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www.theconnectionsnj.com The Finest Mexican Food in Bernardsville! 19 Quimby Lane • BERNARDSVILLE (Between the Bernards Inn and the Post Office) 908-367-2003 plazatikalbernardsville.com Dine In Take Out Mon-Sat: 11am to 10pm • Sundays: 11am to 9pm Call Today! BYOB Head Chef Julio Has Over 20 Years Experience Catering in Bernards Township ORGANIC FOODS Fresh Food Cooked to Order! 300 Main Street • Bedminster NJ 07921 • 908-234-1133 By: Katrina Musto When Steve Desiderio was looking for a spot to open his new market and catering estab- lishment, he realized there is no better place than home. Having grew up in nearby Bernardsville, he attended Bernards High School and played on the foot- ball team, never realizing that one day his work would bring him right back to where he started. Desiderio’s Market and Catering not only has a prime location on Main Street (Route 202) in Bedminster, but also has the charm of a local spot where one can feast their eyes on an array of delectable lunches and more. The crisp blue paint of the house Desiderio’s resides in makes it appear quaint, and like an eatery that has fresh ideas and tastes. Open daily from 7am-8pm, the Market serves items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also a full-service caterer, Desiderio’s has a full team of servers and bartenders for their off-premise catering, which has included parties such as back- yard barbeques. With all orders made fresh, customers have the option for dine-in, delivery, or take-out. Favorite items on the menu include the Avocado Toast, Mar- garita Pizza, and Rigatoni alla Vodka. Panini’s also are a popu- lar item with choices including a Grilled Chicken, Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers and Moz- zarella, and California Rib Eye Cheesesteak, to name a few. Appetizers, soups, salads, burg- ers, and of course numerous Italian lunch and dinner items make Desiderio’s Market and Catering an option for even the pickiest eater. Coming from someone who has worked in the food industry for decades, Desiderio had experience creat- ing a menu with great appeal. “I went on to start my first pizza place in 1994 in Hampton in Hunterdon County,” Deside- rio recalls. He then opened two more locations in northwestern New Jersey before selling them and currently owns and oper- ates one other Desiderio’s restaurant in Washington, New Jersey in addition to the Bed- minster location. Used to busy days, he is happy with the open- ing of his new spot and most importantly, its location. I’m very happy to be back home where I grew up,” he says. Desiderio’s Local Market Hits the Spot The Tap Room Featuring Locally Brewed Beers Somerset Hills Hotel 200 Liberty Corner Road Warren, NJ 07059 908.647.6700 thesomersethillshotel.com Hotel Indigo 80 Allen Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908.580.1300 hotelindigo.com Dead River Pub Featuring Local and Fresh Cuisine Hotel Indigo’s IHG Rewards Club for Members Special Group Ra tes are available Flexible Function S pace for up to 125