Sunday, July 04, 2010

The Andover Inn, Andover, NJ

The Andover Inn recently re-opened after a fire destroyed the landmark building in 2006. Although, we did eat in the restaurant when we first moved in, it closed soon thereafter. When the restaurant re-opened as the Iron Mine Grill & Tavern, we never had a chance to taste their menu. But now after rebuilding the entire structure, the new restaurant is now called Jimmy’s Italian Tavern.

I wasn’t sure if we needed a new Italian place in the area, and I am always the skeptic when it comes to restaurants, but was pleasantly surprised by this place.

We were able to get a table on Saturday night around 6:00 (it soon filled up). The host (owner?) seated us and came around during our dinner to see if everything was okay. Even our waitress was attentive. Although, she didn’t introduce herself (I like when I know my server’s name), she was there to refill drinks and help with clearing away the plates.

We started with mozzarella and prosciutto, which was served on four large slices of tomato. We also received two half-loaves of bread, one seeded, the other not.

My eyes went directly to the veal section. I love my veal and ordered the Veal Rossini, which I had never tasted before. My wife ordered the Veal Valentino, but unfortunately received the Veal and Chicken Capri. The portions were a nice size. I received three slices of veal. My wife ate her Capri, but mentioned to the owner when he came around that she received the wrong dish. We also complained about the funny taste of the water. It seems they have city water and it is chlorinated. He did say that they would have bottled water for our next visit. Sides were extra, but the dishes did come with a house salad with a vinaigrette dressing. Everything was delicious and flavorful.

We ordered dessert and coffee also. The prices were medium to the pricey side and with two drinks each; it came to about one hundred dollars for two. I liked the atmosphere, the staff and the food, and I hope they keep it that way as we shall be back. Yes, they are many restaurants that we have tried once and never went back. So, to say I will return means it is very good.

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