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This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies Move over gingerbread and sugar cookies — sesame balls are quietly making their way onto holiday dessert tables this year.  Traditionally found in Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisines, these golden, chewy orbs are earning a buzzworthy reputation as a standout complement to classic Christmas sweets. Known as Jian Dui in Chinese cuisine and Bánh Cam in Vietnamese culture, sesame balls are made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with sweet fillings like red bean or lotus paste, and fried to perfection.  The result? A crispy exterior coated in toasted sesame seeds, with a sa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Brothers Close Jersey City Restaurant: 'Difficult Decision Not Made Lightly' Brothers Close Jersey City Restaurant: 'Difficult Decision Not Made Lightly'
Brothers Close Jersey City Restaurant: 'Difficult Decision Not Made Lightly' A Jersey City restaurant owned by two brothers will be closing after eight years. Just Beclaws, which opened in 2015 at 280 1st St., will close on Saturday, Dec. 23. Brothers Francis and Nambinh Tran shared the news with "mixed emotions," and cited market factors among the reasons for their closing. Click here for the full statement from the Tran brothers. Francis and Nambinh said they were introduced to the restaurant industry when their family opened “Miss Saigon” in Jersey City more than 20 years ago. "The brothers wanted to offer locals and visitors the family-style dinner experience …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Bergen County Restaurant Openings Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings Several new eateries have opened in Bergen County.  Here are some to try this month. Samurai Sushi, East Rutherford: The popular Park Avenue restaurant opened its new location on  Paterson Avenue with a new and improved menu. Roya Patsserie, Cliffside Park: Turkish cafe serves baked goods, coffee, breakfast lunch and dinner on Anderson Avenue. Roya Patisserie in Cliffside ParkRoya Patisserie Pho Today, East Rutherford: Vietnamese restaurant known for its noodle bowls expanded its South Plainfield and Fort Lee locations to Route 17. Pho Today in East Rutherford.Pho Today Taco Buzz,…

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by Cecilia Levine