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Five Longtime Friends Are Making Speakeasy Cool Again In Bergen County Five Longtime Friends Are Making Speakeasy Cool Again In Bergen County
Five Longtime Friends Are Making Speakeasy Cool Again In Bergen County A group of longtime friends and Bergen County natives are teaming up to make the speakeasy cool again.  The Roosevelt, at 356 Paterson Ave. in East Rutherford, is named in honor of President Franklin Roosevelt, whose administration oversaw the repeal of prohibition. In keeping with the old school vibes, the speakeasy requires patrons to go through a special door into a room that looks like a library. The restaurant is a labor of love from five Bergen County natives, who combined have more than 75 years of experience feeding the community. Their portfolio includes Redd's Restaurant & Bi…