CHEF LORYN’S CAFE & CATERING, MADISON
Loryn Dagon, who was previously executive chef at Gary’s Wine & Marketplace (Madison and Bernardsville), is the chef/owner of Chef Loryn’s Cafe and Catering, 250 Main Street, Madison. Whether you want breakfast, lunch, or dinner to go, there’s something to please everyone. In the morning, try the breakfast burritos or yogurt with homemade granola. For lunch, opt for an oven-roasted flank steak sandwich with grilled onions, romaine lettuce, and horseradish cream on a pumpernickel onion roll; grilled chicken breast with chipotle mayonnaise, guacamole, and fresh salsa in a wrap; or sesame-seared ahi tuna over greens with edamame, seaweed salad, and Asian ginger dressing. Dinners to go include pastas, potpies, crab cakes, and meat loaf. Loryn’s is open from 7 AM to 7 PM Mondays through Fridays and from 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays; closed Sundays. For more information and to place an order call 973-520-8703.
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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
On January 9, the Annual Murder Mystery Dinner will be held at the Grain House Restaurant at the Olde Mill Inn, 225 North Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. $69; discounted overnight accommodations are available for $89 per night when purchased with Murder Mystery tickets. For event details and reservations visit www.oldemillinn.com or call 908-696-2335.
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FLAT BELLY COOKING CLASS
If you’re looking to shed some pounds after the holidays, check out the Healthy Living: Flat Belly cooking class that will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring Street, Newton, on January 6. 6:30 PM; $65. For reservations call 973-300-4192.
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NERO’S MARKET
Nero’s Grill, 618 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, has opened Nero’s Market, which features prime meats and seafood individually portioned, wrapped, and ready to go. For more information call 973-994-1410.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Hudson Restaurant Week will start on January 26, 2009, and run through February 6, 2009 (Mondays through Fridays), with discounted prix-fixe meals at area restaurants.
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DINING DEALS
Senorita’s, 285 Glenwood Avenue, Bloomfield, offers half-price bottles of wine Mondays through Wednesdays. For reservations call 973-743-0099.
Assembly Steak House, 495 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, offers a four-course menu with choices Mondays through Fridays from 3 to 6 PM for $24.95 or $34.95. For reservations call 201-568-2616.
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A sad goodbye to Pierre’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, 995 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown, which is closing its doors on January 1, 2009.
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