Westfield Announcements

The Winter 2009/2010 issue of edible Jersey magazine features an article called "the edible 66", which lists a few of their favorite restaurants. The establishments they admire range from tiny to sophisticated, and most of the picks strive to "buy local" to support Jersey based famers and food purveyors. Their list includes restaurants that have been featured in their pages and/or recommended by their writers and advisors. Each establishment is, in their own way, helping to define and support a truly edible Jersey.

Xocotatz in Westfield has been named on this list and is the only Westfield restaurant to be included. 

Xocolatz has been in Westfield since 2002, first on Elm Street and now relocated to a larger spot on Elmer. It is a neighborhood favorite with good food and reasonable prices. Xocolatz is a modern byo restaurant, comfortable and welcoming. But it's the menu that's adventurous. Much of the food is Latin-influenced -- Barcelona paella, chicken or beef empanadas, a tropical salad with shrimp and mangoes. The menu also offers traditional American favorites -- meatloaf, baby-back ribs. Plus some dishes that defy category, like sweet potato pierogis. The result is an eclectic mix, a something-for-everyone.

Xocolatz serves lunch and dinner as well as catering for parties. 235 Elmer St., Westfield, NJ 07090, 908.232.3962.