Readers’ Choice Awards 2017
FAVORITE CHINESE TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT
China Kitchen
1204 PREAKNESS AVE., WAYNE( 973) 696-5655
There are some nights when only great Chinese takeout will do and China Kitchen is ready to please. Whether it’ s just some egg rolls and wonton soup that you crave or the works from apps to sesame chicken and lo mein, this popular takeout restauranthas you covered.
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DOUBLE AI ASIAN BISTRO AND SUSHI BAR
107 TERHUNE DRIVE, WAYNE( 973) 616-5757, DOUBLE-AI. COM
Readersagree that there simplycannot be toomany great Chinesetakeout restaurantsand this quartet of popular eateries show you why. Double Ai Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar serves Chinese as well as Japanese and Thai. Chinatown offers classic Chinese fare with healthy, steamed varieties. Happy Panda offers online specials like free dumplings or General Tso’ s chicken with takeout orders. Tommy Cheng’ s also offers Chinese specialties like Hunan Duck, seafood pan-fried noodles and twin lobsters with fried garlic. Try them all!
FAVORITE BURGER JOINT
Five Guys
1610 ROUTE23NORTH, WAYNE( 973) 633-0055, FIVEGUYS. COM
Aburgerdoesn’ thavetobefancytobethe best andthe owners of the popular Five Guys chain have developed the perfect menu to fit the bill. Classic burgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs are available with plenty of toppings and crispy fries and yummy shakes to accompany.
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SUNSET PUB AND GRILL 425 BEAVER BROOK ROAD, LINCOLN PARK( 973) 694-8700, SUNSETPUBANDGRILL. COM
You can build your own burger at Sunset Pub and Grill with beef, turkey or veggie patties. Pile the toppings high and pair it with fries or onion rings for some delicious pub grub.
MOST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Outback Steakhouse
191 BERDAN AVE., WAYNE( 973) 305-8383, OUTBACK. COM
Famous for thejuicy steaks nationwide, readers flock to Outback Steakhouse for family dinners. Generous portions and friendly service make it the perfect place for aspur of the moment outing.
CHINATOWN 11 PREAKNESS SHOPPINGCENTER, WAYNE( 973) 628-6343, CHINATOWNWAYNENJ. COM
HAPPY PANDA 209BERDANAVE., WAYNE( 973) 694-0828, HAPPYPANDACHINESE. COM
TOMMY CHENG’ S ASIAN CUISINE 1810 ROUTE 23 NORTH, WAYNE( 973) 628-6886, TOMMYCHENGSASIAN. COM
FAVORITE STEAKHOUSE
Wayne Steakhouse
2230HAMBURGTURNPIKE, WAYNE( 973) 616-0047
Top cuts of prime dry-aged beef are what you’ ll find on the menu of this classic steakhouse. Start with a salad of beefsteak tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and then treat yourself, and perhaps a friend, to a 16-ounce filet mignon with sautéed onions and a jumbo mashed potato. But please leave room for dessert!
FAVORITE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Vila Verde
120 TERHUNE DRIVE, WAYNE( 973) 616-0999, VILAVERDERESTAURANT. COM
If fresh seafood and fish is whatyou crave, maybe prepared with traditional Spanish and Portuguese recipes, then Vila Verde is the perfect destination. Classic dishes like paella with shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and lobster will makeyour mouthwater. Or perhapstry the espedata Vila Verde, a shish kebob of shrimp and scallops wrapped in bacon. Pair these dishes with the housesangria and you’ ll see why readers choose this popular restaurant for its superior seafood fare.
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NOVELLI 2410HAMBURGTURNPIKE, WAYNE( 973) 835-3585, NOVELLIS-RESTAURANT. COM
At Novelli, feast on South African lobster tails or walnut crusted, pan-seared salmon served over sautéed spinach and Amaretto sauce. If you’ re a shrimp lover, don’ t miss the egg-battered shrimp with garlic and scallions in light cognac sauce.
CHINA KITCHEN: ANNE-MARIE CARUSO; FIVE GUYS: DON SMITH; OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: ANNE-MARIE CARUSO; WAYNE STEAKHOUSE: GREG PALLANTE; VILA VERDE: TED AXELROD
24 SPRING 2017 WAYNE MAGAZINE