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1950 Originals Expands To Westfield 1950 Originals Expands To Westfield
1950 Originals Expands To Westfield 1950s Originals is continuing to establish its footprint as the hot dog joint of North Jersey. Dan DeMiglio, owner of the Westwood eatery, announced his shop will be expanding into Westfield, with an opening date set for sometime next month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Burgers, Dogs & Fries (@1950originals) "It’s a proud moment for our entire team," DeMiglio said. "A huge thanks to everyone who’s been with us on this journey.  "Bringing co-owner Chef Danny’s recipes and our Beef Tallow tastebud magic to such an arti…
Jack's Cafe, Replaced By Popular Hot Dog Spot In Westwood, Returns As Pop-Up Jack's Cafe, Replaced By Popular Hot Dog Spot In Westwood, Returns As Pop-Up
Jack's Cafe, Replaced By Popular Hot Dog Spot In Westwood, Returns As Pop-Up Jack's is making a comeback. Jack's Cafe, the Westwood staple that closed after 16 years, is returning as a pop-up restaurant at B & M Meat Market at 146 Kinderkamack Road in Park Ridge on Saturday, Nov. 4.  The restaurant will be takeout only and open Saturday through Tuesday. The cafe, which closed in 2022, was replaced by 1950 Originals, a hot dog eatery owned by the grandson of Callahan's.  Jack's had planned a popup event at Luna's Outdoor Bar and Grille in Vineland last month but was forced to cancel. 
Grandson Of Original Callahan's Owner Sets Opening Date On New Westwood Hot Dog Shop Grandson Of Original Callahan's Owner Sets Opening Date On New Westwood Hot Dog Shop
Grandson Of Original Callahan's Owner Sets Opening Date On New Westwood Hot Dog Shop Hot dog fans have waited long enough. 1950 Originals, which is owned by Dan DeMiglio, the grandson of the original owner of Callahan's announced it is hosting its grand opening in Westwood on Sunday, Oct. 15 beginning at 11 a.m. “I’m so excited to start fresh with a brand new business — it’s like having a blank canvas," DeMiglio said in a statement when he announced 1950s Originals. "This is my chance to start over and dream bigger. "But to me, it’s not always about the brand name. It’s about the people on your team, and our team is truly incredible." DeMiglio revived Callahan's in Norwoo…
Former Callahan's Owner Reveals New Westwood Eatery: 'My Chance To Start Over' Former Callahan's Owner Reveals New Westwood Eatery: 'My Chance To Start Over'
Former Callahan's Owner Reveals New Westwood Eatery: 'My Chance To Start Over' For hot dog fans in North Jersey, it's been a cruel summer. But after months of teasing, former Callahan's owner Dan DeMiglio has finally announced what his fans have been waiting for: 1950 Originals.  DeMiglio's brand-new business is replacing Jack's Café in Westwood.  “I’m so excited to start fresh with a brand new business — it’s like having a blank canvas," DeMiglio said in a statement. "This is my chance to start over and dream bigger. "But to me, it’s not always about the brand name. It’s about the people on your team, and our team is truly incredible." DeMiglio, who…
Callahan's Elusive Paramus Opening Taken Too Far Or Creating Buzz? Callahan's Elusive Paramus Opening Taken Too Far Or Creating Buzz?
Callahan's Elusive Paramus Opening Taken Too Far Or Creating Buzz? The Callahan's owner's handling of an elusive new location is leaving a bad taste in some customers' mouths. Others, including Dan DeMiglio himself, say he's just creating buzz. DeMiglio — whose grandfather Leonard "Artie" Castranni founded the original Callahan's in Fort Lee — has confirmed a new location is in the works. This week, he said it will be in Paramus. But DeMiglio has yet to divulge an exact address or opening date, much to the chagrin of longtime patrons. To some, it's irritating. To DeMiglio, it's all in good fun. "I've been doing the same thing I've been doing in all of m…
Iconic Paramus Burger Joint 'The Fireplace' Closes Iconic Paramus Burger Joint 'The Fireplace' Closes
Iconic Paramus Burger Joint 'The Fireplace' Closes "The Fireplace" in Paramus closed Friday after 64 years amid the COIVD-19 pandemic. UPDATE: The Fireplace will be reopening Tuesday, Sept. 22. The iconic Route 17 burger and shake joint has been open for takeout and curbside pick-up orders.  The restaurant said it plans on reopening when the "environment is more stable," blaming the suspension of indoor dining across New Jersey for its sudden closure. Indoor dining was set to reopen at 25 percent capacity in New Jersey last Thursday, after more than three months of being closed. In a last-minute move, Gov. Phil Murphy …
'Bittersweet': Callahan's In Norwood Closes 'Bittersweet': Callahan's In Norwood Closes
'Bittersweet': Callahan's In Norwood Closes After five years in Norwood, Callahan's is closing. The eatery opened in 2015 by Dan DeMiglio, whose grandfather Leonard “Artie” Castranni ran the original Callahan's hot dog establishment in Fort Lee. The Broad Street restaurant -- with three food trucks -- has been featured on Food Network, the Travel Channel and other online platforms, and won countless awards. Its Reese’s Peanut Butter & Candied Bacon hot dog was rated No. 2 in America by BravoTV as one of the most out of this world toppings. Its Stuffed Truffle Gouda Mac n’ Cheese Ball Burger was reviewed (highly) by sev…
Travel Channel: Norwood Eatery Is No. 2 Best Pig-Out Spot In America Travel Channel: Norwood Eatery Is No. 2 Best Pig-Out Spot In America
Travel Channel: Norwood Eatery Is No. 2 Best Pig-Out Spot In America If you're looking for a salad, Callahan's is not the place for you. The Norwood eatery was named the second-best pig-out spot in America by the Travel Channel in a segment that aired Jan. 12. "The menu is designed for pigging out," owner Dan DeMiglio said. "It's treat yourself food." The menu is one brilliant, fatty creation after another. Basic burgers and beyond got loaded up, smothered and stuffed with the most explosive, over-the-top add-ons and stuffed between two buns. Deep fried hot dogs. Chicken burgers breaded with Cap'n Crunch cereal. Truffle mac-n-cheese between two beef pattie…
Santa Would Blush: Bergen PBA Toy Drive Hums With Teamwork, Smiles, Blessings (PHOTOS, VIDEO) Santa Would Blush: Bergen PBA Toy Drive Hums With Teamwork, Smiles, Blessings (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Santa Would Blush: Bergen PBA Toy Drive Hums With Teamwork, Smiles, Blessings (Photos, Video) “We filled three military trucks,” police veteran Don Nicoletti said Wednesday afternoon as officers, National Guard members and others continued piling immense bags of presents into vehicles at the Closter firehouse. The 30th annual Bergen County PBA Toy Drive, helmed by Nicoletti, not only set a record for the number of law enforcement agencies involved – a whopping 53. It may also have been the most efficient transfer ever of toys, board games electronics and more all brought to the firehouse, sorted, bagged and taken to hospitals and other locations for terminally ill, ailing and needy…
PBA Toy Drive's 30th Year: Hoping To Make Magic For Terminally Ill, Ailing And Needy Youngsters PBA Toy Drive's 30th Year: Hoping To Make Magic For Terminally Ill, Ailing And Needy Youngsters
PBA Toy Drive's 30th Year: Hoping To Make Magic For Terminally Ill, Ailing And Needy Youngsters “Some of us are fortunate to have that one Christmas or special holiday that we will always remember, that moment when we received the gift we wanted,” said Don Nicoletti, while fielding a barrage of calls and texts for the 30th annual Bergen County PBA Toy Drive. “That's what we want to create -- that special memory that will bring joy, even for just a moment,” he said. With less than a week to go before a stream of vehicles bring what will become mountains of toys, board games and electronics to the Closter firehouse for delivery to terminally ill, ailing and needy youngsters and their f…
Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger
Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger The Travel Channel is putting one of Bergen County's most famous burgers on the map. The Now & Tater burger from Callahan's in Norwood will appear on an episode of "Food Paradise" sometime this summer, owner Dan DeMiglio said. The show filmed Tuesday at the store with DeMiglio and chef Danny Fabian until 2 a.m. Fabian is the mastermind behind the now and tater burger. "The inspiration was based on social media -- creating something that was buzz worthy," he said. "At the same time we wanted to create a great burger that was just unique." This isn't not…
Are You Made For TV? Food Network Filming At Bergen County Restaurant Are You Made For TV? Food Network Filming At Bergen County Restaurant
Are You Made For TV? Food Network Filming At Bergen County Restaurant They're baaaack... after a segment in September, Food Network is returning to Bergen County. The network will be filming at Callahan's in Norwood on Fat Tuesday. The restaurant's most recent claim to fame is its Stuffed Truffle Gouda Bacon Mac N' Cheese Ball Burger. Owner Daniel DeMiglio also released Callahans' latest creation: the Cap'n Crunch Fried Chicken Burger. Drop in for a shot at your own claim to fame Tuesday, Feb. 13.