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HUDSON RESTAURANT WEEK RETURNS FOR FIFTH SUMMER
Zylo Restaurant interior located in the new W Hotel in Hoboken With the summer finally warming up – Hudson Restaurant Week returns with vengeance from July 27-August 7. For the fifth summer, there are new cities involved like Bayonne, West New York and even Edgewater. Nine brand new restaurants are added to the list and some that had slipped away return to Hudson Restaurant Week providing diners with a variety of local selections and lots of great deals. For a complete list of participating restaurants and menus visit www.hudsonrestaurantweek.com.
This year there is much more diversity on the list including Ecuadorian food at DeCache in West New York, a Hibachi experience at Ten East in Bayonne, and some restaurants that are brand new to the area like the Zylo at the Hoboken W Hotel and Fire & Oak at the Westin in Jersey City. With so many choices you might need several nights to taste the very delicious meals being served this Restaurant Week.
And if the two weeks weren’t enough many of the restaurants will be offering deals the last week in August (August 24-30) in celebration of the Barclays Golf Tournament being played at the Liberty National Course in Jersey City. Visit
BUON APPETITO " Their Name Say's It All"
The phrase “buon appetito” in Italian means, “enjoy your meal” and at Buon Appetito Restaurant & Salumeria you’ll do just that. This appealing restaurant located in Bayonne, NJ is the perfect choice when dining with family and friends. Its atmosphere is “warm and inviting”. Glass covered tables lined with burgundy linen cloths accentuates Buon Appetito classic signature look. As you enter into the restaurant you are confronted by a beautifully placed glass enclosed window drape with burgundy tasseled curtains. The window allows you to view the restaurant when entering. The smell of “fine Italian cuisine” pulls you in and draws you to a wall to wall buffet table. Buon Appetito specializes in a variety of buffet styled meals. With dishes like Lobster Ravioli, Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce, Chicken Monte Blanca and Veal Marsala just to name a few, there is something for everyone. Buon Appetito strives to put its diners first; they are focus on providing the best in “Italian cuisine”.
They offer a variety of specialized accommodations to suit every diner. On Wednesday nights they offer an “all you can eat buffet”. Choices vary and diners are free to enjoy a wide range of delicacies, added to that is rich tasting Italian bread and fresh salad and you have a meal that is sure to put a big smile on your face. Thursday’s night is a pasta lover’s dream, in that it offers the pasta lover a wide selection of pasta. Delicious tasting pasta sure to satisfy the pasta lover in your family. Accompany with a nice glass of Merlot or Pinot Grigio from Buon Appetito’s wine list, a great accompaniment to a satisfying meal. Friday’s menu is designed towards the “seafood lover”. Every Friday night is “Lobster Night” and “Seafood Extravaganza”. Lobsters are serve broiled or steamed, 1 ¼ lb lobsters waiting to be sampled, serve with a soup or salad, rice and vegetable. This is something you do not want to miss.
The seafood extravaganza also on Friday nights is a compilation of seafood dishes just waiting to be devoured.
Looking for somewhere to eat on Saturday night, look no further than Buon Appetito. This has got to be one of the “best nights” at the restaurant because it offers a specialized “Family Style” Menu. Buon Appetito is one of the only restaurants to offer this type of menu. All dishes serve 2-3 people, a perfect opportunity to take out family, friends and especially the kids. This menu gives the entire family a chance to sample a variety of dishes. From appetizers to deserts, this night and menu are sure to create a family dining experience you won’t forget. Also located within the restaurant is a fully stocked bar which offers the best in martini’s a variety of wines or a variety of frozen drinks for those hot summer nights when you’re hanging out with friends.
Do you love fresh Italian products, cold cuts, ravioli how about desserts? If you do, you most certainly have to stop by Buon Appetito’s Salumeria.This restaurant is so unique in that it offers its diners a wonderful Italian restaurant and an attached fully stocked Salumeria. For those not familiar with a “Salumeria” it is an old-fashioned Italian grocery and deli. Buon Appetito’s offers the best in Italian products and imported Italian cold cuts. Like imported cheeses, try some Aurrichio Provolone, Reggiano Parmiggiano or Homemade Fresh Mozzarella. Love cold cuts try their Mortadella, Sopressata (Hot/Sweet) or the Prosciutto Capicola (Hot or Sweet). The make the finest in Italian Subs serve hot or cold and ready at an instance for a great Italian styled lunch. Or try my personal favorite; take home a quart of Buon Appetito’s Homemade Italian Sauce. A great addition when you’re cooking up a homemade Italian-styled meal.
Buon Appetito also offers the best in catering “on or off” the premises. Call today and set-up your next party. They are located at 906-908 Broadway in Bayonne, NJ. Their hours of operation are Monday-Tuesdays 11:00 am-3:00 pm and Wednesday-Sunday 11:00 am-10:00 p.m. interested in booking a party or learning more about the buffet nights offer at Buon Appetitio contact Manager Susan Patterson at (201) 436-0043. You can also visit their website at www.BuonAppetitoItalian.com. Stop in any night at Buon Appetito either with family or friends and enjoy a unique dining experience you will never forget.
TEN EAST -South Cove Commons, Rt 440 N, 125 Lefante Way, 201.437.1212
Hibachi-Fusion Dining -Sushi - Sake Lounge
by Tom Dwyer
When Anthony Franconeri and his brother, Patrick, were growing up in Bayonne, they often rode their dirt bikes on the deserted landfill area along the Bayonne waterfront. They loved riding around the old oil tanks where it seemed time stood still. Little did they know that years later the area would be thriving with cruise ships, a world-class golf course, and a shopping mall where they would build, own and run one of the finest Asian fusion restaurants around.
Anthony Franconeri recalls that as youngsters their parents would take them to Asian restaurants in New York City, and that’s when the brothers were first captivated by hibachi restaurants. “Thirty years later when one of our friends was building the South Cove Commons Mall we decided that with the growth and development of the Bayonne waterfront, a hibachi fusion restaurant would fit right in.” From the moment one enters Ten East, it’s apparent that only the best materials and design elements have been used to create this very chic yet comfortable restaurant. The brothers designed and built the 6500-square-foot space to be both uniquely fun and functional while offering a stunning Asian setting. “We wanted to create a place where one could go and enjoy hibachi, fusion and sushi all under one roof. It’s very hard to find that,” Anthony said. “And with hibachi, most people won’t try it because of the smoke and smell that get on one’s clothing.” The Franconeri brothers solved that problem by creating a unique hibachi area where each of the fourteen tables has its own state-of-the-art ventilation system that guarantees smokeless, odorless dining. With other diners enjoying meal offerings from the Asian fusion menu or appetizers and drinks in the Sake Lounge, Anthony describes Ten East as “a restaurant inside a restaurant. We have a full a’ la carte kitchen with an executive chef as well as eight hibachi chefs and a number of sushi chefs.” In addition to the great food, Ten East offers magical views of the New York City skyline. Ten East also has a very fine sake bar with 20 sakes to choose from, as well as an extensive wine and beer selection. The restaurant has been open for nearly five months and business groups, private parties, couples and friends are discovering its exotic and tasty food, its stylish ambience and the very cool bar with a wide screen TV behind a waterfall. And the word is getting out about this restaurant because people are driving in from Staten Island and even South Jersey as well as Hudson County to experience Ten East. A key ingredient to creating a great restaurant is a great staff and the Franconeri brothers have brought together the tops in their field – including famed sushi chef, Tokio Naito, who was the executive chef for the nationally known Benihana chain, to the General Manager, Derek Lapworth, who was manager of Buddakan in Philadelphia, to Jose Ronquillo, the fusion chef, who was at Teak, the upscale sushi restaurant in Hoboken. But of course it’s the food that brings the people in and keeps them coming. The sushi and California roll combo platter that my wife and I enjoyed was right up there with the best, for freshness, taste and creative ingredients. The menu offers a wide range of entrées, appetizers and desserts without being overwhelming. There are 25 different sushi rolls to choose from, and Tokio is known for his creative flair when it comes to creating new types of rolls. Most entrées are around $30 dollars with a few in the $40 to $50 range. Ten East accepts credit cards, and reservations are requested on weekends. Ten East is located at 125 Lefante Way in South Cove Commons II in Bayonne. For reservations call 201-437-1221.
NAPLES RESTAURANT "59" YEARS IN BUSINESS AND STILL GOING STRONG
by Evelyn Bonilla
The owners of Naples Restaurant – the same family ownership, headed by Marge Howlett owner; and pizza chef , would like the people of Bayonne to know that the rumors of Naples being closed is not true, and that Naples is alive and well.
Marge Howlett says proudly "We have always been open and continue to serve Bayonne as we have for the past 59 years."
For anyone who may not be familiar with Naples Restaurant which is located in downtown Bayonne between 7th and 6th Streets on Broadway; Naples Restaurant is the home of the original thin pizza.
All Naples food is cooked to order, and their prices are the most reasonable, and affordable in Bayonne. You can always expect and receive the highest quality of food at Naples, and in tough economic times like these Naples is the perfect restaurant to take your family.
At Naples you will always find a dish to please everyone and they offer a Pizza Special on Sunday – Monday – Wednesday for only $12 delivered, pickup or dining room.
Thursdays they have a dinner special "Dining Room Only" for $7.95 which includes a Salad, Beverage, Entrée, or Special Menu.
Naples opens Monday to Saturday at 4pm and on Sunday at 3pm and they offer free delivery service to Bayonne only. Naples also offers on and off premise catering.
The phrase “buon appetito” in Italian means, “enjoy your meal” and at 
When Anthony Franconeri and his brother, Patrick, were growing up in Bayonne, they often rode their dirt bikes on the deserted landfill area along the Bayonne waterfront. They loved riding around the old oil tanks where it seemed time stood still. Little did they know that years later the area would be thriving with cruise ships, a world-class golf course, and a shopping mall where they would build, own and run one of the finest Asian fusion restaurants around.