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'So Much Has Changed:' Two Jersey City Bars Announce Closures On Same Day 'So Much Has Changed:' Two Jersey City Bars Announce Closures On Same Day
'So Much Has Changed:' Two Jersey City Bars Announce Closures On Same Day Two cherished Jersey City bars have announced they will be closing their doors, leaving the community heartbroken. The announcements from Fox & Crow and Barcade both came on Thursday, Feb. 6, marking the end of an era for locals. Known for its cozy atmosphere, live music, and vibrant neighborhood vibe, Fox & Crow closed for winter break in January, and never reopened. The bar shared its heartfelt farewell on social media, announcing that it will be closing after 12 memorable years. “To our Jersey City community, the last 12 years have been a wonderful, wild ride,” the…

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by Cecilia Levine
Events
'Impractical Jokers' Star Mingles With Fans At NJ Holiday Market: You Can Meet Him Too 'Impractical Jokers' Star Mingles With Fans At NJ Holiday Market: You Can Meet Him Too
'Impractical Jokers' Star Mingles With Fans At NJ Holiday Market: You Can Meet Him Too The holiday cheer at Flounder’s 4th Annual Kringle Market in Hillsborough just got a dose of celebrity fun.  James Murray—better known as “Murr” from truTV’s hit show Impractical Jokers—delighted fans at the festive event last weekend at Carriage Farm. And he's coming back on Saturday, Dec. 21 to do it all again. Murray's visit adds an extra spark to the beloved Kringle Market, which Flounder Brewing started four years ago. The event has grown into a cherished holiday tradition, inviting visitors to shop, sip, and celebrate the season with an array of festive attractions. Bella Pizza …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
'This Is Home': Longtime Restaurateur Opens Wayne Ale House & Pizza 'This Is Home': Longtime Restaurateur Opens Wayne Ale House & Pizza
'This Is Home': Longtime Restaurateur Opens Wayne Ale House & Pizza The opening of a Wayne pizzeria and bar is serving as a homecoming for a longtime restaurateur Rob Corujo, who has owned numerous restaurants in North Jersey over the last 20 year, has opened Wayne Ale House & Pizza at 611 Ratzer Road.  Corujo is but a five-minute drive from the restaurant, and said this is an idea he's had in his head for a long time. "I've always wanted to do a bar/pizza concept with a limited menu," Corujo said. "I always said I wanted to make one thing and make it really good and that will work." While spending time skiing in Colorado, where he has a condominium,…

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
Morris County Native, ‘Incredible Light’ Dies After Battle With Brain Tumor, 33 Morris County Native, ‘Incredible Light’ Dies After Battle With Brain Tumor, 33
Morris County Native, ‘Incredible Light’ Dies After Battle With Brain Tumor, 33 Morris County native Brian J. Dodgson died at Overlook Medical Center on Thursday, May 12 after battling a brain tumor. He was 33. Born in Denville, Brian grew up in Madison, his obituary says. Brian worked as a dedicated dog walker for Wonder Dog in Summit. He was remembered as a craft beer fan and fierce music lover. Meanwhile, more than $4,500 had been raised on GoFundMe for the creation of a scholarship in Brian’s honor at the County College of Morris. “We lost an incredible light the other day,” reads the fundraiser, launched by Caitlin Duffy. “Brian ‘Pork’ Dodgson was the best of u…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
This NJ Beach Town Was Named Among Best In America This NJ Beach Town Was Named Among Best In America
This NJ Beach Town Was Named Among Best In America New Jersey has many great beach towns, but one stands out as the best, according to a new ranking.  In fact, Cape May ranked among America's best 20 beach towns in this survey. Cape May is an ideal destination for families and those who are looking for a romantic getaway, says TripsToDiscover.com, a digital travel magazine. It features charming B&Bs, horse-drawn carriages and some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, according to the review. "Year-round, you can find entertainment, art shows, go boating, visit the zoo, sample a taste of craft beer at local breweries, tak…

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by Jon Craig
News
Smash Burger Pop-Up Coming To Popular Passaic County Brewery Smash Burger Pop-Up Coming To Popular Passaic County Brewery
Smash Burger Pop-Up Coming To Popular Passaic County Brewery Hope you're hungry! A smash burger pop-up eatery is setting up shop for an event outside a popular Passaic County brewery. Eightytwenty smash will be serving up hot and hearty burgers — aka “smashers” — outside Ghost Hawk Brewing Co. on River Road in Clifton on Friday, May 13 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The smash burger pop-up and catering brand is known for their custom prime blend comprising 100 percent pasture-raised and antibiotic-free Wagyu beef from New York Valley Wagyu purveyor. The eatery smashes the beef onto a griddle alongside aromatic onions before topping the burger with American c…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Irishmen Set Opening Date For New Bergen County Bar & Restaurant 'The Craftsman' Irishmen Set Opening Date For New Bergen County Bar & Restaurant 'The Craftsman'
Irishmen Set Opening Date For New Bergen County Bar & Restaurant 'The Craftsman' "The Craftsman" -- a new bar and restaurant run by a pair of Irishmen -- has announced an opening date. If all inspections go according to plan, the establishment will open on Maple Avenue on April 14, owners Philip Quilter and David Casey said. "The Craftsman" -- which has outposts in New York City -- was set to open in March 2020, but the pandemic stalled the opening process. According to its website, "The Craftsman" is is an upscale gastro pub serving contemporary American cuisine with diverse menu options and an Irish influence. The emphasis is on exceptional craft cocktails and craft…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
'Great American Beer Bars': Dumont's Grant Street Proudly Represents NJ 'Great American Beer Bars': Dumont's Grant Street Proudly Represents NJ
'Great American Beer Bars': Dumont's Grant Street Proudly Represents NJ A beloved Dumont bar and restaurant is representing New Jersey on a website's rundown of best beer bars in the U.S. Each year, CraftBeer.com asks readers to nominate their favorite local beer bars.  The website's editors tally the nominations on a state-by-state basis and consider the atmosphere, servers and -- of course -- the beer menu. It should come as no surprise to locals that Grant Street Cafe made the cut. The family-run Grant Avenue locale managed by Chris DeLaura opened in 1989 and is "considered the hidden gem of Bergen County," CraftBeer.com says. Grant's made headlines last…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Hungarian-American Childhood Friends Open '7 Tribesmen' Brewery On Route 23 In Wayne Hungarian-American Childhood Friends Open '7 Tribesmen' Brewery On Route 23 In Wayne
Hungarian-American Childhood Friends Open '7 Tribesmen' Brewery On Route 23 In Wayne A shuttered art gallery in Wayne will soon be home to a new brewery. "7 Tribesmen" is in the process of opening on Route 23 at the former "Woodworker" location. The brewery is owned by a group of Hungarian-American childhood friends who share a passion for craft beer, according to its website. The friends converted the former gallery themselves and built nearly everything by hand. Transformation under way.7 Tribesmen Building the bar.7 Tribesmen Here's more of the backstory: "Over 1,000 years ago, seven nomadic tribes came together to form an alliance. History has it, that the le…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Hackensack's Newest Brewery Will Preserve Essence Of City During Redevelopment Hackensack's Newest Brewery Will Preserve Essence Of City During Redevelopment
Hackensack's Newest Brewery Will Preserve Essence Of City During Redevelopment An endeavor that began in a Hackensack residential kitchen more than a decade ago is moving into a new home next month. Hackensack Brewing Co. began unofficially in 2006 by Mike Jones, who -- after work at Hackensack University Medical Center -- would come home and brew in his high-rise apartment. He and his longtime friends Irfan Qureshi, Alexander Ferenczi and Herbert Lamont Barr III on Feb. 2 are celebrating the opening of the Hackensack Brewing Co.'s taproom on Johnson Avenue. Jones hopes the new space will shine a light on city's history -- the taproom decor and beer names a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
BOOM Burger: Mahwah Location Shuts For Renovations, Clifton's Prepares To Open BOOM Burger: Mahwah Location Shuts For Renovations, Clifton's Prepares To Open
Boom Burger: Mahwah Location Shuts For Renovations, Clifton's Prepares To Open BOOM Burger has big plans in store this year. The eatery closed its Mahwah location for renovations as its new Clifton spot readies to open. The burger chain announced on Facebook it will be coming to River Front Center strip mall on Route 3. No word yet on when the Route 17 location will reopen. Clifton's BOOM Burger will offer the Pat LaFredia burgers, of course, and boast an outdoor patio, 40 televisions and a massive HD screen. Twenty craft and local beers will be on tap.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
VOTE: Best Restaurants With Outdoor Seating In Bergen County VOTE: Best Restaurants With Outdoor Seating In Bergen County
Vote: Best Restaurants With Outdoor Seating In Bergen County With summer right around the corner there are several area restaurants where you can enjoy the sunshine and the food at the same time. Which one is your favorite in Bergen County? Story continues below poll. Here are the best in Bergen and Passaic counties according to Yelpers: Cafe 37: Customers loved the goat cheese ravioli, fillet mignon and coconut ice cream at this American cafe. 37 S. Broad St., Ridgewood Oceanos: Customers loved the grilled calamari at this upscale seafood restaurant. 2-27 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn SEAK: Customers loved the Pad Thai and Pho at this Vietnamese-Tha…

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by Cecilia Levine