While in New York City we took the train to Newark, NJ to meet friends for dinner. They wanted us to experience the Delicious Heights restaurant. In every way, this Berkeley Heights establishment was a delightful surprise.
Delicious Heights does not take reservations, so we were lucky to get there early enough to avoid a line. It seemed like we were timing it right between seats. As this restaurant’s reputation grows, we expect it to take a more conventional approach to reservations.
Entering the restaurant, its design, decoration and lighting were exceptional. He felt like we were still in New York City. The space was designed to accommodate families, couples, groups, you name it. Obviously attention to detail was made in every aspect of this establishment.
When I checked out the Delicious Heights menu, it was so varied and extensive that I was worried they were offering too much. Offerings included appetizers ranging from mozzarella sticks to pierogies and dim sum, entrees ranging from meatloaf, bay ribs, sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna, pork chops to a variety of pasta creations. They also provided a large variety of specialty sandwiches.
Since ours was a group of eight, we were able to sample a wide selection from the menu. Our party selected Grilled Danish Baby Back Ribs: Slow cooked, finished on the grill with BBQ sauce, served with sweet potato fries and creamy coleslaw; Grilled Pork Chops – Topped with Fire-Roasted Apples and Caramelized Onions, served with Bousin Mashed Potatoes and Braised Red Cabbage; Garlic Shrimp: Jumbo shrimp cooked in a white wine, lemon and garlic butter sauce, served over angel hair pasta; and Tortellini Alfredo with Shrimp – in a Parmesan Reggiano cream sauce. Each dish was delicious and the presentation was nice. We finished our dinner with molten chocolate cake, served piping hot with vanilla ice cream.
Our friends dine there regularly, so obviously the varied menu, good service, and ambiance of Delicious Heights continue to draw customers.
The trio of owners, Alex Rubinstein, Domenick Acquaviva and Ralph Acquaviva make magic together. This is not a new place that just opened. Rather, it started as a six-year-old catering business that was so successful that they decided to go one step further and become a restaurant. The establishment is run as a family affair, with many family members working on the premises.
Domenick and Ralph gained their experience as executive sous chefs at Sterling Affair, one of New York’s leading caterers. Domenick studied Hospitality Management, Ralph has a BA in Business Administration, and Alex is a graduate of the New York School of Restaurants.
Their goal is to give customers what they want, at a reasonable price in a great environment. From the crowds we saw, the delicious food we experienced, and the friendliness of the staff, Delicious Heights is succeeding. Give it a try, I’m sure you’ll like it and as always, I appreciate your comments.
delicious heights
http://www.DeliciousHeights.com
428 Springfield Avenue
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
908 464-3287
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