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NJ Brothers With Syrian Roots Dish Up Some Of The Best Falafel In America NJ Brothers With Syrian Roots Dish Up Some Of The Best Falafel In America
NJ Brothers With Syrian Roots Dish Up Some Of The Best Falafel In America You don't have to travel overseas for good falafel. Falafel Brothers in Brick was named to Yelp's list of 25 best falafel places in the U.S. -- ahead of National Falafel Day (Friday, June 12).  The Kwara family opened their first shop -- Ibby's Falafel -- in Jersey City in 1994. Then, they opened another one in Freehold in 2008.  That store closed but relocated to its current location in Brick, and is run by the five Kwara brothers: Nedal Kwara, Adnan Kwara, Rabie Kwara, Firas Kwara and Diaya Kwara  The brothers, whose parents moved to the U.S. from Syria in 1978 …

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by Valerie Musson
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Top-Rated Bergen County Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home Top-Rated Bergen County Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home
Top-Rated Bergen County Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home Mother's Day won't be the same for many this year, with restaurants closed for dining during the COVID-19 pandemic. But several Bergen County eateries are happy to make it happen at home. These are the highest-rated Bergen County brunch spots, according to Yelp -- and they could all really use some support! Juany’s Cafe & Grill, Fair Lawn: Juany’s in Fair Lawn is famous for its variety of brunch classics with Latin twists, like breakfast burritos and sandwiches, French toast, omelets, burgers and much more. The eatery earned 4.5/5-stars on Yelp and has also started to offer fam…

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by Valerie Musson
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Yelp Releases 2019 List Of Top 50 Places To Eat In North Jersey Yelp Releases 2019 List Of Top 50 Places To Eat In North Jersey
Yelp Releases 2019 List Of Top 50 Places To Eat In North Jersey Gyros, hot pot, tacos and more: Yelp has released its annual list of top places to eat in North Jersey. The website ranked businesses in the restaurant category using the total number of volume and ratings. The top spot goes to Missy's Main Street Cafe in Rockaway,  Tenants above the cafe say remember the restaurant when it was a deli called Harvey's. The ownership changed hands many times over the years. In August 2015, Missy's current owners Missy and Kellene, made their dream of owning a small, local cafe a reality and opened up shop. Missy's is dishing up some of the best diner clas…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Customers Unimpressed By New Tick Tock Diner, Manager Says Not Much Has Changed Customers Unimpressed By New Tick Tock Diner, Manager Says Not Much Has Changed
Customers Unimpressed By New Tick Tock Diner, Manager Says Not Much Has Changed Pretty but pricy: That's what nostalgic customers say of Clifton's new-and-improved Tick Tock Diner. The Route 3 locale recently unveiled changes made during a 10-week renovation -- its first in nearly 25 years. Online reviews and customers who wrote to Daily Voice said the prices are higher, menus are different and portions are smaller. Tick Tock Diner's general manager Teddy Daniil, however, says: Not so. "Many of the changes are interior design and most of them are just the color of the booth, wallpaper, new bar counter," Daniil said. "It's the old counter with padded seats -- nice, b…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Steve's Burgers In Garfield Named To List Of 20 Best Burgers In U.S. Steve's Burgers In Garfield Named To List Of 20 Best Burgers In U.S.
Steve's Burgers In Garfield Named To List Of 20 Best Burgers In U.S. Lucky us -- North Jerseyans don't have to travel far for a good burger. To boot, one of the best in the U.S. Steve's Burgers -- which recently opened its second location in Garfield -- was named among the 20 best burger spots in the country by Money.com. The website used Yelp's data team to find the best burger-centric joints in the country. "The pint-sized, three-table Steve’s in New Jersey is for burger die-hards who don’t mind going out of their way to grab its towering burgers, patty melts, and onion rings," the website said. Steve's Burgers, 506 Route 46 and 68 Passaic St., Garfield…

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by Cecilia Levine
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This Jersey City Sandwich Shop Named Best In State This Jersey City Sandwich Shop Named Best In State
This Jersey City Sandwich Shop Named Best In State Of all the sandwiches in all of New Jersey, this one in Jersey City has been named the best. Using an algorithm that ranks reviews on Yelp, BuzzFeed has compiled a list of best sandwich spots in every state. Andrea's Salumeria, a family-run business that's been a Jersey City institution since 1975, was dubbed the best in the Garden State by BuzzFeed. "Simply amazing. That's the best way to describe it," a Yelper said. ** UPDATE: Here are Daily Voice reader-nominated delis that they say are the best in North Jersey ** Imported specialty products at Andrea's Salumeria in Jersey City.An…

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by Cecilia Levine
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RANKINGS: These Are Highest Rated NJ Apple Picking Places On Yelp RANKINGS: These Are Highest Rated NJ Apple Picking Places On Yelp
Rankings: These Are Highest Rated NJ Apple Picking Places On Yelp Macintosh. Honey Crisp. Gala. Rome. How do you like them apples? These are the highest-rated apple picking spots in New Jersey and Orange County, N.Y., according to Yelp. Alstede Farms, Chester, 3 stars on Yelp: Pick-your-own is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekday admission is $7 and weekends/holidays is $9. Entry free includes access to wagon rides, mazes and more. Visit the farm's "What Can I Pick Today?" page to see what else is in season. Demarest Farms, Hillsdale, 3 stars on Yelp: Season starts Monday, Sept. 2. Weekdays are open to the public from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $7…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Best Delis In Bergen County, According To Yelp Best Delis In Bergen County, According To Yelp
Best Delis In Bergen County, According To Yelp Friendly owners. Fresh bread. And no skimping on the cold cuts. All of the highest-rated delis on Yelp share these commonalities. Here are some of Bergen County's best delis, according to Yelp. A Family Affair, Fair Lawn: "Authentic prosciutto, mozzarella, cherry peppers, and all the good stuff. Fantastic value and definitely worth the trip out here." Cosmo's Salumeria, Hackensack: "These people are sandwich clerics of the highest order. The meats and mozzarella are are excellent. The bread is a great balance of crusty and soft. Most importantly, the ingredient ratios are perfectly bala…

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by Cecilia Levine
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VOTE: Best Steakhouses In Bergen County VOTE: Best Steakhouses In Bergen County
Vote: Best Steakhouses In Bergen County Bon appetite, baby. Valentine's Day is right around the corner -- have you made your reservations? These are some of the highest-rated steakhouses in Bergen County, according to Yelp. What say you? Vote below. Winners announced on Valentine's Day (story continues below poll). ** UPDATE: Steve's Sizzling Steaks has been added as a contender since having received many emails from readers ** Allendale Steakhouse; 4 stars, 126 reviews: "Totally reminded me of Peter Lugar's and it was just as delicious if not better. If you are in the mood for a great steak done right, this is the place to go." …

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by Cecilia Levine
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RANKINGS: Best Bagel Shops In Bergen County According To Yelp RANKINGS: Best Bagel Shops In Bergen County According To Yelp
Rankings: Best Bagel Shops In Bergen County According To Yelp There are bagels and then there are bagels: Doughy, delicious deli icons that are good on their own, as a sandwich, or with the ever-classic cream cheese. Every neighborhood has its own go-to bagel shop, but which one is best? Here is a list of the best bagel shops in Morris County according to Yelp. The following are the highest-rated bagel shops in Morris County, determined by Yelp's methodological algorithm that combines the number of reviews and star ratings. Quotes are from customer reviews. Hot Bagels, Fair Lawn; 4 stars, 52 reviews: "Still going strong after all these years. They ha…

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by Cecilia Levine
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3 Bergen County Restaurants Ranked Among NJ's Most Popular 3 Bergen County Restaurants Ranked Among NJ's Most Popular
3 Bergen County Restaurants Ranked Among NJ's Most Popular North Jersey is home to several restaurants that were ranked among the best in the state last year. A new report by NJ.com lists three eateries in Bergen Counties as top favorites among Yelp users last year. "'Best' is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews and star rating for a business between Jan. 1, 2018 and Dec. 1, 2018," the site said.  18. The Hive Bar & Bistro, Garfield: Get apps like chips and guac for the table or go big with fillet mignon and shrimp for yourself. The cocktail menu seems to go on and on! The Hive Bar & BistroThe Hive Bar &…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen, Passaic Restaurants Named To Yelp's 'Top 50 Places To Eat In New Jersey' Bergen, Passaic Restaurants Named To Yelp's 'Top 50 Places To Eat In New Jersey'
Bergen, Passaic Restaurants Named To Yelp's 'Top 50 Places To Eat In New Jersey' Sushi. Burgers. Pancakes. Diners. It's no secret New Jersey is home to some of the best. Yelp recently published its list of top 50 places to eat in the state, and among the eateries are several in Bergen and Passaic counties Here are the local hot spots: 3. Samurai Sushi, East Rutherford 11. Kinyobi, Hackensack 13. Cafe Bubamara, Clifton 25. Napoli Wood Fired Pizza & Bakery, Cliffside Park 26. The Hive Bar & Bistro, Garfield 36. Casa Tel Taco, Cliffside Park 37. Juany’s Cafe & Grill, Fair Lawn 41. Downtown Dhaba, Westwood 42. El Tango Argentina Grill, Hackensack 46. Stev…

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by Cecilia Levine