Page 36 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 11, 2013 Café Amici (continued from Restaurant page) hamburger or turkey burger, artisanal pizzas, and the soup du jour. The dinner menu includes delectable appetizers such as the rice ball, roasted baby artichokes, and fried cala- mari. Starters also include the Caesar salad and the roasted beet salad, which is made with haricot vert, goat cheese, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, and a balsamic reduction. Entrées include ahi tuna with buckwheat noodles, shitake mushrooms, spinach, ginger, peppers, and a soy sesame reduction; herb roasted organic chicken with sautéed spin- ‘Oliver’ (continued from Entertainment page) Garrison’s Fagin is an enigmatic figure. Though he is a vile character, taking advantage of the boys under his tutelage for personal gain, Bart treats him more as comic villain than outright rogue. When he dispenses his advice to the boys in “Pick a Pocket or Two” and “Be Back Soon,” he does it with panache and some fancy footwork to under- score his words. There is one weak link in the cast and that is Llana as Sikes. Sikes is supposed to be the worst of the worst, a fear- some scoundrel whom no one dare cross. Unfortunately, despite Llana’s efforts to scowl and introduce some gravel into his voice, his sweet face and mild tenor make him an ach, mashed potatoes, and a natural pan reduction; and chicken Milanese. The kids’ menu features favorite dishes sized just for children. Desserts include cannoli, cupcakes, and cakes, and out- standing gelato. This rich, frozen treat comes in a variety of flavors. Beverages include the flavorful, unsweetened mango iced tea and the satisfying cappuccino, which is almost a dessert unto itself. For details and reservations, call (201) 848-0198. Addi- tional information is also available online at cafeamici- wyckoff.com. “Friend” Café Amici on Facebook and receive daily specials. The café is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Brunch is served on Sundays. unfathomable casting choice for a hardened, murderous monster. This production is an ideal family show during the holi- day season. The large cast of talented boys will be espe- cially attractive to children. The show’s opening number, “Food, Glorious Food,” beautifully showcases the children as they complain about the miserable, meager fare at the workhouse. Director Mark S. Hoebee has crafted a Broad- way-caliber extravaganza. “Oliver!” will run through Dec. 29 at the Paper Mill Playhouse with evening performances Wednesday through Sunday at 7 p.m.; matinees Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.; and a special Christmas Eve matinee on Dec. 24 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are priced from $27 to $98 and may be purchased by calling (973) 376-4343, at the Paper Mill Playhouse box office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at www.PaperMill.org.