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NOVEMBER 2007

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ON OUR COVER: 16 Prospect, formerly the Northside Trattoria in Westfield, NJ.
Photographed by Al Kruper, AK Photo.

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     :: 2008 Ultimate Dining Guide
2008 Ultimate Dining Guide

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FERRARO'S SOUTH

This spectacular new catering hall is owned and operated by the same family that has been a part of the Westfield community for more than 35 years. They are open seven days a week to provide the personal attention your special function deserves. There is a party planner on staff seven days a week to make personalize the menu and make sure your event is a complete success. Ferraro’s South is the place for any gathering, including upcoming holiday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties and corporate events. They can accommodate up to 100 guests. There are a number of selections to choose, including family-style buffet meals and customized sit-down dinners. Cocktail party options feature butler-style passed Hors D’oeuvres and premium meat selections. While Italian dishes are a specialty, there are mouth-watering options available to accommodate a wide range of tastes. There is plenty of on-site parking, so your guests won’t be frustrated looking for a space.

Ferraro’s South
425 South Elmer Street
Westfield, NJ
(908) 233-9777

FIORINO RISTORANTE

Located within walking distance of the Summit Train Station, Fiorino Ristorante is a romantic hideaway from the humdrum of everyday culinary options. Comfortably spaced tables fill the room that are surrounded by hand painted murals of beautiful rustic sceneries. The warm, cozy atmosphere lends itself perfectly to private conversations. Fiorino was recently been awarded the coveted Diamond rating for food and service by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and the reasons are obvious from the moment you enter the door. A full bar is available and the menu offers exquisitely prepared Northern Italian selections of antipasti, homemade pastas, expertly seasoned cuts of meat and fish. An extensive wine list completes your meal and for those of you with a sweet tooth, traditional homemade desserts will more than fulfill your needs. House specialties include Osso Bucco with a rich demi glace and tender Papardelle topped with rabbit ragout. Chef Carlo has been with this Manhattan based restaurant family for the past 30 years. His treatment of meats and seafood show the respect and love for food gained through years of experience and passion. Menu standouts include Sauteed Prawns Fra Diavolo in a spicy tomato sauce and perfectly grilled salmon with a white bean salad, frisee and tomato vinaigrette. All you meat lovers out there will drool with anticipation waiting for the Grilled T-Bone steak with balsamic glazed cippolinis.

Fiorinos seats up to 130 people with a separate wine room available for private parties up to 60, and by request they can also accommodate larger parties of up to 120 people. Chef Carlo and his staff are capable of outside catering as well, bringing their magnificent culinary offerings from their door to your gala. Appetizers run from $7 to $13 and entrees from $14 to $35. All major credit cards are accepted. Lunch and dinner hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Fiorino Ristorante
38 Maple Street
Summit NJ
(908) 277-1900

GIOVANNA'S

Too often small weddings, parties, and get-togethers get lost and forgotten in big, impersonal halls or hotels. Giovanna’s is distinctively different and surprisingly affordable. However, Giovanna’s specializes in small affairs for 25 to 100 people. At Giovanna’s you won’t have to worry about an assembly line staff rushing you through your special day. You can enjoy a quiet intimate affair or a lavish celebration, and know the place is yours, and your affair is the main focus. Besides a private, elegant setting, at Giovanna’s you’ll also be treated to some of the finest Italian cuisine you’ve ever tasted. From savory hors d’ oeuvres to sumptuous sit-down dinners, you’ll be easily able to select the perfect menu sure to please your most discerning guests. And once your party has savored the last morsel of their meal, Giovanna’s will bring out its piece de resistance, scrumptious homemade desserts baked especially for your affair. Whether you are about to plan a wedding, birthday bash, anniversary party, bridal or baby shower, bar or bat mitzvahs, rehearsal dinners, or any special occasion, come celebrate it at Giovanna’s and have your special occasion become a memorable affair.

Giovanna’s
1462 South Avenue
Plainfield NJ
(908) 753-6900

GRAN CENTURIONS CLUB AND FACILITY BANQUET

The magnificent Gran Centurions Club was established in 1966 to foster Italian heritage, promote civic good will, and assist students in furthering their education. Combining great value with terrific family fun, whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner for two or a well-run affair for 400 or more, they’ll serve you well. The Gran Centurions is a family oriented, multidimensional, private Italian-American social club in the heart of Clark. Featuring a banquet hall, three party rooms, a private swimming pool, concession stand, bar, and picnic grounds, Gran Centurions is the perfect place to hold your special event. Always efficiently run and meticulously managed, you’ll find peace of mind with a staff of fulltime, certified lifeguards on duty. Ample Convenient parking is available.

The club has undergone many changes throughout its existence, both physically and psychologically. But through these changes they continue to serve the public in the highest standards befitting the classic Gran Centurion tradition. Their goal is to assure members and their families a summer of fun in a safe, uncrowded, unhurried
environment. Here the emphasis is on good times, good friends and good solid values.

During the summer months, you and your loved ones can indulge in the Olympic sized swimming pool. But that’s just the beginning. The spacious, well-groomed facilities include volleyball and basketball areas, badminton, horseshoes, shuffleboard, ping-pong, boccieball, a separate kiddie pool and more.

Gran Centurions
440 Madison Hill Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1664
www.thegrancenturions.com

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