Restaurant News

The following restaurants will be open on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11):

Arthur’s Landing, 1 Pershing Road at Port Imperial, Weehawken, will offer a three-course prix-fixe menu. 11:30 AM to 7 PM; $55 plus beverage, tax, and gratuity. A children’s menu (ages twelve and under) will also be available; $17.50. For reservations call 201-867-0777.

Chefs on the Move

Chefs on the Move

Bradley Boyle is the chef/owner of Salt: A Gastropub, 109 Rt 206, Byram (973-347-7258).

Robert Trainor is the executive assistant manager of food and beverage at the Crowne Plaza Times Square, New York City.

Restaurant News

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.

Openings and Closings

OPENINGS

Backwoods BBQ & Grill, 301 Center Ave, Westwood (201-383-0368).
Crème de la Crepes, 12-56 River Rd, Fair Lawn (201-791-0005).
L’Aragosta Ristorante, 16 Chestnut St, Ridgewood (201-444-9499).
LoBianco New American Cuisine has moved from Margate to 2 Powell Ln, Collingswood (856-854-4500); BYO.
Myung Dong, 452B Broad Ave, Palisades Park (201-947-1025).

Food Events

5/1: A Chefs Gala black-tie event to benefit Table to Table will be held at the Alpine Country Club, 80 Anderson Ave, Demarest. Chef André Soltner will be the guest of honor. 6:30 PM; $300. For more information and tickets call 201-444-5500.

Restaurant News and Food Events

BERNARDS INN OVERNIGHT SPECIAL

From May 1 through 31, the Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, is offering a special Dine and Design package in celebration of the Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Garden Tour, an annual fundraising event to support the Women’s Association of Morristown Memorial Hospital. The package includes overnight accommodations, a three-course gourmet dinner on the evening of your stay, a leisurely breakfast in the conservatory the following morning, a Mansion in May tote bag filled with special gifts from selected Bernardsville merchants, and tickets to the event. Prices are $395 per couple Sundays through Fridays and $495 per couple on Saturdays, based on double occupancy, with a portion of the fee donated to the Women’s Association of Morristown Memorial Hospital. For more information and reservations call 908-766-0002.