Emilio’s
There are lots of things about Atlantic Highlands that make me happy, but simply walking into Emilio’s Restaurant should be enough to make everybody happy.
Next time you stop in for breakfast or lunch and now dinner…. never on Sunday, since that’s the day both Emilio and his wife spend in church and with their family…. notice the faces of the staff.
They all actually look happy to be working there. What’s more, they all look like they enjoy working with each other.
It’s teamwork that you see alive and well at Emilio’s. It isn’t that one person does his job, then sits down, not at all. Each seems eager to get up and help another staffer who might have a heavy load of dishes, or have a sink full of dishes to clean, or simply could use a helping hand. It starts right at the top, where the entire family pitches in to help every one of the employees.
At Emilio’s, teamwork seems to be the key, since in addition to seeing the smiles and friendly faces of all the hard-working staff, you hear the comments of the customers about how stupendous a sandwich was, or how unique the omelet was. Whether they are in front, outside, or at one of the tables in the dining room, it’s easy to see everyone is happy, if not before they enter Emilio’s but definitely by the time they leave.
And that doesn’t even touch on the cleanliness of this Center Avenue eating place. Not only are the glass sparkling clean, but happened to watch as one of the waitresses carefully scrubbed down the shelf before putting the newly washed glasses in their place! That’s impressive.
Emilio’s restaurant is now open for dinner as well, having gone through all the paperwork and approvals necessary from the Planning Board. They haven’t had a formal opening yet…look for that sometime in the future, but in the meantime, you can always call for reservations for dinner or take your chances at the last minute.
Emilio’s menu always includes steak, chicken and even a vegetarian dish that sounds great, as well as fish, generally pork, and of course a children’s menu.
And the crowd that frequents Emilio’s for breakfast and lunch is very much like the crowds that make The Girl’s Café in Highlands the starting point of a happy day. With Vera, Charley and Cathy on the job, you know it’s always spectacular there, be it breakfast or lunch on any day but Mondays and Tuesdays! You can catch up on all the latest town news here as well and meet the finest people! Haven’t chatted with the newest staff that’s been added, but just know they’ll be as friendly and warm-hearted as the Hartsgroves et al. It’s kind of catching!.
We in the Bayshore are fortunate to have so many great restaurants around. Both for more luxurious and elegant dinners and cocktails but also for those quick meals that mean so much. Haven’t been to the Atlantic Bagel on First Avenue yest, but love they advertise in the St. Agnes bulletin they advertise in the St. Agnes bulletin that church goers…and others, I’m sure, are invited in for a free cup of coffee after Mass on Sundays. Nice supporting local churches and businesses.
