FAVORITE BANG-FOR- THE-BUCK EATERY NOCHES DE COLOMBIA
FAVORITE BURGER JOINT BAREBURGER
FAVORITE SUSHI SPOT DAI-KICHI
FAVORITE STEAKHOUSE RARE , THE STEAKHOUSE
FAVORITE DELI WATCHUNG DELI
READERS ’
CHOICE
AWARDS
2017
FAVORITE BANG-FOR- THE-BUCK EATERY NOCHES DE COLOMBIA
19 ELM ST ., MONTCLAIR 973-744-3363 NOCHESDECOLOMBIAMONTCLAIR . COM
Though the dishes at this colorful , welcoming restaurant are South American , they ’ re as familiar as they ’ redelicious . And affordable . Menu items are served in-house , by online orderand via extensivecatering options , including arroz con camarones ( shrimp with rice and vegetables ) – a satisfying steal at $ 14.95 ; a hearty serving of breaded chicken breast is $ 12.95 . With the kids ’ menu and tres leches cake for dessert , there ’ s something for everyone here .
FAVORITE BURGER JOINT BAREBURGER
480 BLOOMFIELD AVE ., MONTCLAIR 973-509-2273 BAREBURGER . COM
This cheery and well-situated restaurant features free rangeand pasteurizedbeef , elk , wild boar and bison burgers that can be washed down with a variety of shakes ( BananaFosterShake , anyone ?). Butyou don ’ t have to be a meat-lover to enjoy Bareburger ; the black bean Guadalupe burger issatisfying , and salads abound . The fried Brussels sprouts often outsell the fries .
FAVORITE SUSHI SPOT DAI-KICHI
608 VALLEY ROAD , UPPER MONTCLAIR 973-744-2954 DAIKICHIMONTCLAIR . NET
In its 28 years serving sushi , Dai-Kichi ’ s primacy inthe Montclair area has been challenged time and again , but it has always fended off the competition – especially in our Readers ’ Choicepoll , whereit regularly comes out on top . Is the popularity due to fun , flavorful choices like the Montclair , Batman and Kazam rolls ? The affordable lunch specials ? The way owner Aki likes to stroll by your table and chat ? Probably , all of the above .
FAVORITE STEAKHOUSE RARE , THE STEAKHOUSE
440 MAINST ., LITTLE FALLS RARESTK . COM
With its steaks and chops wet-aged for a minimum of four weeks , Rare treats diners to the classicsteakhouse experience . Select cuts of prime beef , cooked to specifications , are presented with side dishes such as traditional creamed spinach and fries tossedwithtruffle oil and parmesan dust . Butunlikeatthe steakhouses of pastgenerations , non-meat eaters can thrill to a wide range of salads , seafood plates and pasta dishes . Ahealthy selection of wines heightens the pleasure .
FAVORITE DELI WATCHUNG DELI
117 WATCHUNGAVE ., MONTCLAIR 973-744-1452 WATCHUNGDELI . COM
Where else can you order sandwiches with nameslike The Angry Dwarfand The Underground ? ( Translation : Sausalito turkey , melted muenster , tomato , onions and mayo on atoasted Italian roll ; and sparerib patty , barbecue sauce , melted mozzarella and hot peppers on a toasted Italian roll , respectively .) The Watchung Deli is so rooted in Montclair neighborliness , in fact , that many sandwiches are named after regulars – theMurnick , for example . Breakfast dishes , wraps , plattersand subsare also available , via takeout and catering .
24 SPRING 2017 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE