Rats
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Rats Restaurant
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A review of a fine dining Hamilton, New Jersey restaurant serving up French fare in an attractive European Village setting.
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Rat's is one of the top romantic restaurants in New Jersey. If you are looking for that special place where decor is sought after and you want to impress.... this is it. Owned by noted sculptor and pharmaceutical heir J. Seward Johnson, Jr., Rats restaurant was created, at least in part, as an added inducement to visit Mr. Johnson's magnificent Grounds for Sculpture, the adjoining 22-acre sculpture park located on the former site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds. The grounds are attractively developed along the lines a small European village. The interior has five dining rooms adorned with original artwork, fireplaces and a mixture of Old World elegance and New World color. They also have views of the surrounding sculpture park, Grounds for Sculpture, and the misty water lily pond, bridge and ethereal garden. The food is well prepared with fresh ingredients although a bit over priced. Prepare for an unrushed dining experience and don't miss a walk through the grounds....it's impressive. The food is wonderful and seasonal, and -- as expected -- there is a great wine list. If you're lucky enough to be there when the seared scallops are available, don't hesitate to order them. Perfectly done, they're plated with a corn risotto, chanterelles and herb The recommended entrees are: Lamb shank braised in red wine with herbed barley risotto, Spring onions, braised baby artichokes and spiced almond gremolata with apricots; Strip loin of free range veal with truffled leek pierogies, chanterelles, pea puree and chived fromage blac; and the vegetarian selection of Wild mushroom pot pie. The service is professional and a bit pompous. |
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