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Food and Drink Paloma Negra Restaurant Tequila Bar MEXICAN 163 River Road (201) 941-3000 yfobp Pier 115 AMERICAN 115 River Road (201) 313-2155 Pier 115 is full of options. Socialize by the bar and enjoy the happy hour specials, including the bartender’s cocktail of the day, choose a seat inside to watch your favorite team in front of one the flat screens or do what most patrons enjoy most – take a seat outside and soak up the beautiful view from the Pier Deck or QDock lounge while watching the sun set over the Hudson. The view is one of the main selling points but the menu is not to be overlooked. Pier 115 offers a variety of starter plates from fresh salads, German pretzels and tuna tartare. The menu continues with a list of burgers and entrées including filet mignon, Pei mussels and braised short ribs. If you’re in the mood for something lighter, check out a P115 turkey club or some vodka prosciutto wood fire pizza. yfomlngv Rebecca’s CUBAN 236 Old River Road (201) 943-8808 Tucked into the hillside, but not hidden away from fans of Cuban food, who flock here for yucca fingers, the mammoth, double-cut pork chop and other fragrantly spiced dishes. Tiny and luxurious with a pretty outdoor patio. zambhp The River Palm Terrace STEAKHOUSE 1416 River Road (201) 224-2013 The River Palm Terrace isn’t your ordinary steakhouse. The restaurant is well-known for its 99 percent Black Angus prime steaks sourced from specialty ranches and dry-aged in house for 28 days. Local residents can savor hand-selected steaks cut every day by the restaurant’s in-house butcher. The restaurant’s wine list earned the prestigious Wine Spectator Award for its extensive array of wines by the glass and by the bottle. The menu also features seafood and fresh specialty sushi. zfolhpv 2 River Thai THAI COURTESY OF DAWN PASCALE 24 Hilliard Ave. (201) 941-5688 yldt Roberto’s II ITALIAN 936 River Road (201) 224-2524 A family owned and operated Italian restaurant in North Jersey that has been serving classic Italian fare, from homemade pastas to milk-fed veal and of course – steaks, chops and lobsters. zflhptv Santouka Ramen JAPANESE 595 River Road (201) 941-1004 yolhr That Fondue Place FONDUE Cafe Milano QUICK BITES ITALIAN 2117 Rt. 4 East (doubletree By Hilton) (201) 461-0466 Fresh seafood, steaks and chops. Daily specials plus a cozy lounge with a great menu. Nice wine selection. yfoblgh Healthy Alternative 934 River Road (201) 969-8005 Enjoy a three-course meal, starting with a cheese fondue appetizer served with an assortment of breads, apples and broccoli, followed by a flavored broth of choice to dip a variety of meats, poultry and fish, served with rice and vegetables. And, of course, everyone needs to save room for the chocolate fondue, prepared with 100 percent rich Belgium chocolate, which comes with a plate of fruit, marshmallows, mini pretzels and more. yag 2191 Fletcher Ave. (201) 461-0075 Nostalgic Fort Lee history fills the walls of this casual style restaurant. Taste customer favorites, such as the freshly made in-house, daily, USA choice Angus beef 10-ounce burgers, mac and cheese skillet, roadside sliders and “Chiller’s Morning Favorites,” served all day. Chillers Grill also offers high-end quality catering. yfobldgrt Vespa’s Dong Bang Grill 860 River Road (201) 943-9393 yfolhptv 1616 Palisade Ave. (201) 242-4485 yfolv ITALIAN FORT LEE Armando’s Tuscan Grill ITALIAN 1347 16th St. (201) 461-4220 Tucked away on a quiet side street, this modest contemporary trattoria has its loyal regulars, but does nothing to distinguish itself from the Italian crowd. Food is fresh, but ordinary; service is obliging. yfomlptv Chillers Grill KOREAN Fort Lee Bakery BAKERY 482 Main St. (201) 944-1126 If you’re looking for fresh, artisan bread, you’ve found it. Fort Lee Bakery makes everything from scratch. The small, family-owned business offers walnut raisin bread to olive bread – items made daily by their professional baker. The bakery makes pastries, too. Want to order in bulk? Call up today to pre-order large quantities. xblrt Babalu Cuban Cafe Franco’s Metro Restaurant 302 - 304 Main St. (201) 482-4989 xoldghrt 1475 Bergen Blvd. (201) 461-6651 yoblgt CUBAN The Beer Spot and Grill AMERICAN (TRADITIONAL) 2027 Lemoine Ave. (201) 461-9740 With 30 large, high-definition TVs, 20 beers on tap, a cask keg on the bar and 29 bottles, The Beer Spot and Grill is the ultimate beer bar experience. The menu, by award-winning celebrity chef Darryl Harmon, includes four different flavored wings – KO Buffalo Hot, Carolina BBQ, Sweet and Tangy and Jamaican Jerk. The laid-back, casual restaurant and bar, equipped with an outside patio, has daily specials and happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and hosts monthly beer events called Tap Takeovers. xfogr Big Red Tomato ITALIAN 1205 Anderson Ave. (201) 224-6500 Mainstays pasta primavera and grilled shrimp salad highlight a familiar Italian menu. xaolghrt OM Sweet Home bakes quality treats AMERICAN PIZZA G.W. Grill PIZZA 2139 Hudson Terrace (201) 947-2440 yfolg It’s Greek To Me GREEK 1611 Palisade Ave. (201) 947-2050 Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine in a cozy and vibrant atmosphere and experience the warm Greek hospitality. Varied menu to please any palate. Traditional homestyle dishes like Moussaka, savory spinach and cheese pies along with fresh xaolh JD Steak Pit STEAKHOUSE 124 Main St. (201) 461-0444 zobl Mood’wiches SANDWICHES 2448 Lemoine Ave. (201) 944-1404 Mood’wiches is the only quickserve dining area of its kind. Offerings include breakfast sandwiches with eggs sourced from Amish Farms, soups made with real bone broth, organic quinoa, 100% grass-fed beef, > W ho says desserts can’t be healthy? Not Dawn Pascale, founder and head baker of OM Sweet Home, a Hoboken-based artisan baked goods company specializing in vegan and gluten-free desserts. “It’s my goal to create delicious, quality baked goods that seamlessly fit into the lifestyles of those who practice or require a vegan and/or glutenfr