32 / matters magazine / summer 2017 LOCAL Resource GUIDE Painting Preschool Callforafreeconsultation: 973-762-0200 Easy to Use High Performance Home Entertainment Systems HomeTheater • Multi-RoomAudio • Home Automation Lighting Systems • Computer Networks Visit our website: www.thornhillonline.com Interior � Exterior Neighborhood House Nursery School 12 Taylor Street | Millburn | 973-376-0739 www.neighborhoodhousenursery.org Making a Difference for 75 Years • ages 2-1/2 - 5 years old • flexible scheduling available • play-based philosophy Come For a Visit. Home Electronics FOOD MATTERS Food Matters showcases some of our local food and dining options. Bon appetit! B: breakfast Full bar L: lunch Delivery D: dinner Price range: $10, $$ 11-30, $$$ 31-60, $$$$ 60+ Lickt Gelato 411 Ridgewood Rd., Maplewood 973-813-5553, licktgelato.com This storefront factory uses hormone-free milk in their small-batch artisinal gelato and fresh fruits and juices in their sorbet (dairy-free and vegan). Favorites such as salted caramel and chocolate peanut butter are featured alongside rotating seasonal offerings. Custom flavors and sizes available, as well as gift certificates. Summer hours W-F, 3-8 p.m., Sat., 2-6 p.m. $ Noodlefan 14 Academy St., South Orange 973-313-0003, NoodlefanUSA.com Authentic Thai Asian cuisine in a modern setting offering dumplings, delicious soups, wok noodles, curries and rice dishes using only fresh ingredients, flavored mild or spicy as desired. Perfect for families or a date night. Drop in for Jazz Thursdays and upcoming events. Open daily. (L, D) $$ Pimento Grill 1908 Springfield Ave., Maplewood 973-763-6700 pimentogrill.biz This family-operated restaurant and caterer serves up Jamaican food at its best. Offering an exclusive blend of authentic Jamaican dishes and tropical drinks, you’ll find wholesome food in a friendly environment. Sample the Peppered Shrimp, Jerk Chicken, and Curried Goat for the wonderful flavor Pimento Grill is known for. Closed Mondays. (L, D) $-$$ St. James’s Gate Publick House 167 Maplewood Ave., Maplewood 973-378-2222 stjamesgatepublickhouse.com Experience the best of Ireland’s Pub traditions fireside at this family-friendly gastropub. Serving traditional comfort food that is both basic and delicious and changes seasonally. Raw bar Fridays 4-7 p.m. Open daily. (L, D) $$ SuzyQue’s BBQ & Bar 34 South Valley Rd., West Orange 973-736-7899 suzyques.com SuzyQue’s is a casual place for friends and family to enjoy great food in a neigh- borly setting. Featuring a unique style of mouth-watering BBQ, Suzy Ques draws from the flavors of Memphis, St. Louis, Texas and North Carolina to create its own special delicacies. Happy hour (3 - 7 p.m). and music daily. (L, D) $$-$$$ Splurge Bakery 105 Main St., Millburn 973-379-0740 splurgebakery.com Desserts and cakes are baked from scratch in small batches using only the finest in- gredients. Try kid’s birthday cakes, specialty event fondant and buttercream cakes. Unique theme dessert tables, personalized logo and photo cookies, and corporate gifts ship throughout the country. Their famous Rainbow Cake begins shipping this summer! Open daily. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $ Village Trattoria 2 Inwood Pl, Maplewood 21 South Orange Ave., South Orange 973-761-7711 973-762-2015 villagetrattoria.com This bustling restaurant, with three locations including Maplewood, South Orange and Summit, serves up homemade Italian favorites in a family-friendly environ- ment with table service. Choose from thin-crust pizza, baked Italian dishes, the freshest salads and mouth-watering daily specials. Open daily. (L, D) $