Wayne Magazine May 2015 | Page 67

DINING OUT GUIDE TRAVATO’S DUE ITALIAN 4 Barbara Lane 201-337-0813 Creative New American cuisine in a bold, hip setting. For special occasions. zfwehpv VALLEY STABLES AMERICAN (TRADITIONAL) 588 Ramapo Valley Road 201-664-0800 An adorable pub nestled in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains. xfogrptv W’S GRILL AMERICAN 20 Elm St. 201-651-0005 xfogrtv PEQUANNOCK TIFF’S CASUAL GRILL & BAR AMERICAN BISTRO 23 Route 23 South 973-686-6040 Serving American fare including the famous Goose’s brand barbecue baby back ribs. xfogrptv PINE BROOK CENZINO, OAKLAND RAYMOND’S AMERICAN 28 Church St. 973-744-9263 A favored community hangout, this 1930s brasserie has mastered the art of food from brunch to dinner. Try the renowned French toast. yaobghrtv RED EYE CAFE 94 Walnut St. 973-509-3663 “Comfort food with a twist” is how coowner (with twin brother Matthew) Anthony Brinton describes the cuisine at his new cafe. Recent dishes include scallops served over cauliflower and mashed potato puree; pesto and broccoli scrambled egg sandwich, and a Guinness stout chocolate cupcake with Irish cream frosting. yobrtv SALUTE ITALIAN 173 Glen Ridge Ave. 973-746-2380 Although a trip to Italy may not be in the budget, a trip to Salute, A Brick Oven Bistro is tantamount to dining inside a cozy, rustic Tuscan farmhouse. yaomhtv SAMBA BRAZILIAN BBQ 7 Park St. 973-774-6764 Samba has something for everyone – a wide range of omelettes and paninis for the breakfast and lunch crowd; wellpriced salads and soups for lunch; and a romantic environment/sumptuous menu, including such treats as fried yucca with Brazilian pork sausage and caramelized onions, for dinner. TIFFANY’S RESTAURANT SCALA DEL NONNA MONTVILLE zorv AMERICAN 167 Rt. 202 973-230-1723 You’ll find upscale comfort food like beer can chicken, St. Louis ribs and fried deviled eggs at this historically recreated restaurant. ITALIAN 32 Church St. 973-744-3300 One of the Italian eateries of celebrity chef Michael Cetrulo, Scala del Nonna’s delicious food is a welcome respite from restaurants that too often emphasize concepts over flavor. SMASHBURGER AMERICAN 15 Bloomfield Ave. 973-433-7343 Angus beef burgers are smashed on the grill to sear the beef and seal in the flavor. Served on butter-toasted artisan bun. Also serving chicken, hot dogs, salads and Haagen-Dazs specialties. xogrt THAI CHEF THE MONTVILLE INN POMPTON LAKES FRANK’S PIZZA ITALIAN 19 Wanaque Ave. 973-248-8333 xaolrv OAKLAND MACK’S AMERICAN BAR & GRILL CAFE L’AMORE AMERICAN BISTRO 300 Wanaque Ave. 973-513-9543 American comfort foods served in the warm and casual setting of an historic Pompton Lakes firehouse. ITALIAN 455 Ramapo Valley Road 201-337-5558 Casual Italian restaurant offers more than a dozen specialty pizzas. yaodghpv CENZINO yaolgv yfhp TINGA TAQUERIA ELM STREET GRILL xaomld ghrtv xogrv yfmlghptv THAI 664 Bloomfield Ave. 973-783-4994 Outstanding Thai and French cuisine, with spices flown in weekly from both countries. MEXICAN 215 Bellevue Ave. 973-509-8226 A welcome alternative to the run-ofthe-mill take-out, this restaurant has been popular among locals since the day it opened. Featuring a mix of Mexican and barbecue, the blackened catfish taco is one of the most requested items. AMERICAN BISTRO 73 Bloomfield Ave. 973-227-2112 Serving American fare including the famous Goose’s brand barbecue baby back ribs. yfobghrv MONICA’S CAFE RESTAURANT ITALIAN 589 Ramapo Valley Road 201-337-6693 Regional Italian eatery featuring dishes such as osso bucco and soft-shell crab. ITALIAN 1 Lakeside Ave. 973-616-5457 Friendly service and fine Italian cuisine make this restaurant a p