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'Was This Leaked?' Popular NJ Deli Reacts To Rumored New Location 'Was This Leaked?' Popular NJ Deli Reacts To Rumored New Location
'Was This Leaked?' Popular NJ Deli Reacts To Rumored New Location Jersey City is about to get a taste of Millburn Deli. The local legend had its plans leaked — here’s what they said next. Millburn Deli, the beloved sandwich institution known for its iconic Sloppy Joes, has officially confirmed it will be opening a location in Jersey City — but not without a twist. In a cheeky Facebook post, the deli responded to leaked details of its expansion plans with humor and surprise on Thursday, Nov. 21: "Guess this is our official announcement… Jersey City coming 2025," the post read, referencing how the news had surfaced ahead of their intended reveal. The leak…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One
Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One Pizza Hut is unveiling a new restaurant. It's called Personal Pan Pizza Hut, and it will only serve a 6-inch personal pan pizzas to one customer at a time and by reservation only in a two-day preview. The Personal Pan Pizza Hut will be open in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from noon to 7 p.m. in Queens at 50th Avenue and Center Boulevard. Those who can get a spot can choose from any available pizza toppings, including the newest additions to Pizza Hut’s menu: pesto swirl, spicy sauce, chicken sausage, fresh diced garlic, and …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Pakistani Couple's Popular Morris County Hot Chicken Restaurant Expands Once Again Pakistani Couple's Popular Morris County Hot Chicken Restaurant Expands Once Again
Pakistani Couple's Popular Morris County Hot Chicken Restaurant Expands Once Again Nearly four years after opening their first restaurant, Usman Chaudhry and Amena Chaudhri are expanding for the third time, with a fourth location. Namkeen Hot Chicken will soon be coming to Parsippany at 9 North Beverwyck Road in Lake Hiawatha, the North Bergen couple tells Daily Voice. The restaurant first opened in Chatham in Fall 2020, and later two more popped up in Metuchen and Brooklyn, NY. Owning his very-own restaurant was always a goal for Usman. He and his wife went for it "very spontaneously" in October 2020, despite it being a major risk during the pandemic. Usman q…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In North Jersey Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In North Jersey
Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In North Jersey Valerie Bertinelli is ready to indulge. The star of "One Day at a Time" is signing copies of her new cookbook "Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share" on Wednesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the cookbook, Bertinelli discusses how when she turned 60, she decided to stop counting calories and enjoy being alive, starting in the kitchen, according to a synopsis. Recipes include garlic confit BLT, sausage and olive cheese bites, spaghetti al limone, filet minion with bearnaise sauce and chocolate peanut butter dates, according to a synopsis. Th…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Former Marine Opens Sports Bar In North Jersey Former Marine Opens Sports Bar In North Jersey
Former Marine Opens Sports Bar In North Jersey When Scott Roberts decided to open a sports bar, he acted fast.  Roberts is the owner of Scotty's Bar and Grill a new sports bar that opened in Bergen County at 172 Piermont Rd. in Cresskill. "It's awesome," Roberts said about his new joint. "We got 100-inch TVs, a bunch of 60-inch TVs, pool tables, a dart board. The crab cakes are insane." Scotty's opened two weeks ago and had 650 customers, Roberts said. He said people have been attracted to the food, which is upscale but not snooty and the fact he is committed to making his restaurant an all-inclusive place where everyone feels saf…

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by Sam Barron
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Small Jersey Shore Sandwich Shop Has Big Plans Small Jersey Shore Sandwich Shop Has Big Plans
Small Jersey Shore Sandwich Shop Has Big Plans A popular Jersey Shore sandwich shop is opening another location. Hoagitos, which translates to "small hoagie," will be coming to Bay Avenue in Point Pleasant, next to Last Wave Brewing Co.  🚨THIS SATURDAY 🚨 @monmouthuniversity homecoming special in Oakhurst ONLY. $49.99 get 10!!!! Classics!! Fried Breast, American cheese, lettuce, Pickle w. Garlic Mayo 🔥 🤤 #LETSGO #HOAGITOS Posted by Hoagitos on Thursday, October 20, 2022 According to a report in NJ Advance Media, more locations could be on the horizon. The company expanded to open its first brick-and-mortar opened in Belmar in 2016…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Gastropub Opens In Hackensack Replacing 40-Year-Old Tavern New Gastropub Opens In Hackensack Replacing 40-Year-Old Tavern
New Gastropub Opens In Hackensack Replacing 40-Year-Old Tavern A gastropub has opened in Hackensack. SideBar replaces General Poor’s Tavern, which recently closed after nearly 40 years in business on Main Street. General manager Seth Bendian and Chef Danny Connell were brought to the location by longtime owner Bob Laxm. The goal? "To restore the space’s classic look and feel, and create an atmosphere and menu that would reach the adjacent Courthouse and shifting Downtown demographic," according to SideBar's website. "SideBar features local craft beers, classic and signature cocktails and international wines. The eclectic menu consists of snacks and s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Burger Joint Expanding To Bergen County Popular Burger Joint Expanding To Bergen County
Popular Burger Joint Expanding To Bergen County A burger restaurant with several New Jersey locations is planning a Bergen County debut. 30 Burgers will be opening at 30 Park Avenue, according to a post on its Instagram page. The storefront was formerly home to The Empanada Shop. "Fresh never frozen" is 30 Burgers' motto. Launched in January 2014, 30 Burgers focuses on certified Angus beef burgers, each one cooked to order with a 7- to 10-minute wait time. Other 30 Burgers locations are in Lawrence Township, Branchburg, Hillsborough, Bound Brook, Dunellen, East Brunswick, Linden, Somerville and Hackettstown. The ow…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Restaurant Openings: Bergen County Eateries Fire Up Grills Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Restaurant Openings: Bergen County Eateries Fire Up Grills Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Restaurant Openings: Bergen County Eateries Fire Up Grills Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced countless businesses closed, others remain steadfast in their commitment to opening. These Bergen County eateries are firing up their grills. For now, only takeout and delivery are available, although outdoor dining could be coming next for restaurants across the said -- should Gov. Phil Murphy allow it. Duck Donuts, Paramus: The made-to-order doughnut shop will be making its Bergen County debut on Route 17 north. Click here for more on that. The Hearth Tavern, Garfield: American classics with an Italian twist, a bar fully-stocked with 21 bottles…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
LOOK INSIDE: Krispy Kreme Opening Early March In Bergen County LOOK INSIDE: Krispy Kreme Opening Early March In Bergen County
Look Inside: Krispy Kreme Opening Early March In Bergen County Krispy Kreme will be opening next month in Bergen County. After two company representative told Daily Voice the new East Rutherford store on Route 17 south would open Feb. 4, we had to see for ourselves if it would be ready. Well, it won't be open on Feb. 4. However, the store will be open in early March, for sure. Signage recently went up at the shop, which is replacing the former bank space near the entrance of the Liberty Commons shopping center. Krispy Kreme is opening a new location in East Rutherford this month.Cecilia Levine The counter where customers will order at the new …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Millburn Deli Opening To-Go Store In Morristown Millburn Deli Opening To-Go Store In Morristown
Millburn Deli Opening To-Go Store In Morristown The famed Millburn Deli is headed to Morristown. The deli that originated on Millburn Avenue in 1946 will open its second outpost across from the train station on Morris Street sometime this spring, store owners told Daily Voice. Although it's in Morristown, the new store will still be called "The Millburn Deli." It's intended for pick-up and delivery orders, the owners said. The sandwich shop is well-known across North Jersey and has been named to local and national "best of" lists (including this one by Thrillist).  The GodfaddaMillburn Deli The Millburn Deli is coming to 139 Mor…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Website Names Wing Spots In Warren, Bergen Counties Among Best In NJ Website Names Wing Spots In Warren, Bergen Counties Among Best In NJ
Website Names Wing Spots In Warren, Bergen Counties Among Best In NJ North Jerseyans don't have to go far for some good chicken wings. Website Big 7 Travel named four spots -- three in Bergen County, one in Warren County -- among the seven best wing spots in New Jersey. "New Jersey chicken wings are among the best in the country," the site said, "so we set out to find where to find the best portions in the state." Bergen County's spots on the list are MaMa Chicken in Palisades Park, New York Wing Factory in Fort Lee and Buffalo's in Wood-Ridge. Buck Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Blairstown also made the list. Click here for the full article from Big …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Build-Your-Own Mac & Cheese Restaurant Coming To Jersey City, Hoboken Build-Your-Own Mac & Cheese Restaurant Coming To Jersey City, Hoboken
Build-Your-Own Mac & Cheese Restaurant Coming To Jersey City, Hoboken A mac and cheese restaurant franchise is opening two New Jersey locations. Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese recently announced the launch of Hoboken and Jersey City locations.  One location is expected to open this year and another in 2021. The menu boasts build-your-own mac and cheese bowls with bases of pasta, quinoa, cauliflower or broccoli, along with an array of proteins, vegetables and cheese.  A variety of grilled cheese sandwiches are also available, as are vegan and gluten-free options. Check back for details on locations and opening dates.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Shuckin’ Sweet: Couple Finds Pearl In Closter Restaurant’s Oyster Shuckin’ Sweet: Couple Finds Pearl In Closter Restaurant’s Oyster
Shuckin’ Sweet: Couple Finds Pearl In Closter Restaurant’s Oyster A Tenafly couple dining at a popular new restaurant in Closter got a surprise from a sweet, petite oyster. Anton and Sheryl Schermer were enjoying an oyster sample at Stern & Bow on Schraalenburgh Road when he “bit down, wasn’t sure what it was and found a small pearl,” owner Russell Stern said. Pearls are extremely rare -- nature’s lottery, you could say. Oyster expert Kevin Joseph has shucked “thousands upon thousands upon thousands” of oysters and never found a pearl, Stern said. It was even more surprising that the pea-sized gem came from a Taylor Kumamoto, a tiny but plump oyste…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
5 New Restaurants To Try In Bergen County 5 New Restaurants To Try In Bergen County
5 New Restaurants To Try In Bergen County Empanadas. Pad Thai. Mexican burgers. There is something for everyone in Bergen County. Here are some of the latest restaurants to open in the area. COMING SOON: Hook & Reel, Route 4, Elmwood Park: Seafood restaurant with nearly a dozen New Jersey locations. Try the cajun boil. No word yet on opening date, BoozyBurbs says. Hook & Reel is coming to Elmwood Park.Hook & Reel Hamburguesa, Hackensack Street, Carlstadt: "Mexico City street style burgers, like you've never tasted before," the website promises. The owners, the same ones who own Taqueria Los Gueros across Bergen C…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
These Restaurants Just Opened In Bergen County These Restaurants Just Opened In Bergen County
These Restaurants Just Opened In Bergen County Hopefully this heat wave won't zap your appetite too much. There are several new restaurants to try in Bergen County. TJ's Southern Gourmet: Family owned catering restaurant dishing up southern comfort food that has been around for more than two decades.  TJ's moved from Brooklyn to Manhattan and called 92 Chambers St. home for more than 14 years, up until 9/11.  "With strength and fortitude, TJ's Southern Gourmet currently dedicate their efforts to becoming the premier caterer for Southern foods in the Tri-State area with further growth on the horizon." 58 West Palisade Ave., Englewood.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
True Food Kitchen Coming To Shops At Riverside True Food Kitchen Coming To Shops At Riverside
True Food Kitchen Coming To Shops At Riverside True Food Kitchen -- a restaurant recently invested in by Oprah -- will open at The Shops at Riverside in early 2020 as part of the final phase of the center’s transformative renovation.   This marks the first New Jersey restaurant for the Arizona-based restaurant brand. “We’re a brand that is as passionate about our food as we are the local community," said Shannon Keller, chief marketing officer of True Food Kitchen. We look forward to sharing our mission to ‘eat better, feel better and celebrate a passion for better living’ with residents and visitors of Hackensack." True Food Kitchen…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Artichoke Basille's Pizza Shoots For August Opening In Hoboken Artichoke Basille's Pizza Shoots For August Opening In Hoboken
Artichoke Basille's Pizza Shoots For August Opening In Hoboken Artichoke Basille's Pizza is on its way to Hoboken. Owner Prem Shanghvi is hoping to open the Hudson Street store in the first two weeks of August, he told Daily Voice. With nearly a dozen locations in New York City, this will be Artichoke's first New Jersey location.  Artichoke is most famous for its Artichoke Pizza: artichoke hearts, spinach, cream sauce, mozzarella and pecorino cheese.  Other favorites include meatball, crab, pepperoni, Staten Island (meatballs, tomato sauce, red onions and ricotta cheese) and more. Artichoke Basille's Pizza: 96 Hudson St. (First Avenue…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Tony Boloney's Aims For April Opening In Jersey City Tony Boloney's Aims For April Opening In Jersey City
Tony Boloney's Aims For April Opening In Jersey City Tony Boloney's -- well-known for its over-the-top pizzas and massive subs -- is opening a Jersey City location in the near future. The restaurant currently has locations in Hoboken and Atlantic City and has confirmed a new spot on Jersey City's Grove Street. No opening date has been set, but the restaurant is shooting for a mid-April opening, owners told Daily Voice. Tony Boloney's boasts an extensive menu (with vegan options) and daily pizza specials that cost up to $90 per pie, and slices are $10. You may have seen the eatery on the Travel Channel (Best Places to Pig Out), Food Network,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Chopt Coming To Bergen Town Center Chopt Coming To Bergen Town Center
Chopt Coming To Bergen Town Center It's all in the name: Chopt. The popular "creative salad company" will soon be coming to Bergen Town Center, BoozyBurbs reports. Customers can pick a salad from a menu or customize their own. Menu items include Mediterranean, Harvest, Chicken Tinga, Santa Fe, Classic Cobb and more. Customizable salads come with a choice of greens, up to four "core choppings" (celery, cucumbers, corn, olives, etc.), cheese, grains/beans, "crunch" (nuts, croutons, pita chips, dried fruit) and "the goods" (avocado, grilled chicken, tofu, smoked bacon and more). No word on opening date yet.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
New Restaurant Openings In Bergen County New Restaurant Openings In Bergen County
New Restaurant Openings In Bergen County Ready for some new flavors? Here are several restaurants opening up shop in Bergen County. Taco Shop, Wood-Ridge: Quesadillas, burritos, salads and tacos coming to Moonachie Avenue, its neighbor Mob Burger announced on Instagram. No word on opening date. Poke Zone, Ridgewood: According to a sign in the former Red Mango on E. Ridgewood Avenue says the poke bowl joint will soon be moving in, BoozyBurbs reports. Corner Cafe, Cliffside Park: Located at the junction of Anderson Avenue, Gorge Road and Crescent Lane, this cafe promises fresh, high-quality coffee and pastries. Corner CafeCorn…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Mr. Cupcakes Expanding To Garfield Mr. Cupcakes Expanding To Garfield
Mr. Cupcakes Expanding To Garfield They haven't opened yet and many don't even have dates, but some long-awaited eateries are making their way to North Jersey. Keep a look out for the following openings (click here for recent openings): Paolo's Gourmet, Westwood Avenue in Westwood: The 35-year-old Italian Totowa grocer's motto is: "Every chef's secret begins here."  Pizza King, Abbot Boulevard in Fort Lee: The Brusco Family restaurant will return to its roots next month, Rob Brusco told Daily Voice. Pho Today: Former Five Guys location in Fort Lee's Bridge Plaza Shopping Center; authentic Vietnamese Viva Margarita…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
TONIGHT: Rapper Binges Through Bergen County On Viceland TV Show TONIGHT: Rapper Binges Through Bergen County On Viceland TV Show
Tonight: Rapper Binges Through Bergen County On Viceland TV Show Rapper and former chef Action Bronson binge ate his way through Bergen County and wants the world to know. Several iconic Bergen County restaurants will be featured on Viceland's "F*ck That's Delicious" Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. The show follows Bronson as he travels around the world, visits various restaurants and eats everything from street food to fine cuisine. You might recognize local eateries including Rispoli's Pastry Shop's original Ridgefield location (and its famous lobster tail),  Pizza Town in Elmwood Park and White Manna in Hackensack -- and possibly a few more surprise…

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by Cecilia Levine