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  West Paterson, New Jersey--now Woodland Park, New Jersey as of January 1, 2009--is located 20 miles west of New York City, and comprised of mountain and river-edge suburban neighborhoods, two county parks and two reservoirs. The borough is also home to a handful of restaurants, ranging in cuisines from Chinese and Italian, to American and Mexican.
  
  

Francesco's Restaurant & Grill

• An Italian meal at Francesco's Restaurant & Grill typically begins with antipasta appetizers, such as the Mozzarella Fresca, roasted peppers with sun-dried tomatoes and grilled eggplant; Vongole Oreganato, baked clams stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs; or Calamari Ritti. For the main entree, Francesco's offers a variety of pasta, chicken and seafood dishes, including the Linguini con Vognole or Veal Saltimbocca. The restaurant also offers a take-out menu, children's menu for families and an extensive wine list.
  
  Francesco's Restaurant & Grill
  568 McBride Avenue
  West Paterson, NJ 07424-2850
  (973-925-1100
  francescosristorante.com
  
  

Gienozzo Deli & Catering

• This family-owned business in West Paterson offers a variety of deli sandwiches, salads, bagels, muffins, donuts, English muffins, a soup of the day and daily fresh mozzarella. The deli also offers a breakfast menu, including seasoned home fries, pastries and a variety of omelets.
  
  Gienozzo Deli & Catering
  302 Jackson Avenue
  West Paterson, NJ 07424
  973-523-3307
  psiprime.com/gienozzo/
  
  

On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

• As the name implies, this Mexican restaurant sits on the border of West Paterson and Little Falls, and offers a variety of spicy Mexican dishes. Before entrees arrive, visitors may dine on empanadas, firecracker stuffed jalapenos and the Guacamole Live!--a dish prepared tableside, which includes two fresh avocados, and the guest's choice of tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, red onions and lime juice. For the main meal, On the Border's chefs prepare multiple types of enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas and fajitas. The beverage menu offers domestic and imported beer selections, nine types of margaritas and several wines. The bar also prepares a specialty mojito and red sangria.
  
  On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
  1738 U.S. 46
  Little Falls, NJ 07424-1716
  973-785-9188
  ontheborder.com