Lickt Gelato 411 Ridgewood Road Maplewood Owners LuAnne Kleppe & Bonnie Czukoski 973-813-5553 licktgelato.com, facebook.com/lickt Housed in a former 1930s candy shop on Ridgewood Row, Lickt Gelato’s factory store brings small-batch artisanal gelato and sorbet to restaurants, specialty markets and walk-in customers alike. Pre-packed in individual 3.5 oz. cups, 12 oz. cups and quarts, the most popular flavors include salted caramel and vanilla oreo. But owners LuAnne Kleppe and Bonnie Czukoski make seasonal flavors as well as everything from coconut tres leche to Guinness to basil lemonade sorbet. Lickt was recently named one of NJ’s top gelato shops! Gluten-free and vegan options are available. Stop by to sample Lickt’s new flavors during their spring hours Wednesday - Friday 3-8 p.m. and Saturday 2-6 p.m. Follow on Face- book for latest flavors and events. The Roman Gourmet 153 Maplewood Avenue Maplewood Owner Vinnie Loffredo 973-762-4288 theromangourmetpizza.com When you walk into The Roman Gourmet, you can feel the vitality of a place that’s served generations. Family-owned and operated by the Loffredos since 1971, The Roman Gourmet is a fixture in Maplewood. Son Vinnie runs the restaurant now and serves up the same flavorful pizza as his parents did using recipes going back to small-town Italy. Specialty pies include thin Sicil- ian pesto pizza, whole wheat pizza, grilled veggie pizza and more. The menu also features soups, salads, sandwiches, calzones and all your favorite Italian dishes. Dine in (counter service) or order for pickup or delivery. Papillon 25 25 Valley Street South Orange Chef Yanick Ranieri 973-761-5299 papillon25.com Patrons looking for a sophisticated dining experience in an intimate environment will enjoy award- winning Chef Yanick Ranieri’s creations. Known for her fusion of French, Italian, Caribbean and American cuisine, she creates an array of gourmet dishes and com- fort food for your dining pleasure. Especially popular are her Cabernet Sauvignon Braised Short Ribs and Curried Chicken Papillon. Garlic Shrimp and Grits are full of flavor with a kick of jalapeno. Sample the broad selection of martinis and wine at Happy Hour seven days a week. Music on Wed., Thu. and Sat. Catering available and private gatherings accommodated in the Cote d’Azur Lounge. Let’s Eat Breakfast, lunch or dinner, we’ve got you covered with the best of Local Cuisine and the people who cook it up right.