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BBQ Pitmaster From NJ Dies After Brief Illness BBQ Pitmaster From NJ Dies After Brief Illness
BBQ Pitmaster From NJ Dies After Brief Illness A Pennsylvania BBQ pitmaster and business owner with roots in New Jersey has died suddenly, according to his obituary posted by Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home. Michael "Mike" C. Wister, 58, originally of Elizabeth, NJ, but most recently of Lansdale, PA, passed away suddenly after a short illness at home on Saturday, Sept. 28, as detailed in his obituary. For 20 years, Mike ran small roadside BBQ stands, then he ran Wister’s Barbecue on Main Street for five years before moving to Broad Street in Lansdale where it's been for over two years, as explained in his obituary.  In his spa…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
New Restaurant Replacing Popular Bergen County BBQ Spot New Restaurant Replacing Popular Bergen County BBQ Spot
New Restaurant Replacing Popular Bergen County BBQ Spot A brand-new barbecue spot is replacing a longtime favorite in Bergen County. Bar 26 BBQ & Grill opened on Friday, April 26 in the space occupied by Fink's BBQ Smokehouse at 26 West Madison Avenue, in Dumont. "Our goal is to fuse traditional barbecue with modern dining to create a delicious menu and happy atmosphere for everyone," the website says. "Come dine with us in the restaurant, grab a drink at the bar, or shoot a game of pool in our lounge! New specials are added weekly!" Dave "Fink" Finkelstein opened Fink's in Dumont in 2012, and its sister restaurant in Suffern, NY four …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Hackensack Kosher Pitmaster Spotlighted On New Show Hackensack Kosher Pitmaster Spotlighted On New Show
Hackensack Kosher Pitmaster Spotlighted On New Show A Hackensack kosher BBQ food truck/pop-up will be featured on the first episode of a new show devoted to the best in kosher cuisine.  The Wandering Que, located at 75 Burlews Court and appearing a is being profiled on the new TV show "Schmoozing and Cruising", streaming on ChaiFlicks and premiering on Thursday, Nov 16.  On "Schmoozing and Cruising", host CW Silverberg visits innovative kosher restaurants. ChaiFlicks describes itself as the leading streaming service for Jewish storytelling. The pitmaster at The Wandering Que is Ari White, a native of El Paso. He bought a BBQ pit on Ebay an…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Bergen's Popular Kimchi Smoke Leaving One Of Its Stores Bergen's Popular Kimchi Smoke Leaving One Of Its Stores
Bergen's Popular Kimchi Smoke Leaving One Of Its Stores It's a big blow for bbq lovers in Westwood. Robert Austin Cho, who runs the popular Korean-Texas BBQ hybrid, announced on Instagram that Kimchi Smoke Barbecue will be leaving Westwood in the next two months. "We thank everyone who has visited us, supported us, dined in, took out, bought merchandise and sauce, ordered catering, wrote reviews, shared photos, posted photos, videos, wrote blogs, articles, interviews, voted for us," Cho wrote. "There are simply so many great things that happened." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Genn…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Popular Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens Two More North Jersey Locations Popular Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens Two More North Jersey Locations
Popular Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens Two More North Jersey Locations A Korean fried chicken restaurant rapidly expanding is opening two more North Jersey locations. Bb.q recently opened a new store in Bayonne and, according to BoozyBurbs, is bringing another to Bergenfield. The restaurant serves its chicken whole — and crispy. The company was launched in 1995 by Yoon Hong-guen in Seoul, South Korea. He had only one mission: "Serve great-tasting, high-quality Korean fried chicken to the world," the bb.q website says. It's clear he's done just that, as bb.q has thousands of locations around the world. The Bayonne store is located at 444 Broadway a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
'Reilly's Rib Cage' Reopening This Week In Shuttered Hillsdale Starbucks 'Reilly's Rib Cage' Reopening This Week In Shuttered Hillsdale Starbucks
'Reilly's Rib Cage' Reopening This Week In Shuttered Hillsdale Starbucks A popular BBQ joint that closed its Bergenfield location in 2018 is reopening a new store in Hillsdale. Reilly's Rib Cage will be holding a gran opening on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 126 Broadway -- formerly home to Starbucks. Owner Daniel Reilly started smoking meats in his dad Jimmy Reilly's driveway in 2010. Daniell's son Aiden loved to taste his dad's creations. In January 2017, Dan and Jimmy opened their Bergenfield business. Reilly's Rib Cage announced it is closing.Reilly's Rib Cage "The trend in America was backwards," their website says."Cheap quality ingredients to make the most …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019 Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019 Get ready for tacos, smoothie bowls and lots of BBQ. Reported initially by BoozyBurbs.com, here are some of the restaurants coming and going in the area. Scroll down for more. CLOSED: Blue Moon Mexican Cafe, Woodcliff Lake: After 17 years in business, the franchise sold its Kinderkamack Road spot. Locations in Englewood and Wyckoff remain open. OPENING: Kimchi Smoke, Bergenfield: After leaving for Westwood four years ago, the BBQ joint is opening a store in Foster Village, according to signage in the window. No word yet on opening date.  Kimchi Smoke is coming to Bergenfield.Kimchi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Reilly's Rib Cage Shuts Bergenfield Store, New Location Possibly In The Works Reilly's Rib Cage Shuts Bergenfield Store, New Location Possibly In The Works
Reilly's Rib Cage Shuts Bergenfield Store, New Location Possibly In The Works Reilly's Rib Cage in Bergenfield will be closing after nearly two years in business. The restaurant said it will be opening a new location -- "just not right away," and is still reachable via email and social media for catering. Customers were heartbroken to learn the news, many offering suggestions for a new location. "So Sorry to hear this," Mary Beth Franco-Pryde commented on the restaurant's Facebook announcement.  "You guys served your customers well and offered the best BBQ ever." "You gave your customers the chance to have some of the best BBQ you can get anywhere," Phil Dino…

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by Cecilia Levine