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Montclair Restaurant Duo Maddox + Masuko Close: 'Run Very Poorly' Montclair Restaurant Duo Maddox + Masuko Close: 'Run Very Poorly'
Montclair Restaurant Duo Maddox + Masuko Close: 'Run Very Poorly' After only nine months, two restaurants in Montclair have shut their doors. The Maddox and Musoko, two restaurants that shared a space at 193 Glenridge Ave., announced both restaurants have shuttered as of New Year's Day. The Maddox specialized in American cuisine while the Musoko was a pan-Asian sushi bar. The restaurants opened last April. On the restaurant's Instagram page, patrons expressed shock at the sudden closure. "This was a great local spot," said one commenter. "Omg no," exclaimed another user. I had an amazing time here and the food and ambiance was amazing!!! Other commente…

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by Sam Barron
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'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother 'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother
'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother It's out with Fascino and in with Gioia Mia.  Gioia Mia, which translates to "My Joy" has taken over the spot formerly held by Fascino, at 331 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. The restaurant is now run by Mary Cumella, who was general manager of Fascino, with Logan Ramirez, who was chef de cusine at Fascino, serving as an executive chef. Cumella said she had planned to open Gioia Mia at another location but plans fell through. She initially ran Gioia Mia as a pop-up concept at Fascino's and received "incredible" feedback. "The guests loved it," Cumella said. "They said it was the best meal t…

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by Sam Barron
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Detroit Style Pie 'Built Like Offensive Lineman' At Bloomfield Pizzeria Reviewed By Portnoy Detroit Style Pie 'Built Like Offensive Lineman' At Bloomfield Pizzeria Reviewed By Portnoy
Detroit Style Pie 'Built Like Offensive Lineman' At Bloomfield Pizzeria Reviewed By Portnoy A good Detroit-style pizza should be built like an offensive lineman: Thick, beefy, light on its feet, according to Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy. And that's exactly what he got from Blue Steel Pizza Co. in Bloomfield. While Portnoy won't ever rank the chewy, rectangular pies higher than 8/10, he came pretty darn close during the One Bite review: 7.8. On the One Bite app, Blue Steel scored an 8.1. Blue Steel Pizza Co. is an American restaurant that opened in 2020 on Glenwood Avenue, and specializes in Detroit-style pies. It also has a family style menu, cocktails and an extensive l…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
NJ Burger Named Among 25 Best In America NJ Burger Named Among 25 Best In America
NJ Burger Named Among 25 Best In America In a new Yelp list of the top burgers in the U.S., one Garden State eatery ranked among the best. In early celebration of National Burger Day on May 28, the restaurant review site determined the top 25 burger spots by comparing review numbers and overall ratings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by jFj (@reservationfor0ne) Boasting a five-star rating, The Colonial Grill — a Morristown staple — came in at number 23. Located on West Park Place, the family owned and operated food truck is known for serving some of the most eccentric,…

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by Valerie Musson
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Chef Bids Farewell To Childhood Dream As French Westwood Restaurant Shutters Chef Bids Farewell To Childhood Dream As French Westwood Restaurant Shutters
Chef Bids Farewell To Childhood Dream As French Westwood Restaurant Shutters Chef Ross Goldflam dreamt of running his own restaurants since he was 13 years old. And for the last two years, he did just that with Technique in Westwood. Goldflam, however, recently announced he'd be closing the restaurant in a heartfelt tribute posted to Facebook. "Today, I realize that a dream can be more than you ever expect," Goldflam said in a statement Tuesday, "and that it is destined to be shaped by reality." Technique's menu boasted Goldflam's culinary creations: French cuisine with an American accent. Goldflam loved the restaurant fully, he said.  "I loved creating this re…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Best Brunch Spots In Union County, According To Yelp Best Brunch Spots In Union County, According To Yelp
Best Brunch Spots In Union County, According To Yelp Stacks of pancakes or endless mimosas, these Union County brunch spots have something for everyone. Here are some of the highest-rated brunch spots in the area, according to Yelp. Scroll down for full list. 5. Westfield Station Cafe: This family-owned eatery is located across from the Westfield Train Station and serves up hearty, traditional breakfasts along with popular Mediterranean dishes. Pair eggs and bacon with hummus and pita, or a bagel and lox with baba ganoush. The combinations are endless. 339 South Ave., Westfield. Start your breakfast like a true Italian at Farinolio in W…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Like Vegan Food? Union Eatery Named Best In State Like Vegan Food? Union Eatery Named Best In State
Like Vegan Food? Union Eatery Named Best In State A travel website has deemed Killer Vegan, in Union, New Jersey's best "vegan-friendly" restaurant.  Big 7 Travel rated restaurants in all 50 states based on their "dedication to plant-based food and sustainable and seasonal menus". Restaurants were judged using a combination of reader surveys and a panel of experts.  Killer Vegan boasts an all-vegan menu with an emphasis on Latin, Italian and American comfort food. Regular menu offerings include a meatball sub, barbeque tempeh sandwich and a "mac and cheese for all" that's gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free. Killer Vegan, 996 Stu…

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by Paul Milo