DINING
where to throw a party
NO COOKING OR CLEANING ON YOUR PART
WRITTEN BY ESTHER DAVIDOWITZ
AXIA TAVERNA
TENAFLY
This well-loved Greek restaurant is multi-leveled; the second floor balcony
can be turned into a private party room with a separate cocktail hour for up
to 55 guests. The fish dishes are superb, as are the Greek appetizers.
18 Piermont Road, Tenafly; (201) 569-5999; axiataverna.com
AZUCAR CUBAN CUISINE & CIGARS
CLOSTER
It’s always a party at Azucar – what with palm trees, salsa music, mojitos
galore and even cigar rolling and, yes, domino-playing, if that’s your thing.
Reserve the private room that seats 22. More guests? Azucar can open the
space to accommodate 15 more. (Make sure your guests get to enjoy the
coconut flan).
171 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter; (201) 660-7977; azucarcubancuisine.com
CHAKRA
PARAMUS
The food at this modern American restaurant with Asian influences is stellar.
The decor divine: rich teak floors, flickering candlelight, textured brick walls
plus silk-tented “bungalows.” Reason enough to throw your special bash
here. The restaurant can accommodate up to 200 guests.
144 Route 4 West; (201) 556-1530; chakrarestaurant.com
AZUCAR
DIMORA
NORWOOD
This Italian stalwart can be entirely closed for a party or the second floor
space can be rented.
100 Piermont Road, Norwood; (201) 750-5000; dimoraristorante.com
HO-HO-KUS-INN & TAVERN
HO-HO-KUS
You have your choice of rooms in this historic and charming inn – from
the crimson-walled Crystal/Washington Room (60 guests) to The Chateau
Room with picture windows (40 guests) to the black and sandalwood
Hermitage Room (24 guests).
1 E. Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus; (201) 445-4115; hohokusinn.com
ISTANBUL CAFE AND RESTAURANT
CLIFTON
Want something different? This Halal spot is the real authentic deal – with
wonderful Turkish fare, Turkish coffee, and, of course, pied, the Turkish pizza
that some dub “Heart Attack Pizza.” Food lovers just call it delicious. The
space can hold about 200. No alcohol, of course.
1378 Main Ave., Clifton, (862) 238-8888; istanbulcafeandrestaurant.com
PARK WEST LOFT
RIDGEWOOD
The floor above Park West Tavern, which serves modern American fare, can
be yours – to party in. It’s a private space adorned by polished wood floors
and red brick walls. Enjoy the cocktails; they’re divine.
30 Oak St., Ridgewood; (201) 445-5400; parkwesttavern.com/events.html
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