Remember Ethan's, the eclectic Elizabeth hot spot that lured a loyal crowd with a seasonally changing menu and cozy neighborhood vibe? You may even recall Pearl, which suffered an abbreviated stint before quickly handing over the sauté pan to Solera, a Mediterranean establishment that shared a similar fate.
I'm never one to eavesdrop, of course, but noisy lunch talk cranks up the volume at even the best eateries, and next thing I know, conversation at the next table becomes my main course.
