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Ridgewood NJ, during the COVID crisis, several creative individuals had a revolutionary meeting of the minds. This week their shared vision of fusing public art into Ridgewood’s downtown will come to fruition. Sean Flanagan of the Ridgewood Arts Council and Bill Carbone, a prolific volunteer, will install the fourth and final painting in the villages’ business district on Saturday, June 19, at Pearl Restaurant.
December 31,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Valley Hospital Present 2018 Restaurant Week , Sun, January 14, 2018 – Thu, January 18, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ridgewood Restaurants participating in the 2018 Restaurant Week. Please call the restaurants directly for reservations or menu selections.
Restaurant Weeks start
Sunday-Thursday, 1/14/18-1/18/18
Sunday-Thursday, 1/21/18-1/25/18
Dining Out or Catering Home,
Wine is an extra treat,check out the Sweet Treats.
Blue Sushi Japanese Restaurant
201-882-1700
Carvings
201-857-8533
FINCA
201-444-1199
Latour Restaurant
201-445-5056
Leon Mexican Cuisine
201-857-0297
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine
201-251-8686
Manjal Indian Cuisine
Dinner only
201-857-5754
Park West Tavern
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
201-857-5100
Piccolo Bistro
201-882-1111
Raymonds Restaurant
201-445-5125
ROOTS Steakhouse
201-444-1922
Lunch only
Sakura-Bana
201-447-6525
Dinner Only
Shumi Japanese Cuisine
201-345-0808
SMOKED
201-447-6653
Steel Wheel Tavern
201-882-1800
The Office Tavern & Grill
201-652-1070
The Sensible Fork
201-857-8686
Lunch only-Sun-Th
Will honor at dinner Fri/Sat
White Maple Café
201-447-1953
Catering/Take Out
Chestnut Deli & Catering
Dinner for Mon-Thur
201-445-3031
SMOKED to go
201-447-6653
Endless Possibilities Catering
973-752-7929
Specialty Foods & Beverages
Super Cellars Wine & Cheese
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
201-444-3300
Sweet & Nutritional
Ben & Jerry’s
201-689-1122
Samba Bowls
201-857-5015
Location: E. Ridgewood Ave and Memorial Park, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Ridgewood NJ, You do not have to go to NYC to see the lighting of a beautiful tall Christmas tree…
right here in Ridgewood, we celebrate the starting of all the Holidays with the lighting of a 60-80ft. beautiful tree.
Starting at 5:30-7pm,
-Santa will be in the Park for the
“wee” little ones.
-On the streets, the RHS Marching Band and Holiday Chorus will be marching and singing up and down E. Ridgewood Ave…making Merriment with their instruments and voices.
Just added, ride Santa’s trackless train…this will be fun! (FREE)
7:00pm-
On stage is where the excitement happens, lots of singing and dancing by the kids to help us get ready to light our beautiful tree….”Magical” are the words they use.
7:30pmish is the lighting of the tree.
following will be music on stage and
in the streets…
SANTA will be in Park (8-9pm) waiting for your list and checking it twice…and Santa’s track-less train. (will end at 8:55pm-streets open up at 9pm)
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There will be no parking on E. Ridgewood Ave from Walnut up to and including parts of
S. & N. Broad St.
Please note the streets that will be closed for this event will be from
Walnut Street up E. Ridgewood Ave. included
S. & N Broad St from 5:30-9pmish.
What’s happening in Ridgewood during the Holiday Season….
Saturday, December 2, 2017
10am-1pm
Santa will arrive at Columbia Bank
(60 S. Broad St.), free gifts for all the kids
10:30am FREE Movie at the Bow-Tie Cinema-
movie will be ELF, Will Ferrel.
2-4pm Santa will now be at Memorial Park at
Van Neste Square, weather permitting.
Saturday, December 2,9, 16, 2017 – 12N-3pm
Visit SANTA at his house in the center of Ridgewood, Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.
weather permitting.
Saturday, December 23, 2017 – 12N-2:30pm
weather permitting.
Come to do your Holiday Shopping in historic downtown Ridgewood and dine at our delicious
restaurants. Give yourself a gift of shopping and dining.
The Ridgewood “tradition” is supported and presented by the members of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce as follows…
Columbia Bank
Valley Hospital
Van Dyk Health Care
Freedom Bank
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Prestige Family of Fine Cars
Atlantic Stewardship Bank
Park West Tavern
Santoni’s Pizzeria
Pearl Restaurant
ConnectOne Bank
West Bergen Mental Health
Serendipity Labs
Clemente Orthodontics
Serendipity Labs Ridgewood
Duxiana
S&SO Produce Farms
Country Pancake House and Restaurant
The Village Health Coach
Charles J. X. Kahwaty, Esqu.
Biltmore Tuxedos
C.C. Van Emburgh Inc.
Beyband International, Inc.
Janjigian Trading Co,, Inc.
Ridgewood Party Rental
Life Opportunities Unlimited
Haagen-Dazs
E. Clark Travel
YWCA of Bergen County
for details call 201-445-2600, info@ridgewoodchamber.com
October 13,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Pearl Restaurant Offers 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu for only $26.95 per person ;
Sunday-Thursday
3 Course Prix Fixe Menu for only $26.95 pp
Our Prix Fixe Menu includes; choice of one appetizer, one entree, one of our delicious desserts and coffee/tea! (Not Available on Holidays, Not to be combined with any coupon/discounts).
Check out our Today’s Special Menu! We have your favorites being featured tonight!
Make your reservation today
(201)857-5100
The Pearl restaurant is as unique as the pearl, blending the old and the new. They provide a superb dinner experience using only the freshest, exquisitely prepared foods with gracious and friendly service in a small, elegant setting, accented with soft lighting and music.
At Pearl Restaurant, your host Maximilian, a second-generation restauranteur, will make you feel at home with warm and friendly service.
There is no microwave and no freezer. The menu will change daily based on the freshness and availability of special meats and fishes selected from the market. We’ll use only homemade pastas and most of our desserts are prepared table-side. So come and indulge!
CELEBRATING SPECIAL EVENTS AT PEARL RESTAURANT
Book your special event today!
Speak to our Event Coordinator, Jackie or Max, Sr.,
Call us for more information
201-857-5100
BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, CORPORATE, GRADUATION, MILESTONE EVENT
& MANY MORE
Get 10% OFF when you sign up EARLY (before Nov. 1st) for your Christmas Party (Min 12 person)
See our website for our private party menu options.
We have a 50 Person Party Room Available for any occasion.
Party menus are flexible !
Spend more time with your family and let us take care of the cooking!
www.pearlridgewood.com
Location: At participating restaurants in Ridgewood, all through the Ridgewood business district
Visit these participating restaurants. Call for reservations and details.
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents …
First time ever –
SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK –
Sunday-Thursday, August 13-17th.
Sunday-Thursday, August 20-24th.
Offering a Pre-Fixe menu of a three course meal,
at $30.17 +tax and tip. Beverages not included.
This can be eating-in or take-out menu and/or catering.
Participating restaurant to date…more to come,
check back.
Blue Sushi-201-882-1700 (lunch/dinner)
Cravings-201-857-8533 (lunch/dinner)
Finca-201-444-1199 (lunch/Dinner)
Latour, JUST ADDED, 201-445-5056 (lunch/dinner)
Leon Mexican Cuisine-201-857-0297 (dinner)
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine-201-251-8686
(lunch/dinner)
Park West Tavern & Loft 201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant-201-857-5100 (dinner)
Piccolo Bistro-Italian-201-882-1111 (dinner only)
ROOTS Steakhouse 201-444-1922 (lunch only)
SMOKED2Go 201-447-6653 (dinner only)
Steel Wheel Tavern-201-882-1800 (lunch/dinner)
White Maple Café-201-201-857-0700
Specialty Foods
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt-201-857-3711
Offering a small party box at $30.17 ($45 value)
Chestnut Catering-201-445-3031
week of 8/13 only – pick up-eat at home.
For restaurant questions, call restaurant directly.
all other-Ridgewood Chamber 201-445-2600
June 17, 2017
Fathers Day ~ June 18th 2017
17 S Broad St Ridgewood NJ 07450
201-857-5100
All Dads will Receive a Complementary Cigar!
Don’t Miss Out on the Tomahawk Steak Special!!
Ask us about our Children’s Menu Options!
Fathers Day Specials & Regular Menu will be Available
All of our pasta is homemade! We don’t freeze, fry or microwave anything!
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Private Party Room Available for your Next Occasion! (50 people max)
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Our Outdoor Patio is Open! Enjoy Dinner Outside and Watch Ridgewood Go By!
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Come in Sunday-Thursday to try our Prix Fixe Menu $26.95 for a 3 Course Meal! Include; Appetizer, Entree, Dessert & Coffee/Tea. (Not valid on holidays. Not to be combined with other coupon/vouchers)
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Pearl Restaurant is Open 7 Days a Week!
4:00-10:00pm
May 23,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Fathers Day is right around the corner! Celebrate this special day here at Pearl Restaurant! Nonna Carmela is planning a special menu with her homemade pasta and famous Italian recipes! All Fathers will Receive a Complementary Cigar on us! 06/18/2017 Make your Reservations Today! (201)857-5100
The Pearl Restaurant is a BYOB bistro with a romantic ambiance serving seafood, pasta & other seasonal new American bites.
Address: 17 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Phone: (201) 857-5100
Menu: pearlridgewood.com
Hours:
Open today · 4–10PM
What a great way to start the New Year.
A Year Never Tasted So Good!
Back by popular demand – RESTAURANT WEEK 2016
What a great way to start the New Year
Sunday – Thursday January 17-21
And January 24-28
Restaurant Week in Ridgewood – Fine Dining at $25.16
Each chef is preparing a tantalizing 3-course, prix-fixe menu at $25.16. Please add a wine that will enhance the cuisine.
Call the restaurant for selections.
Fish Urban Dining
201-857-5151
It’s Greek to Me
201-612-2600
LaTour, A French-American Grill
201-445-5056
Mediterraneo Restaurant
201-447-0022
Memoire Restaurant
201-857-8899
Novo Mediterranean
201-444-4910
Park West Tavern & Loft
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
201-857-5100
Planet Swirl FRO-Yo & Grill
201-857-4455
Raymond’s
201-445-5125
ROOTS Steakhouse
201-444-1922
Sakura-Bana Japanese
201-447-6525
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
201-652-1070
The Sensible Fork
201-857-8686
Village Green Restaurant
201-445-2914
Catering
Chestnut Catering
201-445-3031
From Scratch Ridgewood
201-981-8606
Other Offerings
Ben & Jerry’s
201-689-1122
Carlo’s Bakershop
201-962-9080
Super Cellars Fine Wines & Marketplace
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
201-444-3300
Restaurant Week 2016
back by popular demand
RIDGEWOOD’S own RESTAURANT WEEK 2016!
January 17-January 21,
January 24-January 28,
Sunday through Thursday,
experience fine dining in Ridgewood for only $25.16.
For these ten days, participating restaurants are offering you the chance to experience dining in Ridgewood like never before.
Each business will prepare a 3course, (prix-fixe menu for you at $25.16 +tax/tip/beverage.
Please note: We have added a
Catering, Wine and Specialty offerings.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE A FEW EXCEPTIONS
WITH DETAILS,PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
ENJOY!
Visit the following participating businesses.
Call for details.
Fish Urban Dining
201-857-5151
It’s Greek to Me
201-612-2600
LaTour, A French-American Grill
201-445-5056 – lunch only
Mediterraneo Restaurant
201-447-0022
Memoire Restaurant
201-857-8899
Novo
201-444-4910
Park West Tavern & Loft
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
201-857-5100
Planet Swirl FRO-Yo & Grill
201-857-455
Raymond’s
201-445-5125
ROOTS Steakhouse
201-444-1922
Sakura-Bana Restaurant
201-447-6525
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
201-652-1070
Village Green Restaurant
201-445-2914
Catering
Chestnut Catering
201-445-3031
From Scratch Ridgewood
201-981-8606
Specialty Offerings
Ben & Jerry’s
201-689-1122
Carlo’s Bake Shop
201-962-9080
Super Cellars Fine Wines & Marketplace
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
201-444-3300
See you in Ridgewood!
FREE parking on Sunday
Free Parking after 6:00pm
Ridgewood voted “26th best place to live in America”
Visit historic “downtown Ridgewood”
NJ/NY Transit friendly
experienceridgewood.com
A Year Never Tasted So Good!
Back by popular demand – RESTAURANT WEEK 2016
What a great way to start the New Year
Sunday – Thursday January 17-21
And January 24-28
Restaurant Week in Ridgewood – Fine Dining at $25.16
Each chef is preparing a tantalizing 3-course, prix-fixe menu at $25.16. Please add a wine that will enhance the cuisine.
Call the restaurant for selections.
Fish Urban Dining
201-857-5151
It’s Greek to Me
201-612-2600
LaTour, A French-American Grill
201-445-5056 (lunch only)
Mediterraneo Restaurant
201-447-0022
Memoire Restaurant
201-857-8899
Novo Mediterranean
201-444-4910
Park West Tavern & Loft
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
201-857-5100
Planet Swirl FRO-Yo & Grill
201-857-4455
Raymond’s
201-445-5125
ROOTS Steakhouse
201-444-1922
Sakura-Bana Japanese
201-447-6525
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
201-652-1070
Village Green Restaurant
201-445-2914
Catering
Chestnut Catering
201-445-3031
From Scratch Ridgewood
201-981-8606
Other Offerings
Super Cellars Fine Wines & Marketplace
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
201-444-3300
Downtown for the Holidays-30th Anniversary
Fri, December 04, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood NJ
30th Year Celebration !
Santa IS in Ridgewood-bring your list!
Lots of Music and entertainment !
Early Event – “for the kids”
5:30 – 6:30 – Santa in the park for the “wee tots” along with live entertainment by the “clock”, in the stores and restaurants along E. Ridgewood Ave featuring the RHS Marching Band, RHS Ridgewood Carolers, RHS Orchestra, Taekwondo All In
NEW THIS YEAR -5:30-9pm Special Feature-Holiday Express Train-bring the family and ride this fun train up and down E. Ridgewood Ave.
7-8 – “on stage live”
Live entertainment and tree lighting Celebration featuring performances by Porch Light Productions, From the Top Studio, Art of Motion, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Santa and Much More!
8-9 “Merriment on E. Ridgewood Ave
Shh – Santa will be back in the park
Lots of music on the avenue
Restaurant reservation suggested
Specials going on during the Tree Lighting…
Femmebot has music and 10% store wide sale until 9pm on 12/4/15
Alex and Ani having in-store events-
10% off Store Wide at Femmebot
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS
for the 30th Anniversary Celebration
Columbia Bank
Valley Health System
Van Dyk Health Care
Freedom Bank
CareOne at Ridgewood
Ridgewood News
Boiling Spring Saving Bank
PNC Wealth Management
Park West Tavern & Loft
West Bergen Mental Healthcare
ConnectOne Bank
Ulrich, Inc.
C.C. VanEmburgh Funeral Home
Pearl Restaurant
Daily Treat Restaurant
Atlantic Stewardship Bank
Bagelicious
Country Pancake House and Restaurant
Life Opportunities Unlimited
Pink Bungalow
Hillmann Lighting
Lazarus & Williamson
The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood
Christ Church
Cupcakes by Carousel
Femmebot Clothing
Beauty Plus Salon
Gold Fish Swim School
Ridgewood Public Library
West Side Nursery School
Ridgewood YMCA
Ridgewood Party Rental
For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email info@ridgewoodchamber.com www.experienceridgewood.com
APRIL 8, 2015 LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015, 1:21 AM
THE RECORD
Vaughn Crenshaw
Pearl Restaurant, Ridgewood
When he was 13, Vaughn Crenshaw was living out of a car in the streets of Paterson. Today, the 29-year-old is executive chef at Pearl Restaurant in Ridgewood.
Crenshaw has an associate’s degree in culinary arts and a bachelor’s in food service management, both from Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island. He has cooked at the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack, the Brick House Inn in Wyckoff, Jacksonville in Paterson, Mocha Bleu in Teaneck, and Fort Lee’s Khloe Bistrot before arriving at Pearl in January 2013.
The Hackensack resident also appeared on the Food Network show “Chopped” in 2012; he made it to the entrée round before he was “chopped.”
Here, he tells how he evaluates a restaurant, and the strangest customer request ever.
How I evaluate a restaurant: I evaluate them on a 1-10 scale that has to do with the greeting, the curb appeal and the setting in the dining room; that’s what’s going to tell me if I’m going into another typical old-world restaurant where there’s no lively, electric energy. I also evaluate it by the clientele — the clients become a reflection of ownership.
Ridgewood NJ Restaurant Reviews
January 17, 2015 By Michael Shetler
Eight of Ridgewood’s Best – Ridgewood NJ Restaurant Reviews
If you’re looking for a sophisticated dining experience and are tired of the ordinary, you’ve come to the right blog post. We discuss some of the best restaurants in Ridgewood offering a pleasing atmosphere, great presentation and which are known for their excellent food and service.
LaTour
– LaTour is a high-end French-American Restaurant with which was presented with the Certificate of Excellent Award for fine cuisine in 2014. They have a reputation for putting customers first and serving food on platters fit for the gods. Eat your fill of gourmet and enjoy the almost regal atmosphere at Latour. https://latourridgewood.com
Pearl Restaurant
– Pearl in Ridgewood has the tagline, “Our restaurant is as unique as the pearl.” They market themselves as the kind of place you go for very special occasions, one that will be memorable for years to come. The food is 5-star gourmet and they focus a lot on the customer experience. https://pearlridgewood.com
Brick Lane Curry House in Ridgewood
– If you have a taste for Indian food and pristine service, Brick Lane is a great experience. They feature “spiced to order” Indian classics and a lunch buffet that features some of their best curry. They even offer a vegetarian menu and they make the dining experience an unforgettable one. https://www.bricklaneridgewood.com
Park West Tavern
– If you like an environment that is a bit less classic and formal, how about Park West? Complete with a full bar and wine list, Park West features some of the best American favorites, like steaks and seafood, for starters. You’ll feel right at home at Park West. https://www.bricklaneridgewood.com
Diwani Indian Restaurant
– Diwani is a favorite in Ridgewood due to its more casual atmosphere. When you enter, you will notice a TV playing Bollywood movies and the menu focuses on Indian curry and naan. If you like Indian cuisine in a casual atmosphere, with a slightly lower price tag than other high-end restaurants in our Ridgewood Restaurant Review, this is the place for you. https://www.diwaninj.com
It’s Greek to Me
– As its name implies, It’s Greek To Me serves great Greek cuisine in large portions with a simple atmosphere and patio seating. The menu offers both classic (traditional) and modern Greek food items and the atmosphere matches the setting nicely. https://itsgreektome.com
Raymond’s
– If brunch is your forte, try the delicious American upscale Raymond’s for a delicious brunch. Combining the best of breakfast and lunch foods for a savvy eating experience, Raymond’s is one of our favorites in our Ridgewood Restaurant Review. It’s also affordable and offers a fashionable look that will make you feel right at home. https://www.raymondsnj.com
Due
– Next on our Ridgewood Restaurant Review is a classy Italian eatery called, “Due.” Due features fine Italian dining with a truly authentic flair which they call, “a journey in flabor, aroma, and presentation.” Due encompasses the best of what we know of gourmet restaurants-that its about the presentation of food and the whole experience, not just the food. They make dining out an almost spiritual experience. https://dueridgewood.com
Natalie’s
– If you want a great place to celebrate, Natalie’s is a great choice. They specialize in gourmet veggie salads and unique menu items, and offer a great environment to celebrate any special occasion. https://www.nataliesofridgewood.com
Of course Ridgewood has more restaurants worth visiting. But we hope this sampling gives you a taste of what’s here – Ridgewood, New Jersey has many great restaurants which provide a memorable dining experience with great food and a unique atmosphere. We hope you enjoyed this Review. Now go out and enjoy a great meal at one of these memorable dining establishments.
About Michael Shetler
Michael Shetler is a real estate marketing professional and Bergen County Market Master. He has a particular expertise in internet marketing and real estate video. Michael is a full-time Realtor® residing in Glen Rock, NJ and recipient of the NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award in 2009 , 2011 and 2013.
