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Nonna’s
Anthony
October 14, 2012
More than a few notches above your typical pizza/pasta joint in a strip mall, Nonna’s is worth a visit for its well-made Italian-American specialties. (more…)
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Reservoir Tavern
Anthony
October 9, 2012
The Reservoir Tavern is worth a visit for its Jersey-style pizza.
El Marino
Anthony
September 10, 2012
In a residential neighborhood above downtown Dover, NJ, sits an unobtrusive restaurant that might be serving the best Peruvian food in New Jersey. (more…)
Sushi Lounge
Anthony
January 16, 2012
Special Rolls
Morristown’s Sushi Lounge, a chain with two other NJ locations in Hoboken and Totowa, has black lacquered tables, a chic bar, and an elevated DJ booth. I’m sure many people go for the slick downtown vibe, but you should also go for some very good sushi and Japanese-inspired food.
There are actually two bars in this large, well-designed space, the bar and the sushi bar, each with counter seating. The sushi, sashimi, chirashi and rolls off the extensive sushi menu feature high quality, fresh fish. The rolls range from the usual spicy tuna and California (crabstick, avocado, cucumber and masago (capelin roe)) to the outlandish: Optimistic (tuna, salmon, avocado, masago and tempura flakes wrapped in soy paper), Spicy Banana Tempura and Jalapeno Salmon. The Angry Dragon roll I ordered (lobster, asparagus, mango and scallions topped with eel, avocado and spicy jalapeño-mango sauce) could have been angrier for my taste.
Japanese Risotto
The best dish we ate, however, was the “Japanese Risotto” appetizer, a fantastic mound of lump crab, shrimp, shitake mushrooms, edamame & rice, flavored with parmesan cheese and truffle oil. Other winners are the Shrimp Shumai and Seared Scallops served on a flaming plate. Kitchen entrees on the menu include Salmon Katsu, teriyaki, ramen, udon and hibachi.
Fried Ice Cream
If you don’t mind the extra calories, try the dessert. Fried ice cream with three different sauces is very good, and popular with the kids.
Service is friendly and efficient. I visited with our two youngest before a Saturday night show at the Mayo Performing Arts Center. There were a few tables with families. I imagine it becomes more of a date spot later on.
Uni and Hamachi
Marjan Persian Grill
Anthony
November 7, 2011
Filet Mignon Kebab with Basmati Rice
Persian food is unique within the broad category of “Middle Eastern” cuisine. Morristown’s Marjan is on the short but growing list of New Jersey restaurants serving authentic Persian specialties.
On the menu, you’ll find dolmeh (stuffed grape leaves), various kebabs (chicken, lamb, ground meat, filet mignon and even cornish hen), basmati rice dishes like Shirin Polo (with saffron, almonds, orange peel, carrots and pistachios), and hearty stews like Koresht-e-Fesenjoon (chicken with pomegranate sauce and crushed walnuts). The hummus we started with was less seasoned than we like it. The kebabs are much better, served with fluffy saffron-flavored rice. The slow cooked lamb shank braised in tomato sauce, however, was the big winner at our table.
Braised Lamb Shank
A comfortable spot with friendly service, Marjan is a small, family-run storefront that’s BYO. It’s easy to grab a bottle of wine a few stores down to enjoy with your meal.