When we first moved to Jersey, we realized one thing we might miss about city living: a plethora of weekend brunch options. After some Google searches and friend inquiries, we discovered that The Huntley Taverne is a lovely brunch option on this side of the Hudson.
They pride themselves on seasonal cuisine using organic ingredients. With two brick ovens for pizzas and a huge amount of indoor and outdoor space, this place is a rustic gem in Jersey. It reminded us a bit of our favorite neighborhood spot in BK, The Farm on Adderley.
a spot on the wrap-around porch
There were so many fun options on the menu, Mel couldn't decide on one main. So she opted to get the Truffled Mac 'n' Cheese and pair it with the Crispy Calamari Salad since she was most curious about both dishes. And both were, in a word, rich. The mac 'n' cheese did not skimp on the truffle flavor and the mix of cheeses was intense. The calamari salad surprised her because the calamari was fried (the adjective "crispy" should have tipped her off, but she wasn't really thinking). The breading along with the thick salad dressing kind of weighed down the leafy greens. So it wasn't quite the refreshing salad she had in mind. Each of these dishes on their own are great, but putting them together was probably not the best plan.
DJ, on the other hand, was quite pleased with his classic burger and fries duo. You can never really go wrong with these guys. :)
A few weeks later, we returned to The Huntley Taverne with DJ's family so they could give it a whirl. The majority of folks got burgers, which were all very good. However, we discovered that any dish involving cheese tends to come with a LOT of cheese. We found ourselves removing hunks of cheese from burgers in order to cut back on the intensity. Not a bad problem to have if you love cheese. Just good to keep in mind when ordering.
Overall, we love The Huntley Taverne and it's whole vibe. If you're in the mood for some good ol' American stick-to-your-ribs comfort food, it will not disappoint!
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