I still have to reach out to a few people to get some coordinating done, but would love to get together for dinner with the locals if we can. I’ll again be planning to stay with friends in Basking Ridge and the husband may want to join me for any dinner, as he did the last time I was through. Just putting this up for now as a placeholder for people to chime in as to whether they’re available and interested. Thanks much in advance
OK, would be great to meet you Matt and definitely to see you again, Gil. I’ve reached out to David Frankil and will also get back in touch with Sherri Shapiro and others to see if we can put something together. Thanks for responding.
Sounds like fun. I’m in Jersey City. When do you expect to share details? I also posted in the NYC posts. I’m new to offlines but would love to make new wine friends.
Thanks everyone—can anyone step up to offer to organize? I am still overdue to reach out to a few other people via PMs and I may wish to bring at least 1 guest to a dinner, but am hoping we can put something together.
It’s a great intersection and a wonderful example of affordable local restaurants. Sadly, the Italian place changed hands a few years back and I find the new version to be a hard pass for me.
Really? I’m surprised. Don’t get me wrong, none of these restaurants are fine dining. But Ambeli and Old City Grill are perfectly fine for a quick meal. They are rarely/never a weekend place for us and they aren’t anywhere near Common Lot or One Hundred Steps, but with Le Rendevous going OOB and Summit House having a liquor license, there aren’t that many local places that hold my interest.
I’m ok with Old City Grill for lunch or a quick dinner. Only local place we go to consistently is Wasai. Actually going there tonight. We really should get back to 100 steps. We’ve only been once since they reopened.
FWIW, I think that describing OCG as good for a quick dinner is spot on. I feel the same about Ambeli although I prefer OCG. But again, I compare them to what else is out there locally and in that case, I think they compare pretty well.
Ah, Paul–(if my memory is right) I think Christine H. and the Tuesday Night Supper Club has spoiled you We have a lot of good Mediterranean in Toronto and Oasis was not substandard IMO.
Josh–yes, sorry we missed you and welcome to the board. Next time, I hope! The friends I stay with are in Basking Ridge and last time I did this tour we ate at Bistro 73 in Bernardsville.