Eating in New Jersey

A couple months ago, someone requested advice on airports in New Jersey with
restaurants. That particular flight has been made, but last month the State published
some information about it. It's taken me this long to type it all in, but here 'tis.

*New Jersey Airports with Food*

*Blairstown* -- The Runway Café (908-362-9170) offers a clear view of the runways
(sic) and aircraft taking off and landing on clear weekend days. The menu is basic
American breakfast and lunch, with inexpensive food and an aiplane stamp on the
pancakes. Open daily 7am to 6pm.

*Central Jersey Regional* -- A short walk down the driveway from Central Jersey
Regional is the popular Pizza 'n Pasta Restaurant (908-725-5522) at 930 South Main
Street, Manville. The menu features a wide selection of pizzas baked in a
wood-burning oven, plus a wide variety of other Italian favorites. If you go the
other direction on South Main Street, you can find dozens of other restaurants and
fast food services. (actually, they mean to head further into town, not "the other
direction". GRP).

*Cross Keys* -- The Cutaway (856-629-7553) is a restaurant located at the jump
school. It is open weekends only and features Italian food.

*Essex County* -- There are two restaurants nearby. The 94th Bomb Group
(973-882-5660) is on the airport grounds and is open for dinner. The Tuscany grill
(973-808-7100), a tenth of a mile away, attracts local business people as well as the
airport crowd and serves steaks, chops, and burgers. A half mile away, Napoleon's
Restaurant (973-227-1773) is known for its large and varied menu. From the moment it
opens at 6am, it does a brisk carryout business among flight crew members and others.

*Flying W* -- The Avion (609-267-8787) is a restaurant and lounge that offers an
international menu in a comfortable atmosphere overlooking the runway. The Signature
Sunday Brunch is an established tradition in the area. It is closed Mondays.

*Lincoln Park* -- The Airport Café (973-686-0106) serves breakfast, lunch, and
dinner seven days a week, from 10am to 10pm, with karaoke on Wednesday nights and
live music and entertainment Thursday through Sunday. The Airport Café also features
an outside dining terrace and party room. The Lincoln Park Pilots Association meets
there every third Tuesday.

*Little Ferry Seaplane Base* -- Located adjacent to the dock is Tracey's Mine Mile
House (201-440-1100). Its full service menu offers burgers, salads, steaks, and chops
in American and Italian styles. Tracey's is closed on Mondays.

*Millville Municipal* -- Antino's Cornerstone Grille & Caterers (856-293-7771)
replaced the Sunset Café a while back. The hamburgers, wraps, desserts, and views of
the runway get high marks. The Flight Line Restaurant (856-825-3200) is also on the
airport grounds and serves breakfast and lunch in the bacon-and-eggs and
burgers-and-fries tradition.

*Monmouth Executive* -- Runway 34 (732-919-2828) is a restaurant and deli that will
open soon (publication date was Summer, 2004. GRP) for lunch and dinner and deli take
out. Call for hours.

*Morristown* -- Rod's 1890s Ranch House (973-539-666) offers lunch and dinner and is
only three miles from Morristown Municipal Airport. For those who want other choices,
there are dozens of other restaurants within 15 miles of the airport.

*Newark Liberty International* -- Newark, of course, has the biggest selection of
eateries by far throughout terminals A, B, and C.

*Ocean City Municipal* -- The Airport Diner (609-399-3663) offers breakfast and
lunch and closes at 3pm.

*Sky Manor* -- The Sky Manor Restaurant (908-996-3442) features inexpensive, well
prepared family fare, attentive service, and a kid's menu. In warm weather, there's
lots of outdoor seating with good views of the runways - and peacocks. During the
summer it's closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

*South Jersey Regional* -- The Runway Café (609-518-0400) features house-made soups
and wraps along with traditional breakfast fare and big burgers.

*Sussex* -- The Airport Diner (973-702-0579) has a reputation for reasonably priced
egg sandwiches and other home-style staples, plus a cheerful atmosphere. It's open
Monday - Saturday 6am to 3pm and Sunday 7am to 1pm.

*Trenton Mercer County* -- The General's Quarters (609-883-4747) has a good
reputation that goes back several decades. It's strategically placed to give diners a
great view of the airfield.

From the New Jersey Department of Transportation Flight Log, Summer, 2004.

George Patterson
If a man gets into a fight 3,000 miles away from home, he *had* to have
been looking for it.

Sort of related George. Have you flown to Tangier Island in the
Chesapeake? If so please do a write up. My wife and kids want me to
take them there.

Thanks,
Bryan "the Monk" Chaisone

"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message ...
A couple months ago, someone requested advice on airports in New Jersey with
restaurants. That particular flight has been made, but last month the State published
some information about it. It's taken me this long to type it all in, but here 'tis.

*New Jersey Airports with Food*

*Blairstown* -- The Runway Café (908-362-9170) offers a clear view of the runways
(sic) and aircraft taking off and landing on clear weekend days. The menu is basic
American breakfast and lunch, with inexpensive food and an aiplane stamp on the
pancakes. Open daily 7am to 6pm.

*Central Jersey Regional* -- A short walk down the driveway from Central Jersey
Regional is the popular Pizza 'n Pasta Restaurant (908-725-5522) at 930 South Main
Street, Manville. The menu features a wide selection of pizzas baked in a
wood-burning oven, plus a wide variety of other Italian favorites. If you go the
other direction on South Main Street, you can find dozens of other restaurants and
fast food services. (actually, they mean to head further into town, not "the other
direction". GRP).

*Cross Keys* -- The Cutaway (856-629-7553) is a restaurant located at the jump
school. It is open weekends only and features Italian food.

*Essex County* -- There are two restaurants nearby. The 94th Bomb Group
(973-882-5660) is on the airport grounds and is open for dinner. The Tuscany grill
(973-808-7100), a tenth of a mile away, attracts local business people as well as the
airport crowd and serves steaks, chops, and burgers. A half mile away, Napoleon's
Restaurant (973-227-1773) is known for its large and varied menu. From the moment it
opens at 6am, it does a brisk carryout business among flight crew members and others.

*Flying W* -- The Avion (609-267-8787) is a restaurant and lounge that offers an
international menu in a comfortable atmosphere overlooking the runway. The Signature
Sunday Brunch is an established tradition in the area. It is closed Mondays.

*Lincoln Park* -- The Airport Café (973-686-0106) serves breakfast, lunch, and
dinner seven days a week, from 10am to 10pm, with karaoke on Wednesday nights and
live music and entertainment Thursday through Sunday. The Airport Café also features
an outside dining terrace and party room. The Lincoln Park Pilots Association meets
there every third Tuesday.

*Little Ferry Seaplane Base* -- Located adjacent to the dock is Tracey's Mine Mile
House (201-440-1100). Its full service menu offers burgers, salads, steaks, and chops
in American and Italian styles. Tracey's is closed on Mondays.

*Millville Municipal* -- Antino's Cornerstone Grille & Caterers (856-293-7771)
replaced the Sunset Café a while back. The hamburgers, wraps, desserts, and views of
the runway get high marks. The Flight Line Restaurant (856-825-3200) is also on the
airport grounds and serves breakfast and lunch in the bacon-and-eggs and
burgers-and-fries tradition.

*Monmouth Executive* -- Runway 34 (732-919-2828) is a restaurant and deli that will
open soon (publication date was Summer, 2004. GRP) for lunch and dinner and deli take
out. Call for hours.

*Morristown* -- Rod's 1890s Ranch House (973-539-666) offers lunch and dinner and is
only three miles from Morristown Municipal Airport. For those who want other choices,
there are dozens of other restaurants within 15 miles of the airport.

*Newark Liberty International* -- Newark, of course, has the biggest selection of
eateries by far throughout terminals A, B, and C.

*Ocean City Municipal* -- The Airport Diner (609-399-3663) offers breakfast and
lunch and closes at 3pm.

*Sky Manor* -- The Sky Manor Restaurant (908-996-3442) features inexpensive, well
prepared family fare, attentive service, and a kid's menu. In warm weather, there's
lots of outdoor seating with good views of the runways - and peacocks. During the
summer it's closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

*South Jersey Regional* -- The Runway Café (609-518-0400) features house-made soups
and wraps along with traditional breakfast fare and big burgers.

*Sussex* -- The Airport Diner (973-702-0579) has a reputation for reasonably priced
egg sandwiches and other home-style staples, plus a cheerful atmosphere. It's open
Monday - Saturday 6am to 3pm and Sunday 7am to 1pm.

*Trenton Mercer County* -- The General's Quarters (609-883-4747) has a good
reputation that goes back several decades. It's strategically placed to give diners a
great view of the airfield.

From the New Jersey Department of Transportation Flight Log, Summer, 2004.

George Patterson
If a man gets into a fight 3,000 miles away from home, he *had* to have
been looking for it.

bryan chaisone wrote:

Sort of related George. Have you flown to Tangier Island in the
Chesapeake? If so please do a write up. My wife and kids want me to
take them there.

Haven't been there in years, but it used to be an easy trip. I don't know how the
ADIZ affects Tangier. R6609 extends down to the surface, while R4006 starts at
3,500', so stay to the east of the island regardless of wind direction on approach
just to make sure you stay out of protected airspace. There's no fuel. You can tie
down to a steel cable if necessary. There was a $5 landing fee the last time I was
there. I was told that there's a hump in the pavement about 1/3 of the way down the
runway. The typical spamcan hits that like a speed bump, but my Maule is off the
ground before then. The town dump is apparently at the northerly end of the runway,
so if you land short, you don't even have to remove the plane. :-)

After landing, you can simply follow the road east. The center of town is close and
unmistakeable. All of the local restaurants near that crossroad are good if you want
seafood - the locals bring in lots of shellfish. The beach is at the south end of the
island, and it's a pleasant walk, though a bit long. If you pass by locals who are
conversing amongst themselves, don't be surprised to find it difficult to understand
them. They still use speech patterns that the rest of the English-speaking world gave
up several centuries ago. The town itself has numerous small shops, but it's still
mainly private homes. I expect that the shops and restaurants go onto a reduced
schedule, or even close completely as winter draws near, but I've only been there in
summer. Should you choose to make a weekend of it, there are a few B&Bs. Bring your
own tiedowns.

Lee Ross has also been there a few times, as have Ron and Margie Natalie. Want to add
anything guys?

George Patterson
If a man gets into a fight 3,000 miles away from home, he *had* to have
been looking for it.

Lee Ross has also been there a few times, as have Ron and Margie Natalie.
Want to add
anything guys?


I was unimpressed. The service in the restaurant was the worst I have ever
experienced. The place seemed dirty and generally unkempt. I was told that
the entire population descends from 3 families (Pruit, I think, is one of
them). I went to meet Ron and Margy and George and a few others in the NG who
did a fly-in there a few years ago.
www.Rosspilot.com

Rosspilot wrote:

I was told that
the entire population descends from 3 families (Pruit, I think, is one of
them).

Crocket is another.

George Patterson
If a man gets into a fight 3,000 miles away from home, he *had* to have
been looking for it.

"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message ...


Rosspilot wrote:

I was told that
the entire population descends from 3 families (Pruit, I think, is one of
them).

Crocket is another.

and Park.

Actually there are a few oddball extras (Thomas ,etc ....) but there are a lot of the big 3.

I was with Ross at the lunch he refers to. It was abysmal, but it's not typical of the several
trips I've made to Tangier. Still, it's not any great cuisine outside of crabs.

G.R. Patterson III wrote:
bryan chaisone wrote:
Sort of related George. Have you flown to Tangier Island in the
Chesapeake? If so please do a write up. My wife and kids want me to
take them there.
Haven't been there in years, but it used to be an easy trip. I don't know how the
ADIZ affects Tangier. R6609 extends down to the surface, while R4006 starts at
3,500', so stay to the east of the island regardless of wind direction on approach
SNIP

The ADIZ doesn't effect Tangier. It's outside the ADIZ.

By the way, Crisfield, MD is also a great place to get crabs. The airport
is outside of town, but the airport personnel will find a way to get you
into town.

--- Jay



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On 28 Sep 2004 16:21:50 -0700, (bryan chaisone)
wrote:

Have you flown to Tangier Island in the
Chesapeake?


I thought they frowned upon people going there. Haven't looked it up
in quite some time, but I also thought the airport was only open for a
few hours on Sunday. I've always wanted to go there, but it just
didn't seem worth the hassle. Anyone with a better outlook please
chime in.

TIA.
z

zatatime wrote:

I thought they frowned upon people going there.

Didn't seem that way to me.

Haven't looked it up
in quite some time, but I also thought the airport was only open for a
few hours on Sunday.

Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday; 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, according to
AOPA. One of the member comments on that site recommends arriving well after noon on
Sundays, since everyone will be at church in the morning. The aircraft owned by some
of the commenters include Mooneys and a Mootoo. Comments rate the runway as anything
from extremely dangerous to great!

George Patterson
If a man gets into a fight 3,000 miles away from home, he *had* to have
been looking for it.

On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:20:31 GMT, "G.R. Patterson III"
wrote:

Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday; 9 am to 5 pm Sunday,

Thanks for the reply. I read your other post after making mine, but
appreciate the additional info. Sounds like an early fall trip to see
for myself.

z