THE KIDDIE GOURMET
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— by Barbara Blackburn
J’s is a very friendly place offering a kiddie menu, with no age limit, according to our super server. Breakfast, lunch or dinner come with milk or juice (or a soft drink) in the range of $4.50 to $5.50. Our server said that seniors are welcome to order from the Kiddie Menu. Available for breakfast at any time are Silver Dollar Pancakes; Egg, bacon, sausage links or ham, and toast; or French Toast with Maple or Boysenberry syrup. Lunch or Dinner on the Kiddie Menu lists Hot Dog on Roll with French Fries, Burger with fries, Grilled Cheese Sandwich with fries, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Pizza with applesauce, Peanut Butter & Jelly with applesauce, Chicken Fingers with fries, and Macaroni and Cheese with applesauce,
ZJ’s Family Restaurant
140 Pine Street Hamburg, NY 14075
716-646-1333
www.zjshamburg.com
~ SPOONS ~ FOOD 4.5/5 SERVICE 5/5 FAMILY FRIENDLY 4.5/5
The board on the entryway wall announced my pick: 3 Sliders (classic burger, Texas style, and BBQ). With it came onion petals — what a treat! This special was a few dollars cheaper than the regular burgers ($12.00 and $13.00). My favorite was the one with the Texas hot sauce. Dad did a dinner ($15.50) of Filet Tenderloins of Beef, served with choice of potatoes or rice pilaf, vegetable, chef salad or cup of soup, and dinner rolls. His choice included mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, and dinner rolls, preceded by topnotch clam chowder. It’s always nice when the tenderloin is tender! Dad even enjoyed his canned peas, which reminded me of childhood meals. We usually opt for the more fused exotic choices, so that it’s a treat to get something from another era. ZJ’s offers many choices out of the past in its categories, like good old fashioned and unpretentious Liver with Bacon or Onions, homemade Meatloaf with Gravy, and Veal Cutlet with mushroom
Gravy (each $14.50). Yet, into the modern era, Friday Seafood Specials highlight Coconut Shrimp and a category of Souvlaki Dinners ($18.00), including The Best of Everything — Chicken, Beef or Gyro. There’s much authentic Greek here at ZJ’s. In the sandwich choices the specialty is the Reuben/ Kinkaid ($12.50). These two triple deckers differ in that one has corned beef and the other turkey, along with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut or coleslaw, partnered with Thousand Island dressing. What they share in common is that both are deliciously toothsome.
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A salad eater can explore seven regular combinations, plus a simple Chef Salad, along with the special, which was Chicken Walnut, served with pita. Many pictures populate the menu, one of which is the Pittsburgh ($16.00), a meeting of chicken, pan-seared shrimp or filet tenderloin of beef, served with warm Riviera dressing. Quite a few other categories include a special of the week. There’s quite a selection with thirteen omelettes plus a surprise specialty in the omelette section. With the omelettes, you can enjoy toast and home fries or pancakes or French toast. The Greek touch shows up in the modestly priced desserts, with Homemade Rice Pudding ($3.50). We’ve noticed that restaurants that keep long hours and serve breakfast at all of them usually have rice pudding and some other Greek favorites, along with the all-American fare, and so it is with ZJ’s. Incidentally, Zigfried and Jeff form the name of this restaurant, which has tables, booths, counter, high chairs, and boosters. This is a very accommodating place for casual cuisine and comfort, with a touch of gourmet and grandma.
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