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Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped? Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped?
Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped? It's more common for White Manna to earn some type of national ranking than not. The no-frills Hackensack burger joint, famous for its tiny sliders and building on River Street, has yet again been named the best in New Jersey, this time by "Readers Digest." While White Manna certainly has its fair share of rave reviews, some critics say the longtime hamburger joint, well, isn't all it's cracked up to be. "Used to be great went twice in the past 3 weeks and food was trash service was slow and grease was outrageous," one Daily Voice reader said. "Other places have better food they lost their…
Jersey City Pizzeria Named 'Best In America' To Double In Size With Summer Expansion Jersey City Pizzeria Named 'Best In America' To Double In Size With Summer Expansion
Jersey City Pizzeria Named 'Best In America' To Double In Size With Summer Expansion A Jersey City pizzeria named among the best in America is getting even bigger. Razza Pizza will be expanding to the space next door to its current Grove Street location, doubling its capacity, NJ Advance Media reports. Once complete, Razza will be able to seat 85 customers in the new facility totaling 2,900 square feet. The new digs are expected to be finished in October, owner Dan Richter told the outlet.  "The New York Times" in 2017 said Razza could be the best pizza in New York City -- even though it's Jersey based.  The shop has also been named among the best pizzeria…
New Jersey Pizzerias Named Among 101 Best In America New Jersey Pizzerias Named Among 101 Best In America
New Jersey Pizzerias Named Among 101 Best In America New Jersey pizza joints snagged four spots on the Daily Meal's annual list of 101 best pizzerias in the U.S. Three of those four were included in last year's rundown, which named six Garden State spots. "Although they’re each special in their own ways, the following pizzas have many of the qualities you’d expect in an above-standard pie: saucy, cheesy slices of heaven with a doughy-yet-crispy crust and a nice flop; along with a respectable amount of grease," the website says, "just enough to get the job done. "Some have basic-but-essential ingredients like pepperoni and house-made sausage,…
This Diner Has Best Brunch In New Jersey, Website Says This Diner Has Best Brunch In New Jersey, Website Says
This Diner Has Best Brunch In New Jersey, Website Says Tops Diner: If you know, you know. The East Newark eatery that opened on Passaic Avenue in 1942 has become a local institution.  The diner is representing New Jersey on the Daily Meal's list of "The Best Brunch in Every State" -- but it isn't the first time Tops has been named to this annual list, or similar ones. "All the expected diner classics are on offer here, expertly prepared, but everything’s been elevated to levels of greatness," the website says.  "Eggs are local and cage-free, and standouts include the breakfast burrito; steak and eggs with an 8-ounce char-grilled sir…
Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ
Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ Of the thousands of sushi restaurants in New Jersey, one in Morris County was named the best by food website The Daily Meal. The website released a list of "The Best Sushi Restaurant in Every State" -- with Kenko in Lincoln Park representing the Garden State. The website looked at Japanese restaurant highly-rated by user-generated review sites, local publications and pre-existing rankings.  The picks were then graded on sourcing of fish, variety of menu options, national renown, ambiance and freshness. Kenko is known for giving tables complementary rolls and dessert too.Daily Meal Scr…
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.
Morris County Chinese Restaurant Named New Jersey's Best Morris County Chinese Restaurant Named New Jersey's Best
Morris County Chinese Restaurant Named New Jersey's Best Of the 41,000 Chinese food restaurants in America, one in Denville outshines most of them. The Daily Meal tracked down the single best Chinese restaurant in every state: New Jersey's is Hunan Taste, located on Bloomfield Avenue in Denville. "Even though you might think that you can’t find truly authentic Chinese fare outside of the major coastal cities, you won’t believe how many great Chinese restaurants can be found in some really unexpected spots," said the website, "a lot closer than you might think." The upscale Hunan Taste was founded in 1986 by the Hsuing family and is well-known f…
Iconic Parsippany, Hackensack Restaurants Named Among 34 Best Old School NJ Pizzerias Iconic Parsippany, Hackensack Restaurants Named Among 34 Best Old School NJ Pizzerias
Iconic Parsippany, Hackensack Restaurants Named Among 34 Best Old School NJ Pizzerias "Warm. Inviting. Delightfully out-of-touch." That's how the "34 greatest old-school pizzerias" on NJ.com's most recent ranking are being classified. The focus is on look and atmosphere, the news outlet said, with several restaurants in Bergen, Passaic and Morris counties making the cut: Reservoir Tavern, Parsippany: Open since 1936, Reservoir Tavern was named among the 101 best pizzerias in the U.S. by The Daily Meal in 2016, and among the top 50 Italian restaurants by the same publication in 2017. Reservoir TavernReservoir Tavern FACEBOOK Barcelona's Restaurant & Bar, Garfield: O…
Five Guys To Open At Garden State Plaza Food Court Five Guys To Open At Garden State Plaza Food Court
Five Guys To Open At Garden State Plaza Food Court The food court at Westfield's Garden State Plaza is about to get even better. Five Guys is expected to open in the fall, according to a sign in the mall. Last April, the burger chain closed its Fort Lee location. The mall's food court was recently named the best in New Jersey in a Daily Meal article. No word yet on an opening date.
Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey' Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey'
Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey' BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.-- Kings Food Markets the top grocery store in The Garden State, at least according to The Daily Meal which recently released its list of best grocery stores in every state.  The New Jersey-founded chain, with locations in Cresskill, Hillsdale, Ridgewood and more, is known for its local farm produce, fine meats and cheeses, and prepared foods Go HERE for the full story.