Casual Dining
(201) Editor’s Pick
FAVORITE
DUMPLINGS
Bamboo House
28 BROAD ST., RIDGEWOOD
(201) 447-3111
CHOSEN BY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
AMELIA DUGGAN
BEST SALAD MENU
Albert’s Café Amici
4 SYCAMORE AVE. HO-HO-KUS
(201) 389-6377, ALBERTSCAFEAMICI.COM
Seared tuna, soba noodles, haricot vert, julienne
baby spinach, carrots, water chestnuts, mandarin
oranges, cashews in a sesame ginger vinaigrette
with wasabi – now that’s a salad! And, that’s just
one of the mouthwatering options at this
charming café in the heart of Ho-Ho-Kus. You
might also try the Spicy Thai, South Beach or
Blackened California Chicken salads too.
MOST KID-FRIENDLY
RESTAURANT
Baumgart’s
158 FRANKLIN AVE., RIDGEWOOD, (201) 612-5688
BAUMGARTSCAFE.COM
What could be better for kids than a menu that mixes classic
American favorites with Chinese food? After all, who wouldn’t
want sesame chicken served with a chocolate milk shake?
Kitchy décor and a classic menu make Baumgart’s a must for
families with hungry and hard-to-please kiddies.
RUNNERS-UP:
ALLENDALE BAR AND GRILL ALLENDALE
BIGGIE’S RAW BAR AND TAVERN CARLSTADT AND RAMSEY
The AB&G and Biggie’s seem to have found the secret for
success, managing to please the taste buds of diners of every
age. Whether you’re 8 or 80, go have fun at these friendly and
flavorful restaurants.
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ALBERT’S: TAV JINIVIZIAN; BAMBOO: MARION BROWN; BAUMGART’S: CHRIS MARKSBURY
Known to regulars just as “Sherry,”
the owner of Bamboo House can
work magic with a dumpling – any
kind you please. When you order, you
should ask what she’s making and
trust that you will get something
awesome. Always ask
for the “special”
dumplings, for they
are special indeed.