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Natalie's Natalie’s is the latest incarnation from Natalie and Frank Trent. Located almost across the street from their cafe, this small storefront is casual yet elegant. It features an eclectic, creative mix of American comfort food and Italianesque dishes. The lobster potpie, herb-crusted rack of lamb, and pistachio crust tilapia we tried were quite good. In addition to the numerous salads, there are hearty steaks and fabulous desserts. The stuffed artichoke appetizer is worth the trip. Although there are several kids selections, this is not a restaurant for very young children. $$$ [2/09]
Que Pasta is a family Italian restaurant. The signature here is that all the pastas are homemade. Our gnocchi and linguine were excellent. We’ll be going back to try the ravioli and the non-pasta dishes. The sauces were very good, and there are numerous specials. $-$$ [1/09]
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Risotto House The Risotto House is a terrific find and a solid value. The fare is obviously Italian, but it's more northern than southern Italian. There's something here for everyone. Ingredients are of very good quality, and it's a pleasure to see choices like Bresaola and Rigatoni Amatriciana. And yes, the risotto is first class. $$ [12/08] Wild
Ginger Wild Ginger may sound like just another Asian restaurant, but it borrows from Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cuisine. No relation to the restaurant of the same name in Englewood, this is a worthy addition to the Ridgewood restaurant scene. And yes, Virginia, they have sushi! Dinner for two ranges from $-$$ [11/08]
MASA Sushi & Grill is a Japanese restaurant that is a cut above the rest. The delicate and tender sushi is of very high quality. Even the edamame seems more refined than usual. Several sushi selections are from seafood imported directly from Japan. There are grilled teriyaki items such as duck breast, chicken, beef, black cod, shrimp, and salmon for the less adventurous. The menu can be viewed at www.masasushiandgrill.com. $$ [10/08] Teaneck
Kebob House Teaneck Kebob House is not in the fanciest part of town and has an unusual entrance (you walk through the adjoining pizzeria), but once you enter the small dining room, you are surrounded by cozy ethnicity. Many of the entrees sound like Middle Eastern, Turkish, and even Indian offerings, but in fact they are uniquely Afghan with delicate seasonings and an emphasis on chicken, lamb (both are incredibly moist and tender), and vegetarian dishes. Even the delicious bread and the rice are unique. Don’t miss the bouranee baunjan, an eggplant appetizer. $$ [9/08] Greek City
Greek City replaces Ginger and Spice. There are some Greek touches, but much of the spectacular decor has been kept. This new restaurant offers dining that is a significant step up from the take-out and chain Greek restaurants that abound. The melitzanosalata (baba ganouj), combination grill (chicken, lamb chop, sausage, and pork souvlaki), and vegetarian mousaka that we tried were all terrific. The appetizers are so good that one could easily make a meal of them. $$ [08/08] Stephen’s
Chalet
Stephen’s Chalet replaces Leggio’s. Its eclectic menu (http://stephenschalet.com) has a strong Italian grounding, but there are numerous European and even some Caribbean dishes. In addition to the extensive regular menu, there are many specials. Chef W.A. Stephenson (Steve), a graduate of Brunell Culinary College in Bristol, England, gained additional experience in France, Italy, and Germany before coming to America. $$ Closed Mondays. [07/08] Ho-Ho-Kus Sushi Cafe 29 Sheridan Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus (201) 670-7677 Ho-Ho-Kus Sushi Cafe is a step above the typical Japanese restaurant. It offers much more than terrific sushi. If you’ve never had black cod, or if you haven’t had really good black cod, you must go. The typical teriyaki and tempura dishes are offered, but there are also some interesting specials. Unlike many Japanese restaurants, the miso soup here is obviously home made. $-$$ [6/08] Namaskaar
After 15 years in Paramus, Namaskaar closed its Paramus location and reopened as a smaller, more intimate BYO in Englewood. With a new chef, the food is better than ever. The standard Indian fare is available, but there are some surprises such as Chicken Tikka Caesar Salad and Chicken Ginger Kabob, and the Onion Kulcha (a tandoori bread) is the best we've ever had. $$ [4/08]
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