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RESTAURANTS BY TOWN RIDGEFIELD PARK MK VALENCIA AMERICAN | 228 MAIN ST. | (201) 373-0228 | Boldly flavored dishes are beautifully, almost artistically, presented in a stylish and ultramodern setting. The upscale offerings start with the soups and carry all the way through to the outstanding homemade desserts. y f o r RIDGEWOOD A MANO DUE SOUTH BROAD BISTRO ITALIAN | 18 S. BROAD ST. | (201) 857-3231 | Due specializes in modern takes on Northern Italian cuisine. z a o r EAST COAST BURGER COMPANY HAMBURGERS | 75 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 857-0277 | Burgers and shakes and so much more. x o r PIZZA | 24 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 493-2000 | Artisan ingredients and classic Neapolitan style combine in wood-fired ovens straight from Naples. The menu also includes a number of pastas and homemade lasagna. y o r FINCA BAMBOO HOUSE FISH CHINESE | 28 S. BROAD ST. | (201) 447-3111 | Don’t miss the dumpling specials made daily. yor BAUMGART’S CAFE 158 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 612-5688 | 2 [see review under Englewood location] CHINESE/CONTINENTAL | yaobldghpt BRICK LANE CURRY HOUSE 670-7311 | Named after a street in the 2 heart of London’s Bangladeshi community, Brick INDIAN | 34 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) Lane Curry House brings an authentic, Britishstyle curry experience to Ridgewood. y o r CAFE 37 AMERICAN | 37 S. BROAD ST. | (201) 8570437 | Ridgewood has another jewel in its array of fine dining experiences thanks to chef Cesar Sotomayor. The chef-owner trained with Michael Latour and then worked as head chef at Village Grille before opening his own place, so he is no stranger to the village dining scene. Food is beautifully prepared with flavor to match, and a tranquil but chic ambiance finishes the total dining experience. y a o r COUNTRY PANCAKE HOUSE & RESTAURANT AMERICAN | 140 E. RIDGEWOOD AVE. | (201) 444-8395 | Huge pancakes are the specialty at this well-loved local eatery. x a o c h r TAPAS | 20 E. RIDGEWOOD AVE. | (201) 444-1199 y o r SEAFOOD | 54 E. RIDGEWOOD AVE. | (201) 857-5151 | Fish is located in a former bank with soaring ceilings and a private dining room inside a vault. Start your meal with raw bar selections or classic and modern appetizers. The star entrées feature fresh fish, but pasta and beef entrees are also quite good. Save room for desserts made in-house like key lime pie or chocolate pot de crème with the surprise of ancho chili. zfohrpt FROM SCRATCH/ ITALIA DI GUSTO ITALIAN | 44 E. RIDGEWOOD AVE. | (201) 857-5188 | Rome native chef Claudia Rovegno serves up savory Italian meals using a seasonal menu with local, organic ingredients. In addition to a restaurant, there’s also a grocery store onsite offering authentic favorites like prosciutto and fresh mozzarella. y o d t GEN SUSHI & HIBACHI JAPANESE | 15 E. RIDGEWOOD | (201) 4931988 | Creative sushi and hibachi specialties are standouts here. Soups are excellent, and attractively presented “boxed” lunch specials are a real bargain. y a o r IT’S GREEK TO ME GREEK | 21 E. RIDGEWOOD AVE. | (201) 612-2600 x a o r KAILASH CRAVINGS TAPAS BAR 2 (201) 857-8533 y o r INDIAN | 22 OAK ST. | (201) 251-9693 | Indian and Thai specialties share equal billing in this simply decorated side street space offering exotic-scented Thai soups and Indian curries layered with complex spices. Helpful service. yaolgt DIM SUM DYNASTY KUMO TAPAS | 8 WILSEY SQUARE | CHINESE | 75 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 6520686 | A large variety of Dim Sum and other Chinese specialties can make menu decisions 54 difficult. The best method is to put yourself in the hands of the capable and hospitable staff. Don’t miss the fluffy pork buns and steamed pea shoot dumplings. y a o l d g h p t (201) DINING | 2017 EDITION JAPANESE | 55 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 6520088 | A standout from the crowd in both mood and menu. The adventuresome will find the 201magazine.com