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I don’t often visit Italian restaurants, so on a rainy Saturday evening I was excited to try a new location in Totowa, New Jersey called, Nicola’s Ristorante. With a large interior, great service, and delicious seafood dishes, I’m excited to share my first impression review this week.
Top of the Park in Boonton, New Jersey — My first impression restaurant review of this mom-and-pop Italian restaurant and pizzeria that has been in business for over 10 years. This restaurant sits at the top of Main Street and offers fresh, classic Italian dishes, delicious pizza, and tasty desserts. Read the full review on the blog at kmartinelli.com/blog
W’s Grill in Oakland, New Jersey is a great restaurant and bar featuring a menu of entrees and comfort food, mussels, wings, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Read my first impression restaurant review of the space — where I share my thoughts as a first-time diner and my score for the food, service, and space.
I had a Thanksgiving break from work, so I decided to explore some new restaurants. After some research, I found Yuki Japanese Restaurant in Oakland, New Jersey. I enjoyed Yuki so much on my first visit, I went back for dinner a few weeks later. This blog is a combination review of my first lunch impression and subsequent dinner.
On a Wednesday evening, my boyfriend and I visited Nene’s Cocina in Wanaque, New Jersey for Mexican food. Our meals did not disappoint and I am excited this week to share the appetizers, entrees, and desserts that we tried.
Thai Corner Bistro in Wayne, New Jersey is a bright and modern Thai restaurant offering amazing dishes, unique drinks and desserts, in an inviting space. I finally visited Thai Corner Bistro and am excited to share my thoughts on my dining experience.
Tabor Road Tavern in Morris Plains, New Jersey is a large American restaurant. With private rooms, bar seating, booths, and classic dining rooms, you’ll have access to thoughtfully plated meals that blend American cuisine with elements of Italian food. We had a three course meal and drinks for my first impression visit of Tabor Road Tavern. I left with a great impression and some new favorites I’d love to come back and try. Click to read more about my restaurant review!
On a humid Tuesday evening, my dad and I decided to catch up over dinner. He recommended we visit Cucina 347 Pizza and Ristorante in Oakland, New Jersey. This modern Italian restaurant offered unique appetizers, large entrees, and fresh desserts. Click to read more about my first impression of Cucina 347.
Lolli and Pops in the Bridgewater Commons is a candy and chocolate shop with all of your favorite treats. You can select your own box of truffles and macaroons, buy liquor-flavored cotton candy, and fill your own glass jar with gummies, candies, and chocolates. Read more about our visit and the candies we bought from Lolli and Pops.
Mattarello Bakery & Café is located on Bellevue Ave, in Montclair. This modern bakery-café offers a wide selection of pastries, cookies, cakes, coffees and hot chocolates. Its modern space and clean branding welcomes dine-in customers and foot-traffic for morning takeout. My family and I visited Mattarello for the first time on a rainy Saturday morning…
A Saturday evening brought my sister, her boyfriend, and I to their favorite ramen restaurant — Blackbeard Ramen in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. This small ramen restaurant has amazing appetizers like pork buns, Japanese sodas, and large portions of delicious (burnt garlic) ramen.
My first impression of a Friday evening dinner at Vanillamore, Montclair. A modern restaurant known for its dessert selections, who is killing it on the savory options. Read about my three course meal and drink selections at this beautiful local spot!
Celebrating over 35 years of business in Clifton, New Jersey, La Riviera Trattoria is an Italian restaurant delivering homemade recipes with high quality ingredients. Offering Gluten-free and other allergy accommodations, you’ll need a reservation if you plan on visiting La Riviera on the weekend!
A family-owned restaurant nestles in the countryside of northern New Jersey. Read about my lunch/dinner visit to The Walpack Inn with my aunt while she was visiting from Florida. We had a full meal — from appetizers to dessert. Read more to learn about the delicious dishes at The Walpack Inn!
A humid Tuesday evening inspired me to get a head-start on this week’s restaurant review. I adventured to downtown Denville to try a Thai restaurant called Thai Chef. Now I’m sharing what a weeknight in the dining room looks like, what the restaurant has to offer, and my three-course meal. Read more to find out!
Step off the train from New York and into the old train station converted into a modern restaurant. De Novo European Pub in Montclair has an elegant and bright dining room, busy bar, and delicious food. Check out my review of my Wednesday night dinner!
A vegan-friendly restaurant which is kosher, non-GMO, uses organic ingredients, with great prices? I’m excited to share a food review about Veggie Heaven Teaneck. It’s a restaurant for classic Asian dishes, sushi, and ethnic foods like Thai and Indian. You have to check it out!
High SocieTea is a charming tea room in Wayne, New Jersey. My grandmother first took me to this tea room several years ago, and I’ve been going back ever since. On a stormy day, I decided to visit again, to see if my memories hold true to the wonderful experiences I’ve had in the past. I’m excited to share that High SocieTea is just as wonderful, and they have some new additions to the menu.
In New Jersey off of 287, in the small town of Boonton, you’ll find a beautifully decorated Thai restaurant on Main Street. This is where I tried an amazing duck dish and new Thai appetizers for an authentic Thai experience…
It took me years before I actually tried Double Ai. Now it’s my go-to sushi spot. It includes amazing appetizers, outdoor seating, and (as the title promises) Insta-worthy photos. You have to check it out!
