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Readers Choice
Best Fine Dining In Bergen County In 2025: Segovia Steakhouse & Seafood
We are thrilled to announce that Segovia Steakhouse & Seafood has been named Best Fine Dining in Bergen County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Segovia Steakhouse & Seafood brings the bold flavors of Spain and classic American steakhouse flair under one roof. Its menu (available online) features Certified Angus Beef steaks alongside fresh seafood, tapas, and seasonal ingredients—delivering a wide variety that satisfies many tastes. As highlighted on its website, dishes are prepared to capture the richness of Spanish cuisine, using fresh produ…
Business
100-Year-Old NJ Steakhouse Closing Under Current Owners
A legendary Morris County steakhouse with roots stretching back nearly a century will close under its current owners on Wednesday, Dec. 31, the family announced in a letter to customers dated Nov. 29. Located on Mendham Road in West Mendham, Sammy’s Ye Old Cider Mill, is known for its speakeasy origins, dry-aged steaks, and its famously unmarked exterior that offered no sign out front to indicate “this is the place.” The Fornaro family said they made the decision to sell after 30 years and much consideration, according to the letter. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude for …
News
Health Officials Issue Warning After Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 5 Along Gulf Coast
A surge of flesh-eating infections is alarming Gulf Coast health officials, with Louisiana confirming five deaths and dozens of hospitalizations. In a Tuesday, Sept. 16 update, the Louisiana Department of Health said 26 state residents have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus in 2025. All were hospitalized, and five died. The department urged caution, noting cases are running well above the state’s typical levels for this point in the year. Nationally, doctors see 150 to 200 Vibrio vulnificus cases each year, and about one in five patients die. Warmer coastal waters are l…
Real Estate
New Luxury Hotel Opens On Atlantic City Boardwalk
Atlantic City’s iconic Boardwalk just got a major new addition. Coury Hospitality celebrated the grand opening of The Seahaus Hotel, the city’s first Marriott Tribute Portfolio lifestyle hotel, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 16, officials said. The 105-room boutique hotel features a nautical-inspired design, beach access, a fitness center, and proximity to casinos, spas, and entertainment. Wellness and recreational programs in partnership with local vendors are planned for the future, according to Coury Hospitality. Cucina Del Mar, the hotel’s signature restaurant, offers…
Business
Red Lobster Replaces Endless Shrimp With New Deal After Emerging From Bankruptcy
Red Lobster is offering a new deal after its popular Endless Shrimp promotion helped push the company into bankruptcy. The seafood restaurant chain has introduced Ultimate SpendLESS Shrimp. The limited-time deal features Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Linguini Alfredo, and Popcorn Shrimp for $15.99. The new promo comes nearly a year after Red Lobster emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. "Since stepping into this role, I've gotten questions about Endless Shrimp," said CEO Damola Adamolekun. "'Is it coming back?' 'What really happened with the promotion?' 'How much shri…
Business
Best Restaurants In America: NYT Says NJ Indian Spot Is Must-Try
The New York Times has released its annual list of the best restaurants in America. Several eateries along the East Coast earned a place, including a few newcomers. Connecticut: Haring’s (New) — Noank: Seafood spot, opened June 2024, haringsnoank.com. The Times calls it “the New England seafood shack you’ve always wanted.” Washington DC: Dōgon (New) — Washington: African, Caribbean, Creole, opened September 2024 La’ Shukran (New) — Washington: Modern Levantine, opened September 2024 Maryland: The Wren (New) — Baltimore: Gastro pub, opened February 2025: The T…
Business
Hidden Food Gems: NJ Restaurant Named Among Nation's Best 'Hole-In-The-Wall' Spots
The Northeast is packed with hidden culinary gems and a new report from a food website looks at the best spots in each state. Food Republic released its list of the best "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants in every state on Sunday, Aug. 24. The site used public opinion, food awards, press coverage, and TV features to choose 50 local favorites across the country. Writer Nicole Alexander featured everything from diners tucked inside small towns to family-owned spots that have built decades-long followings. "While we all love a good chain restaurant, some of the country's best food …
Business
Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp
A widening seafood safety scare has prompted federal officials to expand a nationwide shrimp recall for the second time in a week. Walmart’s popular Great Value brand to the growing list of products pulled from store shelves over concerns about possible radioactive contamination. Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC of Jacksonville, Florida, announced a voluntary recall of select lots of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb, following an advisory from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding potential exposure to Cesium-137, a man-made radioactive iso…
Business
Frozen Shrimp Recall Expands Over Radioactive Contamination Concerns
A growing seafood scare has widened as federal officials announced a second shrimp recall tied to possible radioactive contamination, this time involving multiple brands across nine states. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Southwind Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling a range of frozen shrimp products that may be contaminated with cesium-137, a man-made radioactive isotope linked to long-term cancer risk through repeated exposure. This marks the second shrimp recall in a matter of days. Earlier, the FDA warned that certain frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores could be contaminat…
Lifestyle
Northeast Classics Celebrated Among Best Summer Dishes In US: See The Rankings
Some of the most popular summer foods in the US come straight from the Northeast, according to a new survey. Mixbook has ranked the 100 most beloved summer dishes. The photo book website polled 3,003 self-described foodies. For grillmasters, New York's grilled strip steak and garlic scapes were ranked No. 3. "New York's agricultural regions produce top-tier beef, and summer grilling often centers around the strip steak — especially in the Hudson Valley," Mixbook said. "Paired with seasonal garlic scapes or grilled ramps, this dish reflects the state’s balance of urban sophisticat…
Lifestyle
New Rankings Reveal America's Top Towns
Where can you find a waterfall, a blues club, and world-class waffles, all in one Top 10 list? CNN Travel has unveiled its second annual ranking of America’s Best Towns To Visit, spotlighting small cities with standout charm, and a big dose of the unexpected. The outlet tapped its readers and contributors for nominations. It then narrowed the field by evaluating each town’s attractions, dining and drink options, cultural and nightlife scenes, identity, diversity, proximity to other destinations, and general “wow factor.” Travel essentials like lodging and accessibility were also con…
Business
Star Chef Behind Clinton, Royals Dishes Opens NJ Waterfront Restaurant
A chef known for preparing meals for presidents and royals has just opened a new restaurant on the waterfront along the Hudson River in New Jersey, and locals are already taking notice. Chef Marino Rosato, whose résumé includes wine-paired menus for Robert Mondavi, banquets for President Bill Clinton, and events for King Hussein of Jordan, now brings his Mediterranean-inspired cuisine to Rosolini USA, officially open at The Promenade in Edgewater. Sango Media Marketing Backed by more than 35 years of international culinary experience, Rosato blends traditional Italian flavors with modern…
Readers Choice
Best Japanese Restaurant In Bergen County In 2024: Sakura-Bana
We are thrilled to announce that Sakura-Bana has been named Best Japanese Restaurant in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! For over 30 years, Sakura-Bana has been serving authentic Japanese cuisine, even importing premium seafood directly from Japan’s famous Toyosu Fish Market, according to its website. Sakura-Bana's Omakase experience, per its website, offers adventurous diners a chance to savor handpicked creations. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and ended…
Business
Meltemi Opens In Ridgewood, Replacing It’s Greek To Me After 30 Years
Meltemi Greek Restaurant has officially opened its doors in Ridgewood, taking over the space formerly occupied by It’s Greek to Me, owned by Mayor Paul Vagianos. Located at 21 E Ridgewood Ave., the restaurant opened in February. Posted by Meltemi Greek Restaurant on Monday, February 24, 2025 Meltemi’s menu is packed with Greek classics and Mediterranean twists, including traditional dips like Skordalia (potato, garlic, olive oil), Tyrokafteri (spicy feta cheese and fire-roasted red pepper), and Tzatziki (Greek yogurt, cucumber, and garlic), all priced at $9.95. For …
News
From Po'boys To Cubanos: These North Jersey Spots Made Yelp's Top 100 List
Several restaurants in the Northeast are among the best 100 places to eat in the US, according to a new list. Yelp has released its 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, spotlighting everything from food trucks and fast-casual gems to fine dining standouts. The list was created from restaurant reviews, ratings, and activity, then further curated by community managers and Yelp's "trend expert." Peruvian Cuisine In Dutch Country Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was ranked No. 5 in the nation, standing out for its Peruvian-inspired arepas stuffed with options like honey-roasted BBQ…
Lifestyle
NJ's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks
From fireside steakhouses to waterfront fine dining, these spots set the stage for love on Valentine's Day. OpenTable has revealed its 2025 list of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US. Nineteen of those restaurants recognized are in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Whether you're planning an intimate candlelit dinner or a scenic waterfront experience, these restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for romance. J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood (Glastonbury, CT) For a cozy yet upscale experience, J. Gilbert's delivers prime-aged steaks co…
Business
American Restaurant Chain Debuts In New Jersey
Get ready, New Jersey — J. Alexander’s is rolling into town! The popular contemporary American restaurant chain, famous for its wood-fired eats and top-notch dining vibes, is setting up shop at 852 Route 3 in Clifton, marking the first location for the Garden State. Prime rib, fresh seafood, epic sandwiches, and entree salads are just some of the menu items foodies are raving about. J. Alexander is hiring for hosts, line cooks, prep cooks, servers, and bartenders. Click here to apply. The opening date is still under wraps.
Business
Jack's Lobster Shack In Edgewater Closing After 9-Year Run Citing Rising Costs
After nine years of serving seafood to Bergen County, Jack’s Lobster Shack has permanently closed its doors, citing the rising costs of running a small business. The restaurant at 1040 River Road in Edgewater announced its closure on Dec. 31, in a local Facebook group. A recorded message on the restaurant’s answering service confirmed the news. “Due to the price increases of literally everything that it takes to be in business today, we tried very hard to keep it going, but it became impossible to compete with higher prices,” the message read. Jack’s Lobster Shack had long been a…
Business
Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy
Two months after exiting bankruptcy, restaurant chain Red Lobster is unveiling a revamped menu. It features these seven new items: Lobster Pappardelle Pasta Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops Lobster Bisque Lemon Basil Mahi Simply Prepared Mahi Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Roasted Asparagus In addition, a pair of old fan-favorites that had been discontinued are back: Popcorn Shrimp, Hush Puppies Red Lobster is now giving guests the ability to customize their seafood favorites with the launch of "Create your Own Ultimate Feast." Customers can mix and match two premium picks such as …
Business
Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall
A chic champagne and caviar bar has opened at the American Dream in East Rutherford, giving guests a luxurious new spot to relax between high-end shopping. Isola Bella opened on Thursday, Oct. 31 inside The Avenue. The bar offers an elegant menu filled with fresh seafood and sparkling drinks. The menu features jumbo shrimp cocktails, oysters, caviar selections, pastrami smoked salmon, and smoked sea bass, among other upscale bites. Alcoholic options include champagne and sparkling wine, along with a selection of wines by the glass or bottle and hand-crafted cocktails. Non-alcoh…
Business
Popular New York Bodega Sandwich Hottest Item Sold By New Bergen County Food Truck
A chopped cheese is nothing new for Haze Perez Segura. The 43-year-old Teaneck resident grew up eating them every time he went into Washington Heights to visit friends and family. "It's like a burger, but chopped like a Philly cheese steak with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and ketchup," said Segura, who was raised in Englewood. "It's served on a toasted hero." The chopped cheese is a staple in bodegas and delis across New York City. It's also one of the most popular items on Segura's food truck, Chick-Teaz, which he rolled out this month at Votee Park in Teaneck, he sai…
News
Highly-Anticipated Rooftop Restaurant Now Open In Popular NJ Beach Town
A New Jersey beach town known for its food and music scenes has welcomed another restaurant to the area. AP Rooftop is newly-open on the third floor of the 5th Avenue Pavilion on Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park. ap.rooftop Instagram The restaurant is part of the McLoone Group, which operates multiple upscale eateries across the Jersey Shore, including the Iron Whale, located below AP Rooftop. The AP Rooftop's description on the McLoone Group website says the restaurant serves as a gathering place with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. "The concept is a coastal Mediterra…
Business
Wild Fork, Meat, Seafood Grocery Store Opens In Paramus
A store known for its seafood and meat has recently opened in Paramus. NOW OPEN in Paramus, NJ! Come stop by our newest #WildFork store and tag a friend who needs to join you ⬇️ 📍 723 State Route 17 Paramus, NJ 07652 Posted by Wild Fork Foods on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Wild Fork opened this month at 723 Route 17 South. The store offers more than 450+ meat and seafood items, including Wagyu. The meat is sourced from farms in Nebraska and Colorado and wet-aged. Wild Fork also offers Iberico Pork from Spain and seafood from the Mediterranean. Paramus patrons are already s…
Business
Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant
Clam chowdah, anyone? A husband and wife has brought a taste of New England to the Jersey Shore. Steve Marchel and Robin Kramer have recently opened Betty's Seafood Shack in Margate. The restaurant pays homage to Steve's beloved Portuguese Water Dog, Betty, who died in 2018. The fried shrimp, lobster rolls and scallops being served at Betty's conjure up fond memories for Steve and Robin, who bonded over their love for all-things New England — especially the seafood shacks — both having graduated from college in New England. "Steve would often say 'Margate needs a joint like this, especi…
Business
Morris County Seafood Restaurant To Shutter — But Another Could Be On The Way
A popular seafood restaurant is shutting down in Morris County, but the owners tell Daily Voice another could be on the way. H2Ocean Restaurant and Raw Bar will close on April 1, but the owners are not ruling out opening up a similar eatery at a new location sometime down the line. H2Ocean first opened in August 2014. It was the restaurant owners' third restaurant, located at 41 Ridgedale Ave. in Cedar Knolls. Michael Frodella, who owns H2Ocean with his wife, Sylvia, said a developer came forward for a memory care facility and they made a business and family decision to sell. "T…
Business
New Lounge Breathes Life Into Old South Jersey Diner
There's a new, luxurious restaurant open in South Jersey. Ristorante Lucca & Piano Lounge totally removed the former Mastons Diner at 144 Route 130 in Bordentown. "Anything is possible when everything is first class," the eatery says at the top of its web page. The menu includes seafood, steaks, and housemade pastas "served with impeccable finesse, elegance, and care," the restaurant says. Executive Chef Maurizio Peccolo crafts high-end, authentic Italian dishes with modern precision and flair. The culinary traditions of the region from which Lucca takes its name serve as the in…
Business
Father-Son Duo Put Modern Twist On Brazilian Seafood Dishes At Elizabeth Restaurant
A local family is bringing flavors of Portugal and Brazil to North Jersey with the 2021 opening of their seafood restaurant. Bossa Fish is run by Philip Carvalho and his dad, Eliot, on Trumbull Street in Elizabeth. View this post on Instagram A post shared by bossa fish (@bossafishnj) View this post on Instagram A post shared by bossa fish (@bossafishnj) The father-son put modern touches on traditional favorites, their website says. Take their 305 Sandwich, for example. Your choice of flounde…
News
Sting Scarfs Down Italian Food, Snaps Photos With Fans In Hoboken
Did you catch a glimpse? Sting stopped by a Hoboken restaurant this week. The 17-time Grammy Award winner gobbled up pizza, pasta and seafood at Blue Eyes Italian restaurant on Tuesday, March 1, Hoboken Girl reports. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, the former frontman for The Police, was apparently friendly and happy to snap photos with fans. It wasn't immediately clear what he was doing in town. The restaurant shared photos on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blue Eyes Hoboken 💙 (@blueeyeshoboken) Click here for more …
Business
Mexican Restaurant Opens In Small Bergen County Town
A New Mexican restaurant is now open for business in Bergen County. Al Toro Bar, located on Hackensack Street in Wood-Ridge, has replaced former longtime tenant Martini Grill, according to BoozyBurbs. On the menu, you’ll find all sorts of Mexican staples like chicken and steak tacos, tostados and quesadillas, as well as seafood specialties like Ceviche mixto. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🇲🇽 AL TORO RESTAURANT- BAR 🇲🇽 (@altororestaurantbar) Al Toro also offers happy hour dine-in deals and drinks Monday through Thursday from 2…
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Street Fairs To Storefront: Family Opens 'All Surf No Turf' In Clifton
A new seafood restaurant that became popular at local street fairs is coming to Clifton. "All Surf No Turf" will be opening its first brick and mortar store on Clifton Avenue, as first reported by BoozyBurbs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antonia Membreno (@allsurfnoturf) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antonia Membreno (@allsurfnoturf) Owners Antonia and Christian Membreno launched the seafood business in July 2017. "We are passionate about cooking with real fla…
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Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Pizza. Salad. Fish and chips. If you've got a hankering for any of those, how about a taste of the new restaurants open in Bergen County? Scroll down to see the restaurants that opened this week in Bergen County. Stand Up Pies, Lodi: Rooted in homemade recipes and traditional values, this pizzeria and Italian restaurant is run by two brothers. The menu boasts pizza pies and dessert pies, along with pasta dishes, shakes, burgers and more. 26 Borig Pl., Lodi Posted by STAND UP PIES on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 The Real Meat, Palisades Park: This Korean BBQ restaurant has replaced Soosa…
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