The Copper Kettle Deli is a reminiscent of a country store, which serves breakfast and lunch daily. Sandwiches are served in large wicker baskets and accompanied by fries or chips. With a large wrap-around porch and deck, it's a great place to dine outside when the weather permits.
Origin offers Thai cuisine with an international twist. It has become a popular place for local employees and residents who return often to enjoy lunch and dinner. The owners and chef have taken traditional Thai dishes and added their own interpretations utilizing fresh herbs, roots and spices. The restaurant is BYOB, and there is a wine store conveniently located next door.
Fair Winds is a catering service located at Basking Ridge Country Club on Madisonville Road. Fair Winds offers catering for weddings, corporate events, bar/bat mitzvahs and other special events both off-site and at the country club's 250-seat Pennbrook Ballroom. Call Fair Winds Fine Catering during regular business hours for rates, menu options and scheduling information.
Brush's of Basking Ridge has been serving residents since 1935. Tim Brush, the current owner, is in the third generation of owners. It is home to the "Monster Breakfast Sandwich," which includes eight slices of Taylor ham, four slices of cheese and two eggs.
Veneto Trattoria and Veneto Gourmet Pizza & Deli sit side by side in the Highland Village Center. The restaurant is the more formal of the two, offering fine Italian cuisine, table service and a serene dining ambiance. The pizzeria offers casual dining with brick oven pizzas to deli sandwiches. For a sunny day or a warm evening there is outside dining. Specials are always available, as are gift certificates.
Ridge Italian Comfort Food, formerly The Ridge Restaurant, is a family-style restaurant serving Italian cuisine, antipasti, hot and cold sandwiches and gourmet pizza. Every day there are a variety of fresh baked pizzas available. Customers can also order one of the 25 specialty pizzas listed on the menu. It also provides full-service catering for all occasions.
Fresh and green is the theme of this new restaurant in the Highland Village Shopping Center. Opened in 2008, the three owners have set out to be the first truly "green" restaurant in New Jersey. The lemon-lime decor with bamboo flooring was created using as many recycled and local items as the owners could find. The menu is composed with locally-grown products wherever possible. There are always new seasonal specials and a blue plate special (after 4pm) that changes daily. With lots of windows and light, the ambiance is fresh as the food.
Wonderful aromas of Italian cooking greet you in the parking lot at Cafe Rustica. Reminiscent of a country cottage, the interior includes warm wood paneling, a bar and two dining rooms. Chef Giovanni and his wife Theresa have owned and operated the place for over 10 years, providing Basking Ridge residents with a cozy place to dine or celebrate special occasions. The menu is decidedly Italian, but has American dishes as well. Its ribs are particularly popular, as are the personal pizzas. Enjoy beer on tap, select a martini or order a fine bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal.