Tula, New Brunswick

To be honest, some time has passed since we visited Tula, and I see that the website and menu have changed quite a bit. This being said, I will let you know about the experience we had, and then what looks new and different. Tula is on Easton Ave., the 'main drag' in New Brunswick, and is located next to Evelyn's, which is owned by the same people. The look is modern, but inviting... lots of open space, with very linear furniture, and a glass- mosaic bar. Tres cool.
Tula was boasting a prix fixe menu at the time of our visit. It was a pretty good deal, but I see now that they have done away with it (didn't want to get your hopes up, folks!) I'm going to give you the quick run down... Mom and I ordered the tuna tartare, Dad went with the white gazpacho, and Matt went with the (GASP) scallop. Yes.. Matt plus scallop happened. Weird. To be honest its because the only non seafood options for first course were the gazpacho or garden salad, and he didn't want to waste an order on a salad (his words, not mine!)

Breakdown: The gazpacho was delicious; Fruity, fresh and summery. It was made with green grapes and mint and cucumber and it had a nice crisp bite to it. A little sweet, a little bitey, herbacious and overall just good. Dad was pleased. (Note to reader: this dish remains on the menu to this day, despite the revisions! Get it!) Mom and I adored our tuna tartare. First of all, it was pretty to look at. Second of all, it was tasty. The caviar on top was (infused with, soaked in, mixed with?) wasabi flavored. It really lent a surprising, spicy bite to the sweet, supple tuna. Cucumbers on the bottom were attractive but unnecessary. The portion was large, too.... surprisingly so, especially for a prix fix menu. I enjoyed this. Tuna was fresh, caviar had that pop and sparkle, a bit of citrusy dressing.... all good things. Happy mouth, happy Mom and happy me. The scallops.... womp womp womp. Considering Matt has only JUST recently come around to ANY seafood at all, the scallop choice was already a risk. He likes them (as most people do) perfectly seared on each side, and soft in the middle. These were not that. These were cooked perfectly on one side, but squishy on the bottom and raw in the middle. There's nothing wrong with that in theory, but these were listed as pan seared scallops. It seemed almost like someone took one of those little brulee torches to the top of the scallop and completely neglected the bottom. It tasted good, but texturely, didn't do anything for anyone.

For dinner Dad went with the roasted chicken, Mom and I had the lamb chops, and Matt had the steak (sadly I do not remember the cut, and I see it's no longer on the menu... it was a prix fixe portioned thaaaang). Dad loved his chicken, but to me the star was the veggie mix in the butternut squash (or maybe sweet potato?) puree. So good. So creamy. So satisfyingly sweet, while playing so nicely with the crispy skinned chicken. Yum. Mom and I both thought that the lamb was out of this world. Cooked perfectly (read: pink in the middle with a meaty crust on the outside), it was tender, and full of flavor. It was over a bed of couscous that was better than any I have ever had (to be fair, know that I don't usually like it at all I don't eat a lot of it... but this was still absurdly good). It had all sorts of fun stuff in it... raisins and pistachios and tomatoes. I really enjoyed this dish. A lot. Matt's steak was good, too. A biiiit small, but it was a prix fixe menu (as if you don't remember by now) so of course this is forgiveable. Cooked just as he ordered, it was soft in the middle and had a great meat flavor. Nothing super special or worth noting... just a nicely cooked piece-o-meat.

Desserts were all delicious. Dad got some super rich chocolate thing, Mom and I got a fantastic bread pudding with white chocolate, but Matt picked the winner (BONUS! it is still on the menu, too!) It was a banana empenada, and it was downright insane. Crispy flakey outside, warm, sweet, creamy banana inside, topped with dulce de leche ice cream.... such a treat. So incredible. Hot vs cold, smooth vs crunchy, sweet, rich, so good. Yum. Get that.

While the prix fixe menu has been done away with, it doesn't mean that Tula is not worth a visit. It is SO reasonable (actually it is much cheaper now than it was when we went... Now no entree over 20 bucks! Hooray!) It also seems that the 'lighter fare' (sammiches, namely) are served during dinner hours too, where I do not think it was the case before. It has a much more 'bistro' feel to it now, ya dig? Comfy sounding food as opposed to hoity toity. The space is beautiful, the food is good, the service pleasant... what more could you want?

Tula

http://www.tulalounge.com/

47 Easton Ave

New Brunswick- 08901

732 246 0014

Frog and the Peach, New Brunswick

Well folks. This is it. My review of Frog and the Peach, one of the best restaurants in New Jersey as voted by.... oh I don't know,... anyone with a mouth? No, in real life this place has recieved accolades from The Artful Diner, The New York Times, Gourmet, Zagat and probably dozens more. Tucked away on a side street, surrounded by upscale apartments, Frog and the Peach may just be the most dazling gem in New Brunswick.

We decided to each go the appetizer and entree route, so that we could sample a little bit of everything. The Sister and Mom both ordered the beet carpaccio salad. It was adorned with apples, walnuts, and a delightful sheep's cheese. The dressing was a mixture of mustard and Creme Fraiche and was the just the right balance of tangy and creamy. A bite of everything together provided a fantastic combination of textures and flavors...crunchy, salty walnuts with tart apples and cool, fresh beets and tangy cheese and creamy spicy mustard. This was a delightful starter and I am very happy that they chose to share with me.

Matt got the pumpkin gnocchi to start. They were served over a bed of parsnips and leeks and it was a downright delight. It actually TASTED LIKE AUTUMN! How cool is that? A few simple ingredients doused with a helping of sage butter sauce, and it actually tasted like a season feels. I LOVE that food has the ability to do that! It's so amazing to me. Anyway, the gnocchi were pure perfection... soft but not smooshy, and pumpkiny without being overbearing. This dish was great. I think I liked it more than Matt did (he admitted later that he was less enthused because he was experiencing buyer's remorse.... he regretted not ordering the short rib appetizer!) His loss was my gain though. I thought this was a hit.

Dad went with the spiced flatbread, a vegetarian dish. It didn't look very pretty... in fact it looked kind of like a big sloppy mess, but it tasted delicious. There was an herb paste shmeared onto the flat bread and while the color was icky the flavor was a delight... very Mediterranean. On top of the paste were chickpeas, olives, yogurt cheese, and peppers. It was toothsome and herbacious and overall good. I would have liked to see a touch more cheese and a few less chickpeas, but taste wise this was lovely.

I ordered the F&P classic smoked salmon dish and it knocked my socks RIGHT OFF. The fish was not too salty and not too smokey and not tough or hard to cut and had no discoloration and was just awesome. It came with a little truffled egg salad and some spicy, horseradishy mustard and some house baked brown bread pieces. I, of course, combined all of these things and made the worlds tiniest (and tastiest) lox n shmear. Delightful. So perfect.

For dinner Mom ordered the hanger steak (how cool is a mom who loves herself some red meat?) It was marinated in balsamic and drenched in an onion veal jus (and I do mean drenched... a little too much sauce for my tastes!) The meat was cooked perfectly... nice crust on the outside and rich and buttery inside. To me, though, the most interesting aspect of this dish was the side that came with it.... bleu cheese stuffed tater tots. These were absurdly good... crunchy tater tots exploding with super sharp, super melty bleu cheese. Each little tot was a flavor bomb of happiness. Yum.

The Sister decided on the monkfish (ya know... poor man's lobster?) Everything about this dish was amazing. I was jealous that I didn't order it myself. I just salivated a little while remembering it. The fish was buttery and succulent... there are just no words in my vocabulary that can do it accurate justice. The plate was accented with several clams, and the clams were accompanied by super thick, uber delicious bacon pieces. The sauce that laid beneath all of this culinary magic was downright drinkable. No complaints about this dish. None. Delicious. More please.

Matt went with the duck breast and spicy duck sausage, all in a dried cherry duck jus. The duck was cooked perfectly with a crunchy outside and tender inside, and the sausage was very good (although I wouldn't exactly call it spicy). The problem was the sauce. It tasted good.... there was nothing wrong with it flavor wise. There was just SOOOO much of it... it was drowning the food. The sweetness was just too overpowering. This was the least succesful dish that we had the whole evening. It wasn't bad by any stretch of the imagination... it just couldn't come close to the rest of the meals. (Poor Matt!)

While I was smitten with The Sister's dish, everyone else at the table voted Dad's the winner of the evening. He opted for the Moroccan grilled lamb loin, and it really was superb. The seasoning was spot on and really did give it a somewhat exotic feel. The pilaf it came with was also very good. While I really liked this, the rest of the table LOVED it. So majority rules... this was the winning dish!

Last but not least was my dish. I ordered the grilled shrimp ragout, and it was fantastic. Huge shrimp (and I mean really, really big!) were stacked on top of a mixture of beans, tomato, and sausage. The sauce was salty and smokey and the sweetness of the shrimp really contrasted well with the meaty sausage. The presentation on this was also beautiful. The sauce is what made the whole thing pop, though. It was one of those 'let me drag my bread through this one more time' kind of sauces.

For dessert we went with the ginger rice pudding (good rice pudding, but to be honest I tasted NO ginger whatsoever.... I would say it was very vanilla-y if anything) and and apple crisp with a brown butter ice cream. Now THAT was something special. The brown butter ice cream on its own would have had me over the moon, but pairing it with the hot and crispy pasty filled with ooey gooey apple filling? Forget it. Game over. We were officially full and happy.

Frog and the Peach is one of the best restraurants in the tri-state area, and certainly one of the finest (let's face it, probably THE finest) that I have ever been to. Plus they heart the Earth! F&P was one of the first restaurants to install solar energy panels. They try to always use fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients. This is a special occasion place as a rule, but do keep in mind that they have a bistro menu (available in both the dining room and the bar area) that is reasonable and impressive. Do yourself a favor. Once in your lifetime give Frog and the Peach a shot. I assure you that it will be a culinary experience that you will not soon forget.

Frog and the Peach

http://www.frogandpeach.com/

29 Dennis Street- New Brunswick

732 846-3216

Evelyn's, New Brunswick

If you have vegetarian friends, like Matt and I do, you should definitely find your closest Lebanese restaurant. It is so easy to find filling and delicious choices that everyone can agree on. Don't get me wrong... there is plenty of meat to be had (Matt and I took part in some of the carnivorous options on this particular outing), but there is more than enough to please any veggie loving friend you may have.

I discovered Evelyn's back when I was in high school, and have enjoyed going there ever since. It's located in the busiest section of New Brunswick, and since there is a full bar and reasonably priced food, there is always a bevy of hip young folks abound. The inside is a bit small, but there is a beautiful outdoor area (with a whole seperate bar! woo! Two bars mean faster drinks!) Obviously it's a seasonal perk, but still, it doubles the seating space.

Matt and I were meeting SD for a sort of informal night of drinks and eats, so we started off with something to tide us over until he showed. We decided on the meat pie, as we knew we'd be eating mostly veggies as soon as he arrived. It was interesting.... the dough was very thick and puffy, not at all delicate or crusty like I expected (I was expecting something Spanakopita-esque). The meat was good, but I wish it was a liiiiittle more seasoned.... due to the sheer amount of dough the meat was a bit lost, and I think a little extra flavor would have been helpful.

SD arrived and we decided to order several appetizers to start off the meal. We went with the homus, the baba ghanoug, and the fallafel to start. The homus was delicious, with a really great texture and a light, summery taste. Garlic and citrus combined with the earthy tahini and chickpea to make for a very well balanced dip. As for the baba ghanoug I will say this. Evelyn's makes the BEST baba ghanoug I have EVER had. I don't know how they do it, but they get it sooo smooth and creamy, and there is definetley a smokiness to it. The eggplant taste and the tart, citrusy bite from the lemon combine to make a really special spread. It is like no other baba ghanoug I have ever had before.... the texture is unrivaled and the taste is one of a kind. LOVE it. The fallafel was decent. A bit too much crunch for me, but definitely full of flavor and all of the nutiness that comes along with chickpea. It came atop a big tahini dressed salad, which provided some nice color to our table, and a welcome bite and freshness when combined with the fallafel or dips (oh yeah.... we mixed 'em all up... fancy, eh?)

Next up we ordered the artichoke salad, which was composed of mixed greens, olives, tomato, cucumber and, of course, artichoke. The dressing on this was really refreshing... super tart and a little spicy. There was definitely some mustard in the dressing, and it made for a really great tang... with the cool, mouth filling tatse that artichokes have it was a really nice contrast. The salad was big, too. The three of us shared it and still had some left over.

SD said that he was full, but Matt and I needed to get a meat fix, so we ordered a platter of lamb and chicken shish. A super loaded plate came out to the table, covered in the lamb and chicken cubes as well as rice, some more homus and a few tomatoes and onions. The meats were tender and super flavorful. Lebanese food is so bright and fresh tasting, it's like a little taste of summer anytime you have it. This was no different. The grilled meats were so reminiscent of outdoors and sunshine that I couldn't help but smile. Whatever they were marinated and then rubbed in was citrusy and fragrant, with a hint of garlic. Matt declared the rice to be 'perfect'... he thought it was fluffy and well seasoned. His favroite way to enjoy this dish was with the meat, some rice, some homus and a bit of tomato in each bite.

At this point we had been sitting and eating and drinking for about three hours, so we figured 'let's just make a whole night of it'. After a few more drinks I had digested enough of the glorious meal to make room for my favorite of all the Lebanese desserts...baklava. Oh baby... Evelyn's really makes it well. Layers of super thin, crisp and buttery dough sandwiched with chopped nuts and drizzled with sweet, sticky honey. Oh boy. Two fat little pieces came out to us, and were promptly gobbled up. The honey was tacky on the crispy dough, and when the whole thing was in my mouth it made a nutty paste of deliciousness. Perfect end to the meal, and the evening.

Evelyn's is a great place for a quick bite, or a lavish night of eating and drinking. During the day they have sandwiches available (try the gyro, it's delish) if you're on the run, or you can pull up a chair and make it a more formal event. At night there is a bit of a bar scene, but it isn't rowdy and it's always inviting. The food is great, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the price is right. Give it a shot!

Evelyn's

45 Easton Ave

New Brunswick, 08901

732 246 8792

http://www.evelynsrestaurant.com/

SoHo on George, New Brunswick

Oh, how we did eat on the night of Dad's birthday. Mom, Matt, Dad and I found ourselves at SoHo on George to celebrate the big guy's special day, and wooo baby are we glad we did. SoHo on George is a chic establishment in the middle of downtown New Brunswick. It's pretty inside... kind of modern looking, but classy at the same time... some splashes of color, some cool looking architecture, but nothing over the top. It's not stupid fancy, but I wouldn't wear jeans and sneaks here, catch my drift? Like... there's a guy who's job is solely to walk around folding people's napkins when they get up to go to the bathroom or for a smoke... but it's not snooty or anything. What it IS is good, and pretty reasonable price wise for the quality and area.

I started off my meal with a salad from the daily specials list... grilled octopus over salad greens, with fried onion straws on top. It was delightful. The octopus was not chewy (ew.. hate that!) and the grilling gave it a woody, smokey flavor. Since the octopus was still a bit warm it really contrasted nicely with the cold salad. The dressing was tart and a little sweet. The onions were totally crispy and added a nice texture contrast... loved it. All around it was a successful dish.

Matt went with the heirloom tomato and Mozzarella salad. The tomatoes were gorgeous (yellow and red... fancy!), and so fresh and tasty. The Mozzarella was creamy and delicious, too. The real star on the plate, (for me at least) was the delightful pesto that was drizzled on top of the whole thing... it was a little spicy, really clean tasting, and made the balsamic reduction taste even sweeter.

Mom got the mesculin salad, which had a kind of Mediterranian flare to it.... feta, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives.. that kind of thing. We all know these flavors work well together so it was no surprise that they did this time too. The caramalaized vidalia onion vinagrette that was on the salad was also nice...a little too sweet until you got a bite of feta or olive... then it evened out nicely.

The birthday boy picked the real winner in this round. He ordered the Tuscan tomato grilled vegetable soup and it was out of this world. Topped with a dollop of creamy goat cheese, the soup was so fresh tasting it was like drinking a garden... but in a good way (as if there's a bad way to drink a garden). The goat cheese kind of melted in a bit, lending its tart flavor to the thick, rich soup. It really was outstanding... you could taste some woodiness from the grilled vegetables, the sweetness from the tomato, and the cheese just rounded it all out. Yum.

Our next dish was shared around the table... Dad saw it on the specials menu and when nobody ordered it for dinner he figured we NEEDED to try it. It was pasta with Kobe beef meatballs, and it sounded too good to pass up. It wasn't... we definitely could have lived without it. Kobe beef is so delicious and tender (which makes it worth so much money!) that grounding it to make meatballs denies it of its natural beauty. While the sauce was delicious the meatballs were really a bummer. They were dry and flavorless, really not up to par with the rest of the dishes we had already enjoyed. I guess I don't know what we were expecting... we know what the merits of Kobe beef are and we know what meatballs are, so why we decided this would work is beyond me. At least the sauce was tasty.

For dinner I had one of the specials, crab three ways. It was a sauteed soft shell crab, a crab cake, and a Blue crab stuffed with crab stuffing. All were done well but the crab cake was certainly the best component. It was mostly crab meat and very little filling (dontcha hate when crab cakes are all bread crumb? ick) The stuffed crab was kind of eh... the stuffing had a LOT of bell peppers in it, and they kind of took over. I loved the soft shell crab... when they're in season there is nothing better... crunchy, salty, succulent... LOVE 'EM. It was all topped with shaved veggies, which were good, but nothing special. The roasted red pepper sauce on the plate was good and lent a nice flavor to most of the crab... except the stuffed crab, which was peppery enough as it was.

Matt had the Filet Mignon and it was lovely... a nice cut of meat that was cooked exactly how he asked for it. Not over seasoned, not bland, just right. It sat on top of a warm salad of corn, bacon, asparagus and pepper. It was alright but not great... it was a little too wet for me, and again, very heavy handed with the bell pepper. The bacon and the corn worked well together, though, and the sweetness of the vegetable and the saltiness and smoke of the meat really paired well. There was also a potato gratin that was awesome... not too cheesy, nicely browned, a litte salty a little creamy. YUM

Mom got the halibut dish, which was pan sauteed and nice and crispy on top. Still flaky and moist in the middle it was cooked by the books.. not dry at all. There was a pile of fried onion strings on top, which were completely unnecessary for the dish (but tasty to pick at... hey, fried onion strings always have a place at my table). Had the same red pepper sauce that my dish had, but it didn't work as well with her fish... I guess the halibut is a lot more mild in flavor than crab, and the sweet coulis really needed some salt to even it out. The side on her plate, though, was stupid good. Like realllly good. A wild mushroom and brie strudel... uh hello? SIGN ME UP! The outside was flakey and crunchy and the inside was creamy and decadent... if possible I would just order a couple of these bad boys and call it a night. Once again Dad'd dish won the round. The stuffed pork chop was so good it actually worried me a bit. I didn't think it was possible to stuff that much flavor into one piece of meat, but SoHo on George found a way. The two giant chops were each stuffed with chorizo, spinach, and cheese (WARNING: this dish was totally NOT for people watching their caloric intake... but hey... birthday calories don't count so he was in the clear!) The filling gets so creamy and melty it seeps sensuously out of the top of the chop, making the whole damn dish a joyous thing of beauty. The roasted peach chipotle salsa that accompanies it just makes the flavors ten times stronger, really accentuating the spice of the sausage, the salt of the cheese, the sweetness of the peach, the meatiness of the pork..... pause. Must wipe drool from keyboard. Ok back. Of course this is ridiculously rich, so he only ate one chop (and I tricked him into giving me the leftover one for lunch the next day.... score one for me!) This is one of their signature dishes, and it's clear to see why. The flavor and texture pairings are out of this world, and every mouthful is a mini adventure... new flavors working with familiar ones. Le sigh.... yum.

We did get dessert but by that time I was too full to opperate a camera (SORRY GUYS!), but they were easy to imagine. Since nothing says birthday like a cupcake, and luckily for us they have a daily cupcake sampler. Three delicious cupcakes came out (with candles... duh) and they were gorgeous (oh why did I eat the Kobe beef meatballs!? I could have saved a touch of energy for picture taking!) One vanilla, one chocolate and one red velvet they were perfect, with sweet rich icing and light fluffy cake. Perfect ending to dinner.

The price was very reasonable compared to other places in New Brunswick (even some with food only half as good!), the staff could not be nicer (thanks again, napkin foldy guy!), the place is beautiful, and there is a full bar (and a very respectable wine list). I should also mention that you can eat at the bar (they have a seperate bar menu with fabulous selections, like a goat cheese and red pepper pizza or beef and chicken satay). I totally reccomend giving this place a shot! Let me know what you think (especially if you get the pork chop... call me we'll talk about it... seriously... I can talk about it all day)

SoHo on George
http://www.sohoongeorgest.com/
335 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-296-0533

Catherine Lombardi, New Brunswick

Matt and I went to Catherine Lombardi with the folks to celebrate their anniversary with them (27 years! Go Mom and Dad!) Upon first walking in you can't help but notice that the place is gorgeous.. nay... dare I say stunning. Adorned in red with a multitude of fireplaces (yes... many a fireplace!) it was chic and modern all while still feeling inviting. We couldn't help but think that we were in for a huge treat.

First course we decided to go with the 'choose 9 items' from the Cold Antipasti menu. We had all four Salumi and all four cheese options, and threw in the shrimp in garlic and olive oil for good measure. All of the meats were superb... the spicy just spicy enough, the sweet not too fatty and not too slimy, all just right. The cheeses were fantastic as well, with the real star being the house made fresh mozzarella. It was lightly dabbed with a drop of basil infused oil... yum. So fresh it was almost creamy, but still had that 'mozzarella chew' to it. The shrimp were meh. I could have lived without them, but Dad seemed to be a big fan.

The salad course came next (Mom and Dad partook as part of their prix fix menu, but Matt and I declined... too full of cheese and meat for extra courses!) Their arugula salad was lovely... huge and topped with a generous portion of parmigiano-regianno. Mom asked for 'lightly dressed' and Dad wanted the full effect, but the salads were indistinguishable, yet still delicious. The dressing was citrus-y and bright, not too heavy and not too oily. The salads were so large that neither were able to finish them, especially since at this point we were anxiously awaiting our main courses.

What a fall from grace! We should have stopped after the salad course (and could have, with such large portions!) I ordered one of the signature dishes, a stuffed calamari with red sauce. The calamari was a bit chewy... I know it's tricky to cook, especially when dealing with the full bodies, but come on now... chewy is not ok with this gal. The sauce was delish but it could not compensate for the texture of the squid or the over salting of the olive tapenade/garlic crumb/ cheese filling. It was just too salty, too chewy and too heavy for me.



Matt had the chicken Scarpariello, a mixture of chicken, sausage, peppers, and lemon, using the white meat chicken only (no mixing of white and dark allowed...boo!) He actually did enjoy his. The presentation was lovely and he found the flavors to work nicely together... perhaps a bit heavy handed on the lemon (which I didn't mind.. go, citrus, go!). The veggies still had a bit of tooth to them, which was a pleasant discovery. Chicken was a tad overcooked but hey, rather over than under, especially with our feathered friends! Unfortunately, though, the sauce was plentiful, which is a huge turnoff to me... I don't like to see my food bathing in sauce... it eeks me out.


Since Mom and Dad went the prix fix route, they each had a pasta dish. Dad enjoyed the Papparadelle with Bolognese sauce and Mom took a chance with the long Fusilli in a walnut basil pesto (available with or without cream). Dad's was good... nothing too exciting. The meat sauce was tasty, but not memorable. The pasta was overcooked and almost mushy at points, not at all what we expected. Mom's pasta itself was reminiscent of boxed pasta (in fact she suspects that may just be the case) and her sauce was lacking in 'wow'. Granted it may be because she opted for the 'sans cream' option, but my opinion is that we wouldn't have been impressed even with the cream. What I did enjoy, though, is that Catherine Lombardi is nice enough provide the option... thanks, guys!!


The desserts were devine. In addition to the Zabaglione with fruit (Creamy! Sweet! Light! YUM!) and Tiramisu (not served in a traditional way... this was a martini glass filled to the brim with chocolate lady fingers and a whipped cream-esque custard.. oh boy!) that came with Mom and Dad's meal, the server had overheard that we were celebrating an anniversary. He brought out a plate of cookies on the house and they were FAB! The Pignoli nut cookies were so good we thought that they must have been created by angels themselves. A VERY happy ending to the meal.

All in all I would highly recommend Catherine Lombardi if you're looking for a quick snack before a night on the town, or a light dinner of salads and Anipasti. The place is gorgeous, the staff attentive, and the food has the potential to be great. Alas, for us, it just wasn't. As much as we enjoyed the appetizers and desserts we were all disappointed with our main courses, which does not make any of us anxious for a Catherine Lombardi sequel. The price was reasonable for four diners (just breaking over $100 before liquor) but that was largely due to Mom and Dad taking advantage of the prix fix ($20 a person for 3 courses? TRY to stop them!). Give it a shot... tell me your thoughts!

Catherine Lombardi Restaurant
http://www.catherinelombardi.com/
3 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 296-9463