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STEAKHOUSE WITH SPECTACULAR SEAFOOD101 Ward Street, Paterson, NJ 07505 • (973) 345-8444, Fax (973) 345-8440www.hamiltonandward.com

Hamilton & WardS T E A K H O U S E

Few restaurants combine all the elementsof taste, preparation, quality & quantity with alarge array of outstanding Four Star Dishes & arichly decorated comfortable atmosphere. Thisis a place I recommend to restaurateurs whowant to impress others, corporate leaders thatare interested in closing an important deal, orthose who want to go the extra mile to enchanttheir significant other for a birthday, anniversaryor special Sweetheart Dinner. The critics dis-covered an outstanding team, of General Man-ager Sergio Rojas & Chef Giacomo Polibio, whotranslate their vast experiences into glamour, ex-citement, true tableside service & much more.This team pulsates with the rhythm & energy of

ZAGAT- AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - “The only bright spot in Paterson.The food is outstanding & the Sunday Brunch for $19.95 is awesome”

2 Blocks from Rt. 80 Exit 57B; Close to GSP, 20 min from NYC; Located opposite PassaicCounty Court House; and alongside Center City Mall; Free Valet Parking ($10 min. purchase);Complimentary Parking Garage for Guests; Full Bar ; Hours: Closed Mon; Open Tues-Thurs11:30am-10:00pm; Fri 11:30am-11:00pm; Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm; Power Lunch ; Sunday Brunch11:30am-4pm $19.95; Dinner 4pm-9pm; All Major Credit Cards accepted; Handicap Access;Large screen TV, Family Friendly; Take Reservations; Ambience: Classy; Take-Out Available;Dress: Casual; Prix Fixe Menus ($35 & $65 per person); Express Power Lunch 11am-4pm servedin 10 min; Banquet Room Seats 600; Lounge Menu; Private Party Rooms; Scheduled Events:Call for info; Happy Hour 5:00pm-9:00pm; Take Reservations; Fri Night DJ; AccommodateChildren; Only 2 blocks from Route 80, Exit 57B.

• Bone-In Filet 18oz• Porterhouse for 2 (48 oz) with the famous “Signature Cut”• The “Flintstone” 32 oz• Surf & Turf• Kobe Beef Sliders• Maryland Crab Cakes

The steaks are spectacular but that’s because Chef Giacomo has them spend weeks in the agingroom, before they're butchered & grilled. The Record reported, “Our prime-graded steaks borethin, flavorful chars, the deep pink of proper medium-rare doneness and the funky minerality thatonly comes with proper dry-aging, the process that chases away excess moisture and intensifiesthe meat's flavor.” Reporter and music virtuoso Mitchell Zeidwig, recommends the Shoe StringPapaya Salad with Carrots & the Bone-in Filet Mignon. “The tastes were powerful.” CarolynDelaFrange, of the International Food Wine and Travel Assoc., wrote, “The mouth-watering Mary-land Crab cakes with a marvelous Lobster Sauce & the Flintstone, a Rib Steak with quite an extra-long bone are awe-inspiring & large enough for lunch with your family the next day.” Collette Finckof the Restaurant Research Society, thought the New York Strip was a sensible choice . She wrote,“The portion isn’t overwhelming and hasn’t any waste but do try the 3 differently delicious KobeBeef Sliders to start-amazing.” Billy Taylor, former NFL Giant, wrote, “My favorite is OystersHamilton to start & the 48 oz Porterhouse for Two. This is the best buy, as it can feed two or three& is outstanding Prime, dry-aged meat and in other steak house the price was 25% higher. Here,the vegetables are fresh, the mashed potatoes are flavorful and the service is very well done.” LenTrugman of ABC wrote, “The Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass in an alluring Miso Glaze is a goodchoice, but have the Ward Famous Salad & a fresh Colossal Crabmeat Cocktail. The Raw Barselections are very tempting.” For Laura Sliwak, of The Restaurant Research Society, the SteakWellington, with a Mushroom Duxere & encased in puff pastry was her pick. “From a wonderfulCeasar Salad, to homemade Mozzarella, to a delectable Sesame Encrusted Tuna, with fabulousAsian Slaw, to service that is fit for royalty, this is the perfect steakhouse.” Gail says “GO!”

Manhattan with spectacular attention to detail. Thistalented duo, are all about living well, about goodconversation at the table with family & friends &creating new food memories.

Located opposite the Passaic County Court-house & alongside the Center City Mall at the in-tersection of Hamilton & Ward Streets, they tookmy restaurant researchers on a dazzling culinaryadventure as they were coddled by the attentivestaff. The handsome & very private InternationalWine Cellar with 600 wine selections a stone-floored private dining room & impressive cathe-dral-like curved wood doors is spectacular . TheGarden State Journalists Organization is meetingthere, once again on February 15th & it is a sell-out, as our last meeting here, was amazing.

Thur, Feb. 14th,Fri, Feb 15th • Sat, Feb 16th5 Course Prix Fixe Dinner

$50 per personFeaturing Complimentary

Champagne & RosesReservations Required

The writer Gail Gerson decided that Sergio& Chef Giacomo are Kings of A Four StarSteakhouse. Dinner is like a well run sym-phony.

SEXY DISHES

Critics say, “Don’t eat the whole day beforeyou go to the Castro Family’s Meson Madrid.”The Paellas, the Mariscadas with so muchseafood, the Garlic Chicken, the Shrimp Ajillo& the amazing fresh made Sangria, aregreat,as well as the popular Daily Double - 2lobsters with trimmings. Minutes from Rt 80,46 & the GW. GAIL SAYS "GO!"

MESON MADRIDEVERY MONDAY & TUES, FEBRUARY & MARCH

$28.95 pp + tax, 6pm till 10pmGlass of Red or White Sangria • Shrimp in Garlic Sauce orChorizo • Choice of Salad or Soup • Twin 1 1/4 Lb Lobsters

Steamed or Broiled • Dessert - Coffee & Flan

SPECIAL LOBSTER DINNERCUISINE OF SPAIN

343 Bergen Blvd., Palisades Park, NJ,(201) 947-1038, www.mesonmadrid.comOpen 7 days lun & din; Credit cards: All major; Pricing:Very moderate; Excellent parties; Full Bar; HandicapFacilities; Casual; Parties 25-150; Parking Lot

Accepting Reservations for Valentine’s Day

First Award of Excellence to a NJsteakhouse by the International Food Wine& Travel Writer’s Association.

The menu is exciting, & presentation & preparation even more so.Highly recommended on all counts.

CRITICS & 6,489 RESEARCHERS VOTE HAMILTON & WARD BEST NJ STEAKHOUSE

“Remember kissing doesn’t last but good cookin’ does.”