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BESJSNG DUCK PALACE 5 MANALAPAN •a NEW YORK STYLE CHINESElNTNEW JERSEY a Sleek and uncluttered, this sophisticated purveyor of-BelJIng-culslrw-eatera-to- may loyal patrons dally The Chinese cookery Is supplemented by continental dishes that include a variety ol Duck and Seafood specialties Private parties at the Beijing Duck Palace are extraordinary, with its sparkling decor, well trained staff, and outstanding menu Chef George of Peking China and former head chef ringfield Leader of the famous Szechuan Pavilion presents the famous PEKING DUCK that has the NEWARK'S IRONBOUND taste of the best New York Chinese spots Imagine a wedding where guests can County Leader "Newspaper* o choose between a number of creative dally specialties such as Soft Shall Crabs VOL59 NO.52 SPRINGFIELD, N.J., THURSDAY, September 15, 1988-2* Two sections 35 CENT8 FESTIVE IBERIAN CUISINE WITH in Black Bean Sauce, or Sliced Duck with Scalllons or Broccoli Not even open o THE TRADITIONAL SPANISH WARMTH AND CHARM for one year, the Beijing Duck House has already hosted a large number of spectacular affairs that have been the rave of the Manalapan area Located on Rt This dimly lit, romantic bistro In Newark $ historic Ironbound section, has 9 (in the Design Center), this stylish and sophisticated Oriental delight is easy to o attracted a large and, loyal following who appreciate the tine service, good wine find Not only Is the atmosphere simply extravagant, thetulslne first rate, and list and award winning food Owner/Host Darlo has created one of the ultimate the service very professional, but the Beijing Duck Palace is also very affordable dining spots where the moot) Is festive and fun Celebrations here are nothing and wl II cater to anybody's budget Constitution observance set Planners OK president and (he Congress of the short of spectacular'!! Forno's is a haven for steak and lobster lovers with a By DOMINICK: CRINCOLI JR. cphies to ft head on Sept. 17 at 4 The resolution reads' "On Sept 2? -mcnu-fcaluring African Lobster Tails Two 1 pound Lobsters Broiled and - PHYLLIS STIEGLMAN, Greater Media New* Paper* ~ ~ pin., which is the exact time that the United States have'officially desig- Chuck Hardwick will be singled out Stuffed Veal Chops in Mushroom Sauce and my favorite the 3 Ib Sirloin Steak In'recojnition of the United States ^ "I have never been to such an affairs* Ihii Constitullon was signed into law nated Sept 17 and the week follow- for special recognition: first, by the Whenever you enter the doors' of this famous dining spot, an occasion is Constitution and the significance of' before. The choice of dlihe* were Incredible, ing $g! Citizenship Day and Constitu- Men's club of Temple Emanu-cl of happening where large, lively groups can be seen seated at the well-spaced citizenship in' this coqntryrr the back in 1787, At that time every par- doctor's lot and all prepared to taate. The Beijing Duck ticipating -municipality across the tion We/ Weslfield, with their Torch of Free- tables drinking Sangrea, laughing conversing boisterously and passing plates Palace Is like no other restaurant In the area. SpringflpW.s^swiwp' vCon}mittee By DOMINICK CRINQOLI JR. Ration will ceremoniously ring a bell,_ dom Award and, seopnd, by the overfldwmg with Spanish delicacies Forno's of Spain has been a Ferry SI THE BEIJING They do everything to please the guests." laptfondec- One application was approved and three put jm~hold at the regular favorite ol many for quite some time, and once you visit for any occasion you will "figuratively a liberty bell, for 200" enjoy the blessings of Springfield and. Westfifld lpdges of. DUCK PALACE meeting of the Springfield PlanningBoard last Wednesday pigh^, know why so manv people plan their special occasions here „ seconds. , - , araniees of the Bilf of B'nai B'rith with their ^veted Cort- 345 Rt 9 Pr, Alfonso Medciros, a. psychiatrist rostdfa&'fll 33*Highlands"Avct, (Design Center) ^ have of mvipr}^ and, Yolume.(j* Se>vipe succeeded in acquiring a variance UiaTwill permit patient parking in his 47 Ferry St, Newark, N J ~ Manalapan, N J p «y ? dnve.Wifty^-The doctor hi».s\hqjnft;based. ^raoti<^^Xow!jsWp»iingin<er Phone (201)589-4767 Phone (201)462 6986 theCo^cTutiom..".MjaabinvifiiafcL- w<.' , •" -; Open 7 Days Lunch and Dinner OPEN 7 Days ldohs into the afternoon sky. ~ ~" Leo Baknlann said. join, in the national commemoration q •petei'' rtylkema, the township Encallent Private Party Room Available ' Fantastic Catering ^Citizenship Day an£< . "I encbur«go eVe>)> citizen of this This was Medeiros' tttud attempt to gain the variance, he originally Atmosphere. Spacious, Warm and Inyltlng of our legacy of freedom," the pro- sanitarian-since 1^86, was chosen to Available Veek stems &QT& thp td\vrr, ^ cjherish^the freedoms wo gy appliciaboura year ago and then again last month. v receive the first monthly Municipal day, as (he proclamation jiuts it, that enjoy," said Mayor Jeffrey Kaiz. clamation reads. In August, the planners reasoned that the dnvevVay did not satisfy the 1 Employee RecogratiomVward for his "We thft people did ordain and estab- "And, remember," he continued, In other Jawnship T Committee township ordinance Jot space requirement, and that no good reason "continued outstanding service, com- lish a Constitution .for the United "eternal vigilance is the price of business; , ' existed for the extension of a variance Last year, Medeiros planned to bining effective enforcement with States'oi; America, on September -17, freedom." • A. resolution was approved that have parking behind his home, but turned back from his plans when it professionalism and sensitivity in his 1787 tp secure the blessings, o^liber- "I sound like Ben Franklin," he— honors-tho-efforts_oLJiew Jersey came time for his application to be discussed at a regular board meeting ~deahngs~with the public," according ty to ourselves and our posterity." Iaterquippcd. - Assembly Speaker Chuck Hardwick because, as he put it, "I hired an architect and was not aware of his plans to the resolution. The celebration of Citizenship Day The proclamation explains that the on behalf of Springfield residents before he presented his drawing? to the board this evening " Thislime around, however, Mcd&fOs's plea found favor with the board The cqmbination of the size and sufficiency of the existing two park- ing stalls in his driveway, even though they did not conform to ordi- Firemen borrow nance requirements, along with a petition bearing the Signatures of CARUSO'S COSTA DEL SOL Medeiros' neighbors who stated they did not object to the parking arrangement, was enough Jo sway the board into granting a variance. Union PLAINFIELD Linden pumper O A subdivision application filcd~by~dcvcloper and township resident A VISUALLY 8TUNNIN&PARTIES IN PORTUGESE PALACE- John Usdin was tabled. FAIRYTALE WEDDINGS INDOOR8 AND OUT Py DOMINICK CRINCOLI JR. least until the new pumper on order Usdin wants to subdivide his two-acre tract of land on Vista Way into Only open a few months Caruso s is already noted as one of the finest Italian Costa Del Sol has been one of the Union area's premiere banquet hall and The Township Committee's deci- arrives next summer. four half-acre lots, on which he plans to build one family residential restaurants In the Plainfield area Owner/Chef Pasquale Is a well known chef for restaurants for weddings and other celebrations Owners Tino, Tony, & John sion to purchase a new Tire pumper a homes. being botn innovative and reliable If you are lucky enough to book your speclal_ offer a menu of outstanding Individuality from the enticing Portugese Appetizers event and have Pasquale as your own personal caterer I am sure he will create few weeks ago was m no way "The board was concerned about a steep embankment on Usdm's and Entrees to the heavenly desserts My restaurant researchers raved over the premature. "There was a and serve a menu that your guests will be talking about for'years As a beautiful decor and claimed It was the. quintessential palace for a private party property," Eckmanrr explained. knowledgeable dining person I can say Pasquals s expertise Is worth much more With soaring, skylit ceilings and multilevel seating as well as 6 acres of well The firefighters were forced to chance of not having "Usdin was required to build a retaining wifll rather than a terrace so - than the dollars he charges for his genuine Italian specialties groomed landscaped grounds, often the setting of picnics up to 3000 Costa Del borrow a. fire pumper from neighbor- enough water to that the'h6use~locatcd next door, at a lower elevation, would not be A fantastic offering of this restaurant Is that an a la carle menu Is available for Sol has the facilities to provide a most memorable party It Is a place