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Popular Portuguese Restaurant Shutters After 49 Years In Newark Popular Portuguese Restaurant Shutters After 49 Years In Newark
Popular Portuguese Restaurant Shutters After 49 Years In Newark After 49 years of serving up Portuguese cuisine in The Ironbound in Newark, Iberia Restaurant has closed. The restaurant made the announcement on Facebook on Friday, June 2. Its last day was Sunday June 4. It is with the most heavy heart that we announce the closing of Iberia Restaurant . We can not thank you enough for all... Posted by Iberia Tavern & Restaurant on Friday, June 2, 2023 Patrons were saddened by the closure. "This restaurant is part of what made The Ironbound popular," said one Facebook commenter. "It's so sad that the Portuguese community has slowly disappear…

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by Sam Barron
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North Jersey High Schooler Runs Bakery From Parents Basement North Jersey High Schooler Runs Bakery From Parents Basement
North Jersey High Schooler Runs Bakery From Parents Basement Haya Nassar may be just a junior in high school but she already knows what she wants to do with her life. Nassar has recently opened Haya Baking, making chocolate chip cookies from her parents basement and delivering them to customers throughout the region. Nassar, a Fort Lee resident, balances high school, which she takes online, with fulfilling the orders of her customers.  "I had been thinking about doing this for a year," Nassar said. "I decided to put my foot down and I just did it. I really enjoy baking." Nassar's specialty is chocolate chip cookies, though she makes designs for…

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by Sam Barron
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Popular Philadelphia Brunch Spot Expands To Jersey Shore Popular Philadelphia Brunch Spot Expands To Jersey Shore
Popular Philadelphia Brunch Spot Expands To Jersey Shore A popular Philadelphia brunch spot has expanded to New Jersey. Green Eggs Cafe, which is well-known for its over-the-top waffles, french toast, and eggs, recently opened in Ocean City. The New Jersey outpost marks the cafe's sixth location, the other five being in Philadelphia. Sweet, Savory and a hint of spice 😋 “Chicken and Waffles Benedict” Posted by Green Eggs Cafe on Saturday, September 28, 2019 New specials are in “Nashville Hot Chicken 😋Sandwich” Posted by Green Eggs Cafe on Friday, July 12, 2019 New specials alert “Rocky’s Road French Toast” 😋😋😋 @ Green Eggs C…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant
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 lik…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ed Sheeran Surprises Philadelphia Fans In Kitchen Of Popular Cheesesteak Spot Ed Sheeran Surprises Philadelphia Fans In Kitchen Of Popular Cheesesteak Spot
Ed Sheeran Surprises Philadelphia Fans In Kitchen Of Popular Cheesesteak Spot Crowds gathered in South Philly this weekend as Ed Sheeran surprised fans at a popular cheesesteak spot. The "Bad Habits" singer handed helped out in the kitchen of Philip's Steaks on Passyunk Ave., handing out cheesesteaks to fans. The owners said that it was "beyond unbelievable." Sheeran documented the trip on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) View this post on Instagram A post shared by SQ Philips Steaks (@philips_steaks) Sheeran …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular NJ Bakery Shutters After 50 Years In Business Popular NJ Bakery Shutters After 50 Years In Business
Popular NJ Bakery Shutters After 50 Years In Business A popular European bakery is closing its doors after nearly 50 years in business in New Jersey. Sipos Bakery, in Perth Amboy, announced on Facebook that its last day in business would be Sunday, June 4. "We are very thankful to all of our loyal customers for the continuous patronage and support over the decades. We have built wonderful relationships with all of you, both near and far, and we are sad to say goodbye," the shop wrote.  "Whether you were a daily customer, travelled from out of town during the holiday seasons to get traditional Hungarian baked goods, or ordered from our we…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts'
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Nearly 500,000 juicers are being recalled after reports of hundreds of malfunctions reported by consumers, some of which included injuries that required emergency treatment, according to federal officials.  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Empower Brands is recalling approximately 469,000 Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers due to both laceration and ingestion hazards. According to the CPSC, the juicers can rupture during use, striking users and posing a laceration hazard. They've also been known to leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing an ad…

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by Zak Failla
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One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision' One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision'
One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision' The Tortilla Press, one of the oldest restaurants in Collingswood, has shuttered after two decades in business. The BYOB Mexican eatery at 703 Haddon Ave.  announced last weekend's sudden closing on Facebook. We have closed our Tortilla Press restaurant in Collingswood and my wife and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank... Posted by The Tortilla Press on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Mark Smith and his wife, Lydia Cipriani, took over the former home of the Collingswood Family Restaurant in 2002. Their other restaurant, The Tortilla Press Cantina in Pennsauken remains open.…

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by Jon Craig
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Delizioso! New Italian Steakhouse Opens In Jersey City Delizioso! New Italian Steakhouse Opens In Jersey City
Delizioso! New Italian Steakhouse Opens In Jersey City A new steakhouse will be having meat lovers saying "eccelente" in Jersey City. Felina Steak, an Italian steakhouse, is opening on Wednesday, June 7 at Hudson House at 2 Chapel Ave. The spot was formerly known as Terra E Marre.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Felina (@felinarestaurants) Matteo Limoli, a native of Como, Italy, is the executive chef of Felina Steak, mixing Italian specialties like a 14 oz. bone-in veal parmigiana and Felina meatballs with steakhouse specialties like a 16 oz. ribeye steak and a crispy skin salm…

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by Sam Barron
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Park Outside: Thousands Of Jaguar Electric Vehicles Being Recalled Due To Fire Risk Park Outside: Thousands Of Jaguar Electric Vehicles Being Recalled Due To Fire Risk
Park Outside: Thousands Of Jaguar Electric Vehicles Being Recalled Due To Fire Risk A mass recall of select Jaguar vehicles has been announced due to the risk of high-voltage batteries possibly catching fire unexpectedly. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that more than 6,000 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles produced between 2019 and 2023 are subject to the recall, while advising owners to park outdoors as a precaution. It is the latest recall of an electric vehicle due to batteries that could go up in flames across multiple automakers, joining similar incidents involving vehicles from General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Volkswagen. Th…

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by Zak Failla
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Former Aussie Rules Footballer Opens Coffeehouse At Bergen Town Center Former Aussie Rules Footballer Opens Coffeehouse At Bergen Town Center
Former Aussie Rules Footballer Opens Coffeehouse At Bergen Town Center Nick Stone has gone from playing on an oval field in Australia to grinding coffee beans. Bluestone Lane, a Melbourne style café that Stone first opened in 2013, is opening a location at the Bergen Town Center in Paramus. Before opening Bluestone, Stone spent six seasons playing Australian Rules Football before moving to New York and attending business school. He said he opened Bluestone Lane because he was disappointed with New York's coffee culture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bluestone Lane (@bluestonelane) The rapidly…

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by Sam Barron
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Movie House Offers Treats For Film Fans In North Jersey Movie House Offers Treats For Film Fans In North Jersey
Movie House Offers Treats For Film Fans In North Jersey Cinephiles have a new place to experience movie magic. Movie House is opening on Friday, June 2 at the Paramus Park Mall. The immersive walkthrough experience is from the creators of Halloween House and Christmas House. "We had a wonderful response from the community for Christmas House and Halloween House, that we decided to open our first ever Movie House," Justin Schwartz, the man behind Movie House said. Patrons can enjoy the Alice in Wonderland Illusion Room or attempt to navigate the Willy Wonka Infinity Tunnel. Other rooms pay tribute to Harry Potter, "The Wizard of Oz," and there's…

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by Sam Barron
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Hunterdon County Restaurant Sold To Newark Owner After 6 Years Hunterdon County Restaurant Sold To Newark Owner After 6 Years
Hunterdon County Restaurant Sold To Newark Owner After 6 Years A renowned Hunterdon County chef has sold his restaurant to the owner of two Newark eateries after six years. Chef Josh DeChellis’ Juniper Hill Restaurant & Bar on Beaver Avenue in Annandale has been sold to Tony Martinez, according to a Thursday, May 25 post on the eatery’s social media pages. Martinez is the owner of Mompou Tapas Bar & Lounge and Spanish Tavern, both in Newark. The announcement was given with gratitude and “very mixed emotions” following DeChellis’ successful six-year ownership. “We are feeling all the emotions, but are very much looking forward to seeing what’s…

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by Valerie Musson