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From intimate bistros to elegant dining rooms and homey pubs, Essex County has got some delicious places to eat. As Patch readers weighed in on some of their favorite Italian restaur...

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The final was close, but Arturo's eked out a win over the Village Trattoria  in Patch's Best Italian Restaurant poll this week. The contest included six restaurants across Maplewood and S...

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For some people it's the smell of the fresh-baked Italian bread, the tang of the freshly-grated parmesan cheese, for others it's the perfect al dente pasta with just enough savory tomato ...