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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Fuddruckers Serves Food With A Side Of Fun

Known for their burgers, Fuddruckers serves a variety of different meats to please any pallet.

For a casual restaurant that is great for a date night or just a great place to bring the family for a meal out, Fuddruckers of Wayne is the answer. The menu has items geared to satisfy even your pickiest eater and the arcade and play area will keep your children occupied. Their buns are baked fresh in the restaurant bakery daily and you can top off your burger with several options of toppings to choose from. In addition to beef, you can also order your burgers made with exotic meats such as buffalo, elk, wild boar, and ostrich. Beer, wine, and spirits are available on location and party rooms are available for large groups or events. Open seven days a week, hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday …

Carol Johnson

9:52 am on Monday, July 11, 2011

I only visited once.. the idea of paying so much for my food and having to go get it myself..leaves me never wanting to go back. :(   more ›

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Eat Local: A Taste of Jersey Shore at Boardwalk Cheesesteak

From funnel cakes to cheesesteaks, get your favorite shore style sandwich right here in Wayne.

Want a Boardwalk Cheesesteak but dread the drive down the shore? Boardwalk Cheesesteak in the Preakness Shopping Center has Jersey Shore favorites such as their specialty cheesesteaks, funnel cakes and homemade lemonade.  Owner, William Miller opened up in October 2010 and made some big changes to the place and menu. Some customer favorites are the Bacon Bleu Cheese Wings and the most popular Cheesesteak is the Bacon Mushroom Swiss. Their gourmet wings is a long list of different styles such as Garlic Parmesan, Sesame Teriyaki, and even the “Don’t Be Stupid” Wings with Poblano pepper for those who like a challenge. Any of their sandwiches you can make into a combo where they will add fries, a drink, pickle and their homemade slaw for $2.95…

Eat Local: Mr. Sushi Features All You Can Eat Sushi

This gourmet Japanese restaurant gives you the most for your buck.

This Japanese gourmet restaurant has both sushi and non-sushi dishes to appease any appetite.  Mr. Sushi is open every day and serves lunch specials daily until 3 p.m. An even bigger deal for bigger appetites is the “All You Can Eat Sushi Special” where you order what sushi you would like for $21.95. In addition to their hand rolls, specialty rolls, and a la carte rolls, they offer a full menu of appetizers, soup and salad, noodle dishes, beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian and even some traditional Japanese desserts like the fried ice cream or fried banana. The knowledgeable staff will answer any questions you may have regarding your meal and the preparation. Prices are reasonable and the cozy ambience is warm and inviting. The attire is …

Monday, April 18, 2011

Eat Local: Gencarelli’s Serves Something for the Italian in Everybody

Popular Italian restaurant offers a cozy dining room and take-out service.

Gencarelli’s restaurant is located next to Packanack Lake. The quaint little restaurant offers patrons a large menu with lots of choices and an intimate dining room. A favorite among the locals, Gencarelli’s thin-crust pizza is one of the restaurant's most popular menu items. Speciality pizzas include: Chicken parmesan, Buffalo chicken, and baked zit. When dining in, the table receives triangular-shaped bread hot out of the oven. They also offer a children’s menu including spaghetti with meatballs, ravioli, chicken fingers with french fries ($6). A number of salads are on the menu including a classic Italian antipasto ($12), seafood ($13), and a caesar salad cith steak ($9). Their menu also includes other Italian entrees including pasta, …

Monday, April 11, 2011

Eat Local: Novelli's

Novelli's serves cuisine from Northern Italy.

Located at 2410 Hamburg Turnpike, Novelli’s is easy to pass up on the busy street, but a gem when you walk in. The inviting ambience allows you to enjoy an evening out with wonderful northern Italian cuisine and a bar. Novelli’s is celebrating its seventh year. The owners previously owned Barelli’s in Secaucus and Spiro’s in Clifton and their previous patrons throughout the years have followed them to their Wayne location. The owners have been in business more than 35 years, serving fine Northern Italian and Continental dishes. Novelli’s is a perfect setting for date night and they offer an entire Martini Menu with all of your popular martinis. Some fun martinis they offer is the vanilla hazelnut martini, key lime pie martini, creamsicle …

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Eat Local: Izumi Hibachi Steakhouse

Izumi has been a favorite place for local families to enjoy an evening out for years.

Izumi Hibachi Steakhouse located at 517 Route 23 South has fun for the whole family. When ordering Hibachi you can watch your meal being cooked right before your eyes with the entertaining staff. They also serve steak, American, Japanese, and other cuisines. Not only do they have a sushi bar with several rolls to choose from, but every night they offer half off their sushi menu. The sushi may be half price, but there is no shortage on flavor. A full bar is also offered so you can enjoy a Mai Tai ($5.50) along with your cuisine. Izumi is a casual atmosphere and you will find couples, friends, and families alike all enjoying the atmosphere. They also offer take out. AMEX, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Dress is casual. 517 Route…

Friday, March 25, 2011

Eat Local: Positano Brings Southern Italy to Life

Positano has a selection of specialty pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and entrees at affordable prices.

Steve and Lorraine Catalano have served Italian dishes and specialty pizza with a southern Italian flair at Positano since 1994. They modeled the restaurant after Positano, Italy. This cozy restaurant is warm and inviting. Positano serves up a comfortable atmosphere and large servings of food. At dinner every table is greeted with their signature garlic knots and warm bread. A selection of pizza, salads, pasta, sandwiches, and entrees are served to your liking. They also offer many specialty pizza’s such as Joey’s Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Pizza, and Our Famous Fresca Pizza, which is a thin Sicilian pizza topped with fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini, onion, and cheese. During the week they have an affordable lunch buffet, which could …

Scondo

3:43 pm on Friday, March 25, 2011

We had a private party for 30 persons in the rear room section. The service was excellent as was the food. If I were ever to do it again, I would place them very high on the list.   more ›

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Eat Local: Cheng Du 23

Cheng Du 23 serves Asian Cuisine including Suchuan and "true" Chinese dishes.

Located in the center of West Belt Plaza, Cheng Du 23 serves an Asian Cuisine that specializes in Sichuan-style dishes. Sichuan dishes are typically found in the center of China which tend to be spicier. If you enjoy a spicy dish and a bit of culture, Cheng Du 23 is the place to go. They accommodate all heat requests so let them know your level of intensity. The menu is written in both Chinese and English. Their menu is well laid out describing ingredients and levels of heat you can expect with the dish. They also have a health cuisine menu where their dishes are steamed in a bamboo steamer and sauce is served on the side such as their Steamed Shrimp and Mixed Vegetable with Ginger ($14). Cheng Du 23 is open seven days a week from 11:00 a.…

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Great Escape: Celebrate The Luck Of The Irish Early This Year

The Cray & Dempsey Experience will perform and traditional Irish food will be served this Sunday.

Grasshopper Too is a fun happy hour to visit after work and it is a great place to hold a business meeting or special family dinner.  Their menu features a selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, fish and chips and dinners such as steak and pasta. The weekends transform this pub into a happening place to be when they have their disc jockey or live bands playing. In spirit of St. Patrick's Day, The Cray and Dempsey Experience will be rocking the pub with their unique Irish music Sunday March 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. There is no cover charge, no reservations required, just the cost of food and drinks. Grasshopper Too is located at 26 Erie Ave. For more information call 973-696-9698.

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