The Huntsman Thurs Nov 6 2014

Bob wanted a dinner out for just the two of us.  I googled "romantic" restaurants for the area and came up with The Huntsman in West Milford which boasted a fireplace and your Adirondack home away from home.  The restaurant's menu offered a large variety of steak, chops, pasta, chicken and seafood.  We had taken a drive yesterday after leaving Charlie at the groomer and before going into Clifton, just to be sure we could find the place when it was dark.  We passed Echo Lake and took a left on  Macopin Road. On the way, the traffic was stopped in both directions.  We wondered what the hang up was...only to see that a large wild turkey had decided to stop in front of a car's bumper.  Bob finally shooed it away.  We found The Huntsman (which doesn't open until 4 pm), then made a stop at the boat ramp on Echo Lake.  For some reason, you can't use canoes, kayaks, or inflatables on the lake.  We haven't found out why not.  This evening we went for the early bird special at 4 pm (no turkeys) and really enjoyed our dining experience.  Unfortunately, the waitress said it wasn't cold enough to have a fire, but she did light the candle at our table.

Jersey traffic brakes for wild turkeys

Me outside the Huntsman

 





Inside the restaurant.  

 Echo Lake

Another view of the  lake

and one more