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Murphy Announces Reopening Date For Indoor Dining Murphy Announces Reopening Date For Indoor Dining
Murphy Announces Reopening Date For Indoor Dining Restaurants in New Jersey can reopen for indoor dining this week. Gov. Phil Murphy said eateries can operate at 25 percent capacity with social distancing between tables beginning Friday, Sept. 4. The news comes nearly a week after the governor announced gyms can reopen Sept. 1. "Reopening responsibly will help us restore one of our state’s key industries while continuing to make progress against COVID-19," Murphy said. More information was expected to come during Monday's COVID-19 briefing.

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Indoor Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts Facilities Can Reopen In NJ -- Still Not Fitness Centers Indoor Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts Facilities Can Reopen In NJ -- Still Not Fitness Centers
Indoor Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts Facilities Can Reopen In NJ -- Still Not Fitness Centers Indoor youth sports facilities, dance and music studios, gymnastics gyms and martial arts studios were allowed to reopen Thursday, state officials said. Museums, aquariums, water parks, batting cages and bowling alleys, had also previously been given the OK. Click here for the guidelines on those. Gyms and indoor workout facilities will remain closed until new positive cases of coronavirus subside, Gov. Phil Murphy has said. One-on-one training is allowed with some limits.  Atlantic City casinos, arcades and arts/craft centers also are among the state's businesses that began a partial…

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by Jon Craig
Business
'Bittersweet': Callahan's In Norwood Closes 'Bittersweet': Callahan's In Norwood Closes
'Bittersweet': Callahan's In Norwood Closes After five years in Norwood, Callahan's is closing. The eatery opened in 2015 by Dan DeMiglio, whose grandfather Leonard “Artie” Castranni ran the original Callahan's hot dog establishment in Fort Lee. The Broad Street restaurant -- with three food trucks -- has been featured on Food Network, the Travel Channel and other online platforms, and won countless awards. Its Reese’s Peanut Butter & Candied Bacon hot dog was rated No. 2 in America by BravoTV as one of the most out of this world toppings. Its Stuffed Truffle Gouda Mac n’ Cheese Ball Burger was reviewed (highly) by sev…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Reopening Date Set For NJ Indoor Dining, Casinos Reopening Date Set For NJ Indoor Dining, Casinos
Reopening Date Set For NJ Indoor Dining, Casinos Indoor dining can resume at 25 percent capacity in New Jersey on July 2, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday in a tweet. Casinos can reopen the same day, also at 25 percent capacity, the governor said. Additional health and safety guidance will be released within the next several days, he added. Restaurants were. limited to takeout and delivery service in mid-March to stop the spread of coronavirus, and reopened for outdoor dining on June 15. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Bergen County Restaurant Openings Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings As restaurants across New Jersey plan to reopen for in-person outdoor dining, many new eateries plan their own grand openings. Eateries serving burritos, frozen yogurt, kosher tacos, sushi and more are coming to Bergen County. Scroll down for the full list. Build Your Yogurt, Cresskill: Just in time for summer, BYY -- Build Your Yogurt -- has opened in Cresskill, BoozyBurbs reports. Choose from countless different frozen yogurt flavors and load up with unlimited toppings for the perfect customization. 156 Piermont Road Bubbakoo's, Saddle Brook:  Newly opened in Saddle Brook, Bub…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores
Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores New Jersey's downtowns and main streets along will be opening June 15 -- but they'll look much different than they did before the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday announced the new rules and regulations for all businesses, both essential and non-essential retail, across the state. Local municipalities and counties must abide by the regulations, which remain uniform across the state, Murphy said. Along with social-distancing, which will remain routine, stores must abide by the following: Number of customers in stores must be limited to 50 percent of approved capacity Cus…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Murphy Promises Monday Reopening Announcement On Casinos, Outdoor Dining, Retail, Personal Care Murphy Promises Monday Reopening Announcement On Casinos, Outdoor Dining, Retail, Personal Care
Murphy Promises Monday Reopening Announcement On Casinos, Outdoor Dining, Retail, Personal Care Atlantic City’s casinos could reopen with restrictions by the Fourth of July weekend, among other loosening of the statewide coronavirus lockdown involving dining, shopping and personal care, Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday. ** UPDATE: Murphy on Monday announced hard dates for Stage 2 of New Jersey's economic restart, including the reopening of outdoor dining, nonessential retail and salons. More information on gyms is expected to follow in the coming days. ** Murphy already has said he’ll permit daycare centers, non-contact sports and youth day camps to reopen soon. Outdoor dining, non-essen…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Restaurant Openings: Bergen County Eateries Fire Up Grills Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Restaurant Openings: Bergen County Eateries Fire Up Grills Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Restaurant Openings: Bergen County Eateries Fire Up Grills Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced countless businesses closed, others remain steadfast in their commitment to opening. These Bergen County eateries are firing up their grills. For now, only takeout and delivery are available, although outdoor dining could be coming next for restaurants across the said -- should Gov. Phil Murphy allow it. The Hearth Tavern, Garfield: American classics with an Italian twist, a bar fully-stocked with 21 bottles of wine and 12 types of beer on rotation. Ordering and bill-paying can be done through Hearth Tavern's mobile app, which shows diners the stat…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
These North Jersey Restaurants Have Special Family Deals These North Jersey Restaurants Have Special Family Deals
These North Jersey Restaurants Have Special Family Deals Takeout and delivery are your options when it comes to New Jersey restaurants for the next several weeks. Many places are offering special deals as the state works to stop the spread of coronavirus. Below are some local businesses offering special deals who you can support during this time. Restaurants on this list are in Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren and Passaic counties. Click here for the Bergen County list. ESSEX: Anthony's Cheesecake, Bloomfield: Many $10 dinner entrees like balsamic pasta salad with chicken cutlet, chicken parm, penne Alfredo w…

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by Valerie Musson
News
NJ Construction Workers Hammering Away During COVID-19 Pandemic NJ Construction Workers Hammering Away During COVID-19 Pandemic
NJ Construction Workers Hammering Away During Covid-19 Pandemic Nearly everything was closed in New Jersey with stricter rules being imposed statewide. Construction workers, however, still wonder what fate holds for them. UPDATE: Construction is considered essential business and was not ordered closed by Gov. Murphy Saturday. An executive order that Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco proposed earlier this week called for the county-wide shutdown of construction companies. The order was since revoked by the governor, but construction has not been addressed since. Dior Vass -- the president of Bergenfield-based Dior Construction -- expects qualit…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Murphy Urges Statewide Curfew In Joint Effort With CT, NY Murphy Urges Statewide Curfew In Joint Effort With CT, NY
Murphy Urges Statewide Curfew In Joint Effort With CT, NY New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy pushed for a statewide curfew Monday in a joint effort with NY and CT mayors to combat the novel strain of coronavirus in the tristate area. All 9 million residents were urged not to leave their homes from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., in an attempt to contain the spread of coronavirus.  ALSO SEE: 5-Year-Old Among 80 New COVID-19 Cases In NJ, Bringing Total To 178 Amid what they described as a lack of federal direction and nationwide standards, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced a regional approach to fighting COVID-19. Movie theaters, gym…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
TRIBUTE: Jersey City Woodworker Joseph Curado Leaves 'Sexy Wood' As Legacy Across NJ TRIBUTE: Jersey City Woodworker Joseph Curado Leaves 'Sexy Wood' As Legacy Across NJ
Tribute: Jersey City Woodworker Joseph Curado Leaves 'Sexy Wood' As Legacy Across NJ Walk into a restaurant or bar in Jersey City and Hoboken and there will likely be a little piece of Joseph Curado inside. The beloved woodworker's legacy lives on through his "sexy wood" pieces he made special for dozens of locales and households in the area. Curado of Fairfield died died on Jan. 28 at 42 years old. Known in the region for not only his skill but his vibrance and charisma, Curado opened Tribeca Grain in Jersey City a decade ago using scraps from his family's New York City restaurant. Tribute after tribute came pouring in on social media, each one remembering Curado -- aff…

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by Cecilia Levine