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American Dream: Pizza Chefs From Italy Open Bergen County Restaurant American Dream: Pizza Chefs From Italy Open Bergen County Restaurant
American Dream: Pizza Chefs From Italy Open Bergen County Restaurant Five immigrants, three of whom are pizza chefs from Italy, have opened a Bergen County restaurant in pursuit of the American Dream. Culto Italiano, or the Italian vibe, opened on Dec. 1 at 49 W. Church Street in Bergenfield.The three pizza chefs are 31-year-old Corrado Cervelli, 23-year-old Angelo Riccio, Gianni Massaro. The other two owners are Tammy Castellanos and her husband, Ariel Castellanos, of Rutherford. Tammy and Ariel Castellanos with Corrado Cervelli, Angelo Riccio, and Gianni Massaro at their new restaurant, Culto Italiano. Courtesy of Tammy Castellanos …

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Couple's Eatery That Tells Family Tale Named Among 50 Best New Restaurants In America NJ Couple's Eatery That Tells Family Tale Named Among 50 Best New Restaurants In America
NJ Couple's Eatery That Tells Family Tale Named Among 50 Best New Restaurants In America A chef's New Jersey restaurant that he says tells the story of his family is getting national accolades. Lita, in Aberdeen, by Chef David Viana and his girlfriend Neilly Robinson, is representing the Garden State on Esquire's list of "50 Best New Restaurants in America." Inside Lita ET Schindler You may recognize Viana and Robinson from Heirloom Kitchen in Old Bridge, and Heirloom at The St Laurent, in Asbury Park. Lita is named after Viana's mother, Rosa Lita, came to Newark from Portugal in the 1970s. Viana's love of food, especially Portuguese classics, come from his m…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA
Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: Nhtsa Ford announced a recall of more than 45,000 vehicles that have faulty door latches that could potentially break, allowing them to fly open while motorists are driving.  The recall includes the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2016 Ford Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ models, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). "The latch pawl spring tab design is susceptible to cracking and failure in areas with high ambient temperatures," officials say. "A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a 'door will not close' condition."  Motorists may re…

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by Zak Failla
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Trampoline Park Replacing Shuttered NJ Pathmark, Kmart Sets Opening Date Trampoline Park Replacing Shuttered NJ Pathmark, Kmart Sets Opening Date
Trampoline Park Replacing Shuttered NJ Pathmark, Kmart Sets Opening Date Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park is set to open its newest New Jersey location this Saturday, Dec. 9. The indoor park is located at 3010 Route 35 in Hazlet. Urban Air has leased a space that formerly housed Pathmark and Kmart in the Hazlet Town Center. Billed as the world's largest indoor amusement company, its new center spans nearly 40,000 square feet. The new adventure park offers a full line-up of activities, such as an intense ropes course, APEX trampolines, the Runway Tumble Track that offers flexibility to those who flip, handspring and cartwheel down its track and Laser t…

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by Jon Craig
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'Sushi Sanctuary' Opens In Bergen County 'Sushi Sanctuary' Opens In Bergen County
'Sushi Sanctuary' Opens In Bergen County Sushi enthusiasts, you've got a new spot to try in Bergen County. Maru Sushi held a soft opening at 94 N Maple Ave., in Ridgewood last month. ✨Step into Maru Sushi where luxury meets gastronomy!🍣 🥢Immerse yourself in the allure of our meticulously crafted... Posted by Maru Sushi on Friday, November 24, 2023 Maru bills itself as a "sanctuary for sushi enthusiasts" that combines the "rich heritage" of Japanese cuisine with modern innovation. The sushi chef, Ian, has 20 years of experience in the craft of sushi, the Maru website says. He began working in a sushi restaurant under a "…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Chocolate Coins Sold In NJ Recalled Over Mislabeling Issue Chocolate Coins Sold In NJ Recalled Over Mislabeling Issue
Chocolate Coins Sold In NJ Recalled Over Mislabeling Issue A popular chocolate product has been recalled due to a mislabeling issue. Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins may contain undeclared milk and people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the products, according to an announcement by the company. The recall comes days before Hannukah, when the popular coins are commonly consumed. The product was distributed to stores nationwide, predominately located in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut from Tuesday, Sept. 26 through Tuesday, Nov. 28. This recall w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wayne Wawa Sets Opening Date Wayne Wawa Sets Opening Date
Wayne Wawa Sets Opening Date Wayne's Wawa store has finally set an opening date. The Wawa at 1512 Route 23 North will open on Thursday, Dec. 14, the chain's website shows. The site was home to Nagel's Candy Barn until 2015 when the owners fell ill, and was torn down in 2022. The 4,736-square-foot, 24/7 convenience store comes with eight fuel pumps with two dispensers each.  As is the case will all Wawa grand openings, the first 100 customers will get free t-shirts and all customers get free coffee while supplies last. Doors open at 8 a.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Burrito Chain Expands In Bergen County Popular Burrito Chain Expands In Bergen County
Popular Burrito Chain Expands In Bergen County A popular New Jersey based burrito chain is continuing its Bergen County expansion. Bubbakoo's Burritos, which has locations throughout New Jersey, is opening a location in Fair Lawn at 20-26 Maple Avenue on Monday, Dec. 4. The restaurant will be run by Rubert Nogales, who owns a Bubbakoo's Burritos in Park Ridge.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bubbakoo's Burritos (@bubbakoosburritos) "Bubbakoo’s has a passionate fan base," Nogales said. "I’m excited to open a new location in Fair Lawn. I’m confident that the Fair Law…

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by Sam Barron
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Coffee Shop That Employs People With Disabilities To Open In Morristown Coffee Shop That Employs People With Disabilities To Open In Morristown
Coffee Shop That Employs People With Disabilities To Open In Morristown A new coffee shop in Morris County aims to include everyone. Ethan and The Bean, which employs people with  intellectual and physical disabilities, is opening in Morristown on Thursday, Nov. 30 in the Valley Bank headquarters at 70 Speedwell Ave.  Ethan and the Bean (provided) "Our MISSION at Ethan & the Bean is to train individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and to create employment readiness in a supportive & empowering work environment," its website reads. "Our VISION is to continue to grow our mission to reduce the unemployment rate for individuals in o…

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by Sam Barron
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Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect
Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to faulty seat belts that could put drivers and passengers at risk.  The auto giant announced that an estimated 303,770 Honda Accord and HR-V vehicles are subject to the recall for seat belts that could falter when motorists crash or jam on the brakes, increasing the risk of injury.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recalled vehicles are limited to Honda Accord and HR-V vehicles that were produced between April 2022 and October 2023, months after the defect was discovered.  O…

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by Zak Failla
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Free Coffee At New Wawa Store Opening This Week On Route 46 In Mountain Lakes Free Coffee At New Wawa Store Opening This Week On Route 46 In Mountain Lakes
Free Coffee At New Wawa Store Opening This Week On Route 46 In Mountain Lakes A brand-new Wawa store is opening this week on Route 46 in Morris County. The store, located at  70 US-46 in Mountain Lakes, will open Friday, Dec. 1. NY Red Bulls alum Bradley Wright-Phillips will be on-hand, counting down to the 8 a.m. door-opening. The first 100 customers through the door on Dec. 1st will receive a limited-edition “Wawa Coffee, Hoagies & Kindness” t-shirts, while supplies last. All customers can enjoy free coffee on Dec. 1. Taylan Foraker will serve as general manager of the new Mountain Lakes Wawa store, leading a team of approximately 50 associates, all of w…

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by Cecilia Levine
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ShopRite Opens At Former Site Of Shuttered Bergen County K-Mart ShopRite Opens At Former Site Of Shuttered Bergen County K-Mart
ShopRite Opens At Former Site Of Shuttered Bergen County K-Mart Attention, K-Mart shoppers in Bergen County. You have a new place to shop. ShopRite celebrated its grand opening at 180 Broadway in Elmwood Park on Friday, Nov. 17.  The location is the site of a former K-Mart, which shuttered in 2018 and was completely rebuilt by ShopRite.  The 60,000 square foot store is run by Inserra Supermarkets and features a bakery, prepared food, a butcher, and seafood, deli and floral departments.

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by Sam Barron