'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 "…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Fair Lawn Roadhouse: New Kosher Restaurant Coming Soon Fair Lawn Roadhouse: New Kosher Restaurant Coming Soon
Fair Lawn Roadhouse: New Kosher Restaurant Coming Soon Kosher cuisine is about to get some fresh flavors in Fair Lawn. Fair Lawn Roadhouse plans to open next month at 19-05 Fair Lawn Ave., at the former site of Petaks kosher catering, according to its website and online records. The restaurant plans to offer takeout and catering along with indoor dining, according to its website. Daily Voice has reached out to FLR for details.
Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble
Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble is opening its new Paramus digs in grand fashion. Rev. Run and his wife, Justine Simmons, along with Harlan Coben will be at the space formerly occupied by Big Lots! on Route 17 Friday, Nov. 24, to cut the ribbon and sign copies of their books. Barnes & Noble Paramus' new location opens Friday, Nov. 24. @bnparamus Instagram “It was a dark day when we lost our Paramus bookstore in March after 28 very happy years," Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt said.  "As it happens, there is a silver lining to losing the old store: "This one is better in every way." The new…
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.
Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns
Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles due to damaged engines that can run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that 248,999 vehicles have been subject to the recall, which spans several years and different model types. According to officials, due to a manufacturing error, "the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine."  Models subject to the recall include certain:  2015-2020 Acura TLX; 2016-2020 Acura MDX; 2016 …
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of peaches, plums, and nectarines because of a possible health risk. The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which does business as HMC Farms, issued the recall for the products sold in retail stores between Wednesday, May 1, and Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and the same date range in 2022, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. The view product label photos, visit the FDA link here. The fruit is being recalled because it can potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometime…
Asbury Loses Another Original Music Venue: Floodwaters Claim House Of Independents Asbury Loses Another Original Music Venue: Floodwaters Claim House Of Independents
Asbury Loses Another Original Music Venue: Floodwaters Claim House Of Independents In the Jersey Shore town that for ages has been synonymous with original live music, the declining number of stages further dwindled with the loss of the House of Independents. The late September floodwaters that surged through Asbury Park's southeastern streets when Wesley Lake overflowed its banks caused an estimated $500,000 in damages that put the eight-year-old Cookman Avenue concert space out of business. There was hope of just a temporary setback, but the owners announced late last week that the House is pretty much history. "Everything kind of looks bleak right now," Eva Michelin,…
NJ Steakhouse Renovating Shuttered Bank Of America On Same Street (PHOTOS) NJ Steakhouse Renovating Shuttered Bank Of America On Same Street (PHOTOS)
NJ Steakhouse Renovating Shuttered Bank Of America On Same Street (Photos) A Bergen County steakhouse is moving across the street. Allendale Steakhouse, which opened in 2014, is currently renovating the Bank of America on Allendale Avenue and Maple Street. Little update on the progress of the new location so far. Stay tuned for more updates Posted by Allendale Steakhouse on Thursday, November 16, 2023 The bank closed about two years ago the steakhouse opened, and has been vacant ever since. Allendale Steakhouse owner Ron Vesseli said he bought it the space when it was listed for sale last year, and he's planning on relocating in February, he told Daily Voice…
Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Bergen County Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Bergen County Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire
Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Bergen County Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire A Bergen County Latin restaurant is getting ready to reopen more than a year after an electrical fire devastated the kitchen. Mi Flor Latin Cafe in Westwood has been closed since the fire in October 2022. The eatery announced it would be reopening on Friday, Nov. 17. Mi Flor opened in 2021 and is run by chef Eliu Salguero, who was born and raised in Guatemala in a family of 16 children, and Dean Evans, who retired from UPS after 25 years of working in IT. "After recovering from COVID in March of 2020, and meeting up wit Eliu, I decided I need to keep busy," Evans said before opening …
Popular Bergen Pizzaiolo Opening New Store Year After Closing Popular Bergen Pizzaiolo Opening New Store Year After Closing
Popular Bergen Pizzaiolo Opening New Store Year After Closing The owner of a popular Bergen County pizzeria that shuttered in August 2022 has announced plans for a return. Dave Ligas, who owned Tavolino in Wallington, said on Instagram this week he has plans to open a new shop at the former site of Top That! Donuts in Rutherford. Ligas — who also runs Coniglio’s in Morristown — said only that the shop will be a brand new concept with the same staple pies, and some different options opening in the next few months. Ligas' new shop will be located at 8 Highland Cross. Follow him on Instagram for updates.
Bergen County Restaurant Named Among Best In America By Popular Reservation Review Site Bergen County Restaurant Named Among Best In America By Popular Reservation Review Site
Bergen County Restaurant Named Among Best In America By Popular Reservation Review Site Five New Jersey restaurants were named to this year's OpenTable list of the best 100 best in the U.S. The popular restaurant reservation and review website culminated the list based on 12 million reviews from customers and dining metrics, the website said. OpenTable also considered diner ratings, percentage of reservations made in advance, and five-star reviews, it said. The five New Jersey restaurants on the list, include: Cafe Loren, Avalon Peter Shields Inn, Cape May Stella Restaurant, Ventnor The Saddle River Inn, Saddle River Washington Inn, Cape May Click here for the full list fro…
Fogo de Chão Officially  Opens At Willowbrook Mall Fogo de Chão Officially  Opens At Willowbrook Mall
Fogo de Chão Officially Opens At Willowbrook Mall The wait is over in Wayne.  Fogo de Chão, the popular Brazilian steakhouse chain, opened its second North Jersey location in Wayne on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Willowbrook Mall. The Wayne location features an expansive dining room centered around an open-air churrasco grill, offering guests a view of gaucho chefs butchering, hand carving, and grilling their meat over an open flame. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fogo de Chao (@fogo) The steakhouse announced it is donating a portion of first week sales to a local food bank. Earlie…
Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall
Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall Guests will get a front-row seat to the action at one celebrity chef's new restaurant, coming to New Jersey. Award-winning chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson is bringing Marcus Live! Bar & Grille to the American Dream in East Rutherford in early December. Samuelsson planned and executed the Obama Administration's first State dinner honoring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and curated the team of chefs for the 2022 Met Gala menu, his website says. Marcus Samuelsson Vogler Wikipedia The recipient of eight James Bard Foundation awards, has served as head judge on "Top Chef…
Hands Down Cookies, Bergen County Mom's Pandemic Business, Opens In Hawthorne Storefront Hands Down Cookies, Bergen County Mom's Pandemic Business, Opens In Hawthorne Storefront
Hands Down Cookies, Bergen County Mom's Pandemic Business, Opens In Hawthorne Storefront Hands Down Cookies is open for business. The Goffle Road bakery in Hawthorne is run by Alyson Levine of Wyckoff, who launched Hands Down Cookies in November 2020 after nearly 20 years of perfecting her chocolate chip cookie recipe.  ** ALSO SEE: Mom Who Sold 80 Dozen Cookies In First Day Of Biz Opening Hawthorne Storefront ** View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hands Down (@handsdowncookies) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hands Down (@handsdowncookies) The mom of two la…
Popular NJ Brunch Spot 'Toast' Unveils New Location Popular NJ Brunch Spot 'Toast' Unveils New Location
Popular NJ Brunch Spot 'Toast' Unveils New Location A popular and fast-growing brunch spot in New Jersey has opened another new location. Toast officially opened last week in Cranford at The Cranford Hotel on Walnut Street. The menu has something for everyone, including eggs galore, classic breakfast and lunch sandwiches, yogurt and grain bowls, pancakes and waffles, salads, and more. The eatery's flagship store opened in Montclair in May 2007, with the mantra "Peace, Love & Pancakes." Later came Red Bank and Asbury Park (click here for locations). Check out Toast in Cranford at 10 Walnut St. Come hungry.
Dave & Buster's Replacing Jay-Z's Shuttered Atlantic City Nightclub Is Hiring Dave & Buster's Replacing Jay-Z's Shuttered Atlantic City Nightclub Is Hiring
Dave & Buster's Replacing Jay-Z's Shuttered Atlantic City Nightclub Is Hiring Dave & Buster's is coming to Atlantic City, creating several jobs for area residents. Dishwashers, support techs, and servers are just some of the positions that the sports bar and arcade franchise is looking to fill at the new digs at at 2120 Atlantic Ave., at the Tanger Outlets. The new location is being built at the former site of Jay-Z's nightclub, which closed following Hurricane Sandy. According to multiple news reports including the Courier Post and NJ Advance Media, Dave & Buster's is set to open in Atlantic City on Monday, Dec. 11, and will span 21,900 square fee…
Dish Boy Turned Executive Chef Is Running The Kitchen At One Of NJ's Newest Mexican Restaurant Dish Boy Turned Executive Chef Is Running The Kitchen At One Of NJ's Newest Mexican Restaurant
Dish Boy Turned Executive Chef Is Running The Kitchen At One Of NJ's Newest Mexican Restaurant A Mexican restaurant that says it has set a world record for most agave spirits at a single licensed location has opened in Central Jersey. Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Pearl Street in Metuchen Thursday, Nov. 9. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meximodo - Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (@mexi.modo) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meximodo - Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (@mexi.modo) Conceived by the team behind Le …
Paramus' Orange Lantern Sold After 90 Years: 'I Will Miss You All' Paramus' Orange Lantern Sold After 90 Years: 'I Will Miss You All'
Paramus' Orange Lantern Sold After 90 Years: 'I Will Miss You All' A Bergen County institution is changing hands after 90 years. The Orange Lantern, a Paramus watering hole known as being "the" spot to watch the big game, has been sold, Gene Faatz announced on social media on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The restaurant had been owned by the Faatz family for 90 years, with Faatz retiring after 60 years. "It has been a fantastic journey," Faatz said. "The biggest thank you goes to my wife Maria for putting up with me and all the late nights, weekends, and holidays that we missed." Fans of The Orange Lantern need not worry, Faatz  said. The new owners plan on run…
Sweet Homecoming: Best Friends Of 20 Years Expand Passaic County Bakeshop Sweet Homecoming: Best Friends Of 20 Years Expand Passaic County Bakeshop
Sweet Homecoming: Best Friends Of 20 Years Expand Passaic County Bakeshop It's a homecoming for Elizabeth Rivera and Stefany Ardila The Clifton residents, who have been best friends since elementary school, recently opened Sweet n' Cake at 457 Clifton Ave. It is the second location for the duo, who opened their first storefront in Paterson earlier this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sweet N’ Cake (@sweet_cakesforever) Rivera and Ardila's journey as business partners began in February 2020, when they started making smaller treats like chocolate covered strawberries.  A month later, the pandemic…
Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found
Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found A recall has been issued for around 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found in the product. Tyson Foods, Inc. says the fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty products were produced at one facility and shipped to distributors in nine states, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The patties were produced on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The following product is subject to recall" 29-oz. Plastic bag packages containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED FUN NUGGETS BREADED SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES” with a Best If Used By date of…
Massive Eye Drop Recall Expands: 3 Products Added As List Hits 29; Here's New Rundown Massive Eye Drop Recall Expands: 3 Products Added As List Hits 29; Here's New Rundown
Massive Eye Drop Recall Expands: 3 Products Added As List Hits 29; Here's New Rundown Three new products have been added to a  recall of more than two dozen over-the-counter eye drops because of the risk of eye infections that may lead to vision loss or blindness. The now 29 products are from these brands: CVS Health, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal Health), Rite Aid, Target Up&Up, and Velocity Pharma. The alert comes after FDA investigators found bacterial contamination in critical drug production areas of a manufacturing facility. The list the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided late last month five Cardinal Health, Inc. p…
Popular All You Can Eat Korean BBQ Spot Adds Another Bergen County Location Popular All You Can Eat Korean BBQ Spot Adds Another Bergen County Location
Popular All You Can Eat Korean BBQ Spot Adds Another Bergen County Location A Korean BBQ spot with dozens of locations across the U.S. is adding a second Bergen County location. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hotpot, is set to open in Lodi, according to its website. The restaurant already has locations in Englewood, Kearny, Jersey City, and Union. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot (@kpotbbqandhotpot) The company is founded by four friends all from different backgrounds, who blended their cuisines over a shared table, the KPot website explains. "KPOT is a unique, hands-on, all-you-can…
'Not An Easy Decision:' Jersey Shore Bakery To Close 'Not An Easy Decision:' Jersey Shore Bakery To Close
'Not An Easy Decision:' Jersey Shore Bakery To Close A popular Jersey Shore bakery will be shutting off its ovens for the last time right after Thanksgiving. E. Holland Sundries at 126 Main St. in Bradley Beach announced on Instagram that it is closing on Nov. 25 after 1,024 days in business. "While this was not an easy decision, we know it’s the right one. @alwayssweetdee and I have been running this show together since March of 2022 and putting out all of the treats you have come to know and love," the owners posted on Instagram.  "It’s been a two person baking operation for almost a year and half now and we came to a crossroads. Expansio…
One Of Oprah's 'Favorite Things' Is Made By North Jersey Baker One Of Oprah's 'Favorite Things' Is Made By North Jersey Baker
One Of Oprah's 'Favorite Things' Is Made By North Jersey Baker One of Oprah's favorite things is located right in Bergen County. The 2023 edition of Oprah's Favorite Things holiday gifts lift was released, and Angela Logan's Mortgage Apple Cakes, based in Teaneck, made the cut.  Winfrey sought to spotlight small businesses, particularly women and minority-owned businesses on her annual must-have list. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Angela Logan (@mortgage_apple_cakes) “In 2009, facing the loss of her house, this founder started selling her apple cakes to pay off her loan," Winfrey wrote a…
Bergen County's Newest Diner Sets Opening Date Bergen County's Newest Diner Sets Opening Date
Bergen County's Newest Diner Sets Opening Date In the land of diners, a new concept has opened in Bergen County. Country MKT Dinner, which is offering farm to table dining, will be opening in Closter.  It appears to be replacing the shuttered Valley Diner, which occupied the space for more than 25 years. A grand opening is set for Sunday, Nov. 19.  Since we're only a month away from the big opening, here's a little teaser of what we've got going on. 😉 Posted by Corey Hennig on Thursday, October 19, 2023 While the restaurant has not shared a menu yet, they are promising to deliver the usual diner staples like burgers and eggs. MKT…
Rooftop Bar, Amphitheater Among Renovations To 150+ Year North Jersey Hotel Rooftop Bar, Amphitheater Among Renovations To 150+ Year North Jersey Hotel
Rooftop Bar, Amphitheater Among Renovations To 150+ Year North Jersey Hotel The historic Grand Summit Hotel is getting a facelift. The Summit institution, which has existed since 1868 at 570 Springfield Ave., is undergoing a renovation by Landmark Hospitality with an expected opening in the 2024 season, as "The Albion Summit." The hotel will downsize from 150 rooms to 100, and offer a restaurant, a lounge and a co-op working space after the first phase of renovations are done, which is expected to take eight months. Adam Parnes, a Summit native, is serving as general manager of the Albion Summit. Albion is an alternative name for Great Britain as the hotel hopes t…
Bergen County Tavern Reopens As New Concept Months After Being Sold Bergen County Tavern Reopens As New Concept Months After Being Sold
Bergen County Tavern Reopens As New Concept Months After Being Sold The Iron Horse is back. The Westwood institution open for more than 50 years, which closed after being sold over the summer when the original owners decided to retire, has reopened at 20 Washington Ave.  The new owners are calling it The Tavern at Iron Horse, the new owners announced on Facebook three months after the sale. While a menu has not been provided, the restaurant promises "exceptional food, exciting cocktails and quality service."