Top O'Th' Hill Tavern

The Top O'Th' Hill Tavern

Jenn and I drove past this place last week, and it looked interesting.

I love this place.  A little run down and dilapidated, but that just added to its fantastic character.  They don't have a website, but they do have a Facebook Page.

It looked like it was a husband and wife that ran the place, and they probably lived upstairs.  They had an interesting menu.  Bison burgers, Cod Nuggets, Irish Cream Bashed Pie, Porterhouse, Ribs, Seafood, etc...

It seems from the Facebook page that they are famous for their Meatloaf and Chicken Pot Pie.

Jeff:  I had the meatloaf platter.  The pile of meatloaf was as big as my head, and delicious.  Came with mashed and a choice of veggies.  I chose cucumber salad, it was a little different, sweet maybe? But it was tasty.  I am going to have to take a nap after that meal.

Pete:  Bacon Cheese Burger with fresh hand cut fries.  It was a good burger.  Nothing spectacular, but just what you would want.

Kyle:  Cowboy Burger.  If I rememeber it was cheddar, bacon, bbq sauce, and onion rings.  He shared Pete's fries.  It was a big serving of fries.  Again, it was a good burger, nothing spectacular, but no complaints.

The food was good, the bar was shabby.  The character of the place was awesome.  Oh, and they are open for breakfast!

SOL Mexican Cantina

This week we went to Sol Mexican Cantina on the recommendation of Mikey V.

According to their website "Fresh Mex ~ Great Beer ~ Guacamole Live ~Plenty of Tequila!", and they aren't lying.

3366 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876

908-526-4SOL

Cool place, it is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside.  Lots of beers on tap.

Pete:  Lime Garlic Shrimp Burrito, and a Classic Margarita.  The did not skimp on the shrimp or the garlic.  Pete really enjoyed it.

Slomo:  Burrito Special.  Today it was Steak, Chorizo, Avocado, Rice, Beans, etc...  

Jeff:  Burrito Special, and a Classic Margarita.  Same Burrito as Slomo, and it was delicious.  Pete and I both thought the Classic Margarita was very good.

Kyle:  Steak Street Tacos, and a Blood Orange Margarita.  Kyle was thumbs up on both.

Very good, we will definitely go back.

Hansel 'n Griddle

Hansel 'n Griddle is a NJ Chain with 5 locations.  We went to the one in Somerville.


2 West Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-7700

Breakfast all Day, Sandwiches, Wraps, Paninis, Chili, and Fruit Smoothies.

We all had various sandwiches, tater tots, and tried the chili.

Slomo:  The London Broil Sandwich.  Thick sliced london broil on a long roll, lots of garlic.  Very good, but kind of difficult to eat.  Really needs a knife and fork.  Delicious, especially if you like garlic.
Pete:  Cordon Bleu Sandwich. Grilled ham, grilled chicken, LT, melted swiss, and honey mustard.  On a long role, very good.
Kyle:  The Italian Panini.  Essentially an italian sub on flatbread, pressed in the panini press.  Very good balsamic sauce.
Jeff:  Buffalo Chicken sandwich.  Buffalo chicken fingers, pepper jack cheese, LT and Ranch dressing.  Very good.  Just the right amount of heat.  Maybe could have had a 1 more piece of chicken on it.

Pete, Kyle and I each had Tater Tots.  Good, not soggy at all, as tots can be sometimes.  A small is big enough unless you are really hungry.  Kyle also got chili and cheese on his.  Yum.

I also had a small chili, as it is supposed to be good.  And I wanted to be able to judge the tots on their own.  The chili was good.  Very meaty and thick.  Not too many beans (I like more), and a nice little bit of heat.

Overall very good.  Their wings are supposed to be good as well.  Service was fast, and prices were reasonable.

The Bridgwater Diner

The Bridgwater Diner

I don't have an address for this place.  It is in the middle of Rt. 22, right across from the BP that is at 1240 Rt 22.  So I am gonna make it up @ 1245 Rt 22.

Typical New Jersey Diner.  Everyone can find something they like on the menu.

Rob: Tuna Salad Platter.  It was tuna salad, potato salad, and coleslaw, with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and cucumbers.  It was big.  Rob enjoyed it.
Pete:   Grilled American Cheese on Rye with Fries.  Hard to mess that up, and they did not.
Jeff:  Farmers Omelet (Sausage, Peppers, Onions, Potatoes, and Cheddar).  I thought it was great.  And I won't be hungry any time soon :)

If you want diner food, this place won't disappoint.

Food Court at The Bridgewater Mall

Food Court at The Bridgewater Mall

It is a food court.  I am not writing about it.