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Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show
Three New Jersey residents are among 10 bakers competing on a brand new Food Network cooking show. "The Next Baking Master" is filmed in Paris and hosted by acclaimed pastry chef Stephanie Boswell and French-born chef and restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre. The Garden State bakers on the show are Joe Settepani of Morganville, Robert Toland of Willingboro, and Jennalyn Walbolt of Union (scroll down for more about each one). The show is Food Network’s newest culinary competition and "gives 10 ambitious and highly-skilled American bakers unprecedented access to the most iconic pastry shops…
Police & Fire
'Chopped' Kosher Chef Jailed On New Child Sex Assault Charges Out Of NJ
A kosher chef from Teaneck who appeared on the Food Network show "Chopped” was jailed after a grand jury in Hackensack indicted him on charges of sexually assaulting a child. Shalom "Sal" Yehudiel, 41, was arrested at JFK Airport last month when authorities said he tried to flee the country. He'd only just had previous child sex assault charges against him dismissed by a judge in Hackensack at the time. A new indictment charges Yehudiel with sexually assaulting a girl who was 14 and 15 twice in Teaneck between November 2016 and April 2017. Yehudiel -- now lives in Aventura, FL -- surr…
Police & Fire
Judge Dismisses Child Sex Charges Against 'Chopped' Kosher Chef From Teaneck
A judge in Hackensack dismissed child sex assault charges against a kosher chef from Teaneck who appeared on the Food Network show "Chopped.” Shalom Yehudiel, 41, had his rights violated by the FBI when federal authorities failed to surrender a video tied directly to the case, Bergen County Superior Court Judge Christopher Kazlau ruled on Monday, Aug. 7. The judge dismissed the charges without prejudice, which allows prosecutors to reinstate the case if any new evidence comes to light. Yehudiel had owned and operated The Humble Toast, a kosher eatery on Queen Anne Road, for several years …
Business
Closing Of 'Magical' Collingswood Bakery DiBartolo's Shatters Customers' Hearts
For more than 50 years, DiBartolo Bakery has been the go-to place for wedding cakes, birthday cakes, graduation cakes and more. Area families wouldn't even consider another bakery to make the classic creations, Italian rum cake and chocolate chip pound cake among the favorites. Some say the creations are magical. But come Saturday, April 29, those longtime DiBartolo customers will need to find another bake shop to fulfill their sweet creations, as the Haddon Avenue shop in Collingswood is closing. The bakery was founded by Benjamin DiBartolo in 1969, in Pennsauken, pursuing his dream of …
Business
This New Jersey Diner Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says
Guy Fieri has dined at thousands of diners across the US and dozens in New Jersey on his Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Mashed has compiled a list of the best "Triple D" diners, and for the Garden State, flavortown is in Linden. "You can get some delicious, homemade diner classics in New Jersey at Johnny Prince's Bayway Diner in Linden," the site says. "It's a casual joint serving up well known diner staples, but locals call it 'a special place.' And Guy Fieri once called it one of his favorite stops on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (per an interview with The Street).…
News
South Jersey Butcher Shop Returns To Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-ins & Dives'
The Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" is returning to the airwaves and a South Jersey butcher shop is being featured. Ernest And Son Old-Fashioned Butcher Shoppe in Brigantine will appear Friday, Oct. 28 at 9 p.m. in a segment titled, "From sausage to sweet." They are best known for their cheesesteak sandwiches. "We appreciate the opportunity and are excited for everyone to see it!!! Thank you for all the support as always!" shoppe owner Brian Mel Cortellessa wrote on Facebook. Ernest And Son Old-Fashioned Butcher ShoppeFacebook/ Ernest And Son Old-Fashioned Butcher Shoppe …
Business
Two Of America's Best Italian Subs Are Made In NJ, Website Says
It's no secret some of the best Italian subs in America can be found in New Jersey. But not necessarily where you might think. According to Mashed.com, two of the 15 best subs in the country are made in South Jersey: One in May's Landing, the other Atlantic City. Sugar Hill Sub Shop in Mays Landing could be mistaken as just another gas station on the side of the road. However, the unassuming hoagie joint has some of the best around, customers say. The sub to get, according to Mashed.com, is The Italian Stallion: A variety of cold cuts, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, and oil and vinegar…
Business
Bergen's Rabbinic Council Ends Contracts With Kosher Chef Charged With Child Sex Assault
A Teaneck chef once praised in the Jewish community for his restaurants has been chopped from his contract with the local rabbinical council that upheld his kosher certification following his arrest on charges of child sex assault. The Rabbinical Council of Bergen County announced that it will not be renewing its contracts with Shalom "Sal" Yehudiel, 40, due to the charges slapped against him last week. The announcement was posted to Twitter Thursday, March 24 by Asher Lovy, the director of an organization aimed at fighting child sex assault in Orthodox Jewish communities. The Council las…
News
Popular Food Network Kosher Deli Chef From NJ Charged With Teen Sex Assault
An accomplished kosher chef from Teaneck who appeared on the Food Network show "Chopped" was jailed on child sex assault charges. Shalom Yehudiel, 40, of Surfside, FL, remained held in the Bergen County Jail on Thursday, March 17, following his arrest the day before, records show. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella issued a statement that said, in part: "On Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, the FBI contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding the alleged sexual assault of a child. A months-long investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the FBI …
Business
Brownstone Pancake Factory Opens Jersey Shore Digs
Popular North Jersey brunch spot Brownstone Pancake Factory is opening a Jersey Shore outpost. The storied local family business will be located at 979 Cedar Bridge Ave., in Brick Township, and offer its famous pancakes, over-the-top milkshakes and other diner classics. The Jersey Shore been hotly anticipated, and follows the successful Brownstone Pancake Factory locations in Edgewater and Englewood Cliffs. Owner Bobby Bournias and his wife, interior designer Vanessa Deleon, have built the most Instagrammable Brownstone location yet, complete with in-store donut shop, soft-serve ice c…
Lifestyle
2 NJ Hot Dog Spots Named Among 'Best Around NYC'
Popular NYC food blog Eater New York has compiled a new list of 27 hot dogs around the city deemed “superior,” and among them are two Garden State spots. Clifton classic Rutt’s Hut is renowned for its original “rippers,” dogs named for the sound they make when the casing cracks during the eatery’s unique deep-frying process. Rutt’s, a staple since its opening in 1928, has been featured in national television programs and publications including USA Today, several Food Network series and the Travel Channel’s ‘Deep Fried Paradise.’ Top your Rutt’s hot dog with the spot’s mustard-relish sauce…
Lifestyle
ON TV: Watch New Jersey Mom, Chef Compete On '
Chopped
'
A Bergen County mom who teaches cooking classes will be competing on an episode of Food Network's "CHOPPED" this week. Hillsdale's Rama Ginde, who owns WannaBee Chef, will be on the Tuesday, May 25 episode airing at 9 p.m. Ginde was trained at the French Culinary Institute and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She also graduated from the Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, and Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. She opened WannaBee in 2012 and recently transitioned to virtual classes. View this post on Instagram A po…
Lifestyle
Hoboken Chef Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Taco Brawl
A Hoboken eatery is sharing the secret sauce they've been holding on to for weeks. Kiersten Gormeley, founding owner and executive chef of SHAKA, won the Taco Brawl episode of "Chopped" on Food Network, taking home the $10,000 grand prize. The episode aired May 18. Gormeley felt confident going into the competition. As an all-state swimmer in high school, she learned how to manage pre-match nerves, and the variety of tacos she’s served since SHAKA’s opening in 2016 gave her a solid foundation to work from, the restaurant said in a press release. Her rivals were talen…
Business
Popular North Jersey Burger Joint Crowned 2nd Best Burger In America
A popular North Jersey burger joint recently visited by a celebrity has been crowned second best in the U.S. White Manna on River Street in Hackensack took the No. 2 spot on the Daily Meal's rundown of "101 Best Burgers in America." "White Manna’s juicy burgers are topped with onion and cheese and served on a Martin’s potato roll. Pair your burger with a side of crispy fries or, if you’re a pickle fiend, add a 12-ounce cup of pickle chips," the website says. Founded in 1939 at the World's Fair, White Manna moved to Hackensack in 1946. The eatery has been featured on The Food Network's…
Business
Popular North Jersey Eatery Named Best Hot Dog In America
North Jersey residents don't have to go far for the best hot dog in the U.S. The ever-popular Ripper from the River Road eatery eatery was named the cream of the crop by food website the Daily Meal. "This iconic wiener starts as a normal hot dog that is then deep-fried, causing the crispy casing to split," the website said. "But the key to this dish's success is in the sauce — or relish, to be exact. Rutt’s Hut has a secret recipe for the garnish, which includes a mixture of mustard and spices." The original Rutt's Hut stand opened in 1928 and quickly gained popularity for their crunchy…
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