'I used to feed 600 people a night,' Moreira said. 'It's a shame,' said Manny Moreira, a Fort Lee resident and chef-owner of Manny's in Rochelle Park. Who did the cooking in the kitchen? For a time, it was Sonny DeCrescenzi, one of Frank Sinatra's private chefs, who eventually left to open Sonny D in Secaucus (also shuttered).Īrchers building at 1310 Palisade Avenue recently was knocked down. Yup, there was dancing on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. If a man showed up without a sports coat, Archers had a supply at the front door to lend. Today kids with $160,000-culinary education don't know how to even open a clam.'Īnd today's 'kids' would probably grouse at Archers' very formal dress code. We did our own butchering, Everything was plated in front of you. 'Everything was farm-to-table 'cause that's all there was. Kellish worked at Archers, starting at age 12(!), for more than 10 years. If you are ever in Milan do try Al Capriccio as it's a great seafood restaurant with friendly service and very high standard of cuisine.Archers, a two-story white tablecloth Italian restaurant in Fort Lee, was the restaurant of its day - from 1970 to around 1988, according to Evan Kellish, a 58-year-old Closter resident and cook. Our other friend had a plate of mussels which were thoroughly enjoyed. One of our friends who loves seafood ordered a mixed plate which came with various fish and shellfish, he said it was outstanding. What I really liked about my shrimp was that they were cooked, shelled and ready to eat, no peeling or ripping the heads off! My husband had pappardelle with fresh tuna that looked very appetizing. The gnocchi was home made and very tasty served with a tomato sauce. Not being a very adventurous type when it comes to fish I ordered gnocchi with shrimp. It was neat to watch the chefs working away in the kitchen with the elderly owner stopping in to see what they were doing and keeping a eye on things. full display behind a large window with all types of seafood laid out just like a fish shop. The lady who served us was very friendly and helpful. You do need a car or some form of transportation as the restaurant is not in the centre of the city. Upon a recommendation we went to Al Capriccio for lunch. American Restaurants for Families in Centro Storico.Restaurants for Special Occasions in Milan.Seafood Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Milan.Seafood Restaurants for Families in Milan.Hotels near (BGY) Orio Al Serio Airport.Hotels near Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore.Hotels near Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro).

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