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This NJ City Was Named Best For Food In America This NJ City Was Named Best For Food In America
This NJ City Was Named Best For Food In America Calling all “foodies!” One Garden State city was ranked on a new list of America’s up-and-coming food cities. Jersey City earned a coveted spot on culinary blog Food & Wine’s list of ‘America’s Next Great Food Cities.’ Describing the area as the “sixth borough” of New York City, the blog cites Jersey City’s wide range of eateries, as well as its gorgeous skyline, ideal for outdoor dining. The city is also known for having one of the highest percentages of Indian and Asian populations, which help contribute to its culinary diversity, F&W says. Meanwhile, Jersey City offers a m…

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by Valerie Musson
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'All Because Of Sweatpants': Man Accuses Popular Jersey City Bar Of Racial Profiling (VIDEO) 'All Because Of Sweatpants': Man Accuses Popular Jersey City Bar Of Racial Profiling (VIDEO)
'All Because Of Sweatpants': Man Accuses Popular Jersey City Bar Of Racial Profiling (Video) Charles "CJ" Pace had just finished painting his new Downtown Jersey City photography studio Saturday when he went to The Ashford a few blocks away to grab a bite with some friends. He was wearing "jogger" sweatpants, which are in violation of the Newark Avenue establishment's dress code. And so, when the bouncer told him Pace and his friends had to sit outside, he understood, he said. But about an hour later, when the 25-year-old model was wrapping up and waiting for the bill, when a group of white men similarly dressed in joggers walked over to the bouncer. He watched in disbelief as th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ramen Restaurant Taking NJ By Storm Coming To New Brunswick Ramen Restaurant Taking NJ By Storm Coming To New Brunswick
Ramen Restaurant Taking NJ By Storm Coming To New Brunswick The ramen restaurant taking the area by storm has opened its sixth New Jersey location and has plans for three more. Ani Ramen House recently opened on Walnut Avenue in Cranford. A grand opening will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. The Cranford location will serve Ani Ramen's signature craft ramen featuring exceptional custom-made noodles by Sun Noodle. Click here for the menu. The menu also offers appetizers for sharing such as bao buns, chicken karaage and crispy miso sake chicken wings. Lunch and dinner are served daily at this BYOB dining destination. The restaurant is also pla…

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by Cecilia Levine
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PRICE GOUGING: Hackensack Market Warned, Jersey City Store Fined $90K PRICE GOUGING: Hackensack Market Warned, Jersey City Store Fined $90K
Price Gouging: Hackensack Market Warned, Jersey City Store Fined $90K A Jersey City dollar store is facing more than $90,000 in fines after owners overcharged customers for cleaning supplies among COVID-19 fears, city officials said. Prices of disinfectant wipes, sprays and rubbing alcohol were increased at the 99 Cent Dream store on Newark Avenue, according to Municipal Prosecutor Jake Hudnut, who helms the city's Quality of Life Task Force. The dollar store was subsequently issued nine tickets at $10,000 per offense. "The city received concerns through social media that certain stores were raising the cost of cleaning and disinfectant supplies," Hudnut sa…

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by Cecilia Levine