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It's true. When I travel, I meet people/colleagues who are very easily impressed with the food in other parts of the country. And I'm like "Ummm, this food really sucks actually". We really do have a discerning taste for quality in NJ (and I think the whole NYC metro area for that matter).
I noticed that years ago when I went on a cruise. Everyone was RAVING about the food, and it was edible, but it was not AMAZING. I was like "You people really need better places to eat in (insert state here.)"
You guys rock! I knew I would be wise to go to the source. If you could do something about the temperatures and that snow stuff my husband might actually agree to move back! As much as I love chicken parm (and fries w/gravy, but diners are pathetic in the south) I'm thinking the antipasto might be the best for this group. It's more a finger food thing than a sit-down dinner. Now, since I'm of Irish heritage, tell me what goes on a good antipasto platter. And, in return, if anybody finds themselves down this way, I'll spring for the shrimp and grits.
italian cold cuts of all kinds (i have found them at lowes foods here in nc)
kalamata olives, baked black olives, sharp cheeses like provelone, auricchio, or parmaggiano reggiano, and here is the key--marinated veggies--(jarred) found these down here too....
I had little cheesecake petit fours at a wedding shower at a beautiful home in Newark years ago. That might be a good thing for the party.
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