Best Nightspot Best Irish Bar
430 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, CARLSTADT,
(201) 933-4000
1315 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, RAMSEY,
(201) 962-9099
Oops, they did it again! Not sure
exactly what they’re doing at Biggie’s
but they sure do enjoy a loyal and
exuberant clientele that applauds
them for everything they do. It’s
really no surprise that a business that
serves singles, families and everybody
in between has the secret formula for
success. Kudos to Biggie’s as one of
the biggest winners this year. 5 PARK ST., MONTVALE
(201) 391-9356, DAVEYSPUB.COM
BIGGIE’S RESTAURANT, RAW BAR
AND TAVERN
RUNNERS-UP:
THE CORNERSTONE HILLSDALE
THE SHANNON ROSE RAMSEY
It’s no wonder that this lively duo of
restaurant/ bars gets plenty of
attention from readers. Both The
Cornerstone and The Shannon Rose
have vibrant social scenes, hosting
special events throughout the year,
especially around holidays. You can’t
help but have a good time.
Best Wine List
ANDIAMO
23 HARDENBURGH AVE.,
HAWORTH, (201) 384-1551
ANDIAMORESTAURANT.NET
Andiamo snagged this top spot last
year and has happily held on to
enjoy a second trip to the winner’s
circle. The restaurant’s extensive
wine list, coupled with its superior
menu and renowned customer
service, make it a go-to destination
for a fine dining experience.
Best Live Music
THE VILLAGE GRILLE
71 CRESCENT AVE., WALDWICK
(201) 670-8200,
VILLAGEGRILLEWALDWICK.COM
The Village Grille has long been
praised for its desserts, but more
recently, it has introduced live music
nights on Wednesdays and Saturdays,
featuring local performers. So satisfy
your sweet tooth and your desire to
hear some homegrown talent and
make a date at Village Grille.
RUNNERS-UP:
MEXICALI BLUES TEANECK
Great live music and some terrific
Mexican food to go with it is what
you’ll find at Mexicali Live, a popular
mainstay on Bergen’s live music
scene, showcasing local talent and
introducing new styles and sounds
to welcoming ears.
Best Sports Bar
DAVEY’S IRISH PUB
AND RESTAURANT
Order a tall glass of Guinness Stout
or a Smithwick’s Irish Ale from the
tap and a grilled cheese or “Patti
Melt” sandwich and you can easily
transport yourself to the Temple Bar
neighborhood of Dublin. Davey’s is a
wonderful place to get in touch with
your Irish roots and savor some fine
food and drink. No Blarney Stone
necessary!
RUNNERS-UP:
BRADY’S AT THE STATION RAMSEY
P.J. FINNEGAN’S WESTWOOD
THE SHANNON ROSE RAMSEY
TOMMY FOX’S PUBLIC HOUSE
BERGENFIELD
Just like the leaves of a four-leaf
clover, this lucky bunch of Irish bars
and restaurants are consistent
favorites among readers. With food
and drink to satisfy the appetite and
quench the thirst of any traveler,
Brady’s at the Station, P.J. Finnegan’s,
The Shannon Rose and Tommy Fox’s
Public House ooze authentic Irish
charm. From bangers and mash to
boiled bacon, you’re sure to get the
best in cuisine from the old sod.
Best Craft Beer
THE PLANK PIZZA COMPANY
383 MARKET ST., SADDLE BROOK
(201) 843-2426, PPCBP.COM
As purveyors of artisanal ales, the
Plank Pizza Company maintains a list
of more than 40 craft beers from all
around the United States – including
a few from the Garden State. Try a
Flamabull, Head High or an A-Game;
all Jersey brews. And while you’re
sipping the suds of the state, why
not enjoy a personal sourdough
flatbread pizza.
RUNNERS-UP:
THE DOG AND CASK
CRAFT PUB AND RESTAURANT
ROCHELLE PARK
GRANT STREET CAFÉ DUMONT
The Dog and Cask serves a
consummate craft beer menu along
with small-batch spirits and boutique
wines from family-owned businesses.
Grant Street Café offers seasonal
brews from the U.S. and beyond as
well as pizza and build-a-burger
nights to feed hungry patrons.
BIGGIE’S RESTAURANT, RAW BAR
AND TAVERN
430 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, CARLSTADT,
(201) 933-4000
1315 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, RAMSEY,
(201) 962-9099
BIGGIESCLAMBAR.COM
Is there anything at all that Biggies
can’t do? It’s a family restaurant and
it’s a great place for a guy’s night out.
So of course it’s a terrific sports bar
with plenty of screen to catch all of
the action on game day. The apps
and snacks abound and so do the
drinks.
RUNNERS-UP:
THE CORNERSTONE HILLSDALE
MILLER’S ALE HOUSE PARAMUS
MIDLAND BREW HOUSE
SADDLE BROOK
The Cornerstone is a popular
meeting place for sports enthusiasts
from the Pascack Valley, offering
good food and drink and plenty of
screens to see whatever game you
wish to watch. Miller’s Ale House
and Midland Brew House are relative
newcomers, but are rapidly making
their mark.
Best Place for
Guys’ Night
Out (Tie)
BIGGIE’S RESTAURANT,
RAW BAR AND TAVERN
430 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, CARLSTADT,
(201) 933-4000
1315 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, RAMSEY,
(201) 962-9099
BIGGIESCLAMBAR.COM
THE CORNERSTONE
84 BROADWAY, HILLSDALE
(201) 666-8688,
THECORNERSTONENJ.COM
Well, Biggie’s has to share the
spotlight once or twice and we can’t
think of a better business than The
Cornerstone, which has often been
a favorite among readers of (201).
It speaks to the importance of
customer service when two
businesses can get so much applause
from their clientele. Biggie’s and The
Cornerstone should