The Copeland Restaurant: Morristown
After a leisurely stroll along the Revolutionary War trails in Morristown, be sure to plan an evening of elegant dining at the Copeland Restaurant in the Westin Governor Morris Hotel. Executive Chef Thomas Ciszak opened the Copeland after leaving The Manor restaurant in West Orange. The Copeland serves eclectic, elegant and sumptuous Signature New American Cuisine. The award-winning raw seafood bar is majestic. Save enough room for a decadent dessert and the famous Copeland specialty martinis. Open daily, the Copeland serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Online reservations are available.
The Copeland Restaurant at the Westin Governor Morris Hotel
2 Whippany Road
Morristown, New Jersey
(973) 451-2619
copelandrestaurant.com
Restaurant LaTour: Hardyston
The Crystal Springs Resort in Sussex County, New Jersey is located close to the Poconos in Pennsylvania and only one hour from New York City. The mountainous area adorned with beautiful trees and stretching landscapes is the perfect setting for a relaxing dinner. Restaurant Latour has an extensive and acclaimed wine list, resulting in the Wine Spectator Magazine's Grand Award of Excellence. A prix-fixe menu of either three or seven courses under the culinary expertise of Executive Chef Michael Weisshaupt is Zagat rated in 2009 and among the 25 best restaurants in New Jersey. The Restaurant LaTour promises an upscale, unhurried, "white-gloved" dining experience Thursday through Sunday. Jackets are required for men. Evening wear is appropriate for ladies.
Restaurant LaTour at the Crystal Springs Resort
One Wild Turkey Way
Hardyston, New Jersey
(973) 827-0548
crystalgolfresort.com/DiningWine/RestaurantLatour.aspx
Fascino Restaurant: Montclair
Just minutes from the 9/11 Memorial in West Orange is Montclair's Fascino Restaurant. This chic, quaint Italian restaurant's decor exudes warmth and is well-appointed with appealing, stylistic details. Chef/ Partner Ryan DePersio received glowing reviews for the innovative Italian cuisine, artfully presented and impeccably prepared. Take a break from the diet tonight and indulge in the Molten Center Chocolate Cake with Hazelnut Gelato. It's worth it.
Fascino Restaurant
331 Bloomfield Ave.
Montclair, New Jersey
(973) 233-0350
fascinorestaurant.com
Article Written By Cheryl Waters Likins
Cheryl Waters Likins is a writer, educator, and pianist. Likins obtained her master's degree from Seton Hall University and Bachelor of Science degree from Upsala College. She completed doctoral-level studies in biomedicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has been a freelance writer since 2007. Likins' work appears online at Tesi.com (Italy), GolfLink, Answerbag, Trails, eHow, and Associated Content.
