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North Jersey Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show North Jersey Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show
North Jersey Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show Poonam Ribadia, a Bergen County native, has been wowing foodies on Instagram. Now everyone will soon get to see what she brings to the kitchen. Ribadia is one of the contestants on the new Hulu cooking competition show "Secret Chef" which premieres on Thursday, June 29. On "Secret Chef," 10 contestants are isolated in a secret kitchen. Guided by a mischievous talking hat, the chefs are tasked to perform a series of cooking challenges. The contestants also serve as judges, rating each other's dishes in blind taste tests. The winner receives $100,000. View this post on In…

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by Sam Barron
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Korean Restaurant Cooks Up Storm In North Jersey Korean Restaurant Cooks Up Storm In North Jersey
Korean Restaurant Cooks Up Storm In North Jersey A restaurant in Bergen County is offering a new twist on Korean cuisine. Karden opened two months ago in Ridgefield, serving a modern take on a typical Korean restaurant. The restaurant is owned by the Chung family, who live in the borough.  "We use a lot of spices, a lot of vegetables and grilled meat," Carter Chung said.  Do you know Yukgaejang? Yukgaejang is a spicy Korean beef soup with bunch of vegetables. It is deeply flavorful and one... Posted by karden_nj on Thursday, March 23, 2023 Karden uses a lot of the family's recipes, and Chung's mother has run a catering company in Fo…

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by Sam Barron
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Restaurant Openings, Closings In Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings In Bergen County
Restaurant Openings, Closings In Bergen County For every restaurant that closed, at least one more popped up in Bergen County and some surrounding towns. Here are is the latest restaurant rundown in the area. Business tips can me emailed to clevine@dailyvoice.com. Scroll down for complete list. CLOSINGS: Cousin Vinny's, Wood-Ridge: As previously reported by Daily Voice, the Italian family-style restaurant closed after just five months in business. No word yet on what's replacing it. Cousin Vinny's officially shuttered Sunday, Dec. 1.Cecilia Levine Kirker's Inn, Hawthorne: The German bar has been an institution in town for more th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bonchon Chicken Now Open In Lodi Bonchon Chicken Now Open In Lodi
Bonchon Chicken Now Open In Lodi Bonchon Chicken in Lodi is open for business. The Essex Street Korean fried chicken joint offers a full Asian fusion menu and a wide selection of Korean dishes such as Bibimbap, Japchae, Bulgogi and more. An American-inspired line features Bonchon sliders, wraps and seasoned fries.  Founded in South Korea in 2002 and established in the U.S. in 2006, Bonchon -- Korean for "my hometown," currently has 93 U.S. locations. Bonchon has locations in Jersey City, Fort Lee, Leonia, Midland Park, Parsippany, Nutley and Union. Bonchon Chicken, 184 Essex St., Lodi, 11:30 a.m. to …

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by Cecilia Levine
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7 New North Jersey Restaurants To Eat At Tonight 7 New North Jersey Restaurants To Eat At Tonight
7 New North Jersey Restaurants To Eat At Tonight New eateries are popping up in North Jersey just in time for holiday season. Here are the latest: Burgerhaus! in Clifton: Tell the person at the register of this Market Street restaurant to make it a “Biggie” and they'll double your patty, split it with a bun in the middle and send you on your way. It's a simple menu -- but burgers don't need to be made complicated. Burgerhaus is open in Clifton.BurgerHaus! Celtic Corner, Hawthorne: This new gastropub on Lafayette Avenue puts a modern twist on Irish classics like Shepherds Pie and loaded Irish fries (Bacon, crispy onions, mustard, dublin…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen County Eatery Redefines Sandwiches Bergen County Eatery Redefines Sandwiches
Bergen County Eatery Redefines Sandwiches After refining the concept in the new year, Wich-One is officially open serving a mix of Korean and Asian-inspired sandwiches in Cliffside Park. The Anderson Avenue store allows customers to build sandwiches on a Balthazar ciabatta hero or bowls with a base of Korean-style ribeye, farm-raised pork, antibiotic-free chicken, marinated shrimp or spiced Asian-rub tofu.  Bowls allow for choice of base (rice, spring mix, cauliflower rice, or spicy Korean potatoes) and numerous free and premium toppings (vegetables, avocado, egg).  Homemade sauces like gochujang aioli, Asian sesame honey and Asia…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Fort Lee Pizzeria Thrives Through Changing Times Fort Lee Pizzeria Thrives Through Changing Times
Fort Lee Pizzeria Thrives Through Changing Times Much has changed in Fort Lee since Franco and Antonietta Bazzarelli opened their pizzeria, Franco's Metro. The shop's name. Its location. The menu. But one thing remains constant at Franco's Metro: Loyalty. Bazzarelli's adult kids who spent their childhoods watching their parents build their family's future are the ones spending upwards of 12 hours a day running the show at Franco's Metro. And his customers -- both old and new -- turn up at the store at least twice a week without fail sometimes to eat, sometimes just to say hello. "Our lives are inside of these four walls," sai…

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by Cecilia Levine