Best Food In N. Jersey

[SpeakersGoBoom]

ok, I have an idea, just for ****s and giggles.
I say that we all list our favorite resturants/foods the resurant serve, and then, as a group, go to each resturant to sample the food and come to a group decision as to were the best places to eat in north jersey are. I'll start...

Speakersgoboom's nominations...
1) The Forum in paramus for their cheese fries w/ gravy
2) Applebees in paramus for their Chicken Fried Chicken (replace steemed vegetables w/ garlic mashed potatos)
3) Bichoffs in Teneck for anything ice cream or chocolate (anyone who knows that resurant well, please forgive me for butchering the name)
4) Wetzels Pretzels in GSP in paramus, for their Pizza Pretzels

Feel free to make as many nominations as you want. The more food, the better.
And when we come to a decision as to the best resurant in North Jersey, we should let the manager know that his resurant has been voted "Best In N. Jersey" by the North Jersey Chapter of the NJFBOA. maybe we can even get the meal on the house...(just a poor fat kid dreaming. dont mind me)

[Trans Am Chick]

def. chicken fried chicken at applebees nd pizza pretzels at gsp but cheese fries definatelly goes to the belmont grill in north haledon. sry. the forum isnt THAT good nd theyre pretty expensive for wat they have.. its a diner not a resturant....

[SpeakersGoBoom]

OFFICIAL NOMINATION LIST

SPEAKERSGOBOOM NOMINATES
1) The Forum in Paramus
2) Applebee's in Paramus
3) Wetzel's Pretzels in Paramus
4) Bichoff's in Teaneck
TRANS AM CHICK NOMINATES
1) Applebee's in Paramus (repeat)
2) Wetzel's Pretzels in Paramus (repeat)
3) Belmont Grill in North Haledon
4) Chilli's in Ramsey
5) On the Boarder in Paramus
MISTERJUICE NOMINATES
1) Johnny & Hanges in Fairlawn
2) Sutter's Mill in Suffern
3) Arthurs Tavern in...
SKORPION317 NOMINATES
1) Momento in West Milford
2) Jose Tejas in Fairfield
3) Don Pepe's in Fairfield
TPI MONTE SS NOMINATES
1) Ruth's Chris Steak House in Weehawken
2) Rudy's in CLiffside Park
3) Andiamo in Closter
TPI MONTE SS POTENTIALLY NOMINATES
1) This Italian Restaurant in Bogota
BIGDADDYKANE NOMINATES
1) New Orleans Steakhouse in Jefferson
2) Outback Steakhouse in Ledgewood(?)

[misterjuice]

Johnny & Hanges in Fairlawn.....dogs/burgers and fries
Sutter's Mill in Suffern, NY, wings wings wings
Arthur's Tavern (not sure what town, but is in central NJ), Steaks

[skorpion317]

Jose Tejas, Fairfield NJ
Don Pepe's Steakhouse, Fairfield NJ

and one other restaurant...I don't remember what the name of the place is. It's in West Milford, really nice Italian place. very small, but it seemed larger than it was. I had lobster ravioli in a pink vodka sauce, great bread, and some orange Italian-ice type dessert. Idk what that's called there's a special name for it. This place was awesome. when i find out the name i'll post it.

[The Fixer]

Best steaks I've had are at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse down in Weehawken. Pricey, but phenomenal. For Italian food, try Rudy's in Cliffside Park, or Andiamo in Closter. My wife and I are planning to check out this Italian restaurant in Bogota that is supposed to be awesome. When we do, I'll post the review.

Originally Posted by skorpion317

orange Italian-ice type dessert. Idk what that's called there's a special name for it.

My wife sez they usually call it a sorbet (pronounced Sor-Bay) here. She's not sure if there is an Italian translation for it. That's the one that looks like it's inside a frozen orange, right?

[enRo]

You guys prolly havent tried the Blooming Onion at the Outback Steakhouse in Ledgewood... its an appetizer and its the only reason I go there twice a month... MMMMM so good *Pulls out a Prevacid*

Then theres New Orleans Steakhouse in Jefferson off Rt. 15... (my favorite resteraunt out of them all)... they have the BEST SIRLOIN STEAKS mmmmmm

[skorpion317]

Originally Posted by skorpion317

Jose Tejas, Fairfield NJ
Don Pepe's Steakhouse, Fairfield NJ

and one other restaurant...I don't remember what the name of the place is. It's in West Milford, really nice Italian place. very small, but it seemed larger than it was. I had lobster ravioli in a pink vodka sauce, great bread, and some orange Italian-ice type dessert. Idk what that's called there's a special name for it. This place was awesome. when i find out the name i'll post it.

ok, found out the name....It's called Momento. It's tucked away on a backroad somewhere, almost like it's hidden. Great place. That's my #1 vote.

[misterjuice]

Originally Posted by BigDaddyKane

You guys prolly havent tried the Blooming Onion at the Outback Steakhouse in Ledgewood... its an appetizer and its the only reason I go there twice a month... MMMMM so good *Pulls out a Prevacid*

Then theres New Orleans Steakhouse in Jefferson off Rt. 15... (my favorite resteraunt out of them all)... they have the BEST SIRLOIN STEAKS mmmmmm

Mmmmmmmmmmm bloomin' onions...............love that stuff........

[Trans Am Chick]

i love bloomin onions but usually i get them from chilli's nd there call the wild flower there i think.

[84HOtransam]

Originally Posted by skorpion317

some orange Italian-ice type dessert. Idk what that's called there's a special name for it. .

its considered a course and its called inter-mezzo..it usually consists of lemon or a citrus type sorbet..its supposed to cleanse the palate before you have the entree...(cleans the taste buds and lets you get the real flavor from the food)

[skorpion317]

Originally Posted by 84HOtransam

its considered a course and its called inter-mezzo..it usually consists of lemon or a citrus type sorbet..its supposed to cleanse the palate before you have the entree...(cleans the taste buds and lets you get the real flavor from the food)

yeah, sorbet, that's it! i know what it's for, i just didn't know what it was called.

[slasherbarb]

Well, being the food conisuer that i am, I nominate these three places...

1) Applebees in Totowa...Orange Chicken skillet is amazing and they sometimes forget to card when we order drinks...hehehe...

2) Pappy's in Totowa...best hot dogs in the state!!(Gray's Papaya has the best in the world)

3) the Firehouse in Garfield...best pizza ever!!!

[Bobby_Oofoh]

Portofino's in Oak Ridge.... located off of Berkshire Valley Road. (Great Italian Cuisine... usually packed!) Parking lot filled and cars lining the street.

[ar0ck]

Brother Bruno's pizza in Wayne, ive been going there for ever.

Arent most of the chain food places the same?
Applebees - Cowboy Burger
OutBack - Bloomin Onion & Ribs
Oh and theirs this one place in Hackensack that I cant remember the name, but its really good BBQ.

[Fozzi58]

Steve (or anybody for that matter):

If you want GOOD Italian food, you need to take a drive down to my neck of the woods. On Bloomfield Ave in North Newark, where the last stronghold of the off-the-boat, old school Italians live, are 2 restaurants, one better than the other. Michealangelo's is legendary...they have the best Rigatoni Arrabiata. Across the steet is a little place called Luigi's. I can't find anything on the menu i DONT like. The first time I ate there, it was so good...I went back the next night!

And for a good espresso or cappuccino after dinner, half a block away, is Cafe Intermezzo. I'll be in the back room playing cinquecento with the old timers.

If you want company -> ask me - the wife and I would love to come!

[SpeakersGoBoom]

are those nominations, or just suggestions?

[SpeakersGoBoom]

Originally Posted by TransAm4Life

Arent most of the chain food places the same?

for the most part, yes. Â*I worked in applebees my Jr year tho. Â*all applebees serves the same food, but if the food doesnt do well at a certain resurant, that specific resturant drops it. Â*and vice versa. Â*if it sells really well, they hold on to it.

And by the way, the bbq in hackensack...is it by pep boys and the Record building? if so, its Cubby's.

[Trans Am Chick]

yea thats tru. i luv the chicken fried chicken but only in paramus

[GP99GT]

Originally Posted by skorpion317

ok, found out the name....It's called Momento. It's tucked away on a backroad somewhere, almost like it's hidden. Great place. That's my #1 vote.

i live in WM and ive never heard of that...hmm

i have no nominations cause i dont go out to eat enough....but wendys in wayne is good

[Trans Am Chick]

wendys... realli... great tastes. lol personally id like to add jackle and hyde in nyc to my list of nominations. i <3 eating there

[Savage_Messiah]

Matt, shoot me an IM next time you're going to that Wendy's. Although I must say that the one in Bergenfield is a lot better. There's a little Italian place on Haledon Ave. that's pretty good also. Right by the church and the gun shop. Forgot the name.
Also.... hm. Applebee's wise, the one on 46, I think it's in Wayne but might be just outside; I love all teh appetizers there.
I know there are more but I can't think of them.

[The Fixer]

Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah

Matt, shoot me an IM next time you're going to that Wendy's. Â*Although I must say that the one in Bergenfield is a lot better. Â*There's a little Italian place on Haledon Ave. that's pretty good also. Â*Right by the church and the gun shop.

B-field Wendy's is decent, as far as fast-food goes. Don't forget about Quizno's (also in B-field) for good sandwiches.

Up by Willy P., there's Brother Bruno's right across the street. They used to have great food when I went to school up there. There's also Big Jim's pizza down the hill heading into Haledon from Willy P.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Cluck U chicken in Morristown has the best chicken I have had.

[79dizZy28]

Originally Posted by TPI Monte SS

Don't forget about Quizno's (also in B-field) for good sandwiches.

QUIZNO's
i've been to the one in hillsdale and the one in bergenfield and all their toasted sandwiches are always excellent 8)