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[Rail Paul]

Steve Christianson, owner of the former Citrus Grille in Airmont, N.Y., is planning to open his new Ho-Ho-Kus restaurant in January 2011, according to his wife, Judi Christianson, who will be the restaurant’s manager. The couple had expected to open in the fall, but were delayed by construction on the 611 N. Maple Avenue building that will be home to their 125-seat BYO. The restaurant will have outdoor space and a private party room, and Judi Christianson said her husband’s menu will be “more innovative” than at Citrus Grille. She said they will not reveal the Ho-Ho-Kus restaurant’s name until closer to the opening.

There's certainly a market in Bergen County for this level of restaurant. Picnic has been selling out during the week (!), and I understand Cafe Panache is often sold out.


Second Helpings

[E.L.A.]

Steve Christianson, owner of the former Citrus Grille in Airmont, N.Y., is planning to open his new Ho-Ho-Kus restaurant in January 2011, according to his wife, Judi Christianson, who will be the restaurant’s manager. The couple had expected to open in the fall, but were delayed by construction on the 611 N. Maple Avenue building that will be home to their 125-seat BYO. The restaurant will have outdoor space and a private party room, and Judi Christianson said her husband’s menu will be “more innovative” than at Citrus Grille. She said they will not reveal the Ho-Ho-Kus restaurant’s name until closer to the opening.

There's certainly a market in Bergen County for this level of restaurant. Picnic has been selling out during the week (!), and I understand Cafe Panache is often sold out.


Second Helpings

Haven't made it to Picnic, but have heard about it. However, Cafe Panache is often sold out. Still excellent after all these years. A top notch restaurant in every respect. I was there twice in the past two months and it was excellent both times.

[E.L.A.]

By the way, Steve and Kevin both did wonderful things at Cafe Panache. After Steve opened Citrus Grille -- they both continued to get 4 starts!

[OTB]

I actually ate at Citrus Grille the last night it was open for business, had a really nice meal. Looking forward to their new place.

[Rail Paul]

[Bump]

Proposed opening in January 2011

[psu5197]

Due to the fact that the location is new construction, an exact opening date is unknown but I believe Steve and Judi are hoping to open sometime in February. I will update as soon as I hear more!

[ngatti]

http://blogs.northje..._with_st._eves/

[E.L.A.]

http://blogs.northje..._with_st._eves/

Thanks Nick.

[psu5197]

http://www.northjers..._Food_2011.html

[E.L.A.]

http://www.northjers..._Food_2011.html

February or March opening. Not sure what the menus will look like, but looking forward to trying this place.

[Liza]

Do we really need a water list?

[Rail Paul]

April 19, per the Record

[Rail Paul]

April 19, per the Record

Open, per Rosie

611 N Maple Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus

[OTB]

NJ Dining: St. Eve’s

[Daniel]

NJ Dining: St. Eve's

Awesome.. Place looks really good. Great photos.