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Four NJ Restaurants Make Yelp's Top 100 In America Four NJ Restaurants Make Yelp's Top 100 In America
Four NJ Restaurants Make Yelp's Top 100 In America New Jersey foodies have some new places to add to their list, if they haven't dined there already. Four restaurants from the Garden State made Yelp's annual Top 100 US Restaurants 2024 list. Boomchia in Montclair ranked 21st on the list. The restaurant has a five star rating on Yelp serves up healthy bowls, offering ingredients like dark chocolate granola, blue coconut, bananas, cashew butter and gogi berries.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Colonna (@thetypicalfoodie) "Best Chia Acai bowl," wrote one Yelp reviewer. "…

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by Sam Barron
Business
'Difficult Decision:' NJ Tex-Mex Restaurant Shutters After Year In Business 'Difficult Decision:' NJ Tex-Mex Restaurant Shutters After Year In Business
'Difficult Decision:' NJ Tex-Mex Restaurant Shutters After Year In Business Jose Tejas abruptly closed one of its three New Jersey locations on Tuesday, Jan. 2 after a year in business. The Tex-Mex restaurant was at 1310 Route 73 in Mount Laurel. The company did not say why the restaurant was closed. “After great consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close our Mt. Laurel, NJ location effective January 2, 2024. We want to thank all of our wonderful guests and team members for supporting us over this past year. We have enjoyed the opportunity to serve the community and hope to see you again in our Woodbridge, NJ or Christiana, DE locations.” the compa…

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by Jon Craig
Business
'Hidden Gem:' Wildwood Crest Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America 'Hidden Gem:' Wildwood Crest Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America
'Hidden Gem:' Wildwood Crest Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America A New Jersey taco shop made Yelp's list of 100 best in the U.S. But you'll have to wait until May 2024 to try it. Yelp has released its list of "Top 100 US Taco Spots 2023," and according to the rundown, one Wildwood Crest shop is a must-try. Sun Dog on the Beach came in at No. 66. According to its website, Sun Dog on the Beach is a "casual, beachfront restaurant" that incorporates local fish, meat, and produce, in an effort to support local business. Sun Dog has a 4.8-star rating on Yelp, where one consumer calls the food "consistently delicious." Another called it a "hidden gem." …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
North Jersey Pizzeria Owned By TikTok Stars Getting Gordon Ramsey Makeover North Jersey Pizzeria Owned By TikTok Stars Getting Gordon Ramsey Makeover
North Jersey Pizzeria Owned By TikTok Stars Getting Gordon Ramsey Makeover A Bergen County pizzeria is the next North Jersey restaurant to get a visit from fiery celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Da Mimmo, in Dumont, will be featured on the Monday, Oct. 16 episode of "Kitchen Nightmares." Ramsay was spotted filming at the pizzeria in June. We decided to not make you wait any longer! Earlier this year we were blessed to be a part of the revamp of @... Posted by Da Mimmo on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 The pizzeria is the creation of Vincent, Antonio and Vito Gigante, brothers and TikTok influencers, who opened the place last November in honor of their great uncle,…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Top Cheeseburger In NJ Is Made By 'Awfully Delicious' Restaurant Top Cheeseburger In NJ Is Made By 'Awfully Delicious' Restaurant
Top Cheeseburger In NJ Is Made By 'Awfully Delicious' Restaurant The best cheeseburger in the Garden State is right in North Jersey. Yelp released its 50 states, 50 cheeseburgers list last week and Marty's in Fort Lee earned the distinction for the Garden State.  The restaurant, which also has a location in Jersey City, has earned plaudits from Yelp reviewers for their burgers, fries and chicken sandwiches. On its website, Marty's touts itself as having "awfully delicious burgers." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marty’s Fort Lee/ Jersey City (@martysnj) "I'm so in love with the burgers &…

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by Sam Barron
Business
This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What? This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What?
This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What? Philadelphia has no shortage of great cheesesteaks, but for the best of the best, you might have to drive across the river.  That's according to "Bon Appetit" magazine, which ranked Donkey's Place of New Jersey in its list of the Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia last Tuesday, April 11.  Geographical concerns aside, fans of the family-run chain say Donkey's holds its own with Philly's best. In addition to cracking "Bon Appetit's" list, the Jersey eatery holds the number 20 slot for best Philly-area cheesesteaks on Yelp.  As well, Donkey's distance from Philly proper might actually be a bl…

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by Mac Bullock
Business
This Cafe Has Best Pie In NJ, Yelp Says This Cafe Has Best Pie In NJ, Yelp Says
This Cafe Has Best Pie In NJ, Yelp Says Apple, pumpkin or banana cream — there are plenty of flavors to choose from and even more pies to sample in New Jersey. There's just one, though, that Yelp says is better than all the rest. Pie Lady Cafe in Moorestown was ranked the best pie place in New Jersey, according to the website's list of Best Pie in Every State. And when you go, you've just got to try the Cherry Almond Pie, Yelp says. Family owned, the Pie Lady Cafe was founded in 2008 out of a labor of love, its website says. While it all started with pie, the menu boasts all types of baked goods — Yelpers particularly love the …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
NJ Restaurants Named To Yelp's List Of Top 100 Places To Eat In America NJ Restaurants Named To Yelp's List Of Top 100 Places To Eat In America
NJ Restaurants Named To Yelp's List Of Top 100 Places To Eat In America Yelp has released its latest installment of the top 100 places to eat in America.  Among them, three New Jersey joints. Salmon from Jessica's Cafe & Restaurant.Jessica's Cafe & Restaurant The list includes something for everyone, from family-owned digs to a 5-star hidden hotspot in a former hospital storage room, the report says. No. 40: Jessica's Cafe, Plainfield: Yelpers love the milk-fed pork chops, grilled shrimp and wild mushroom crepes. No. 78: Kenko Sushi, Lincoln Park: Yelpers love the Godzilla, The Monster, and the vegetarian options. No. 88: Nicholas Anthony’s Family…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
This NJ Burger Joint Was Named Among Best In America This NJ Burger Joint Was Named Among Best In America
This NJ Burger Joint Was Named Among Best In America Do you like them big? Or perhaps, juicy?  Both are how one Bergen County restaurant serves its cheeseburgers which, according to Yelp, are the best in New Jersey. Marty's in Fort Lee also serves 'em fresh, with a focus on quality, its website says. "We cook and prepare your burgers the old fashion way, never frozen and never pre-packed. There are no shortcuts to how we serve our burgers." The menu is stuffed with something for everyone, from a classic burger to a BBQ burger piled high. Yelp compiled the rankings by looking at a large concentration of reviews mentioning “cheeseburger…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
NJ Spot Has One Of The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches In America, Website Says NJ Spot Has One Of The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches In America, Website Says
NJ Spot Has One Of The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches In America, Website Says Aug. 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. If you didn't plan on celebrating, you might want to reconsider. A popular New Jersey ice cream spot has been named to Yelp's list of the best places for an ice cream sandwich in America. Milk Sugar Love in Jersey City takes the cake — the ice cream cake, that is — for the best place in the Garden State. Owned by a pastry chef Emma Taylor, Milk Sugar Love on McWilliams Place bills itself as small-batch ice cream shop, never with inventory more than two weeks old on hand. While MSL boasts a variety of unique flavors such as Matcha Oreo, Lemon Oliv…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Pennsylvania Bar Owner Slammed Over Racist Remarks In Lyft Driver's Viral Video Pennsylvania Bar Owner Slammed Over Racist Remarks In Lyft Driver's Viral Video
Pennsylvania Bar Owner Slammed Over Racist Remarks In Lyft Driver's Viral Video A Pennsylvania bar owner who was caught on a dash camera making racist remarks inside a Lyft driver's car was being slammed online. Jackie Harford was surprised to see a "white guy" behind the wheel when she entered James Bode’s car late Friday, May 13 outside her bar, Fossil’s Last Stand on Race Street in Catasauqua, LehighValleyLive reports. "What's that?" Bode asked, "Excuse me?" "You're like a normal guy, like you speak English," Harford laughs as she pats his shoulder and apologizes. This happened tonight outside of Fossils Last Stand, on Race St in Catasauqua. The ride was for…

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by Nicole Acosta
Business
This Bergen County Bakery Has Best Cookies In NJ, Yelp Says This Bergen County Bakery Has Best Cookies In NJ, Yelp Says
This Bergen County Bakery Has Best Cookies In NJ, Yelp Says The holiday season will soon be in full swing, and with it comes the demand for delicious, delectable and crave-worthy cookies. One step ahead of the game, food blog Yelp made a new list (and checked it twice) of the best bakeries for cookies in every state and Canada, and its choice for the Garden State can be found in Bergen County. Erie Coffee & Bakery on Franklin Place in Rutherford offers the best cookies in all of New Jersey, according to the list. While Erie offers several savory staples like quiche, bourekas and spinach pie, the fun really starts with their massive selection …

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by Valerie Musson