So many of you were very supportive when Rebecca told you about our cancelled trip and my husband's surprise need for heart surgery that I felt I should tell you how it all turned out. The surgery was a huge success and my husband is doing really well.
Now, instead of the south of France for January, we're spending 3 weeks in Morristown, New Jersey. Great hospital, and a shopper's delight compared to our little home town in North Carolina, but a bit cooler than the Med: 3 below zero tonight!
So far I've discovered a fantastic Italian restaurant here -- any other Jersey tips while recuperation takes place?
Thanks again to those of you who wrote to me, sending prayers and friendship.
Wow, somehow I missed this only to get the good news, and good news it really is, too, worth any number of delayed trips to anywhere. Big hugs, Libbie.
That is truly great news and a terrific way to begin the New Year!
We have eaten well at the places below in Madison, which is a very short drive (east) from Morristown. Rocco's Restaurant (Very good pizza) 30 Cook Plaza Madison, New Jersey
Lallegria 11 Prospect Street Madison, New Jersey
Il Mondo Vecchio 72 Main Street Madison, New Jersey
The Bernards Inn is also close to Morristown. It is about a 20 minute drive south. The restaurant there is excellent but a bit expensive. Here is the website: www.bernardsinn.com
If you haven't discovered that the Short Hills Mall is only 15 minutes from Morristown, you will surely enjoy shopping at the upscale mall. Or, you could just spend the time there window shopping and walking about. Also keep in mind that Morristown is in commuting distance to NYC by train.
Peter
Posts: 1348 | Location: Essex Fells, NJ and Longboat Key, Florida | Registered: 21 July 2002
As for restaurants -- also great Italian etc in my little corner of NJ, within a half-hour of Morristown.
Faschino -- Bloomfield Ave, Montclair Taro -- Church St, Montclair Asian (nice "charming" window shopping on this street, if the weather allows) Thai Chef -- Bloomfield Ave, Montclair
Also a decent art museum within a few blocks of these restaurants.
Send me a private message if you feel like a little GTG.
M
Posts: 6821 | Location: Montclair, NJ, USA | Registered: 16 March 2003
Great News! Thank you so much for the update. It sounds like our Jersey members have a lot of recommendations for your SlowTrav exploration of Morristown.
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Libbie, I have been thinking about you the past few days and wondering how George's surgery went. I'm so glad to hear it was a success and that you're taking advantage of your time in New Jersey. Keep in touch! Kathy
Having gona a year and a half after my own heart surgery, I can tell you that the road from here will have its ups and downs, but with love and support like I had, the outcome will exceede your hopes.
words of wisdom to live by from Stephen Sondheim's The Frogs {The chorus is singing a prayer to Dionysus...} Dionysius "A hymm to me, the god of wine..." Xanthius (His slave) "I thought you were the god of drama?" Dionysius "I am the god of wine and the god of drama. A little wine will get you thru a lot of drama"
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Excellent news Libbie! Any idea when you'll be there too? I unfortunately have to go to Morristown to try on a bridesmaid dress for my friend's wedding (trying on the dress is the unfortunate part - not the wedding ). I'll let you know when I hear, perhaps we can schedule gtg. BTW for a real splurge, dining in the restaurant at the Short Hills Hilton is fantastic - I may actually take Chris there next weekend for his birthday - rumor has it they have a truffle tasting menu.
quote:Originally posted by Kim: I'll let you know when I hear, perhaps we can schedule gtg. BTW for a real splurge, dining in the restaurant at the Short Hills Hilton is fantastic - I may actually take Chris there next weekend for his birthday - rumor has it they have a truffle tasting menu.
Thanks for all the messages. Good news is that George is doing so well, we get to go home this Friday, instead of a week later. I'm afraid that doesn't leave time for a GTG for me, though.
I do want to tell you about the restaurant we discovered, called La Compagna, on Elm Street at the corner of South St. in Morristown. It's just like being in Italy. Really good!
It snowed here today and was beautiful. I do enjoy being back up north.
So glad to hear the good news about your husband. Hope you will have many more wonderful vacations together. (With better weather than Morristown offered!) M
Posts: 6821 | Location: Montclair, NJ, USA | Registered: 16 March 2003
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). I'll let you know when I hear, perhaps we can schedule gtg. BTW for a real splurge, dining in the restaurant at the Short Hills Hilton is fantastic - I may actually take Chris there next weekend for his birthday - rumor has it they have a truffle tasting menu.
