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Lidl Store Replacing Shuttered NJ Toys 'R' Us Sets Opening Date Lidl Store Replacing Shuttered NJ Toys 'R' Us Sets Opening Date
Lidl Store Replacing Shuttered NJ Toys 'R' Us Sets Opening Date Lidl is adding another North Jersey store to its fleet at the site of a shuttered Toys 'R' Us store. The budget grocery store is set to open at 599 W Mt. Pleasant Ave. (Route 10) in Livingston on Dec. 11. This new location replaces the former Toys “R” Us that closed in 2018. The grand opening celebration will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:40 a.m., with doors opening at sunrise. Early birds can enjoy freshly baked croissants and coffee before exploring the store’s offerings. For those unable to attend, the new Lidl will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lidl promises a one-of-a-k…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Shuttered Wedding Venue One Step Closer To Becoming First Grocery Store For NJ Town Shuttered Wedding Venue One Step Closer To Becoming First Grocery Store For NJ Town
Shuttered Wedding Venue One Step Closer To Becoming First Grocery Store For NJ Town One New Jersey town is about to get its first full-fledge supermarket in decades, and it'll be replacing a longtime wedding venue. Lidl is nearly complete with demolition to Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance, the more than 80-year-old wedding venue along Route 22 in Scotch Plains that shuttered sometime during the pandemic, according to Tom Strowe, the towns' director of redevelopment. Strowe struggled to remember the last time Scotch Plains had its own grocery store. The closest ones now are the ShopRite in Watchung or South Plainfield, Aldi in South Plainfield, or perhaps Trader Joe…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Stew Leonard's Founder Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy Stew Leonard's Founder Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy
Stew Leonard's Founder Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy The creator of "one of the most famous food retailers in the world" died at 93 years old, leaving a world-record-breaking grocery store chain to his family.  Stew Leonard Sr., of Westport, CT, died on Wednesday, April 26 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City after a brief illness, according to Stew Leonard's website.  We are sad to announce that Stew Leonard, Sr., the founder of Stew Leonard’s, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023,... Posted by Stew Leonard's on Thursday, April 27, 2023 Leonard launched the first Stew Leonard's in Norwalk, CT, in December 1969.  The successful g…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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25 Best Grocery Stores In North Jersey, According To Yelp 25 Best Grocery Stores In North Jersey, According To Yelp
25 Best Grocery Stores In North Jersey, According To Yelp Whether it's the freshest, most convenient or cheapest, your grocery store is No. 1 in your heart for a reason. But according to Yelp, there are dozens in North Jersey that you might be missing out on. The user-based site uses an algorithm to rank each marketplace, factoring in ratings and number of reviews. Here are the top 25 highest-rated grocery stores in (or very close to) North Jersey. 25. Gourmanoff, Paramus 24. Annapurna Indian Grocery, Teaneck 23. Corrado’s Family Affair, Clifton 22. ShopRite Wallington 21. Whole Foods, Closter 20. 99 Ranch Market, Hackensack 19. Giant Gourmet Fa…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Paramus H-Mart Coming Closer To Completion Paramus H-Mart Coming Closer To Completion
Paramus H-Mart Coming Closer To Completion PARAMUS, N.J. — The opening for a new H-Mart in Paramus seems to be on the horizon, as the signage is complete. ** UPDATE: Corporate officials are hoping for a March or April opening. ** The Asian grocer is replacing the 25,000-square-foot Staples is located next to the DSW on Route 17 North. It will include an Asian food court with a bakery cafe, seafood and oyster bar. With headquarters in Lyndhurst, the store will be the grocer's ninth in New Jersey -- other locations include Fort Lee, Leonia, Englewood, Edison, Cherry Hill, Little Ferry and Ridgefield. Initial reports said the grocer…

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by Cecilia Levine