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Upscale Bergen County Gastropub Closed Due To Kitchen Fire Months After Opening Upscale Bergen County Gastropub Closed Due To Kitchen Fire Months After Opening
Upscale Bergen County Gastropub Closed Due To Kitchen Fire Months After Opening An upscale Bergen County gastropub is temporarily closed following a kitchen fire, the restaurant announced Saturday morning, Nov. 16, on social media. “Thankfully, everyone is safe, but we will need to close temporarily as we begin the process of rebuilding,” wrote the team behind The Four Leaves, located in Park Ridge. The fire, which was caused by defective cooking equipment, forced the restaurant to halt operations.  Owners Eamon Donnelly and Mike Madigan, who brought their vision of American fare with an Irish twist to the 3,500-square-foot space, say they’re committed to reopeni…
Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game
Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game Watched the New York Jets and New York Giants in Week 1 and already having second thoughts about buying a ticket to see them play at MetLife Stadium this year? Well, there are plenty of restaurants and bars around the stadium if you're planning to see the Giants attempt to rebound from their dismal 2023 season or see if Gang Green can live up to the hype.  And who knows, pick the right spot and you might see Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a Cedar Grove resident, celebrating what Jets fans hope will be many home victories this season. Marcus Live! Bar & Grille in American D…
Inside 3,500-Square-Foot Gastropub Now Open In Bergen County Inside 3,500-Square-Foot Gastropub Now Open In Bergen County
Inside 3,500-Square-Foot Gastropub Now Open In Bergen County June 2023 was when Mike Madigan says he experienced the scariest moment of his life. The 44-year-old Wyckoff, NJ, dad had finally taken the leap on owning a bar and restaurant of his own and had everything he needed to move forward with the project. He had the lease. He had the architectural plans. And he had the approval from everyone he needed. All he needed was a construction company to agree to the work. "I spent a good three or four months calling construction companies and setting up appointments," said Madigan, a Burlington, MA native who by day works as a controller for Keller Wil…
Shuttered Oradell Coffee Shop Cool Beans Replaced By 'Freestyle Italian' Restaurant ORA Shuttered Oradell Coffee Shop Cool Beans Replaced By 'Freestyle Italian' Restaurant ORA
Shuttered Oradell Coffee Shop Cool Beans Replaced By 'Freestyle Italian' Restaurant ORA Five years after Cool Beans closed, a brand-new restaurant has opened in its place. ORA, which brands itself as a "freestyle Italian" restaurant, is now open in brand-new construction on Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, where Cool Beans stood before closing in 2019. Posted by ORA FreeStyle Italian on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 "The term 'ORA' means now, or right now in Italian," its website says. "And that’s what the food is at this restaurant: a full examination of Italian cooking, but viewed through the lens of what’s happening now in American cooking." Chef and co-founder is Tom Silve…
'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother 'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother
'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother It's out with Fascino and in with Gioia Mia.  Gioia Mia, which translates to "My Joy" has taken over the spot formerly held by Fascino, at 331 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. The restaurant is now run by Mary Cumella, who was general manager of Fascino, with Logan Ramirez, who was chef de cusine at Fascino, serving as an executive chef. Cumella said she had planned to open Gioia Mia at another location but plans fell through. She initially ran Gioia Mia as a pop-up concept at Fascino's and received "incredible" feedback. "The guests loved it," Cumella said. "They said it was the best meal t…
Bergen Mom Puts Korean Spin On Brunch With Tasty New Restaurant Bergen Mom Puts Korean Spin On Brunch With Tasty New Restaurant
Bergen Mom Puts Korean Spin On Brunch With Tasty New Restaurant A sweet treat with a unique twist has come to Glen Rock with the opening of a Korean and American fusion brunchery. Honey Day Cafe will provide a twist on the American classic breakfast, offering both Korean and American cuisine along with unique and fun beverages ranging from coffee to juices. Owner and hospitality veteran Linda Yoo is a Glen Rock resident with her husband Seung and their two children.  “We strive to introduce more people to Korean flavors and unique combinations they’ve never tried before,” says owner Linda Yoo. “There are familiar breakfast menu items as well. Our main …
Detroit Style Pizza 'Built Like Offensive Lineman' At NJ Pizzeria Reviewed By Portnoy Detroit Style Pizza 'Built Like Offensive Lineman' At NJ Pizzeria Reviewed By Portnoy
Detroit Style Pizza 'Built Like Offensive Lineman' At NJ Pizzeria Reviewed By Portnoy A good Detroit-style pizza should be built like an offensive lineman: Thick, beefy, light on its feet, according to Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy. And that's exactly what he got from Blue Steel Pizza Co. in Bloomfield. While Portnoy won't ever rank the chewy, rectangular pies higher than 8/10, he came pretty darn close during the One Bite review: 7.8. On the One Bite app, Blue Steel scored an 8.1. Blue Steel Pizza Co. is an American restaurant that opened in 2020 on Glenwood Avenue, and specializes in Detroit-style pies. It also has a family style menu, cocktails and an extensive l…
NJ Burger Named Among 25 Best In America NJ Burger Named Among 25 Best In America
NJ Burger Named Among 25 Best In America In a new Yelp list of the top burgers in the U.S., one Garden State eatery ranked among the best. In early celebration of National Burger Day on May 28, the restaurant review site determined the top 25 burger spots by comparing review numbers and overall ratings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by jFj (@reservationfor0ne) Boasting a five-star rating, The Colonial Grill — a Morristown staple — came in at number 23. Located on West Park Place, the family owned and operated food truck is known for serving some of the most eccentric,…
Chef Bids Farewell To Childhood Dream As French Westwood Restaurant Shutters Chef Bids Farewell To Childhood Dream As French Westwood Restaurant Shutters
Chef Bids Farewell To Childhood Dream As French Westwood Restaurant Shutters Chef Ross Goldflam dreamt of running his own restaurants since he was 13 years old. And for the last two years, he did just that with Technique in Westwood. Goldflam, however, recently announced he'd be closing the restaurant in a heartfelt tribute posted to Facebook. "Today, I realize that a dream can be more than you ever expect," Goldflam said in a statement Tuesday, "and that it is destined to be shaped by reality." Technique's menu boasted Goldflam's culinary creations: French cuisine with an American accent. Goldflam loved the restaurant fully, he said.  "I loved creating this re…
Nightclub Opens In Lyndhurst Nightclub Opens In Lyndhurst
Nightclub Opens In Lyndhurst Bottoms up: A new nightclub has opened in Lyndhurst. Society Liquor Lounge and Cafe opened last month on Wall Street, at the location formerly home to Whiskey Cafe. The cafe, a concept curated by the MG Hospitality group, is a fusion of nightlife, entertainment, dining, and events.  The menu features classic American fare, custom curated cocktails, and an expansive offering of grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options -- including a 3-minute pizza. Society Liquor Lounge and CafeSociety Liquor Lounge and Cafe Society is open Monday through Thursday daily for breakfast, lunch and happy ho…
Get Dinner And The Show At Closter's New Restaurant 'Stern And Bow' Get Dinner And The Show At Closter's New Restaurant 'Stern And Bow'
Get Dinner And The Show At Closter's New Restaurant 'Stern And Bow' Stern and Bow is bringing dinner and a show to Closter. Restaurateur Russell Stern has opened the American eatery replacing Azucar on Schraalenburgh Road. The 155-seat eatery includes three separate bars for raw, pizza and liquor -- each with its own experience. "I wanted a restaurant where the theater is exciting as the food," Stern said. "The type of theater involving watching chefs in action, in a beautiful but relaxed setting." Stern and Bow has a raw, pizza and liquor bar.Anthony Bianciella A self-proclaimed food fanatic, Stern is recreating regional cuisine from some of his favo…
Like Vegan Food? Union Eatery Named Best In State Like Vegan Food? Union Eatery Named Best In State
Like Vegan Food? Union Eatery Named Best In State A travel website has deemed Killer Vegan, in Union, New Jersey's best "vegan-friendly" restaurant.  Big 7 Travel rated restaurants in all 50 states based on their "dedication to plant-based food and sustainable and seasonal menus". Restaurants were judged using a combination of reader surveys and a panel of experts.  Killer Vegan boasts an all-vegan menu with an emphasis on Latin, Italian and American comfort food. Regular menu offerings include a meatball sub, barbeque tempeh sandwich and a "mac and cheese for all" that's gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free. Killer Vegan, 996 Stu…
New Restaurants, Cafes Open In Bergen County New Restaurants, Cafes Open In Bergen County
New Restaurants, Cafes Open In Bergen County A brand new selection of eateries are now open in Bergen County.  Here are several coffee shops, supermarkets and more you may have missed: Brasserie Bonjour, Edgewater: Serving classic French food with an American twist, this authentic restaurant is serving up fresh seafood and meats and boasts an on-site pastry chef. Brasserie Bonjour in EdgewaterBrasserie Bonjour Paolo's Gourmet, Westwood: This is the first storefront for the family-owned Italian import business. Think pizza from scratch, fresh gelato and a wide variety of imported goods. Stop by Paolo's Gourmet for a taste of I…