Table Hopping with Rosie: Restaurant News - New Jersey Monthly

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
The Embankment, 234 10th Street, Jersey City, recently opened under executive chef Bryan Gregg. Some “I want to try that” items on the seasonal American menu are: roasted littleneck clams with bacon; charcuterie plate; roasted black cod; and lamb loin with broccolini flowers and pureed yams. For reservations call 201-222-6115.

Chef/owner Josh Bernstein named his newly opened BYO, 9 North, 37 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, after Route 9 in Hyde Park, New York, where he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. Bernstein’s contemporary American menu includes: duck confit with baby frisée, Gorgonzola, and Asian pears; grilled dry-aged sirloin with truffled “mac and cheese”; roasted salmon; and pancetta-wrapped monkfish. A $30 three-course menu is available Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Java lovers will be pleased to learn that French-press coffee is served. For reservations call 973-832-4284.

Every Thursday and Friday evening from 7 to 11 PM, the new Acoustics in the Attic at David Burke Fromagerie, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson, will present live music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and a light-bites bar menu. For more information call 732-842-8088.

DEAL OF THE WEEK
During April and May, the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, is offering a complimentary glass of wine, cocktail, or nonalcoholic beverage with the purchase of an entrée. For reservations call 201-445-4115.

Please send press releases and restaurant news, including information on staff changes, wine tastings, and cooking classes, to rosie@njmonthly.com.

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L'Aragosta restorante, ridgewood,l NJ

had dinner there 5/17 with friends. The service was horrible. wait to get seated in spite of reservations, poor service once seated - slow to take orders, provide water, etc. and no follow up by wait staff once food served. The food was at best average. do not order the red snapper. It was overcooked and like rubber.The worst aspect was that after delays in getting seated and service, you were rushed out once the check was paid. given the number of resturants in Ridgewood, it's difficult to see this as a long term success.

Posted by: Jim McKenna, None | May 17, 2008 18:23:16 PM |

L'Aragosta restorante, ridgewood,l NJ

I recently ate at this restaurant and was very disappointed. Although the food was good, the service was terrible. I was there at least 10 minutes before anyone even came to take my order. Then, afterwards, I heard the waitress tell an adjacent table specials that she didn't even mention to my husband and me. The worst part of dining here; however, was the $2 surcharge for spliting a $14 salad. While I understand a splitting surcharge for entrees, I am baffled by this same surcharge for splitting an appetizer - especially when the appetizer is a salad that already cost $14. Although the food was tasty, there are numerous restaurants in Ridgewood with better customer service.

Posted by: Lisa, None | Aug 12, 2008 18:30:48 PM |

L'Aragosta Ristorante

We went to L'Aragosta on a quiet Sunday evening. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was good--updated Italian. The Monk Fish Fra Diablo was cooked properly and was plated with incredible fried potatoes and garlic string beans. The Pasta Siciliani had a light sauce made of fresh tomatoes, eggplant, onions and mushrooms with shavings of parmesan. The espresso, capucino and almond tirimisu was a great way to end the meal.

Posted by: mickey, None | Aug 03, 2008 19:58:31 PM |