The Connection Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Dec 2018/Jan 2019

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Salad of Choice 12 Dinner Rolls 44.95 Economy Plan 732-469-4111 View our menu and additional coupons on our website www.chickenholidaybridgewater.com Open 7 Days a Week Sun.-Thurs. 10:30am-8pm; Fri. & Sat. 10:30am-9pm 691 E. Main Street, Bridgewater 1/4 mile west of TD Ballpark Ask About DAILY DINE IN Specials Monday - Friday & Sunday Football Specials While Watching The Games PARTY PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR HOME, OFFICE PARTIES & FOOTBALL TAILGATING • Cholesterol Free Cooking • Major Credit Cards Accepted SUPER BOWL Feb. 3, 2019 Place Your Orders Early Season’s Greetings! 50 Pieces of Chicken 6lb. Salad of Choice, 24 Dinner Rolls 84.95 Deluxe Plan Expires 2/11/19. Not to be combined with any other offer. Valid at Bridgewater location only. PAGE 38 Dining for the Holidays H N M F H H N M F www.theconnectionsnj.com CANAL STREET MARKET By: Linda Seigelman Canal Street, one of the last bastions of New York City’s former - and grittier - self is undergoing gentrification. Amid the elec- tronics stores, T-shirt shops and knock-off kiosks, cafés, upscale clothing boutiques and home furnishing emporiums have made a stand. It is only a matter of time until they will have changed the tenor of the neighborhood forever. Among the many interesting develop- ments in the area is the Canal Street Market, a 22,000 square-foot food hall and retail space, near the intersection with Lafayette Street. The design is open and airy with high ceilings, blond wood and lots of natural light. The Market is organized into three sections. Near the main entrance, and with extended hours beyond the retail area, there are three vendors: Office Coffee which brews Stumptown coffee drinks and has light snacks and treats; The Flower Shop selling seasonal greens and unusual flower arrangements; and Office Magazine which features artsy posters, magazines and sweatshirts. There are a few tables and comfortable seating on which to enjoy your purchases, take a breather, or just do a bit of people-watching. Behind this section is the retail area which is composed of artfully arranged kiosks offering unique clothing, house- wares, jewelry, accessories and design con- cepts. Some vendors are established brands, others are up and coming, but all are interesting and attractive. It’s a great place to pick up gifts for the holidays or a special something for oneself. The tenant roster changes regularly to keep things fresh and encourage return visits. All cur- rent and prior vendors can be tracked on the Market’s website. The food hall occupies the entire right side of the Canal Street Market building and can be accessed via a pass-through from the retail space or from a separate sidewalk entrance. It should not be missed. There are about a dozen vendors - most have connections to the area (other loca- tions), many have an Asian bent, and all are enticing. It’s hard to choose, so try a few and share. Casual seating is available to enjoy your purchase onsite, but all items can be specially prepared and packaged for takeaway as well. Canal Street Market is a great addition to the neighborhood. Check it out when you have some time. WHAT TO EAT AT CANAL STREET MARKET Azumma – Korean-Mexican mash-up, burritos, tacos, rice bowls, lettuce wraps, create your own or choose one of their combos Boba Guys – specialists in the very pop- ular bubble milk tea, iced and hot milk teas, traditional teas and tea lattes, all customiz- able for type of milk and level of sweetness Bonsai Kakigori – the art of Japanese shaved ice, unique textures and flavors from combinations of seasonal fruit and handmade toppings, the rhubarb cobbler and coconut lime crunch are winners Davey’s Ice Cream – in-house pasteur- ization and seasonal ingredients produce high quality ice cream, classic favorites like roasted pistachio and salted caramel and Asian-inspired treats like Thai Iced Tea and Black Sesame Fresh & Co. – seasonal and organic ingredients become delicious salads, grain bowls and toasties (on ciabatta), try the Korean BBQ grain bowl, the falafel salad or the chicken shawarma toastie, cookies and desserts too ILILI Box – delicious classic and Asian- inspired Lebanese food, falafel, halloumi, labne, hommus, try the Phoenician fries and the roasted duck wrap Izakaya x Samurice – the best of Japanese takeout, beautifully prepared bento boxes, curry rice, rice bowls, try the unique miso soup dish Kuro-Obi – Japanese ramen spin-off from Ippudo, choose their standard combi- nations or customize the dish, great broth is the key, warms the soul Luke’s Lobster – another outpost offer- ing all things lobster – there’s also shrimp and crab – at reasonable prices, the lobster roll is classic, plus chowders, slaws and sea- sonal greens, craft brews and sodas too Mission Ceviche – a Peruvian culinary highlight, fresh ingredients and daily seafood specials, try their signature bowls or create your own, rice bowls and causas (Peruvian yellow potato mousse) are also tasty