Family: Celebrity Chef Jessica Vogel 'Died Like She Lived -- A Fighter' Family: Celebrity Chef Jessica Vogel 'Died Like She Lived -- A Fighter'
Family: Celebrity Chef Jessica Vogel 'Died Like She Lived -- A Fighter' TRIBUTE: As those who knew and loved her continued to mourn the death of North Jersey celebrity chef Jessica Vogel at only 34 years old, her family spoke of how determined the former contestant of the Food Network's "Hell's Kitchen" was, no matter the odds.  Vogel -- affectionately known as "Jessie" -- loved food.  "Not just a strong appreciation for a good meal, but a true fascination with the genius required to pick quality ingredients and combine them in a unique and innovative way to create a true culinary experience," her family wrote. "As a result sh…
North Jersey Celebrity Chef Jessica Vogel Dies At 34 North Jersey Celebrity Chef Jessica Vogel Dies At 34
North Jersey Celebrity Chef Jessica Vogel Dies At 34 Well-known Executive Chef Jessica Vogel, made famous by the Food Network's "Hell's Kitchen" show with Gordon Ramsay, has died, friends and colleagues said Monday. She was 34. ****** TRIBUTE: As those who knew and loved her continued to mourn the death of North Jersey celebrity chef Jessica Vogel at only 34 years old, her family spoke of how determined the former contestant of the Food Network's "Hell's Kitchen" was, no matter the odds. https://hackensack.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/family-celebrity-chef-jessica-vogel-died-like-she-lived-a-fighter/740499/ ****** "Th…
Brownstone Pancake Factory Expanding To Englewood Cliffs Brownstone Pancake Factory Expanding To Englewood Cliffs
Brownstone Pancake Factory Expanding To Englewood Cliffs Put on your eating pants -- Brownstone Pancake Factory with locations in Edgewater and Jersey City is expanding to Englewood Cliffs, Daily Voice has confirmed. The new location will replace Central Kitchen on E. Palisades Avenue. Brownstone has seen nearly five decades of success, having been featured on Food Network and other major television networks many times. It has become famous for its over-the-top breakfast foods, milkshakes and more. An opening date has not yet been announced.
Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger
Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger The Travel Channel is putting one of Bergen County's most famous burgers on the map. The Now & Tater burger from Callahan's in Norwood will appear on an episode of "Food Paradise" sometime this summer, owner Dan DeMiglio said. The show filmed Tuesday at the store with DeMiglio and chef Danny Fabian until 2 a.m. Fabian is the mastermind behind the now and tater burger. "The inspiration was based on social media -- creating something that was buzz worthy," he said. "At the same time we wanted to create a great burger that was just unique." This isn't not…
Fair Lawn Baker Competes On Food Network Show Fair Lawn Baker Competes On Food Network Show
Fair Lawn Baker Competes On Food Network Show At 24 years old, Cristina Vazquez of Fair Lawn will be the youngest contestant to compete on a Food Network show. "Spring Baking Championship" will debut March 12 at 9 p.m. Cristina -- a proud Cuban-Puerto Rican -- found her love of baking as a teen coping with a breakup. Baking a cake made her feel better.  Cristina began volunteering at a local cake shop (since she was too young to be hired) and went on to culinary school at Johnson and Wales University. She has worked in 5-star hotels on the East Coast and abroad in Ireland.  Always singing and dancing in the kitchen, Crist…
Food Network: You Have To Try These Bergen County Bundt Cakes Food Network: You Have To Try These Bergen County Bundt Cakes
Food Network: You Have To Try These Bergen County Bundt Cakes A Bergen County bakery was named on Food Network's list of 50 Cakes of States. The network said Erie Coffeeshop & Bakery of Rutherford's olive oil and citrus cakes are the best cakes in New Jersey. Owner Renee Faris brought the recipe over from New York City, where she worked with pastry chef Dan Keehner. But the Bundt cake has gained a following of its own in New Jersey, the article says. "High-quality olive oil and citrus form the base of the fluffy cake, which is garnished with a simple citrus-vanilla glaze, orange peel and, in the winter months, a fresh sprig of rosemary.&quo…
Are You Made For TV? Food Network Filming At Bergen County Restaurant Are You Made For TV? Food Network Filming At Bergen County Restaurant
Are You Made For TV? Food Network Filming At Bergen County Restaurant They're baaaack... after a segment in September, Food Network is returning to Bergen County. The network will be filming at Callahan's in Norwood on Fat Tuesday. The restaurant's most recent claim to fame is its Stuffed Truffle Gouda Bacon Mac N' Cheese Ball Burger. Owner Daniel DeMiglio also released Callahans' latest creation: the Cap'n Crunch Fried Chicken Burger. Drop in for a shot at your own claim to fame Tuesday, Feb. 13.
Bergen Restaurant Owner To Face 'Top Chef' Finalist On Food Network Show Bergen Restaurant Owner To Face 'Top Chef' Finalist On Food Network Show
Bergen Restaurant Owner To Face 'Top Chef' Finalist On Food Network Show WESTWOOD, N.J. -- Kimchi Smoke of Westwood Chef and Owner Robert Austin Cho will be appearing on Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay" later this month. The episode -- “Sour with the Sweet” -- will include a Round 1 battle between BBQ fusion master Cho and Brian Malarky, a Top Chef finalist.  What was the secret ingredient Bobby Flay chose in Round 1? Cho was hoping that it would not be a vegetable, so he could have his long awaited showdown with Flay.  “I got into barbecue by watching 'Throwdown with Bobby Flay' and just being on the show with an opportunity to face Bobby Flay is a r…
Closter Girl Competes In Kids Baking Show On Food Network Closter Girl Competes In Kids Baking Show On Food Network
Closter Girl Competes In Kids Baking Show On Food Network CLOSTER, N.J. -- Talk about a "sweet" gig: 13-year-old Linsey Lam will appear on The Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship" Monday, Jan. 1 at 9 p.m. on The Food Network. Lam, a Closter resident, is one of 12 contestants  -- ranging in age from 10 to 13 -- competing in decadent dessert challenges designed to find the most impressive and creative kid baker in the country.  Over the course of 10 episodes, she and her other kid baking contestants will tackle new confectionary challenges, from sweet dessert pizzas using traditional savory pizza toppings to out-of-this-worl…