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Calling All Seafood Lovers: New Orleans Inspired Restaurant 'The Boil' Opens Jersey City Digs Calling All Seafood Lovers: New Orleans Inspired Restaurant 'The Boil' Opens Jersey City Digs
Calling All Seafood Lovers: New Orleans Inspired Restaurant 'The Boil' Opens Jersey City Digs Seafood fanatics, rejoice: A New Orleans-inspired seafood restaurant has opened in Jersey City. The Boil serves crab, lobster, crawfish, shrimp and more sourced directly from New Orleans. The new Jersey City location -- which opened Feb. 13 -- offers all the classic menu items from its New York predecessors as well as some exclusives.  The Whale, for example, is an oversized seafood bucket full of lobster, king crab legs, jumbo shrimp and more. The Boil also features a spacious bar that offers south-inspired cocktails and craft beer. The Boil also features a spacious bar that offer…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
TRIBUTE: Jersey City Woodworker Joseph Curado Leaves 'Sexy Wood' As Legacy Across NJ TRIBUTE: Jersey City Woodworker Joseph Curado Leaves 'Sexy Wood' As Legacy Across NJ
Tribute: Jersey City Woodworker Joseph Curado Leaves 'Sexy Wood' As Legacy Across NJ Walk into a restaurant or bar in Jersey City and Hoboken and there will likely be a little piece of Joseph Curado inside. The beloved woodworker's legacy lives on through his "sexy wood" pieces he made special for dozens of locales and households in the area. Curado of Fairfield died died on Jan. 28 at 42 years old. Known in the region for not only his skill but his vibrance and charisma, Curado opened Tribeca Grain in Jersey City a decade ago using scraps from his family's New York City restaurant. Tribute after tribute came pouring in on social media, each one remembering Curado -- aff…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Shake Shack Finally Has Projected Hoboken Opening Shake Shack Finally Has Projected Hoboken Opening
Shake Shack Finally Has Projected Hoboken Opening The Shake Shack dream is about to become a reality in Hoboken. The burger joint is expected to open in the second quarter of this year, according to Michael Rawlins of RIPCO Real Estate, the company that represents Shake Shack in New Jersey. The eatery will be moving into a five-story Washington Street building with 11 residential units and 5,700 square feet of commercial space on two floors. Shake Shack's first application was denied by the Hoboken Zoning Board of Adjustment, but a resubmission was approved in November 2017. An advertisement seeking a general manager for the Hoboken loca…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
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
Business
This Is Your Guide To The Best Pizza In Morristown This Is Your Guide To The Best Pizza In Morristown
This Is Your Guide To The Best Pizza In Morristown Halfway through a day of shopping or a night of partying in Morristown, a slice of pizza (or several) will certainly keep you going. Here is your guide to the highest-rated pizzerias in the area, according to Yelp. Some are old-school institutions and others are brand-new. Customers are raving about both. 6. The Godfather: This restaurant recently made headlines when Sylvester Stallone stopped by. Tons of toppings is the name of the game at The Godfather, in business since 1975. Specialties pies include "Five Kinds of Cheese," "Stuffed Sautéed Veggie," "Baked Ziti" and dessert pies. 10 La…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
TOPS DINER: Here's What To Order At New Jersey's 'Most Famous' Restaurant TOPS DINER: Here's What To Order At New Jersey's 'Most Famous' Restaurant
Tops Diner: Here's What To Order At New Jersey's 'Most Famous' Restaurant Tops Diner in East Newark was recently named New Jersey's most famous restaurant by "INSIDER." Previously dubbed "Best Diner in the County" by "Time Out" magazine, Tops has been around since 1942 and has attracted curious foodies ever since. Its menu is overwhelming, but "INSIDER" suggests getting its famous burgers, meatloaf and lobster mac and cheese. Other restaurants on the list include Katz's Deli in New York, made famous by "When Harry Met Sally" and known for its pastrami, and Pennsylvania's Victor Cafe, which appeared in the "Rocky" films. Click here for the full list.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
BONANZA Colombian Delights Opens In Hackensack BONANZA Colombian Delights Opens In Hackensack
Bonanza Colombian Delights Opens In Hackensack Hackensack's downtown district has a new restaurant. BONANZA Colombian Delights officially opened on Main Street this weekend. Owners Jimmy and Omar wanted to give New Jersey a taste of authentic Colombian food and culture. "They know very well what Colombia is and what it has to offer to the world," the BONANZA website says. "They know that coffee is the icon, it is taste, it is the aroma that makes the difference and puts Colombia first.  "They know that the Colombian flavor is unique and that is why they dedicate themselves to creating each dish as a recipe for the house, in the comp…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
7 New Bergen County Restaurants Open Now 7 New Bergen County Restaurants Open Now
7 New Bergen County Restaurants Open Now How does ice cream happy hour sound? What about contemporary Indian? Or pizza or toast or Mediterranean, the dining options in Bergen County are endless. Here are the newest restaurants to open in the area. Toasty, Westwood: A gourmet cafe that specializes in gourmet toast. Build your own piled high or indulge in a smoothie bowl. 262 Center Ave., Westwood. ToastyToasty Noches De Plaza, Fort Lee: Mexican and Colombian fusion with brunch options, outdoor dining and live music. 177 Bridge Plaza, Fort Lee. Noches de PlazaNoches de Plaza FM Cafe, Wood-Ridge: A one-stop shop for ice cream…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
6 Bergen County Restaurants Among New Jersey's Hottest Of 2019 6 Bergen County Restaurants Among New Jersey's Hottest Of 2019
6 Bergen County Restaurants Among New Jersey's Hottest Of 2019 Good food is not hard to come by in New Jersey -- and especially not in Bergen County. Several new restaurants in the area have been named to the "New Jersey Monthly" list of "28 Hottest New Restaurants 2019" in the state. "For rewarding food, atmosphere, variety and value, these new restaurants have earned enthusiastic followings," the media outlet said. Felina, Ridgewood: "For nearly 20 years, Anthony Bucco has distinguished himself at every restaurant he’s led... What he has never had until now is a restaurant fully his own in concept and execution." The Hill, Closter: "It brings …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
RANKING: Hackensack, Palisades Park Wing Spots Among Best In New Jersey RANKING: Hackensack, Palisades Park Wing Spots Among Best In New Jersey
Ranking: Hackensack, Palisades Park Wing Spots Among Best In New Jersey What goes into a good chicken wing?  Although they're mostly the same -- or at least, they look it -- NJ.com's Peter Genovese drove around New Jersey and ranked his favorites. "There are a few traditional buffalo wings on my list of N.J.'s best wings," he said. "But most of the places on my list make wings that stand out, and they're all over the map — sports, craft beer and neighborhood bars; barbecue joints; Korean and Thai restaurants, and more." Behold, the best wing spots in Bergen and Passaic counties, according to Genovese. Tim's Po-Boys & Wings, Hawthorne: " The buffalo sauce…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
REPORT: Bergen County Restaurants Ranked Among Most Expensive In New Jersey REPORT: Bergen County Restaurants Ranked Among Most Expensive In New Jersey
Report: Bergen County Restaurants Ranked Among Most Expensive In New Jersey Filet mignon. Crab meat cocktails. Lots and lots of wine. That's what's on the menu at the most expensive restaurants in Bergen County. According to a list published in NJ.com, several area restaurants account for the priciest meals in New Jersey. The media outlet found the average prices at every restaurants and then the total price for two appetizers, two entrees, two drinks and a dessert. The following restaurants had the highest totals of the 27 on the list (figures represent dinner for two) 22. The Saddle River Inn, $149 17. The River Palm Terrace, Edgewater, Fair Lawn and Mahw…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
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