My brother also swears by Mid-City, but I don't totally get it. The German place downtown isn't half bad though. And Scratch is te hippiest place in JC but is quite tasty.
I have band practice tonight till around 8:30 and cannot miss. It took me three days to get everybody together. Would love to try to get together Tuesday for dinner. Poor Richards is now reopened, and the German place is good. There is an open mic at Stir Fry in Kingsport with very good sushi.
We just cancelled practice, so I can meet you at Ridgewood if still going. What time? Keep in mind they close around 8..
There is a fairly new place in Bristol that has very good food and they are great folks that run it. Called Alona's Cafe, and features a different international cuisine each week. Alona is from the Philippine Islands and is an accomplished chef. Tell them I sent you.