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Bergen County Mom Turns Passion Into Purpose With Persian Restaurant Bergen County Mom Turns Passion Into Purpose With Persian Restaurant
Bergen County Mom Turns Passion Into Purpose With Persian Restaurant Cooking has already given Bergen County's Shahin Rezaei so much. It gave her something to do when her she moved to the U.S. with her husband, Daryush Saadati, from Sweden 26 years ago. She didn't have a car and she didn't have anything to do when Saadati went to work, and so Rezaei passed the time by perfecting her recipes. Cooking gave Rezaei friends: She met so many people through the catering business she opened seven years ago, when the family's furniture store closed. But most of all, cooking has given Rezaei purpose. "Because of all of this, I know who I am," said Rezaei, more …

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Hidden Gem:' New Jersey Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America 'Hidden Gem:' New Jersey Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America
'Hidden Gem:' New Jersey Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America A New Jersey taco shop made Yelp's list of 100 best in the U.S. But you'll have to wait until May 2024 to try it. Yelp has released its list of "Top 100 US Taco Spots 2023," and according to the rundown, one Wildwood Crest shop is a must-try. Sun Dog on the Beach came in at No. 66. According to its website, Sun Dog on the Beach is a "casual, beachfront restaurant" that incorporates local fish, meat, and produce, in an effort to support local business. Sun Dog has a 4.8-star rating on Yelp, where one consumer calls the food "consistently delicious." Another called it a "hidden gem." …

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by Cecilia Levine
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61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon 61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon
61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon More than 61,000 gun cases sold nationwide are being recalled due to a malfunction that can allow unauthorized people to access dangerous weapons, and already led to the death of a child. Illinois-based Fortress Safe announced this week that the biometric gun safes were being recalled due to a "serious safety hazard and risk of death" caused by a programming feature that made the safes more accessible.  The recall comes following a recent lawsuit that alleges a 12-year-old boy died from a gun obtained from one of the safes, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  "…

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by Zak Failla
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Bridge Project Shuts NJ Diner After More Than 30 Years In Business: Owners Bridge Project Shuts NJ Diner After More Than 30 Years In Business: Owners
Bridge Project Shuts NJ Diner After More Than 30 Years In Business: Owners After 34 years in business, a South Jersey diner is closing its doors. The Frangos family announced that their Gateway Diner, located on Broadway near Route 47 in Westville, will shutter on Sunday, Oct. 22. The diner will be acquired through eminent domain due to the Route 47 bridge reconstruction project, and "we are being forced to close our business," Gateway Diner said in a Facebook post on Thursday, Oct. 19. "Every sacrifice and attempt has been made to keep our doors open, especially for our loyal employees and customers. Through the years you have all become like family to us.&…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Rite Aid To Close 12 New Jersey Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid To Close 12 New Jersey Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy
Rite Aid To Close 12 New Jersey Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid, the pharmacy giant that filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, Oct. 15, plans to close 154 underperforming stores nationwide, according to a new filing.  A dozen of the stores closing are located in New Jersey. They are: 431 Haledon Avenue in Haledon 35 Mill Road in Irvington 1636 Route 38 Suite 49 in Lumberton 210 Bridgeton Pike in Mantua 108 Swedesboro Road Suite 20 in Mullica Hill 2370 Route 33 in Robbinsville 773 Hamilton Street in Somerset 4057 Asbury Avenue Suite 8 in Tinton Falls 1726 Route 37 in East Toms River 3 Marshall Hill Road in West Milford 1434 South Black …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Paramus Barnes & Noble Sets Opening Date At New Location Paramus Barnes & Noble Sets Opening Date At New Location
Paramus Barnes & Noble Sets Opening Date At New Location Paramus has gone seven months without a Barnes & Noble. And according to its customers, that's seven months too long. The treasured book store which closed last February after 28 years at 765 Route 17 S., has announced an opening date for its new location. Drumroll please: Black Friday. Barnes & Noble will be opening on Friday, Nov. 24 at 634 Route 17 N, which was formerly home to Big Lots! and previously, Toys R Us. Customers took to the comment section on Instagram to express their excitement. "So happy to see this post!🙌" one person said, while another added, "Finally!!!! 🙌❤…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opening Jersey City Shop Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opening Jersey City Shop
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opening Jersey City Shop Jersey City is about to get a little sweeter. Van Leeuwen, the popular ice cream parlor chain, is opening a location in Jersey City at 347 Grove St.,  the company confirmed on its website.  A Van Leeuwen's is also located in East Rutherford at the American Dream Mall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Historic Downtown Jersey City (@hdsid_jc) An opening date for Van Leeuwen's has not been announced.

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by Sam Barron
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Halal Smash Burger Joint Opens In North Jersey Halal Smash Burger Joint Opens In North Jersey
Halal Smash Burger Joint Opens In North Jersey At one new burger joint in Bergen County, the burgers are about to get wrecked. Bun 'N' Done, a smash burger restaurant, recently opened on River Road in Edgewater.  The halal restaurant smashes the ground beef with a spatula, locking in the the flavor. Burger from Bun N Done.bunndone Instagram Burger offerings include "Son of a Bun," which comes with grilled onions, American cheese, pickles and house sauce and "Smokin' Bunz,", a double patty with grilled onions, mushrooms, American cheese and BBQ sauce. Bun 'N' Done also offers fries, milkshakes and vanilla ice cream. It is located …

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by Sam Barron
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'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands In North Jersey 'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands In North Jersey
'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands In North Jersey The hamburger restaurant people have grown to love in Passaic County is moving up to Bergen County. Burgerstrasse, which has been a hit with burger aficionados since it opened in Clifton, is opening a second location in East Rutherford at 130 Park Ave. Edwin Decena, who runs Burgerstrasse, said he feels East Rutherford is ready for a burger joint of its own. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BURGERSTRASSE (@burgerstrasse) "We offer old school American comfort," Decena said. "we're no frills, no gimmicks, no specialty orders. We s…

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by Sam Barron
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Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet' Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet'
Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet' A hot dog and burger restaurant that was born as a creative response to the pandemic and quickly became a staple in South Jersey will be closing its doors this weekend. Burgertime NJ, located in Audubon, will flip its last patty on Saturday, Oct. 14. The W. Merchant Street joint is owned by Dane DeMarco, who also runs Gass & Main in Haddonfield. Burgertime sold a creative variety of hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches, along with simple classics and sides.  DeMarco announced the restaurant's closing on social media, noting the decision wasn't an easy one. Dear friends and loyal cu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Whole Foods Announces Jersey City Opening Date Whole Foods Announces Jersey City Opening Date
Whole Foods Announces Jersey City Opening Date Start counting the days. Whole Foods Market announced it is opening its new Jersey City location on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 8 a.m. The 51,156-square foot supermarket, at Washington Street and Columbus Drive is the store's first location in Jersey City.  The store said it will feature 1,000 items from the Northeast and include a produce department, specialty cheesemaker department with more than 200 types of cheese, a prepared foods section and a bakery department. Opening day will feature complimentary coffee and pastries and the first 300 customers will receive a limited-edition tot…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Restaurant Named To List Of Top 10 Most Family Friendly Restaurants In US NJ Restaurant Named To List Of Top 10 Most Family Friendly Restaurants In US
NJ Restaurant Named To List Of Top 10 Most Family Friendly Restaurants In US A Mexican restaurant in South Jersey has made the list of the top 10 family-friendly restaurants in the United States. The motto at Bandanas Mexican Grille in Wildwood Crest is: "Love People. Feed Them Tasty Food." Tripadvisor recently gave Bandanas the prestigious ranking. The Mexican eatery is located at 5607 Atlantic Ave. Chef/owners Debbie Visalli and daughter Sarah, along with her family have been traveling for over 25 years, discovering new culinary techniques and creative recipes from all over the world to influence their innovative menu. There is a wide assortment of tacos, e…

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by Jon Craig