Manoavino Taste!

Another fabulous Dinner at JukGajee Thai

Jukgajee is open Monday nights and we are so glad they are.

Dishes like their Yum Near Spicy Thai Beef Salad keep us comng back.

Cocktails and Dinner at The Orange Squirrel

Friday evening Nell and I wanted a place with a bar, good cocktails and small plates. The Orange Squirrel, where I've not been in a while, came right to mind. Their perfect little bar was quiet at 6:30 on this summer Friday night, though the dining room and bar was filled by the time we left. We had a great evening. Starting off with these great cocktails.

We were excited to see and talk with chef and owner Francesco Palmieri who had just appeared on the Today Show, Yum! Try Francesco Palmieri’s tempura mushrooms, broccoli gratin, showing his famous mushroom tempura which we got to enjoy this night and bring a batch home for Diana.

This is cool, http://www.thelocalsip.com

Site to find wine tastings and shops, in New York now and growing.

Leisurely Lunch at Bistro La Source Jersey City

After an invigorating ride along the Hudson River in Liberty State Park and Jersey City we stopped for a leisurely lunch at lovely French Bistro called La Source in the historic Paulus Hook section a few blocks away from the waterfront financial district.

Exploring Liberty State Park and the Jersey City Hudson River Waterfront by Bicycle with Lunch at Bistro La Source

After many shore weekends we have gotten back into exploring our region like a tourist.

This past Sunday we took our bikes over to Liberty State Park and enjoyed the park paths and then road the waterfront walkway up into Jersey City. It is a very exhilarating and beautiful trip by bike or foot. Just kept wondering why we hadn't done this sooner. After our ride we had lunch at a charming French bistro in Jersey City call La Source.

If you enter the park from Audry Zapp Drive you will immedietly see the awesome 9/11 memorial.

The map and photos below show more of our adventure.

Just Like Being in Italy. Bivio, Authentic Handcrafted Pizze in the True Napoletana Tradition!

When we traveled in Italy it always seemed that our favorite meals were at little family places we just came across by chance. Drawn in by an old carved wood door or colorful windows on a side street with an inviting feeling. Those fond memories came rushing back as we walked across Paterson Avenue in Little Falls to Bivio.

We stepped inside and were very warmly greeted by Jackie Colao who with her husband Tomasso create little trips to Italy for their loyal patrons daily. 

Thank You Stacey - Dinner Tonight Was Fabulous

My good friend Stacey, AKA Stacey Snacks, posted this recipe Summer Pleasures: Grilled Squash w/ Burrata & Olive Puree that Diana made for dinner tonight. Wow.

We accompanied the dish with a grilled Balsamic Chicken Breast and a lovely Grillo from Tenuta Rapitala in Scilli.

Grazing & Imbibing at "The Shep," The Shepherd and The Knucklehead, Haledon, NJ

"The Shep" is what those in the know call this quirky but very popular house of beer and now a darn good restaurant.

I don't know where the name "The Shepard and the Knucklehead" came from. I do know I like it and their slogan "Where We Celebrate the Duality of Man" and Woman too.

For years, and up until several months ago "The Shep" was just a place to enjoy a great selection of beers, 60 taps in all. You could bring your own food if you like. 

Today great food is part of the package. A renovated bar and a new dining room are perfect for your drinking and dining pleasure.