4533). Italian
cuisine, featuring house-made pastas, filet mignon
and veal scaloppini. L–Tues–Fri, 11: 30 AM–2: 30 PM.
D—Tues and Sat, 4:30–9: 30 PM; Sun, 4–9: 30 PM. $$$.
AX, D, MC, V. BYO I
Kirkers Inn 237 Diamond Bridge Ave, Ha wthorne
(973-427-7700). German-American fare, featuring
sauerbraten, wiener schnitzel and apple strudel.
Mon–Sat, 11: 30 AM–midnight. $$. AX, MC, V. G
La Riviera Trattoria 421 Piaget Ave (Rt 46 E),
Clifton (973-478-4181). Italian cuisine, featuring
fried calamari, fusilli in mushroom-and-white-wine
sauce and cannoli. Gluten-free menu available. Tues–
Thurs, 11 AM– 9 PM; Fri, 11 AM– 10 PM; Sat, 4–10 PM;
Sun, 2–8 PM. $$. AX, D, MC, V. G X I
Rare, the Steak House 440 Main St, Little
Falls (973-256-6699). Steaks and Italian seafood,
featuring house-made pastas, veal chops and
desserts from Il Tulipano. L—Mon–Fri, noon– 5
PM. D—Mon–Thurs, 5–10 PM; Fri and Sat, 5–11 PM;
Sun, 5–9 PM. $$. AX, D, MC, V. G X
Sergio’s Bistro 327A Lakeview Ave, Clifton
(973-772-1655). Modern and classic Italian fare, featuring boneless short ribs, house-made ravioli and
macadamia-crusted snapper. Tues–Thurs, noon– 10
PM; Fri, noon– 11 PM; Sat, 4–11 PM; Sun, 3–9 PM.
$$$. AX, D, DC, MC, V. BYO X (★★ 1/14)
Taphouse Grille 344 French Hill Rd, Wayne
(973-832-4141). American cuisine, featuring New
York strip, beer bratwurst, sandwiches and pizzas. Mon–Thurs, 11: 30 AM–10: 30 PM; Fri, 11: 30
AM–11: 30 PM; Sat, 1 PM–11: 30 PM; Sun, 11 AM– 10
PM. Bar until 2 AM.$$. AX, D, MC, V. G
The Shannon Rose Irish Pub 98 Kingsland
Rd (Route 3 East), Clifton (973-284-0200). Irish-American fare, featuring corned beef spring rolls,
Harp beer-battered fish and chips and homemade
Irish soda bread pudding. L– 11 AM– 5 PM. D— 5 PM– 3
AM. $/$$. AX, D, DC, MC, V. G X
Sussex County
Andre’s 188 Spring St, Newton (973-300-4192).
Eclectic fare, featuring mussels and clams in white
wine broth, penne pasta with duck confit in truffle
cream sauce, and inventive s’mores . L—Wed–Fri,
noon– 2 PM. D—Wed–Thurs, 5–9 PM; Fri and Sat, 5–10
PM. $$$. AX, MC, V, DC. G X (★★½ 4/13)
Down to the Bone 172 Lackawanna Dr, Stanhope
(973-347-2663). Barbecue fare, featuring barbecue
pizza, pulled pork and amaretto bread pudding. L—
Tues–Sun, 11: 30 AM–3: 30 PM. D—Tues–Thurs and
Sun, 4 PM–midnight; Fri and Sat, 2 PM– 2 AM. $$$.
AX, MC, V, DC. G X (★★½ 10/13)
Forno Italiano 191 Woodport Rd, Sparta (973-
726-4202). Italian cuisine, featuring domestic and
imported cheeses and house-made meats, duck and
creamy ricotta cheesecake. Tues–Sat, noon– 10 PM.
Sun, 3: 30–9 PM. $$. AX, MC, V. G X (★½ 8/13)
Lafayette House Olde Lafayette Village,
between routes 94 and 15, Lafayette (973-579-
3100). American cuisine. L—Mon–Sat, 11: 30
AM–2: 30 PM. D—Mon–Thurs, 4: 30–10 PM; Fri and
Sat, 5–11 PM; Sun, 4–9 PM. Brunch—Sun, 10 AM– 2
PM. Marquis Tavern, light fare and oyster bar.
Entertainment Fri and Sat, 8 PM. Open Mon–
Thurs, 11: 30 AM– 10 PM; Fri and Sat, 11: 30 AM– 11
PM; Sun, noon– 9 PM. $/$$. AX, MC, V. G I
Restaurant Latour Crystal Springs Resort,
1 Wild Turkey Way, Rt 94, Hardyston (973-827-
0548). American cuisine, featuring locally grown
produce, artisan cheeses and organic rack of
Colorado mountain lamb; Wine Spectator Grand
Award-winning cellar with more than 100,000
bottles. D—Thurs–Sun, 5–10 PM. $$$. AX, MC, V.
G X
nEw Trinity Lounge 173 Spring St, Newton
(973-940-7916). American cuisine, featuring apple
salad with blue cheese, pan-seared duck and
white-chocolate bread pudding. Tues–Sat, 11: 30
AM– 10 PM; Sun, 4–9 PM. $$$. AX, MC, V. G X (★★
4/14)
Union County
A Toute Heure 232 Centennial Ave, Cranford (908-
276-6600). Bistro French/new American cuisine,
featuring shrimp fritters, Atlantic cod and peanut
butter pie. L—Tues–Sat, 11: 30 AM–1: 30 PM. D—Tues–
Sat, 5–10 PM. Brunch—last Sunday of the month, 10: 30
AM-1: 30 PM. $$. AX, MC, V. X
Boulevard Five72 572 Boulevard, Kenilworth
(908-709-1200). American cuisine with global
influences, featuring Jersey scallops, filet mignon,
hazelnut tiramisu. L—Mon–Fri, 11: 30 AM– 3 PM. D—
Mon–Thurs, 4–10 PM; Fri and Sat, 5–11 PM; Sun, 4-8
PM. $$$. AX, D, MC, V. G I X
Chez Catherine 431 North Ave W, Westfield (908-
654-4011). French cuisine, featuring escargots with
garlic and parsley, breast of duck with orange sauce
and apple tart. L—Tues–Fri, noon–2: 30 PM. D—Tues–
Sat, 5:30–9: 30 PM. $$$. AX, D, MC, V. G I
Khyber Grill 684 Oak Tree Ave, S Plainfield (908-
226-5544). Northern Indian cuisine, featuring
kabobs, chicken korma and bhuna goat. D—Sun–
Thurs, 5: 30–10 PM; Fri and Sat, 5-11: 30 PM. Lunch
buffet—Mon–Fri, 11: 30 AM– 3 PM; Sat and Sun, 11
AM–3: 30 PM. $$. AX, D, MC, V. BYO (★★★ 2/13)
Patria 169 West Main Street, Rahway (732-943-
7531). Pan-Latin cuisine, featuring ceviche, slow-roasted pork and marinated grilled skirt steak. D—
Wed–Sun, 5–11 PM. Tapas and appetizers—Wed–
Sun, until 2 AM. $$. AX, D, MC, V. G
Ursino 1075 Morris Ave, Union (908-249-4099).
New American farm-to-table cuisine, featuring
Tuscan kale with lamb, tortellini, Barnegat scallops. L—Mon–Fri, 11: 30 AM– 2 PM. D—Mon–Thurs,
5: 30–10 PM; Fri and Sat, 5: 30–11 PM. $$$. AX, D,
MC, V. G
Warren County
The Inn at Millrace Pond 313 Johnsonburg Rd
(Rt 519), Hope (908-459-4884). Seasonal American
fare, featuring roast half-duckling, mixed grill and
fish. L—Daily, 11: 30 AM– 5 PM. D—Sun–Thurs, 5–8 PM;
Fri and Sat, 5–9 PM. $$. AX, D, DC, MC, V. G X I
Mattar’s Restaurant 1115 Rt 517 (corner of
Ridge Rd), Allamuchy (908-852-2300). Italian/
French cuisine, featuring a seasonal menu. D—
Mon–Sat, 11: 30 AM– 11 PM; Sun, 11: 30 AM– 9 PM.
$$$. AX, MC, V. G X I
CEnTRAL
Hunterdon County
Anton’s at the Swan 43 S Main St,
Lambertville (609-397-1960). New American fare,
featuring grilled shrimp with coconut rice and
peanut sauce, grilled rack of lamb and Readington
River buffalo strip steak. D—Tues–Thurs, 6–9
PM; Fri and Sat, 6–10 PM; Sun, 4: 30–8 PM (Bar has
extended hours). $$$. AX, D, DC, MC, V. G I
Brian’s 9 Kline’s Court, Lambertville (609-460-
4148). Provençal cuisine, daily menu featuring
head cheese, mushroom soup, ravioli. L—Tues–
Sat, 11: 30 AM– 2 PM. D—Tues–Sat, 5: 30–9 PM; Sun,
5–8 PM. B—Sun, 9: 30 AM–1: 30 PM. $$$. D, MC, V.
BYOI (★★★ 8/12)
Circa 37 Main St, High Bridge (908-638-5560).
American cuisine, featuring mussels, pan-roasted
chicken and tres leches cake. L—Tues–Fri, 11: 30 AM– 5
PM; Sat, noon– 5 PM. D—Tues–Thurs, 5–9 PM; Fri and
Sat, 5–10 PM; Sun, 5–9 PM. $$$. D, MC, V. (★½ 4/13)
D’Floret 18 South Main St, Lambertville (609-397-
7400). French-inspired New American cuisine, featuring chanterelle and button-mushroom soup, New
