JUST JANICE

Located in the heart of Ho-Ho-Kus, Janice is a quaint bistro celebrated for serving Italian American favorites in an intimate setting. Established with the love of cooking, serving and entertaining in mind, its a simple and modest place where the owner and employees come to know their clients. An unpretentious neighborhood restaurant with a traditional menu of home-style cooking and featuring Janice’s daily specials.

Sample menu:

lunch:
Quiche – Roasted asparagus & goat cheese or Lorraine with cup of soup or salad
Autumn Vegetable Salad – Mesculin, roasted butternut squash, shaved Brussel sprouts, cranberries, toasted pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Blackened Salmon – Over lentil salad, cool cucumber dill sauce
Grand BLT – Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, avocado mayo, Texas toast & fries
David’s Healthnut Sandwich – Grilled chicken, avocado, picked red onion, cucumber, gorgonzola, alfalfa sprouts, pesto aioli
Slow Braised Short Rib Sandwich – Caramelized onion, Monterey Jack cheese, arugula, horseradish mayo, parmesan truffle fries
Blackened Ahi Tuna Wrap – Baby arugula, avocado, wasabi mayo

appetizers:
Burrata Caprese – Prosciutto di Parma, tomato, basil pesto, balsamic reduction
P.E.I. Mussels & Fries – Red or white sauce
Crab Cakes – House made spicy mustard
Shrimp Dumplings – Chilled sesame noodles, sesame soy drizzle
Parmesan Truffle Fries – Gorgonzola dipping sauce

burgers:
Bistro Burger – Choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, fries
Short Rib Burger – Angus beef, braised short rib, caramelized onion, pepper jack cheese, truffle fries

pasta:
Cheese Ravioli in Pomodoro Sauce
Rigatoni Bolognese with Ricotta
Rigatoni with Sweet Italian Sausage – Broccoli rabe, garlic, olive oil
Capellini with Shrimp and Crab – Arugula, shitake mushroom, tomato garlic broth

entrees:
Homestyle Meatloaf – Gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach
Slow Braised Short Ribs – Root vegetables, mashed potatoes
Breaded French Cut Pork Chop – Crispy Brussel sprouts, garlic mashed potatoes
Chicken Milanese – Arugula, fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, red wine vinaigrette
Seasonal Risotto
Tuna Tower – Ahi tuna tartar, avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, white rice, lime, basil oil, sesame soy sauce
Wild Atlantic Salmon – Lemon caper dill sauce, sauteed spinach, roasted potatoes
Mahi Fish Tacos – Blackened mahi, mixed greens, red cabbage, mango salsa, avocado, chipotle aioli

brunch:
French Toast – Caramelized apples, candied walnuts, Carmel sauce, whipped cream
South West Eggs Benedict
Spinach Eggs Benedict
Bistro Scrambler – Goat cheese, truffle oil, prosciutto wrapped asparagus & a side salad
Breakfast Risotto – Bacon, leeks, poached egg
Southwest Grilled Chicken Sandwich – cheddar, bacon, avocado, chipotle mayo, cilantro pesto & fries
Hangover Burger – Choice of cheese, fried egg, ham, avocado & fries
Roasted Beets Salad – Arugula, avocado, walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola, honey balsamic & grilled chicken
Pan Seared Tuna – Cucumber, mesclun, mango, avocado, cherry tomatoes, mango salsa, mango dressing

desserts:
Chocolate Flourless Cake – Sea salt caramel gelato, caramel, ganache
Deconstructed Strawberry Shortcake
Grasshopper – Mint mousse, crushed Oreo & whipped cream
Affogato – Vanilla gelato drowned in espresso
Janice’s Pies – Key Lime or Coconut Custard