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Food and Drink Picnic Garden KOREAN 150 Sylvan Ave. (201) 816-9300 Korean meets fondue at this all-you-can-eat buffet where meats are cooked at the table. zfog Snack Shack AMERICAN E. Palisade Ave. and Henry Hudson Drive (201) 871-1475 xobgr FAIRVIEW Green Leaf CHINESE 175 Broad Ave. (201) 945-8828 xoldt Patsy’s Clam Bar Inc. ITALIAN 332 Bergen Blvd. (201) 943-0627 yfort Valente’s Trattoria ITALIAN 169 Anderson Ave. (201) 941-2112 ymlgt Zen Zen Barbecue KOREAN 356 Bergen Blvd. (201) 840-1820 At the bustling 200-seat Zen Zen, the most popular item is kalbi, short rib slices that are grilled at the table. Zen Zen’s meat is butchered in-house. Several duck dishes are available, including a spicy bulgogi. Zen Zen owner Hyun Pak located his restaurant in Fairview to stand out from the concentration of Korean places in nearby Palisades Park. – The Record zfoghv FORT LEE Armando’s Tuscan Grill ITALIAN 1347 16th St. (201) 461-4220 Tucked away on a quiet side street, this modest contemporary trattoria has its loyal regulars, but does nothing to distinguish itself from the Italian crowd. Food is fresh, but ordinary; service is obliging. yfomptv The Beer Spot and Grill KIMBERLY WILSON AMERICAN (TRADITIONAL) 2027 Lemoine Ave. (201) 461-9740 With 30 large, high-definition TVs, 20 beers on tap, a cask keg on the bar and 29 bottles, The Beer Spot and Grill is the ultimate beer bar experience. Opened this year, the staff is ready to answer any question about the drink options and beyond. The menu, by awardwinning celebrity chef Darryl Harmon, includes four different flavored wings – KO Buffalo Hot, Carolina BBQ, Sweet and Tangy and Jamaican Jerk – and caters to the blue-collar cus- tomer, affordable for everybody, with the most expensive item on the menu (rib-eye steak) at $18. The laid-back, casual restaurant and bar, equipped with an outside patio, has daily specials and happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Watch your favorite college and NFL teams, as well as other sports from around the country, and enjoy monthly beer events called Tap Takeovers. xfolgr Big Red Tomato ITALIAN 1205 Anderson Ave. (201) 224-6500 Mainstays pasta primavera and grilled shrimp salad highlight a familiar Italian menu. xaoghrt Cafe Milano ITALIAN 2117 Rt. 4 East (Doubletree By Hilton) (201) 461-0466 Fresh seafood, steaks and chops. Daily specials plus a cozy lounge with a great menu. Nice wine selection. yfobgh Chillers Grill AMERICAN 2191 Fletcher Ave. (201) 461-0075 yfobdgrt Dong Bang Grill KOREAN 1616 Palisade Ave. (201) 242-4485 Korean barbecue offers an exotic yet highly satisfying culinary adventure. The main event, generally boneless, marinated, grilled shortribs is accompanied by an large assortment of vegetable and fish side dishes. Amiable owner John Kim and his staff are delighted to instruct newcomers in the art putting it all together. yfov 2 Fort Lee Bakery BAKERY 482 Main St. (201) 944-1126 If you’re looking for fresh, artisan bread, you’ve found it. Fort Lee Bakery, which recently opened on Memorial Day this year, makes everything from scratch. The small, familyowned business offers walnut raisin bread to olive bread – items made daily by their professional baker. The bakery makes pastries, too. Want to order in bulk? Call up today to pre-order large quantities. Still in its beginning stages, stop in, try some bread and see the bakery grow and rise to deliciousness. “I reassure you we provide quality fresh breads, every day,” says Willie, one of the co-owners. xobrt Franco’s Metro Restaurant PIZZA 1475 Bergen Blvd. (201) 461-6651 yobgt G.W. Grill PIZZA 2139 Hudson Terrace (201) 947-2440 yfog In Napoli CONTINENTAL 116 Main St. (201) 947-2500 Private party room, banquet facilities, outdoor dining, and off-site catering available at this Fort Lee favorite. zfomhpt JD Steak Pit STEAKHOUSE 124 Main St. (201) 461-0444 zob New York Wing Factory AMERICAN (NEW) 1642 Schlosser St. (201) 482-8456 Tucked away in a corner of an obscure street called Schlosser, hides a biergarten style sports bar. Aside from a multitude of wing offerings, the New York Wing Factory has a variety of other comfort foods including pizza, salads, burgers and steaks. They have over 20 craft beers on draft and plenty of HD screens for you to catch your favorite sporting event. yobgr Plaza Diner DINER 2045 Lemoine Ave. (201) 944-8681 Renovations in March at the Plaza Diner transformed this typical, New Jersey diner to an elegant, upscale family restaurant, while keeping the same comfortable, casual diner atmosphere. The diner offers new items on its menu, including Asian food and a sushi bar, linguini in clam sauce, and a manager’s favorite, penne alla yoon, featuring broccoli, Portobello mushrooms, sausage and garlic in extra virgin olive oil. Fresh from New England, the restaurant offers lobster and clams (with deliveries twice a week). Plaza Diner has a full bar with a new draft with six beers on tap and a special Korean liquor called Soju. The diner’s classic menu items, such as Greek salad, burgers and breakfast specials, as well as a typical dessert box of pies, cakes and baklava is available. yfobgrtv Pomodoro Brick Oven Pizza Kitchen PIZZA 795 Abbott Blvd. (201) 224-0800 The secret that locals don’t want you to know about...Outstanding Italian dishes made with only the freshest ingredients. Eat, enjoy in this comfy, happy atmosphere that makes this familyowned restaurant a continual destination spot. The neighborhood favorite! xaobdghp New York Wing Factory Fort Lee Santorini Taverna GREEK 20-20 Central Road (201) 947-2055 zfomht Shanghai Restaurant CHINESE 493 Main St. (201) 482-8079 Shanghai Restaurant is a quaint spot for outstanding Chinese food. It is one of the last restaurants to serve the sought after “juicy dumpling.” All dishes are made to order. Never frozen, never prepared in advance. High-quality fish, meat, pork and chicken prepared using only authentic Chinese seasonings. xaod Silver Pond CHINESE 230 Main St. (201) 592-8338 yfogpt Sugi Japanese Restaurant JAPANESE 2117 Rt. 4 East (201) 461-8038 Great place to enjoy sushi and cooked Japanese dishes. Full-service bar. yflp GUTTENBERG Antonio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria ITALIAN 6901 Park Ave. (201) 868-3500 xogrt Brazilian Churrasqueria BRAZILIAN 6910 Bergenline Ave. (201) 854-4144 yodrt Brunello Ristorante & Bar ITALIAN Rumba Cubana CUBAN 7000 Kennedy Blvd. East (201) 854-6466 Brunello Ristorante offers four decades of fine dining experience in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. New management and friendly staff serve fresh, authentic Italian Cuisine, reasonable prices. Dishes include homemade pastas, veal, fish, poultry and more. – The Record yfog Cavalino’s ITALIAN 6800 Park Ave. (201) 662-7118 zr Father & Son Pizzeria PIZZA 6810 Bergenline Ave. (201) 869-3336 xor Good Eats Charcoal Grill AMERICAN (NEW) 152 70th St. (201) 662-2123 ybdr GP’s Restaurant & Bar ITALIAN 24 69th St. (201) 861-6588 zol Green Kitchen Restaurant SEAFOOD 7000 Boulevard East (201) 868-4627 yfobdgt Lotus Thai THAI 7007 Park Ave. (201) 868-8980 yaodr 6909 Jfk Boulevard East (201) 854-4000 A piece of Cuba with Hudson River views and alfresco dining. Enjoy the dramatic, island inspired interior with an authentic, delightful, upbeat atmosphere. Serving traditional Cuban fare and signature dishes – always authentic and flavorful. yfomgrp HOBOKEN 1 Republik PUB FOOD 221 Washington St. (201) 850-1282 yfohrt 10th & Willow Bar & Grill AMERICAN (NEW) 935 Willow Ave. (201) 653-2358 zfoblr The Ainsworth AMERICAN (NEW) 310 Sinatra Drive (201) 716-7070 yfombghpt The Ale House AMERICAN (NEW) 1034 Willow Ave. (201) 798-5650 xfonr Amanda’s AMERICAN (NEW) 908 Washington St. (201) 798-0101 zfobh Anthony David’s Gourmet AMERICAN (NEW) 953 Bloomfield St. (201) 222-8399 zobrt > (201) GOLD COAST FALL 2015 99