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Page Background www.theconnectionsnj.com GLADSTONE TAVERN -!). 342%%4 s ',!$34/.% .* s GLADSTONE TAVERN.COM “ Seasoned Eatings ” Happy Holidays Begin at Gladstone Tavern Host Your Holiday Party Here! LIVE MUSIC THANKSGIVING EVE OPENALLDAYWITHTRADITIONAL FAMILY STYLEMENU THANKSGIVING FEAST! LIVE MUSIC PARTY NOVEMBER 27 SANTA & HOLIDAY MUSIC! FAMILY DAY! DECEMBER 6 LIVE MUSIC WITH HOI POLLOI! DECEMBER 18 MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! CHRISTMAS EVE BLOCK PARTY FAMILIES WELCOME, LOCAL FUN AND LIVE MUSIC! NEW YEAR’S EVE Holiday Markets Are Back By: Linda Seigelman There are many reasons to venture into Manhattan this time of year: the exciting theater season, blockbuster shows at the museums, new places to eat and foods to try, and – the Union Square and Columbus Circle Holiday Markets are back. There is nothing better than spending a few hours outdoors browsing the markets, finding great gifts, and stopping for some delicious eats along the way. Designed in the tradition of holiday mar- kets located in the public squares and piaz- zas of major European cities, the Union Square Holiday Market has been attracting crowds of locals as well as tourists from around the country and the world for more than 20 years. It marks the official start of the holiday shopping season in New York City and is open from November 19th to December 24th. Over 100 merchants are arrayed throughout the brightly lit and festively decorated square. Each year sees the return of old favorites and the debut of some exciting new ones. Among the hot items this year are candles, soaps, handmade jewelry and winter accessories, gourmet items such as truffle salts, olive oils and vinegars, and a large selection of organic, fair trade certified and made in the U.S. items. Grab a hot cider and take a break on a park bench to watch the action. The peo- ple-watching is as good as it gets. The Columbus Circle Holiday Market is the younger sibling to Union Square and has its own special flair. Located directly off Columbus Circle near the entrance to Central Park, it opens a bit later – on December 1st. This market also has many distinctive items for sale such as handmade wooden puzzles, artisan chocolates and truffles, home accessories and handcrafted jewelry to name a few. There are numerous food vendors offering snacks and holiday treats from around the globe. Both markets are open late – until 8:00pm Monday through Saturday, and until 7:00pm on Sunday. Be sure to leave time to explore the streets beyond the mar- kets. Downtown, you can stroll through the Village and NYU or to Madison Square Park and Eataly. The shops in the Time Warner Center, a walk through Central Park, or a visit to Lincoln Center are excellent add-ons uptown. Though it is hard not to eat your way through the Holiday Markets, Union Square and Columbus Circle are two great food neighborhoods so take the opportuni- ty to head to a café or restaurant for a com- fortable chair, a warm environment and a good meal. SOME FAVORITE SPOTS NEAR UNION SQUARE Blue Water Grill, 31 Union Square West (at 16th) – long-time favorite of the area, seafood specialties, always crowded, great brunch and lunch choices, overlooks the square Cafeteria, 119 Seventh Avenue (at 17th) – you can’t go wrong here, consis- tently good and reasonably priced, burgers, chicken, meat loaf, salads, busy all day and night, open late Eataly, 200 Fifth Avenue (at 23rd) – a bit of heaven for Italian shopping and eat- ing, from pizza to steak, take out or eat in, always crowded but worth a visit, great place for gifts too Irvington, W Union Square, 201 Park Avenue South (at 17th) – new Mediter- ranean influenced restaurant in old Olives space, tempting drinks menu, fresh ingredi- ents, lovely ambience Le Pain Quotidien, 801 Broadway (at 11th) – a city staple, communal tables, good soup, salads, sandwiches, delicious freshly baked pastries and breads – take some home SOME FAVORITE SPOTS NEAR COLUMBUS CIRCLE Arte Cafe, 106 West 73rd Street (bet/ Columbus & Amsterdam) – long-time casu- al Italian spot, prix fixe options for lunch, brunch and early dinner, good food at good prices Bouchon Bakery, 10 Columbus Circle (at 60th) – Napa Valley, CA fave in NYC, take- out bakery or sit-down café with great views of Columbus Circle, excellent soups, sand- wiches and more, the pastries are a must, take home some bread and a treat or two Café Luxembourg, 200 West 70th Street (bet/ Amsterdam & West End) – French bistro, an Upper West Side fixture that is still great for lunch, brunch or pre/post-Lincoln Center Nougatine, 1 Central Park West (at 60th) – Jean Georges Vongerichten’s more casual French spot (next door to Jean Georges), great food, prix fixe lunch is the real deal Telepan, 72 West 69th Street (bet/ Columbus & Central Park West) – lovely low-key decor, excellent service, wonderful food choices a la carte or as a tasting menu, a top brunch spot Open 7 Days: Mon-Fri. 6:30 am - 5 pm, Sat. 7 am - 5 pm, Sun. 7 am - 3 pm 161 Main Street • Peapack, NJ • 908.781.5554 ! $ " Place your Christmas Orders by Dec. 16th Look for our Holiday Menu online - """ # $ Place your Chanukah Orders by Dec. 2nd

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