Pulled pork, short ribs and sandwiches are among the choices at SMOKED in Ridgewood -- and bones for canine pals.
You have to love the clear-cut culinary philosophy of SMOKED, a new take-out business on Godwin Avenue in Ridgewood. "Meats are smoked here without sauces or 'goop,' allowing their fundamental flavors to stand on their own with a strong, remarkable signature," according to its website. Options from the recently opened shop include pulled pork, short ribs and smoked salmon. Smoked also features sandwiches (pulled pork Cubano and smoked chicken), sides (fingerling potatoes, black rice, Moroccan carrots) and desserts (banana bread and chocolate mousse). Plus, bones for your dog. Visit smoked2go.com.
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Sometimes, the modern world can be a beautiful thing. As in a bottle of wine waiting for you at the train station.
Amanti Vino, a wine and spirits shop in Montclair, recently introduced a wine delivery service to commuters. Order online and the wine van will be waiting for you at the end of your trip. The wine shop introduced the program earlier this year, with deliveries on select weekdays at the Walnut Street and the Upper Montclair stations. Commuters can also order accompaniments, such as cheese, crackers and olives (otherwise known as "dinner for the working woman"). The shop plans to expand the service as warranted. To order, visit
amantivino.com. And cheers.
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In a move that mirrors a national trend, Rosemary and Sage, one of the most popular fine dining restaurants in Riverdale, is now a bistro called
Brookside Bistro. For years, the restaurant, owned by Brooks Nicklas and Wendy Farber, featured an ever-changing menu that showcased classic and impressive preparations, including terrines, quenelles and puffed pastry. The bistro version is less expensive and its menu is more family-oriented. Visit
brooksidebistro.net.
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