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A New Jersey restaurant review of a two and a half star restaurant serving American style bistro fare with international influences. This is a New Jersey dining experience best enjoyed by discerning diners.
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This small BYOB fine dining eatery is a popular choice for diners looking for good American fare in an unpretentious setting. The decor is casual with off gold colored walls that are decorated with arrangements of dishes. Tables are closely spaced in bistro style and set with navy blue tablecloths covered with white butcher-block paper and white cloth napkins. Owned by Chef Anthony Ferrando and hostess coordinator Judy Matthew who caringly oversees the staff and the diners. Chef Ferrando, a native New Jerseyite with Italian heritage and extensive travel throughout southern Italy, uses fresh ingredients and imagination in the preparation of the eclectic American dishes with Mexican, Indian, Asian, Italian and French influences. For starters, try the crispy spinach, fresh greenery deep fried in canola oil and enhanced with a dash of sea sal; or the or the Fried Calamari with fresh herbs and filetto of pomodoro. For an entree, try the New York strip Au Poivre with pan seared cracked peppercorn brandy cream sause and herb frites. The beef is very tender and Juicy; or try the Pan roasted tilapia and shrimp with roasted garlic, root vegetable mash and seasonal vegetables. Pastas are also good choices. Try the penne with vodka sauce with fresh tomatoes and basil cream sauce. Save room for dessert, they are all made on the premises and offer a nice ending to your exceptional dining experience. If available for dessert, try the white and dark chocolate bread pudding served up warm with sprinklings of rich caramel sauce --- it's sumptuous and well worth the extra calories. The Peach sabayon parfait is also a good choice. The service is friendly and attentive. Reservations are accepted. |
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