Valentine’s Day. The worst day of the year to go out to dinner. Alright, that came out a little grumpy, but it is true. If you want to say “I love you” to the foodie in your life, but are also looking for alternatives to the traditional fancy restaurant option, this post is for you. … [Read more...]
tacos and tequila at Red Cadillac
We have lived in Maplewood for nearly 10 years, and yet somehow only recently discovered Red Cadillac. After years of settling for adequate, family friendly Mexican at Tinga and Cactus Charly (made more pleasant once we got over the idea of dragging a bottle of Patron with us to family taco night), my colleague Amy ordered us to run -- not walk -- to Red Cadillac on our next date night. We've never looked back. … [Read more...]
a modern supper club in millburn
Supper clubs conjure up images of big bands, swing dancing, and champagne in the classic coupé glass. I'd like to claim it all started with a love of classic movies of the 1930s and 1940s featuring the real big band leaders like Duke Ellington or Glenn Miller. The truth is I'm pretty sure I formed my impressions watching the nightclub scenes in The Great Muppet Caper. … [Read more...]
a taste of history at Boxcar
Boxcar is named for its quirky location -- the main building of the original Short Hills train station built in 1907. The renovated space houses a spacious restaurant, a cozy bar area, and an outdoor patio right on the train platform. It is relatively unassuming, tucked away in the beautiful residential streets, and not well-known among those who don’t use or pass through the Short Hills stop on their train ride. … [Read more...]
date night dining out
Don’t let social media fool you: date night did not exist until 6 years ago. It appeared on the scene exactly six and a half years ago with the birth of our son. Among other rude awakenings, we discovered that quality couple time would no longer be a spontaneous, carefree act, but rather the result of weeks of careful planning. … [Read more...]
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