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Hackensack Brewery Closing After 8 Years Hackensack Brewery Closing After 8 Years
Hackensack Brewery Closing After 8 Years It's last call at a brewery in Hackensack. The Alementary announced on Facebook it is shutting down after eight years. The taproom will remain open for the time being, they said on Facebook. A soft distribution market, a not -so-great Fourth Quarter 2023, and an agreement with a buyer that fell through were cited by the brewery for its closure. "We are proud of what we’ve done," The Alementary said. "This is not undertaken lightly. We’re proud of the space you’ve all helped us to create. We never expected to gain family, but here we are. And we’ll stand behind every drop of beer we…

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by Sam Barron
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Montclair, Newark Restaurants Makes Yelp's Top 100 Montclair, Newark Restaurants Makes Yelp's Top 100
Montclair, Newark Restaurants Makes Yelp's Top 100 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
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High-End Seafood Restaurant Shutters Only NJ Location High-End Seafood Restaurant Shutters Only NJ Location
High-End Seafood Restaurant Shutters Only NJ Location Hackensack's Oceanaire Seafood Room has closed. The high-end seafood restaurant opened more than a decade ago at the Shops at Riverside, replacing McCormick & Schmick's. Oceanaire does not have any more locations in New Jersey. No word yet on what will be replacing the restaurant.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bistro, Bocce, Bowling Hall Sets Opening Date At NJ Mall Bistro, Bocce, Bowling Hall Sets Opening Date At NJ Mall
Bistro, Bocce, Bowling Hall Sets Opening Date At NJ Mall A new venue in Paramus is hoping to combine good food and a fun night out. Pinstripes, a bistro with bowling and bocce is opening at Westfield Garden State Plaza on Friday, Feb. 16.  This is the restaurant's first location in the Garden State and 16th nationwide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The MoCoShow (MCS) (@themocoshow) Italian-American cuisine is on the menu along with three bocce courts and 13 bowing lanes as part of the more than 30,000 square feet complex.  Food offerings include chicken and goat cheese pa…

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by Sam Barron
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Ford Recalling Nearly 2 Million Explorers Due To Faulty Trim-Retention Clips Ford Recalling Nearly 2 Million Explorers Due To Faulty Trim-Retention Clips
Ford Recalling Nearly 2 Million Explorers Due To Faulty Trim-Retention Clips Nearly two million popular Ford SUVs are being recalled due to the possibility a piece of trim could fly off the vehicles and create havoc for other drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced this week that Ford is recalling 1,889,110 Explorer vehicles that were produced between 2011 and 2019. It impacts an estimated 5 percent of Explorers that were produced during that stretch. Documents posted this week by the NHTSA state that a detached piece of trim that covers the roof support near the windshield could potentially fall off the vehicles due to retenti…

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by Zak Failla
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First Portnoy, Now Gorga: Bergen County Restaurant Gets Another Boost First Portnoy, Now Gorga: Bergen County Restaurant Gets Another Boost
First Portnoy, Now Gorga: Bergen County Restaurant Gets Another Boost A restaurant in Bergen County seems to have a penchant for attracting people with platforms. Joe and Melissa Gorga, stars of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," recently dined at Grant Street Cafe in Dumont, the restaurant shared on Facebook.  Grant Street Cafe had gotten a boost in business in 2022 after Dave Portnoy, the outspoken CEO of Barstool Sports, popped in to review its pizza, giving it an 8.2.  🍕 Great Having Melissa and Joe Gorga from Real Housewives of NJ at Grants🍕 #grantstreetcafe #grantstreet #grants #njeats #realhousewivesofnewjersey Posted by Grant Street o…

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by Sam Barron
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Growing Bergen Bakery Has Locals Hooked On Baklava Growing Bergen Bakery Has Locals Hooked On Baklava
Growing Bergen Bakery Has Locals Hooked On Baklava For Aleria Bakery, it's all about the baklava. The popular Cliffside Park bakery and cafe, which opened in 2021, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location in New Milford at 160 Henley Ave. on Monday, Jan. 15. The opening is a homecoming for Kehetrin Alper, a New Milford resident and one of the co-owners of the restaurant, with her business partner, Sema Gozukucuk. Aleria Bakery The idea for the second location came when the owner of Crespo Hookah Grill in New Milford tried some of her baklava. "He never had baklava," the owner said. "He said 'this is amazing. What is this…

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by Sam Barron
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'A Finer Diner' Opening At American Dream 'A Finer Diner' Opening At American Dream
'A Finer Diner' Opening At American Dream The state known for its diners is about to get something a little more upscale. Around the Clock, which bills itself as "A Finer Diner" will be opening at American Dream in East Rutherford on Monday, Jan. 22 at Court A Level 3.  While the restaurant will not actually be open 24/7, it will serve up food seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 8 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Michael Feinberg, who previously served as executive chef at R Bar in Asbury Park, is serving in the same role at the diner and oversaw the menu. Aiming to stay true to its Garden State …

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by Sam Barron
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Aldi Opening In Wayne Aldi Opening In Wayne
Aldi Opening In Wayne Grocery shoppers in Wayne will have another place to peruse the aisles. Aldi, a German supermarket chain, will be opening at the Plaza Square Shopping Center at 625 Hamburg Turnpike in the township, according to Regency Centers, which owns the shopping center.  The store will be 42,816 square feet, according to Regency Centers. An opening date has not been announced. Tenants at Plaza Square include a Wendy's and a T-Mobile. Aldi's has 61 locations in the Garden State, according to its website. 

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by Sam Barron
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Jersey Mike's Opening In Hackensack Jersey Mike's Opening In Hackensack
Jersey Mike's Opening In Hackensack Jersey Mike's is opening a location in its namesake state. The sandwich franchise, which was founded in Point Pleasant and is headquartered in Manasquan, is celebrating the grand opening of its new location in Hackensack at 150 River St. from Wednesday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 21. The restaurant is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. This is Jersey Mike's first location in the city. As part of its opening, franchise owner Chris Rigassio is holding a fundraiser to support Hackensack High School.  Customers who receive a fundraising coupon can make a minimum $3 contribution to the…

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by Sam Barron
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Shuttered Montclair Pizzeria Reopens Under New Owners Shuttered Montclair Pizzeria Reopens Under New Owners
Bivio Pizza Reopens Just when you thought it was safe to cut down on carbs in 2024. Bivo Pizza Napoletana announced on Instagram it is reopening its Montclair location on Friday, Jan. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. under new ownership.  The restaurant shuttered suddenly in Fall 2022 after temporarily shutting its doors in fall 2021 as former owner Tomasso Colao battled health issues. The new owners said they spent time with Colao to ensure they offered the authentic pizza napoletana. "Be assured that Bivio will continue using the highest quality ingredients imported from Italy and fresh local," the new own…

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by Sam Barron
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'Most Fresh Baklava:' Popular Turkish Bakery Opens Second Location In Bergen County 'Most Fresh Baklava:' Popular Turkish Bakery Opens Second Location In Bergen County
'Most Fresh Baklava:' Popular Turkish Bakery Opens Second Location In Bergen County A popular North Jersey bakery is doubling in size. Aleria Bakery and Cafe, which has a location in Cliffside Park, celebrated the grand opening of its new location in New Milford at 160 Henley Ave. on Monday, Jan. 15.  Aleria Panini! 😋 Posted by Aleria Bakery on Sunday, January 7, 2024 Aleria specializes in Turkish delicacies and the Cliffside Park location, at 672 Anderson Ave., has drawn acclaim since it opened in 2021.  On Yelp, it has a rare five-star rating.  Orange Raisin Puff Cake 😋 Posted by Aleria Bakery on Saturday, January 6, 2024 "The best most…

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by Sam Barron