Ridgewood NJ, Steel Wheel Tavern, a bar and restaurant, is coming to 51 N. Broad St., across from the train station in Ridgewood. It is the Former space of Smith Brother’s Steak & Chophouse.
According to the new management they are completely renovating the space .The 100 seat restaurant will include both bar and dining room and plans to offer outdoor sidewalk seating.
Managing partner Glenn Carlough told the Bergen Record ,”It will have a New American menu with a large selection of appetizers, as well as salads, steaks, meat and fish dishes. It hopes to be a lively neighborhood bar that also has excellent food. ”
The Steel Wheel Tavern has also announced the hiring of Bryan Tortorella as Executive Chef. Chef Tortorella, a native of River Edge, has previously worked at Bacari Grill (Washington Township) and the Pier Restaurant in Newport, Ruth’s Chris in Providence, Rhode Island .
“We’re shooting for serving friends and family on Aug. 12 and 13 and opening to the public Aug. 14,” said Executive Chef Bryan Tortorella told the Daily Voice.
Steel Wheel Tavern with have an extensive children’s menu, Splendid Sides, like braised red cabbage, baby vegetables, sweet potato puree, and quinoa. Desserts will include trendy chocolate lava cake, crème brulee, banana bread pudding, ice creams, sorbets and of course a creative American. cuisine with a New England seafood influence to it.
