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RESTAURANTS BY TOWN WESTWOOD CONTINUED THE BARN ITALIAN | 223 WESTWOOD AVE. | (201) 664-9292 x o r AMERICAN | 359 SICOMAC AVE. | (201) 8480108 | Cozy and quaint, with generations of graffiti carved into the tabletops. You can’t go too wrong with a burger and a beer, however, much of the rest seems tired. x f c r RECOVERY ROOM BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFE POMPILIO’S PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT AMERICAN | 65 OLD HOOK ROAD | (201) 666-7998 y f o l h p THE ROLLING PIN CAFE CAFE | 341 BROADWAY | (201) 666-4660 | Try a soup, a salad or one of the cafe’s signature sandwiches, including the herb-roasted chicken salad on eight-grain bread. x o r THAI WEST THAI | 22 JEFFERSON AVE. | (201) 497-6981 yot TISHA’S MAIN INGREDIENT 2 497-8700 | In a fun black-and-white setting, enjoy Thai cuisine with American and AMERICAN | 301 CENTER AVE. | (201) 891-1331 | [see review under Englewood 2 location] x f o b l g h t MEXICAN | 327 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) BOURBON BBQ BARBECUE | 529 GOFFLE ROAD | (201) 4446661 | Highlights include the “garbage plate” sampler for two and the Delta hushpuppies served with “Bour-bang” sauce. x a o r BRICK HOUSE AMERICAN | 179 GODWIN AVE. | (201) 8481211 | Opulent in decor and impressive in scale, the local landmark has been remodeled and expanded to serve as both a restaurant and catering facility. z f l h r p French specialties. Try delicate spring rolls, lobster bisque with smoked scallops, pad thai, steak au poivre or bouillabaisse in a hot stone bowl. A must for dessert: one of Tisha’s soufflés, an ethereal puff of pillowy sweet goodness. yaort CAFE AMICI WOOD-RIDGE GIOVANNI’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA MARTINI GRILL ITALIAN | 187 HACKENSACK ST. | (201) 9392000 | A charming neighborhood bistro with a warm atmosphere and startlingly good food. Lamb shank, roast duck and fish dishes all show the chef’s attention to detail. y f l g h t WOODCLIFF LAKE BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFE 2 MEXICAN | 42 KINDERKAMACK ROAD | (201) 782-9500 | [see review under Englewood location] x f o m b l g h WYCKOFF 3 CHICAS MEXICAN KITCHEN MEXICAN | 637 WYCKOFF AVE. | (201) 8484700 | Using all natural ingredients, 3 Chicas serves healthy and fresh favorites. y o r ALDO’S ITALIAN | 640 WYCKOFF AVE. | (201) 891-2618 y a o m l g h p t CONTINENTAL | 315 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 848-0198 | A diverse seasonal menu with produce from Abma’s Farm. Offerings include salads, fresh fish, pizza, meats and pasta. yor ITALIAN | 637 WYCKOFF AVE. | (201) 891-6666 x o r PIZZERIA MANDARA AND RISTORANTE ITALIAN | 319 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 848-9336 y o d g t THE PLUM AND THE PEAR AMERICAN | 393 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 4858793 | The friendly and efficient service starts with its owner, George Kalivas, who greets diners and even remembers their names by the end of the meal. the menu includes a variety of fresh fish and seafood. The calamari and arugula salad is a treat, as are the braised short ribs. z a o r SAKURA JAPANESE | 371 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 8486989 | Enjoy a great taste of Japan with sushi, sashimi and a lot list of special rolls. The kitchen entrees, with a large selection of teriyaki and noodle dishes, are just as good. y o r WYCKOFF THAI THAI | 314 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 485-8855 yaor 64 (201) DINING | 2017 EDITION 201magazine.com