Trenton, N.J.-- Restaurants?

>Subject: Trenton, N.J.--  Restaurants?
>

>- a place to grab a quick dinner, as near the War Memorial
>Auditorium as possible
>

Your hotel is probably the best bet.  Up until a few months ago, Trenton was the only state capital that did not have a hotel within its city limits.

>--  a place for an breakfast / brunch (I'm a big fan of
>diners if there are any good ones nearby)

Most diners are on Route One north of Trenton.  Also, Mastoris Diner in Bordentown is know for massive portions of good diner style food.>-- any places that are unique, with 'local flavor' where
>I'm likely to find something cool that I won't normally
>find out here in California
>

Italian restaurants in the Chambersburg ("The Burg") section definitely have a local flavor.  Marsilio's used to be good, but others may have more up to date suggestions.

Freddie's Tavern on Railroad Ave. in West Trenton has a strong local following.
 Very casual, family run for eons.  Italian oriented, with very good prime rib and veal chops among other items.  Very reasonably priced.  A bit of a flashback to the fifties.

One other place is the steakhouse across from the train station whose name escapes me for the moment.  Been around for years, frequented by politicos. Excellent aged beef and a decent wine list.  Short cab ride from your hotel.

The restaurant at the sculpture garden in Hamilton Twp.(name also escapes) is also good, serious food place according to friends who have been there.

Buzz

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>
Diamond's (not sure about the apostrophe)  is the usual choice.

>Italian is very cool...  Any particular ones you'd recommend?
>(I'm especially partial to more southern styles of Italian cooking--
>although
>really, it's hard to go wrong with any real Italian food).