The Iron Horse
20 Washington Ave (map)
Westwood, NJ 07675
Phone: 201-666-9682
Fax: 201-666-1163
Burgers, pies, club car sandwiches, cappuccinos and kitschy train memorabilia -- they're all in
the mix at this Westwood landmark nestled inside a 19th-century hotel. Named for the Pascack
Valley train that thunders by just steps from the front door, the bustling restaurant does very well
by any number of calorie-laden appetizers and meat, fish and dairy platters, but is justly famous
for its burgers. If you love beef but hate cheese, be sure to make that clear to your server.
Otherwise you'll wind up with what most regulars insist on -- a perfectly spiced and seasoned
slab of ground beef (over)- stuffed with a pillow of silky, melted cheese. Come for the hand-cut
fries, fresh squeezed juices and bulgin' Belgian waffles and you'll understand why this is the
place to nosh and nibble in Westwood, especially if you like to eat up long after the sun has gone
down.
For directions and more information on the restaurant, visit www.theironhorse.com.
20 Washington Ave (map)
Westwood, NJ 07675
Phone: 201-666-9682
Fax: 201-666-1163
Burgers, pies, club car sandwiches, cappuccinos and kitschy train memorabilia -- they're all in
the mix at this Westwood landmark nestled inside a 19th-century hotel. Named for the Pascack
Valley train that thunders by just steps from the front door, the bustling restaurant does very well
by any number of calorie-laden appetizers and meat, fish and dairy platters, but is justly famous
for its burgers. If you love beef but hate cheese, be sure to make that clear to your server.
Otherwise you'll wind up with what most regulars insist on -- a perfectly spiced and seasoned
slab of ground beef (over)- stuffed with a pillow of silky, melted cheese. Come for the hand-cut
fries, fresh squeezed juices and bulgin' Belgian waffles and you'll understand why this is the
place to nosh and nibble in Westwood, especially if you like to eat up long after the sun has gone
down.
For directions and more information on the restaurant, visit www.theironhorse.com.
Iron Horse Restaurant -- July 28, 2007
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A large crowd of folks were on hand to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the SFSNNJ at the Iron
Horse Restaurant last night in Westwood. Jim and I arrived at 6:30 pm and found most of our
gang were already present & accounted for. Many of our guest speakers who wanted to come
couldn't be there (apparently Ken Gale & Jack Ketchum missed their trains) but Sandy Schlosser
made it. I guess she's truly one of us now (Gabba, Gabba, we accept you, we accept you, one of
us). By 7:00 pm, the buffet was ready and Todd adroitly directed traffic so that everybody got
something to eat. Midway through the proceedings Todd got up to give a speech and was
promptly heckled (Aurelia went "where are the handouts, Todd?"). But he promptly recovered &
thanked all of us who contribute on a regular basis to help make The SFSNNJ what it is (even Bill
Wagner!!!). Special thanks were given to Ann-Marie Brown (whom Todd said would strike him
down with lightning if he didn't) and Todd concluded by saying that he loved us all. A while later we
were alerted about dessert and then again when it was time to settle the bill. By 9:30 the party
was slowly winding down & Jim & I headed home. But a Splendid time was had by all!!!
It should also be pointed out that intrepid documentarian Christi Farina was on hand to record the
festivities and that topics of discussion varied throughout the room from historical and societal
revolution to pictures of France and much, much more! I would also like to take this time to thank
everyone who was not at the special event: This group belongs to all of you and you all work so
hard to make everything function! To quote Snidley Whiplash in the Dudley Do-Right movie: "You
guys are the best gang a villain could have!"
Also, special thanks to the waiter, Randy, and the staff at the Iron Horse for making things work
out so well for us!