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'Iconic' North Jersey Restaurant Closing After 60 Years
A popular Italian restaurant in North Jersey is closing after 60 years in business.
The last day of business for Miele's Restaurant, located at 125 Bloomfield Ave., in Verona, will be on Sunday, Dec. 24, owner Steve Amadeo announced on Facebook.
Posted by Steve Amadeo on Thursday, December 21, 2023
Miele's was founded by Tom and Rose Miele in 1954 before turning over the restaurant to Joann Amadeo, who began working there as a waitress in 1967.
Steve Amadeo, Joann's son, has been running the place alongside his wife Leonor, but announced his retirement last week.
At the…
Italian Specialty Store 'Il Mercato' Coming To Jersey Shore
South Jersey shoppers and gourmands can look forward to the arrival of a new Italian specialty grocer.
Il Mercato, a self-styled purveyor of "fine-catered foods, meats, and Italian specialties" is coming to Holmdel, management has announced on Facebook.
The shop, to be located at 37 Main Street at the site of the former Cracked Olive Market, is still under construction according to managers.
Early construction.
Coming Soon ! Posted by IL Mercato on Thursday, April 13, 2023
The new market, owners said, will allow Jersey Shore diners to "experience a taste of Italy like never befor…
Rooftop Opens At Felina In Ridgewood
The rooftop has opened at Felina in Ridgewood after nearly 3.5 years.
La Terrazza has its own food and drinks menu and is located on top of the Italian restaurant on East Ridgewood Avenue, initially run by four-star chef Anthony Bucco.
Bucco left the restaurant during COVID-19, at which point Flavia Amaral and chef Carlos Valdez, both of Let's Meat in River Vale, took over.
La Terrazza seats 85 guests, has a kitchen with a pizza oven, rosé bar, cocktails, and can be transformed into an event space.
Felina/Terrazza, 54 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood.
Best Pizza Places in Passaic County According to Yelp
Craving a cheesy and piping hot slice of pizza in Passaic County? Check out these local pizzerias, which are top-rated on Yelp.
1. Dominick’s Pizzeria (304 Union Blvd., in Totowa)
First up is Dominick’s in Totowa, which boasts a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating. Dominick’s is known for its array of authentic Italian specialties. Popular pies include the Truffle (mushrooms, tomato, truffle oil and mozzarella) and the Veggie (plum tomato, olive oil, mushrooms, broccoli, olives, onions and peppers).
For more information, visit the website.
2. Positano Restaurant & Pizzeria (245 Berdan Ave., in Wa…
NEW Restaurant: Pazza Brings Italian Comfort Food To Franklin Lakes
A new restaurant touting Italian comfort food has opened in Franklin Lakes.
Pazza on Franklin Avenue offers lunch, dinner and take-out. Menu options range from meatball or chicken parm sandwiches, beef burgers, crispy calamari, ahi tuna salad, wheat berry salad, steak, endless pasta options and so much pizza -- all wood-fired.
So far, Pazza is a hit, according to Facebook reviews:
"Love the decor, very attentive wait staff, food came out quickly and was really delicious," one customer wrote. "No time to sit pop in the backdoor for a quick slice."
"Amazing food and great staff," another sa…
