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New Pizzeria Homage To Popular Owner's Late Newark Grandmother New Pizzeria Homage To Popular Owner's Late Newark Grandmother
New Pizzeria Homage To Popular Owner's Late Newark Grandmother The owner of a popular Bergen County pizzeria that shuttered in August 2022 is weeks away from reopening a new shop. Dave Ligas, who owned Tavolino in Wallington, will be opening Casano's Pizza Parlor at 8 Highland Cross — formerly home to Top That! Donuts — in Rutherford, this spring, he tells Daily Voice. The pizzeria is named after Ligas' late grandmother: Marie Rene Casano, an "avid cook" who for years worked as a waitress at Mama Lucia’s in Newark, he said. Marie Rene died in the 1970s, and Casano's Pizza Parlor is retro-themed, in her honor, her grandson said. Follow Ligas as "…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Pizzaiolo Opening New Restaurant In Rutherford Popular Pizzaiolo Opening New Restaurant In Rutherford
Popular Pizzaiolo Opening New Restaurant In Rutherford The owner of a popular Bergen County pizzeria that shuttered in August 2022 has announced plans for a return. Dave Ligas, who owned Tavolino in Wallington, said on Instagram this week he has plans to open a new shop at the former site of Top That! Donuts in Rutherford. Ligas — who also runs Coniglio’s in Morristown — said only that the shop will be a brand new concept with the same staple pies, and some different options opening in the next few months. Ligas' new shop will be located at 8 Highland Cross. Follow him on Instagram for updates.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular NJ Pizzeria Expands With New Jersey Shore Location Popular NJ Pizzeria Expands With New Jersey Shore Location
Popular NJ Pizzeria Expands With New Jersey Shore Location Go big or go home seems to be the motto at Tony Boloney's. The popular New Jersey pizzeria last month opened another brick and mortar location in Margate, located on Ventnor Avenue. Billed as "good grub for badass people," the restaurant offers "freakin’ amazing pizza, subs, & other crazy grub," its website says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tony Boloney's (@tonyboloneys) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tony Boloney's (@tonyboloneys) A French onion cheesesteak…

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by Jon Craig
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Hard Work Pays Off For Bergen Brothers Expanding 'Mob Pizzeria & Burgers' Hard Work Pays Off For Bergen Brothers Expanding 'Mob Pizzeria & Burgers'
Hard Work Pays Off For Bergen Brothers Expanding 'Mob Pizzeria & Burgers' A pair of Bergen County brothers are expanding their award-winning mob-themed pizzeria and burger restaurant. Waldy, 29, and Kevin Salinas, 25, who own "Mob Pizzeria & Burgers" on Hackensack Street in Wood-Ridge, are opening their second location Main Street in Hackensack sometime in March. The brothers' parents moved their family to Hackensack from El Salvador when they were young. Kevin and Waldy both graduated from Hackensack High School, and went on to work in the restaurant industry right after graduation: Waldy in the kitchen at Oak Ale House in Maywood, and Kevin down the street…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Historic Bergen County Pizzeria Shutters Historic Bergen County Pizzeria Shutters
Historic Bergen County Pizzeria Shutters A popular Bergen County pizzeria is set to close after 25 years in business. Brooklyn's Pizzeria in Edgewater announced the closure on its website. The shop's flagship store opened in the early 1900s in Harlem, NY — its owner, Patsy Lancieri, among the first New Yorkers to use a coal-burning brick oven in the 1990s, the website reads. Years later, Lancieri's nephew, Pat Grimaldi, opened his pizzeria in Brooklyn. Later came the Hackensack location in 1993, where owner John Grimaldi met his wife, Julie. Brooklyn's opened in Edgewater in 1997, and then in Ridgewood in 2001. The Edgewater sho…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mahwah Native Quits NY Job To Open Hackensack Pizzeria With GF Mahwah Native Quits NY Job To Open Hackensack Pizzeria With GF
Mahwah Native Quits NY Job To Open Hackensack Pizzeria With GF James Stathopoulos' friends said he didn't have the guts. He was too conservative to quit his stable job and pursue his dream of opening a pizzeria. Let's just say Pizza Knight is officially open for business, and Stathopoulos is excited to show the city — and his friends — what he's made of. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @pizzaknighthackensack View this post on Instagram A post shared by @pizzaknighthackensack "I always wanted to open a pizzeria," said Stathopoulos, who left h…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Legendary Route 46 Pizzeria Sold After 64 Years In Business Legendary Route 46 Pizzeria Sold After 64 Years In Business
Legendary Route 46 Pizzeria Sold After 64 Years In Business An iconic family-owned pizzeria has been sold after 64 years in business. Pizza Town USA on Route 46 in Elmwood Park made the announcement last week on Facebook. "Pizzatown would like to thank everyone for their loyal patronage over the last 64 years," the wrote. "We have sold our family business but we can assure you that the product will not change. Please support the new owners the same as you supported us over the years. Thank you all very much." Pizza Town has been manned by Michelle and Bruce Tomo, whose dad, Raymond, opened the popular eatery. Raymond died in 2019 at 93 years …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Hoboken Pizzeria Basile's Expanding To Jersey City Popular Hoboken Pizzeria Basile's Expanding To Jersey City
Popular Hoboken Pizzeria Basile's Expanding To Jersey City A Hoboken pizzeria frequented by late-night bar-goers is expanding to Jersey City. Basile's will open at 116 Newark Ave., as part of an effort to revitalize the  Grove Square property across from the PATH station. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Historic Downtown Jersey City (@hdsid_jc) Basile's moved into it's Washington Street eatery in 2011 and quickly became a favorite with lines wrapping around the block as late as 4 a.m. No word yet on an opening date.

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Owners, Same Pizza: New Chapter Begins For La Bella Roma In Paramus New Owners, Same Pizza: New Chapter Begins For La Bella Roma In Paramus
New Owners, Same Pizza: New Chapter Begins For La Bella Roma In Paramus Longtime Paramus pizzeria La Bella Roma is under new ownership. However, customers likely won't notice a change, the new owners tell Daily Voice. The previous owners of the Farview Avenue shop — in business for nearly 50 years — have been looking to sell the business for about two years, sources say. Finally, they struck a deal. And the new owners are excited to be at the helm of the shop that for years has brought borough residents great food and lots of joy. The announcement of the sale came in a post from the borough’s mayor, Richard LaBarbiera, who described the business as a “pillar…

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by Valerie Musson
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Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter
Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter A well-known pizzeria in Asbury Park is closing after nearly six years in business. Medusa Stone Fired Kitchen will serve its last supper on Monday, Feb. 28, the restaurant said in a social media post. The shop owners said they plan to celebrate its closing every day until then by serving up dinner with lots of laughter and gratitude for everyone’s support through these Six amazing Years. "We will never forget all of the friends we have made and the moments we have celebrated together in our little restaurant." Owners Aimée McElroy and Lauren Castellini met at Porta, before…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen County Pizzeria To Open 2nd Location Bergen County Pizzeria To Open 2nd Location
Bergen County Pizzeria To Open 2nd Location A Bergen County pizzeria that opened its first location in 2018 will soon have another. Urban Tomato — headquartered in Palisades Park — announced this month that it will be expanding to Edgewater. Happy new year 2022. May your new year be filled with health , wealth, and great 🍕 #urbantomato Posted by Urban Tomato on Saturday, January 1, 2022 The new shop will be located on Old River Road and is set to open in the spring. The menu boasts pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, coffee, and more.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Award-Winning Chef Brings Pizzeria To Bergen County Award-Winning Chef Brings Pizzeria To Bergen County
Award-Winning Chef Brings Pizzeria To Bergen County Award-winning Chef Mathieu Palombino will soon launch a gourmet pizza joint in Bergen County. GiGi & Mario Pizzeria will open its doors Oct. 10 at The Promenade at City Place in Edgewater, BoozyBurbs reports. Serving a wide variety of red and white specialty pies as well as appetizers, salads, burgers and more, GiGi & Mario’s offers modern twists on traditional Italian favorites. Pies are topped with fresh vegetables, meats and seafoods — the Fungi E Salsiccia, for example, boasts mozzarella, wild mushroom trifolati, sausage, olives, and oregano. Of course, customers can also crea…

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by Valerie Musson
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Jersey Shore Pizzeria Opening Clifton Location Jersey Shore Pizzeria Opening Clifton Location
Jersey Shore Pizzeria Opening Clifton Location Tommy’s Tavern + Tap will soon open the doors of a new location in Clifton, reports say. The Jersey shore pizzeria and bar, which is founded by the creators of Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza, will open this fall at the former TGI Friday’s at The Promenade Shops, reports say. With existing locations in Sea Bright, Freehold and Staten Island, the Clifton shop marks the first North Jersey location for the pizzeria. Tommy’s is known for its fresh coal-fired pizzas and other classic bar fare. The chain also offers rotating daily lunch specials like half-priced sushi, burgers and wings. Click here f…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Ridgewood PD: Brooklyn Woman Tried To Pass Bogus Benjamin, Gave Them Fake Name Ridgewood PD: Brooklyn Woman Tried To Pass Bogus Benjamin, Gave Them Fake Name
Ridgewood PD: Brooklyn Woman Tried To Pass Bogus Benjamin, Gave Them Fake Name Police nabbed a Brooklyn woman who they said tried to pass a counterfeit hundred-dollar bill at a Ridgewood pizzeria and then gave them a fake name when they stopped her. With help from their Glen Rock colleagues, village officers responding to the call from the South Maple Avenue pizza shop stopped an Infiniti sedan with four occupants early Monday evening.  They took Kayla Jones, 30, into custody on charges of forgery, possession of a hypodermic needle and paraphernalia and hindering arrest, Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke said. She was released pending court action.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
These North Jersey Pizzerias Named America's Old-School Greats These North Jersey Pizzerias Named America's Old-School Greats
These North Jersey Pizzerias Named America's Old-School Greats There are some pizzerias that are ever-evolving, and others that seem to never change -- but for the better. Some in North Jersey made it to the The Daily Meal's list of the 56 greatest old-school pizzerias in America.  They're simply classics. Benny Tudino’s (Hoboken) Patsy’s Tavern (Paterson) Pizza Town USA (Elmwood Park) Reservoir Tavern (Boonton) Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza (Elizabeth) Spirito’s Restaurant (Elizabeth) Star Tavern (Orange) Click here for the full list.

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by Cecilia Levine