Tomorrow (Wednesday, January 28th) at 7:00pm- Member of The Ramones, MARKY RAMONE, will sign his new book: PUNK ROCK BLITZKRIEG ($28.00).
Thursday, January 29th at 7:00pm- From Little House on the Prairie, MELISSA GILBERT, will sign her new cookbook: MY PRAIRIE COOKBOOK ($24.95).
*All books MUST be purchased at Bookends Bookstore*
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.
Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.
While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
Ridgewood NJ, Seven athletes from Taekwondo All In, a school in downtown Ridgewood dedicated to teaching the Korean martial art, recently traveled to Oregon to compete in the Pan American Open, a tournament that drew over 1500 participants from more than 30 countries. The All In athletes’ results were striking: Nine Gold medals and three Silver, twelve medals in all. Moreover, every member of the All In team earned at least one gold medal.
The results are especially impressive considering the competitive field present at the Pan American Open. The Tournament is a designated path for athletes to ultimately qualify for the Summer Olympics. Of the participants, only twenty percent received any medal.
The details of the athletes’ outcomes are as follows:
• Brandon Jinu Son – Gold in sparring and Silver in forms. Son continued his undefeated career sparring record.
• Jongyun Tony An – Gold in forms and Silver sparring. An’s demonstrated his prowess in the forms segment.
• Jihoon David Ahn – Gold in both sparring and forms. This was Ahn’s first major tournament. He dominated his age group. In sparring, he captured the gold medal with an acrobatic jump back kick.
• Jiho Jason Ahn – Gold in sparring and Silver in forms. Ahn easily defeated his sparring opponents with well-devised strategies.
• Suyeon Louis Kim – Gold medal in forms. Kim demonstrated grace and precision to capture her first gold medal at a major tournament.
• Yeonjae Lee – Gold in forms. This was Yeonjae Lee’s first tournament. He fought through a very competitive group to earn a gold medal.
• Yeongyu Lee – Gold in both sparring and forms. It was also Yeongyu Lee’s first tournament. He came through in the final rounds to outpace his competitors.
Youngmin Kim, the head coach and owner of Taekowndo All In, commented, “I would like to congratulate our team for their stellar results. It is very difficult to perform at the premier level, and this year’s competition was fierce. Our athletes came through adversity with superb energy, discipline and grit.” He also noted, “I want to thank the parents of All In students for entrusting us with their children. It is a true privilege.”
Having successes at tournaments is nothing new for Taekowndo All In. Just a month ago, the All In athletes had a strong showing at a New Jersey statewide tournament, earning 47 medals. Also, earlier this year, they made impressive strides at the U.S. Nationals.
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art with a rich tradition of teaching self defense, mental discipline, and respect. The sport has been a part of the Summer Olympics since 2000. Taekwondo All In, located at 33 Chestnut Street in Ridgewood, was founded in 2012 by Youngmin Kim, a Taekwondo master and former scholarship recipient and professional athlete in the sport. (201) 857-0445
Local Author, MIKE DOYLE,at Bookends This Sunday (January 25th) at 2:00pm
Local Author, MIKE DOYLE, will sign his new book: BEAUTIFUL LEGO 2: DARK ($39.95). This Sunday (January 25th) at 2:00pm
Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark showcases dark LEGO masterpieces from artists around the world. From realistic sculptures of creepy crawlers to impressionist works of shadowy nightmares, this collection will leave you marveling at every turn. But dark has its lighter side, too—with sculptures of dark chocolate as well as plenty of black humor on display.
Gothic fantasies and sci-fi horrors come to life in scenes created entirely with the simple LEGO brick. Step into a world of pure imagination in Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark.
“Far from child’s play. An astonishing collection.” —Publishers Weekly praise for Beautiful LEGO
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.
Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.
While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
Ashton Cigar Tasting Event at The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Davidoff Lounge
at The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood
Reserve your spot today
Limited Availability
Special deals available at event only!
$20 per person
~Gary, Barbara and Collin
The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood
The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood | 10 Chestnut Street | Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
Phone: 201-447-2204 | Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00AM – 5:30PM and Thursday Night 6:30PM – 8:30PM
“Womily aims to design and develop quality products for children and parents that are currently missing from their daily lives. Our mission is to be recognized within the marketplace as an innovator who creates products that have appropriate form, fit, and function. Womily will be known as one of the lead developers of products, which draw upon day to day life experiences for innovation and solutions to gaps in the marketplace. All of our products will be produced to the highest quality level and backed by the brand of Womily throughout their lifecycle. The founder of Womily will share her personal experience and knowledge with a greater group of many through the products Womily develops.”
The Touch line is Womily’s signature product. Unique, sentimental and charming, these items capture the finger print of a loved one. Available in both 18kt yellow gold and sterling silver these items are all custom made and available as charms, pendants, and cufflinks.
Siobhan Winograd graduated from Lafayette College in 1995 with a degree in Engineering. After graduation, she began working at Tiffany & Co., where she ultimately became Director of Engineering and New Product Development. She stayed at Tiffany & Co. for 9 years, helping to introduce and manufacture some of the company’s most popular and intricate designs and products. While at Tiffany & Co., Siobhan also earned her M.B.A. from Fordham University Business School. Her last day at Tiffany & Co. was March 11, 2004, the day her son, Liam, was born. She has been a stay-at-home mom ever since.
After her daughter, Chloe, was born in 2006, Siobhan began to think about some of the professional aspects of her life that she had left behind, as well as how few opportunities there are in the workplace for women who want to be the primary caregivers for their children, yet still develop their professional lives. That led her to start Womily — a combination of women, work and family. The signature line started with an idea she named “Touch.” It is the translation of a fingerprint into a piece of gold or sterling silver that can be worn as a charm, pendant or cufflink. The name was meant to signify that the fingerprint represents someone who has “touched” your life.
Now in its fifth year, Womily products are available online at www.Womily.com and at select boutiques. www.Womily.com
Ridgewood NJ, Since the Ridgewood blog had come up more than once in the last few civility meetings Mayor Aronsohn and Jan Philips reached out to us for an invite so we updated our Last Will and Testaments and graciously accepted .The meetings of the Civility Round Table are held on Tuesday’s, once a month at 7:30 PM in the Ridgewood Village Hall Senior’s Lounge. Residents are encouraged to attend .
The meeting started promptly at 7:30 and was to my mind well attended given the time of the year . Jan Phelps hosted the meeting , with Mayor Aronsohn and Councilwomen Hauck . Everyone introduced themselves representing various groups and organizations in the Village , from the BOE , the Planing Board , the Ridgewood Library ,several local clergy , the HSA’s , RBSA and may other fine organizations that serve Ridgewood as well as a few residents . The purpose as stated by the Mayor is to create a more civil discourse in the Village .
Civility is about more than just politeness, although politeness is a necessary first step. It is about disagreeing without disrespect, seeking common ground as a starting point for dialogue about differences, listening past one’s preconceptions, and teaching others to do the same. Civility is the hard work of staying present even with those with whom we have deep-rooted and fierce disagreements. It is political in the sense that it is a necessary prerequisite for civic action. But it is political, too, in the sense that it is about negotiating interpersonal power such that everyone’s voice is heard, and nobody’s is ignored. https://www.instituteforcivility.org/who-we-are/what-is-civility/
The group seemed to agree that Ridgewood is a town where people like to excel , and that drive and those expectations create a very passionate , as you can see from blog comments and opinionated populace . People care about their community and thats a good thing , but many felt that sometimes we all go a bit to far .
We looked at the causes of incivility , the when and why .Sheila Brogan long time BOE member , felt that todays parents had a lot of additional pressure and worried that in todays world their kids would have a hard time doing as well as they have done . She went on to speak about the changing times and how one could expect to have several careers over a life time ,all this she though made being a parent a lot harder than it was in the past and a lot more pressure .
We managed to go till 8:08 be for someone mentioned the elephant in the room, “I want to talk about the blog”…….
I learned a lot , mostly that I am glad I can sit in my PJ’s drinking coffee writing a blog getting yelled at by anonymous commenters ,and don’t have a tuff job like the RBSA people who are pulled in many directions ,by so many demands all at once .
There were interestingly a surprising large amount of blog enthusiasts there some open and some secret admirers .
While I could see there were some sore spots , like turf fields , PSEG ,sports issues , Valley Hospital , the Village Hall renovation and alas Marty Brooks the daggers were lowered for the night .
While anonymity of blog posters took a hit as expected some pointed out that even on facebook were you know who everyone is the comments can be even nastier . A resident put it down to a type of “keyboard bravado.”
PJ’s Rules
1) Stick to issues don’t make it personal
2) Don’t take anything personal
M. Forni’s 25 Rules:The 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct
1. Pay attention
2. Acknowledge others
3. Think the best
4. Listen
5. Be inclusive
6. Speak kindly
7. Don’t speak ill
8. Accept and give praise
9. Respect even a subtle “no”
10. Respect others’ opinions
11. Mind your body
12. Be agreeable
13. Keep it down (and rediscover silence)
14. Respect other people’s time
15. Respect other people’s space
16. Apologize earnestly and thoughtfully
17. Assert yourself
18. Avoid personal questions
19. Care for your guests
20. Be a considerate guest
21. Think twice before asking for favors
22. Refrain from idle complaints
23. Give constructive criticism
24. Respect the environment and be gentle to animals
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.
CBD Retail’s new rules for 2015: It’s all about being connected
JANUARY 18, 2015 LAST UPDATED: SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015, 1:21 AM
BY JOAN VERDON
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
* Stores must confront change from tech to real estate
This year, retailers are learning to play by a new set of rules.
Retailers are entering 2015 by confronting the most sweeping changes in the last 100 years. That was the consensus as a record number of retail executives gathered last week in New York City for the 104th meeting of the National Retail Federation.
It’s not just the steep increases in online shopping that they must respond to, but the shifts in how consumers connect with sellers through mobile phones, tablets and Wi-Fi-enabled devices in stores are causing retailers to rethink their business models. Today, building a state-of-the-art mobile application to ease instant transactions via smartphone is seen as a wiser investment than spending millions on a new store.
At the four-day retail convention, five new retail realities emerged from the thousands of hours of panel discussions, keynote addresses and informal meetings on the exhibit floor. Here are the new rules for 2015:
You need fans more than you need customers
It is telling that this year’s retail think-tank began with five sports executives — from the National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, and the Women’s Tennis Association, and two presidents of a National Football League team and a German soccer club — talking about the lessons retailers can learn from passionate sports fandom.
Paraag Marathe, president of the San Francisco 49ers football team, told retailers that during a typical game, 50 percent of the crowd is using the team’s mobile app, either making reservations for the stadium’s restaurants, downloading statistics, or buying team shirts and hats. The goal, Marathe said, is creating more fan loyalty and engagement, not selling. “You can’t sell season tickets to a sold-out house,” he said.
The hockey, basketball and women’s tennis associations also are trying to bolster fan engagement by making information and statistics available through mobile apps.
The customer-as-fan theme was repeated in sessions throughout the four days of the convention, with experts saying that in today’s world selling isn’t about getting a random person to stumble on your store and buy something, but about creating brand loyalty that makes shoppers look for you and buy from you, whether it is online, in a store, or on their phone.
In a later session at the convention, James Curleigh, president of the denim retailer Levi Strauss & Co., said that he thinks of his customers as fans and that retailers need to give them a memorable experience that keeps fans coming back. Levi’s decision to put its name on the new stadium in San Francisco, where the 49ers play and where rock concerts are held, is part of its plan to connect with new fans, he said.
Ridgewood Restaurant Week 2015
Sun, January 18, 2015 – Thu, January 22, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Restaurants in Ridgewood, Ridgewood NJ
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents Restaurant Week 2015
Sponsored by Valley Hospital
What a great way to start the New Year-
RESTUARANT WEEK in RIDGEWOOD @ $25.15
Sunday-Thursday
January 18-22, 2015
January 25-29, 2015
Fine dining at $25.15
For these ten days, participating restaurants and caterers are offering you the chance to “experience” dining in Ridgewood and or your home, plus a wonderful selection of wines.
Each Chef is preparing a tantalizing 3-course, prix-fixe menu at $25.15
Please add a wine that will enhance the cuisine.
Visit the following participating restaurants and caterers. Call for reservations and details.
A Mano Neopolitan
24 Franklin Ave.
201-493-2000
Bella Notte Italian Bistro
14 Oak St.
201-445-7222
It’s Greek to Me
21 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-612-2600
Latour Restaurant-LUNCH ONLY
6 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-445-5056
Le Bon Choix
11 Godwin Ave.
201-689-0400
Mediterraneo
23 N. Broad St.
201-447-0022
Novo
37 Chestnut St.
201-444-4910
Park West Tavern
30 Oak St.
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
17 S. Broad St.
201-857-5100
Raymond’s
101 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-445-5125
Restaurant Memoire
16 Chestnut St.
201-857-8899
ROOTS Steakhouse
17 Chestnut St.
201-444-1922
Sakura Bana Japanese Restaurant
43 Franklin Ave.
201-447-6525
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
32 Chestnut St.
201-652-1070
Village Green Restaurant –
36 Prospect St.
201-445-2914
Home Dining and Specialty Wines
Chestnut Catering
25 Chestnut St.
201-445-3031
From Scratch Ridgewood
www.fromscratchridgewood.com
201-986-6316-Will deliver
Super Cellars Fine Wines & Marketplace
32 S. Broad St.
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
6 W. Ridgewood Ave.
201-444-3300
Beverages, tax and tips not included. Regular menu will also be available.
FREE Parking all day Sunday and Monday-Saturday after 6:00pm
For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email [email protected] www.experienceridgewood.com
January is Mentoring Month!
Become a Mentor and Change a Life
Four years ago, Ben & Jerry’s partnered with TRUE Mentors, Hoboken’s only one on one mentoring program, to support their launch by giving away free ice cream at the launch party. Since then, Ben & Jerry’s partnership with TRUE Mentors has helped 28 children be matched with mentors in 2014, and taught over 300+ children about the value of giving back in their community and generated thousands of smiles since they started in 2011.
With more mentors, that means in our community children will be getting higher grades and be less likely to drop out of school, to do drugs, to consume alcohol or to skip class.
Rotisserie chicken has become something of a food-world darling over the last few years, with renowned chefs like Marcus Samuelsson taking an interest in the once-humble weeknight dinner staple. Some trendy restaurants are even stuffing their birds with foie gras.
The restaurant Le Bon Choix, which means the “the right choice” in French, opts for keeping things simple, and affordable. Regretfully, the service is not as streamlined.
The 1,100-square-foot restaurant, which opened last April, is situated among a string of other businesses along the car-heavy Godwin Avenue in downtown Ridgewood. The décor is charming, featuring dark wood floors and furniture. The rotisserie oven, containing five skewers, is viewable from the dining room and can hold up to 30 birds as they rotate to a golden finish. The tables, 16 in all (19 on the weekends), are set with rolls of paper towels in lieu of napkins. Two overhead fans evoke a French bistro ambience.
The diverse background music, ranging from the Beatles to heavy metal, ensures that the room always feels lively even when it’s not full of the families with children who tend to be the most frequent diners. Children even get a complimentary gluten-free sugar cookie to decorate with colorful sprinkles as soon as they sit down (the cookies are then whisked away to the oven during the meal and are presented afterward as desserts). And while there is an especially friendly staff, there are some lapses in the dining.
Sean Lowe Tuesday, January 27th @ 6:00pm
Star of The Bachelor, Sean Lowe, will sign his new book:
For The Right Reasons
Marky Ramone Wednesday, January 28th @ 7:00pm
Drummer from the group The Ramone’s, Marky Ramone, will sign his new book:Punk Rock Blitzkrieg
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.
Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.
While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
Amy Purdy Sunday, January 4th @1:00PM
Champion Snowboarder and Dancing With the Stars Sensation, Amy Purdy, will sign her new book: On My Own Two Feet
Al & Lisa Robertson Monday, January 5th @ 6:00pm
Stars of Duck Dynasty, Al & Lisa Robertson, will sign their new book,
A New Season
Molly Simms Wednesay, January 7th @ 7:00pm
Supermodel, Molly Sims, will sign her new book
The Everyday Supermodel
Sean Lowe Tuesday, January 27th @ 6:00pm
Star of The Bachelor, Sean Lowe, will sign his new book:
For The Right Reasons
Marky Ramone Wednesday, January 28th @ 7:00pm
Drummer from the group The Ramone’s, Marky Ramone, will sign his new book:Punk Rock Blitzkrieg
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.
Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.
While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents Restaurant Week 2015 Sponsored by Valley Hospital
What a great way to start the New Year-
RESTUARANT WEEK in RIDGEWOOD @ $25.15
Sunday-Thursday
January 18-22, 2015
January 25-29, 2015
Fine dining at $25.15
For these ten days, participating restaurants and caterers are offering you the chance to “experience” dining in Ridgewood and or your home, plus a wonderful selection of wines.
Each Chef is preparing a tantalizing 3-course, prix-fixe menu at $25.15
Please add a wine that will enhance the cuisine.
Visit the following participating restaurants and caterers. Call for reservations and details.
A Mano Neopolitan
24 Franklin Ave.
201-493-2000
Bella Notte Italian Bistro
14 Oak St.
201-445-7222
It’s Greek to Me
21 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-612-2600
Latour Restaurant-LUNCH ONLY
6 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-445-5056
Le Bon Choix
11 Godwin Ave.
201-689-0400
Mediterraneo
23 N. Broad St.
201-447-0022
Novo
37 Chestnut St.
201-444-4910
Park West Tavern
30 Oak St.
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
17 S. Broad St.
201-857-5100
Raymond’s
101 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-445-5125
Restaurant Memoire
16 Chestnut St.
201-857-8899
ROOTS Steakhouse
17 Chestnut St.
201-444-1922
Sakura Bana Japanese Restaurant
43 Franklin Ave.
201-447-6525
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
32 Chestnut St.
201-652-1070
Village Green Restaurant –
36 Prospect St.
201-445-2914
Home Dining and Specialty Wines
Chestnut Catering
25 Chestnut St.
201-445-3031
From Scratch Ridgewood
www.fromscratchridgewood.com
201-986-6316-Will deliver
Super Cellars Fine Wines & Marketplace
32 S. Broad St.
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
6 W. Ridgewood Ave.
201-444-3300
Beverages, tax and tips not included. Regular menu will also be available.
FREE Parking all day Sunday and Monday-Saturday after 6:00pm
For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email [email protected] www.experienceridgewood.com
No Ridgewood restaurant screams luxury like the six-month-old Roots Steakhouse.
First, a valet parked my car, a relief on a busy Saturday night. A hostess escorted me into the clubby dining room, which featured dark wood paneling, a stunning engraved ceiling and charming prints of vintage fashions. All around me, well-dressed customers dined on gleaming seafood platters, brawny steaks and towering desserts.
And once my meal began, it was clear that Roots has much to offer, including some excellent red meat and a first-class crabcake. But while Roots has some steaks that are prime and some steaks that are dry-aged, it offers none that are both, which may turn off many steak purists.
