weaselpoopcoffee1 t1_ja8fwgd wrote on February 27, 2023 at 4:53 PM

Beautiful area and nice place to live. It's considered part of the snow belt by many. I lived there for 5 years and commuted into the city. Would not recommend that to anyone.

Bluegreenmountain OP t1_ja8takk wrote on February 27, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Are there new restaurants popping up? (I thought the owners of Mohawk house closed it down and are bringing something called “industry” to vision nearby?)

BanditoSlim t1_ja91bv9 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Although I can't speak to the Lake Mohawk area personally, I've heard great things about Il Porto and Casa Mia.

Beyond Lake Mohawk, there are lots of new or thriving restaurants in the towns surrounding Sparta. A new Argentinian BBQ place opened on 206 toward Newton I've been dying to try - maybe 15min from Sparta. Stonewood Tavern and Halula Sushi in Byram are pretty good, and Black Forest Inn is great if you like German/Austrian food.

grnpnt t1_ja9th75 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 10:05 PM

New Thai place near Sparta Lanes is really good. Chapala Grill in Lake Hopatcong is amazing. La Vita is a great Italian Deli. There’s always Krogh’s too.

weaselpoopcoffee1 t1_ja951h9 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 7:31 PM

I haven't heard that but if it's true my wife is gonna be pissed as she wanted to eat there. But there are plenty of places as BanditoSlim indicates.

Flatulent_Earther t1_jaej29y wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:27 PM

Industry is already open, and it's pretty good if you like spending your whole paycheck for a meal. Mohawk House may open up again, but the owner is being sued by a bunch of former employees, so the future is uncertain for that location. There's also a pretty good taco place (Tulum) that recently opened across the street from Industry.