'Bullied Into Sitting Down:' Dave Portnoy's Back In Town — With Visit To Harrison Pizzeria 'Bullied Into Sitting Down:' Dave Portnoy's Back In Town — With Visit To Harrison Pizzeria
'Bullied Into Sitting Down:' Dave Portnoy's Back In Town — With Visit To Harrison Pizzeria Dave Portnoy is kicking off another leg of pizza tasting in New Jersey with a stop longer than he'd hoped for in Hudson County. The Barstool Sports CEO dropped by Nino's on Bergen Street in Harrison for the first of many "One Bite" pizza reviews. "Soupy in the middle," he said outside the restaurant biting into a slice. "Good, solid. Football pizza. I'd like it a little tighter." Ultimately, he gave it a 7.4. Just as he was wrapping up, Nino's employees came out and insisted he come inside. They set him a place at a table where Portnoy said he'd been "bullied into sitting down." It was a…
Long Island Vegan Bakery Issues Recalls Following Dunkin' Donuts Scandal Long Island Vegan Bakery Issues Recalls Following Dunkin' Donuts Scandal
Long Island Vegan Bakery Issues Recalls Following Dunkin' Donuts Scandal Over a month after a vegan bakery on Long Island went viral for allegedly re-selling Dunkin’ Donuts, the business has issued a recall of its treats. Alongside the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets, independent Long Island-based bakery The Savory Fig announced on Wednesday, April 24 that it was voluntarily recalling its baked items following a scandal the month before. Earlier Report: Long Island Vegan Bakery Accused Of Re-Selling Dunkin' Donuts All products will be pulled due to possible undeclared allergens (like soy, wheat gluten, or milk), including the bakery’s: …
Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg
Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg Burrito lovers rejoice! Chipotle opened its newest location in Phillipsburg on Tuesday, April 30. The new location, at 1341 Route 22, features the brand's Chipotlane, a drive-thru pickup lane allowing guests to pick up their digital orders without leaving their cars. The location will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is also offering the chicken al pastor for a limited time. The chicken al pastor is a marinade of seared morita peppers and ground achiote, balanced with a splash of pineapple.  Chipotle said it is hiring for the new Phillipsburg location, looking to fill 30 p…
Just Salad Opening Second Mass Location In Needham Just Salad Opening Second Mass Location In Needham
Just Salad Opening Second Mass Location In Needham Just Salad, the national chain restaurant specializing in — well, salads — plans to open its second location in Massachusetts later this week in Needham.  The restaurant will hold a multi-day grand opening for its store in Needham Heights at 669 Highland Ave. beginning on Thursday, May 2, and running through Saturday.  The eatery is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and includes indoor and outdoor dining options.  In celebration of the grand opening, the store will include discounts and offers for several days. …
Closed Linwood Pizzeria Returning In Ocean City With 'Some Insane Upgrades' Closed Linwood Pizzeria Returning In Ocean City With 'Some Insane Upgrades'
Closed Linwood Pizzeria Returning In Ocean City With 'Some Insane Upgrades' A recently shuttered Jersey Shore pizza shop is getting a second chance at serving slices a few miles down the coast. Bakeria 1010 will reopen at 955 Asbury Avenue in Ocean City, owner Mike Fitzick posted on Instagram on Friday, Apr. 19. The pizzeria was located in The Exchange on New Road in Linwood and closed in February 2023. Fitzick, who also goes by the nickname "The Pizza Jew," said he's excited to revive the restaurant from a "pile of ashes." "The new venue will be in a local spot, yet slightly seasonal as well," wrote Fitzick. "Expect all your old favorites and clearly so…
Jackpot-Winning 'Multi-Match' Ticket Worth $660K Sold At Baltimore Mini Mart Jackpot-Winning 'Multi-Match' Ticket Worth $660K Sold At Baltimore Mini Mart
Jackpot-Winning 'Multi-Match' Ticket Worth $660K Sold At Baltimore Mini Mart Lottery officials are encouraging players to check their tickets after a jackpot-winning Multi-Match ticket was sold at a Maryland convenience store.  A ticket worth $660,000 is burning a hole in one Lottery player's pocket after hitting all six numbers from the latest Multi-Match drawing on Monday, April 29 on a ticket sold at the St. Paul Mini Mart at 815 St. Paul St. in Baltimore. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were: 04-13-21-34-42-43. It marks the second time in several weeks that a jackpot was hit after a retired couple claimed a $2.1 million win last month. The g…
Retired Police Chief Opens Chick-fil-A On Route 46 In Parsippany Retired Police Chief Opens Chick-fil-A On Route 46 In Parsippany
Retired Police Chief Opens Chick-fil-A On Route 46 In Parsippany Thursday, May 2, will be a big day for chicken lovers in Morris County. Chick-fil-A announced its the opening date of the new Parsippany location at 1180 Route 46.  The restaurant will be open for pick-up, dine-in, drive-thru and carryout from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the drive-thru open until 10 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Chick-fil-A will be closed Sundays, of course. The restaurant will be opened by Charlie Atie, the former police chief in Prospect Park. Atie retired from the police force in 2020 after 29 years of service. Atie, who has lived in the Garden State for four decades, sai…
BBQ Rebranded: Meet The Faces Behind Bar 26, Formerly Fink's, In Dumont BBQ Rebranded: Meet The Faces Behind Bar 26, Formerly Fink's, In Dumont
BBQ Rebranded: Meet The Faces Behind Bar 26, Formerly Fink's, In Dumont Fink's just got a facelift, and the faces behind it are stepping into the light. Since opening in 2012, the West Madison Avenue barbecue spot in Dumont has remained largely the same. The menu, the ambiance, the people. That changed on Friday, April 26, with the grand opening of Bar 26 BBQ & Grill. "It’s healthy to reinvent yourself every once in a while — make sure you're feeling your best," said Samantha Matthews, 28, a New Milford native who's been newly-promoted to her role of assistant general manager of Bar 26, after nine years working in various roles at Fink's. "We'd been …
Renovations Begin On Stamford Market Renovations Begin On Stamford Market
Renovations Begin On Stamford Market Updates have begun on a Fairfield County Grade A Market to enhance the shopping experience and bring the store up to date.  The renovations will update the Stamford store's interior decor and refresh the produce, seafood, floral, and meat departments.  The store, located at 563 Newfield Ave., will also feature new fresh-prepared grab-and-go meal options. The market will remain open during the renovation, and store officials said work is expected to be completed by summer.  “Our Newfield Avenue Grade A Market has been a staple in the Newfield-Turn of River neighborh…
Popular Frozen Meat Pizza Product Recalled Due To Misbranding, Undeclared Allergens Popular Frozen Meat Pizza Product Recalled Due To Misbranding, Undeclared Allergens
Popular Frozen Meat Pizza Product Recalled Due To Misbranding, Undeclared Allergens A popular frozen pizza product sold in the Northeast has been recalled due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. 802 VT Frozen, a Newport, Vermont, establishment, said the recall involves approximately 8,220 pounds of its frozen meat pizza. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Friday, April 26. The produced was made from April 25, 2023, through April 25, 2024.  The following product is subject to recall: 17.8-oz. cardboard box containi…
New Eatery Opens For Business In Hudson Valley New Eatery Opens For Business In Hudson Valley
New Eatery Opens For Business In Hudson Valley If you've found yourself craving chicken, an all-new restaurant in the Hudson Valley may be worth checking out. A new Korean-style chicken restaurant in Putnam County, 92 Chicken in Mahopac at 728 Route 6, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 25.  Visitors to the new eatery can order tenders or drumsticks in a variety of flavors, including garlic spicy, curry, and red hot pepper.  Additionally, the restaurant also offers chicken wings, fish and chips, and plenty of sides like french fries, fried calamari, shrimp tempura, dumplings, a…
Bar 26 Replacing Finks In Dumont Bar 26 Replacing Finks In Dumont
Bar 26 Replacing Finks In Dumont A brand-new barbecue spot is replacing a longtime favorite in Bergen County. Bar 26 BBQ & Grill opened on Friday, April 26 in the space occupied by Fink's BBQ Smokehouse at 26 West Madison Avenue, in Dumont. "Our goal is to fuse traditional barbecue with modern dining to create a delicious menu and happy atmosphere for everyone," the website says. "Come dine with us in the restaurant, grab a drink at the bar, or shoot a game of pool in our lounge! New specials are added weekly!" Dave "Fink" Finkelstein opened Fink's in Dumont in 2012, and its sister restaurant in Suffern, NY four …