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• 05-10-2008 - 2004 Dalla Valle Cabernet
• 05-05-2008 - 2005 Scarecrow Cabernet
• 05-05-2008 - 2004 Maiden Cabernet Review
• 04-25-2008 - 2005 Ghost Block Cabernet
• 04-19-2008 - 2005 Meander Cabernet
• 04-18-2008 - 2005 Maybach Materium
• 04-07-2008 - 2004 Sage Cabernet
• 04-05-2008 - 2005 Buccella Cabernet
• 02-20-2008 - 2004 Modus Operandi Cabernet
• 02-19-2008 - 2005 Hall Diamond Mountain Cabernet
• 02-18-2008 - 2004 Anomaly Cabernet
• 02-11-2008 - 2004 Stewart Cabernet
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The A-List

This is your consolidated source for the very best restaurants, retailers and service providers in New Jersey and New York. Many of the recommendations are linked to their websites (red text) so click on the business name for more information.

Best Area Restaurants - BYOB

• Le Fandy - Fair Haven (French) 732-530-3338
• Restaurant Lorena - Maplewood (French) 973-763-4460
• Le Rendezvous - Kenilworth (French) 908-931-0888
• Yumi Neo Asian Cuisine & Sushi (732) 212-0881
• Table Restaurant - (732) 747-2008

Best Area Restaurants- NOT BYOB

• Restaurant Nicholas - Red Bank/Middletown (French) 732-345-9977
• Da Benito Restaurant - Union (Italian) 908-964-5850 (Benito Restaurant Union)
• Ryland Inn - Whitehouse Station (American/French) 908-534-4011
• Old Homestead - Atlantic City NJ - Borgata Casino (Steak) 1-866-MY-BORGATA

Best Fast Food

• Sea Bright Pizzeria - Sea Bright (Pizza Margarita) (732) 219-8770
• Mr. Pizza Slice - Red Bank (Pizza) (732) 747-9165
• No Ordinary Joe - Red Bank (Espresso) 732-530-4040
• River's Edge Cafe - Red Bank (Breakfast) 732-741-7198
• Mumford's - Shrewsbury (Lunch & Take Out) 732-747-7646
• Tavolo Pronto - Fair Haven (Sandwiches & Pizza) (732) 741-6009
• Katz Deli - New York (Corned Beef & Pastrami - They Ship) 212-254-2246
• Tavolo Pronto - Fair Haven (Lunch & Takeout & Catering) 732-741-6009

Best Food Products

• "Top Catch" brand calamari - Available at:
  • Lusty Lobster - Atlantic Highlands   (732) 291-4100
  • Trinity Seafood - Asbury Park (732) - 775-3333

Best Travel Agency

• Excel Travel - Long Branch 800-392-3588 (Ask for Ted)

Best Masseuses

• Marta LaMarca - Long Branch - Deep Tissue Massages -732-571-9547
• Kathleen Suganuma Foley - Manasquan - Hot Stone Massages 732-822-3447

Best Limo Service

• At Your Service - Brick 1-800-ASK-LIMO (Ask for Art)
• Arrow Limousine - Red Bank - 1-800-88-ARROW

Best Area Hotels

• Palace Hotel - NYC - 212-888-7000 (Comfort & Luxury)
• W Hotel - Lexington Ave - NYC (Hip & Fun)
• Borgata - Atlantic City - NJ (Sheik & Game)

Best Area Retailers

• Circle BMW - Eatontown - 732-440-1200 (New Cars and Used Cars)
• Sole - Westfield - 908-654-7800 (Children's & Women's Shoes)
• Hamilton Jewelers - Red Bank 732-741-9600 (Fine Jewelry & Watches)
• Brave New World - Little Silver 732-842-6767 (Surf & Sports Gear)
• Kingsley Art Gallery - Red Bank 732-530-3383 (Art & Framing)
• Unica - Short Hills 973-379-4001 (Hip Men's and Women's Clothing)
• Jaspers - Englishtown - (732) 972-2323 (Women's Shoes)
• Stacey Gemma - Shrewsbury -732-741-8686 (Hip Men's and Women's Clothing)
• Lavish Kids - Red Bank 732-212-8490 (High End Kids Clothing)
• Jan's Optical - Oakhurst 732-571-0900 Designer Eye Glasses
• Glow - Monmouth Beach 732-229-1599 Chic Designer Clothes for Women
• Yasmina - Red Bank 732-224-1042 Fine Fabrics & Interior Designers
• Goldtinker - Deal 732-531-8787 Fine Jewelry, Diamond Rings and Settings that are hand made and truly amazing.

Best Men's Services

• Garmany - Red Bank - 732-576-8500 (Fine European Clothing)
• Prestige Custom Shirts & Suits - 908-561-1924 (Robert Bleslau)