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BEST OF MORRIS AND ESSEX: Readers' Choice Awards 2011

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Tasty Treats and Eats

BBQ

1 Hot Rods BBQ
19 N. Main St., Wharton, 973.361.5050.

Residents rev their engines for this BBQ pit decorated with picnic-plaid tablecloths and race-car posters. still, it’s the smoked meat that’s really hot, from pulled pork to baby back ribs. Your inner 10-year-old boy may drool over the décor, but even the most polished palate appreciates Rods’ smoky flavor and tender texture.

2 Texas Smoke BBQ
435 Green Pond Rd., Rockaway, 862.209.4078

3 The Pit BBQ
178 Broad St., Bloomfield, 973.743.0086

3 The Wood Pit
108 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.954.4679

 

Bagels

 

1 Mountain Lakes Bagel and Deli
350 Route 46, Mountain Lakes, 973.627.4999

2 Hot Bagels Abroad
1129 Broad st., Bloomfield, 973.338.9616

3 Bagelicious Inc.
179 Route 46, Rockaway, 973.586.0194

Burgers

1 Arthur’s Tavern
700 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains, 973.455.9705

2 Next Door
556 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.744.3600

3 The Second Half on Main
5 E. Main St., Denville, 973.784.4040

3 Smashburger
15 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.433.7343

Candy

1 Nagel’s Candy Barn
358 Route 10, Randolph, 973.361.1688

2 Expressions
32 Broadway #2, Denville, 973.625.0025

2 Holsten’s Brookdale Confectionery
1063 Broad St., Bloomfield, 973.338.7091

3 Enjou Chocolat
8 Dehart St., Morristown, 973.993.9090

Cookies

1 Calandra’s Italian and French Bakery
244 Route 46, Fairfield, 973.227.5008

2 Viking Bakery
34 First Ave., Denville, 973.627.7333

3 Swiss Chalet Bakery
176 South St., Morristown, 973.267.0092

Cupcakes

1 The Stuffed Cupcake Place
231 Franklin Ave., Nutley, 973.667.7778

2 The Cupcake Corral
410 Ridgewood Rd., Maplewood, 973.327.2286

2 Sugar Mommy Cupcakes
60 Diamond Spring Rd., Denville, 973.625.6900

3 Swiss Chalet Bakery
176 South St., Morristown, 973.267.0092

Dim Sum

1 Hunan Taste Chinese Restaurant
67 Bloomfield Ave., Denville, 973.625.2782

2 Sogo Hibachi Grill
248 Route 46, Denville, 973.784.4981

3 Midori Japanese Restaurant
3130 Route 10 West, Denville, 973.537.8588

Gelato

1 Mara’s Cafe and Bakery
25 E. Main St., Denville, 973.625.0901

2 South Street Creamery
146 South St., Morristown, 973.267.8887

3 Gelato Giuliana NJ
49 Church St., Montclair, 973.744.6464

Milk Shakes

1 Mccool’s Ice Cream and Coffee Bar
26 Main St., Madison, 866.506.6153

2 Denville Dairy
34a Broadway, Denville, 973.627.4214

3 D’Lites of West Caldwell
5/54 Passaic Ave., West Caldwell, 973.882.0080

3 South Street Creamery 146
South st., Morristown, 973.267.8887

Cakes

1 The Artist Baker
14-16 cattano Ave., Morristown, 973.267.5540.

The gene of baking brilliance didn’t skip a generation here. At the artist Baker, mother-and-daughter pastry chefs Andrea Lekberg and Fran Davidson bake cream scones, pear tarts and chocolate-chip cookies. their celebration cakes, elaborate centerpieces for any occasion, won your vote.

1 Pink Cake Box
18 E. Main st. #101, Denville, 973.998.4445.

Cake Boss, schmake boss. Pastry chef Anne Heap proves eggs, flour and girl power are key ingredients for designer delicacies. her towering custom creations are sumptuous, with marzipan bows and glittery flowers. need a cake shaped like a Yorkie or painted like your favorite monet? This bakery’s got you covered.

2 Bella's Bakery
286 Essex St., Millburn, 973.921.1337

3 Mara’s Cafe and Bakery
25 E. Main st., Denville, 973.625.0901