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Italian-American Bakery To Close Original Bergen County Location Italian-American Bakery To Close Original Bergen County Location
Italian-American Bakery To Close Original Bergen County Location One of Bergen County's most well-known family bakeries will be closing one of its first-ever storefronts. Rispoli's Pastry Shop, established by Gabriele and Josephine Rispoli in 1937, will be closing the doors of its Ridgefield shop at 824 Broad Avenue. The last day in business will be Oct. 14. "All good things must come to an end," Stasia Rispoli, Gabriele and Josephine's great-granddaughter, said in a social media post published Sunday, Sept. 29. Google Maps "As a fourth-generation Rispoli, I promise to carry on with my crews: the legacy, the quality, and our award-winning products at…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Massive H Mart Food Hall Opens At American Dream Mall: Here's What You Will Find (PHOTOS) Massive H Mart Food Hall Opens At American Dream Mall: Here's What You Will Find (PHOTOS)
Massive H Mart Food Hall Opens At American Dream Mall: Here's What You Will Find (Photos) H Mart is one day away from opening its sprawling food hall at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford. The 16,860-square-foot dining hall will feature a dozen restaurants offering a wide array of culinary Asian delights. The grand opening is set for Friday, Aug. 30. "We are thrilled to introduce our latest food hall at American Dream," H Mart President Stacey Kwon said. "Our food halls are iconic staples of H Mart stores, and our American Dream location wouldn't feel complete without one. The addition of another food hall will further enhance the world class, one of a kind guest experie…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Closing One Location, Moving To Another Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Closing One Location, Moving To Another
Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Closing One Location, Moving To Another After 25 years, a popular Ocean County bakery is closing doors of one shop and moving to another. Colonial Bakery in Lavallette announced its Grand Central Avenue location will be closing as the landlord will not be renewing the lease after the summer, the bakery announced on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Colonial Bakery (@colonialbakery) "Despite this setback, a new second location will be opening summer 2025!" the family-owned bakery said, located at the corner of Route 35 north and Joseph Street. Colonial…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Growing Bergen Bakery Has Locals Hooked On Baklava Growing Bergen Bakery Has Locals Hooked On Baklava
Growing Bergen Bakery Has Locals Hooked On Baklava For Aleria Bakery, it's all about the baklava. The popular Cliffside Park bakery and cafe, which opened in 2021, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location in New Milford at 160 Henley Ave. on Monday, Jan. 15. The opening is a homecoming for Kehetrin Alper, a New Milford resident and one of the co-owners of the restaurant, with her business partner, Sema Gozukucuk. Aleria Bakery The idea for the second location came when the owner of Crespo Hookah Grill in New Milford tried some of her baklava. "He never had baklava," the owner said. "He said 'this is amazing. What is this…

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by Sam Barron
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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…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Husband-Wife Bakers From Bergen Compete On Reality TV Show 'Crime Scene Kitchen' Husband-Wife Bakers From Bergen Compete On Reality TV Show 'Crime Scene Kitchen'
Husband-Wife Bakers From Bergen Compete On Reality TV Show 'Crime Scene Kitchen' Two Bergen County pastry chefs who are married to each other and run their own bakery have decided to become detectives — food detectives. Torre Liebchen and Michelle Micek, the co-founders of Wish Upon a Pastry in Midland Park, are on the latest season of FOX's "Crime Scene Kitchen" hosted by Joel McHale.  The second season premiered on Monday, June 5. View this post on Instagram A post shared by wish upon a pastry / hand crafted custom desserts (@wishuponapastry) On "Crime Scene Kitchen," chefs arrive at the scene of a crime- a kitchen th…

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by Sam Barron
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Cafe Serving Taiwanese Treats Expands To Bergen County Cafe Serving Taiwanese Treats Expands To Bergen County
Cafe Serving Taiwanese Treats Expands To Bergen County Unibread, the popular bakery serving up Taiwanese treats in Hoboken, is expanding its footprint into Bergen County. The bakery is opening a third location in Fort Lee next week at 2151 Lemoine Ave. They also have a location in Queens. Unibread offers items like a cookie cream puff, a chocolate chiffon cake and a cream cheese bun, while also serving cakes, cupcakes and coffee. The menu draws inspiration from traditional Japanese baking techniques while incorporating Taiwanese flavors.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cafe Unibrea…

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by Sam Barron
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'Better Life Out Here': Family's Staten Island Bakery Relocates To NJ After 20 Years 'Better Life Out Here': Family's Staten Island Bakery Relocates To NJ After 20 Years
'Better Life Out Here': Family's Staten Island Bakery Relocates To NJ After 20 Years A Staten Island favorite has moved its sweetness to the Jersey Shore — and it's already a hit. Bruno's Bakery opened at at 356 W. Main St., in Freehold, on Nov. 15, 2022. Mother's Day will be its last day in business in Staten Island.  The bakery is a true family affair involving chef and dad, Biagio Settepani; mom Pina Settepani; son Joseph Settepani; son Salvatore Settepani; daughter Fina Pulaj; and chef Joseph's wife and pastry chef, Daniela Settepani. Biagio emigrated to New York from Italy when he was 12 years old. He worked in his first bakery when he was 17. "Ever since then it's b…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Best Doughnut Spots In North Jersey Best Doughnut Spots In North Jersey
Best Doughnut Spots In North Jersey It’s a new year, which means we’re back again with a new list of North Jersey’s best spots for everyone’s favorite dessert disguised as breakfast — the deliciously decadent doughnut. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications, and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these bakeries, however, are dishing out creamy, frosted, and jelly-filled doughnuts we think you'll love — some might even have a line out the door before dawn when th…

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by Valerie Musson
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Popular North Jersey Baker Brings Bakeshop Back After Baby Popular North Jersey Baker Brings Bakeshop Back After Baby
Popular North Jersey Baker Brings Bakeshop Back After Baby A popular North Jersey bakery that closed when its owner welcomed a baby boy will soon be back in business. Bake House on Main in Phillipsburg will reopen with a full Christmas menu later this month, and bring things back full swing in January, owner Amber Santini said on Facebook. Posted by Bake House on Main on Monday, September 12, 2022 Santini and her husband, of Portland, PA, relocated their bakery into the little green house on North Main Street in 2020, four years after opening the shop's initial location in Belvidere. Specializing in fresh, scratch-made pastries, breads, cupcak…

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by Cecilia Levine
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This New Bergen County Bake Shop Has Layers This New Bergen County Bake Shop Has Layers
This New Bergen County Bake Shop Has Layers This new Bergen County bakery has layers. Guzzo's BakeHouse, coming to Haworth, is run by head chef Ralph Guzzo, who followed in his father's footsteps in the culinary arts when he was just 15. The bakery might be best known for its 7-layer doughnut, rolled out years ago in Staten Island. The bakery upgraded its layered products to crumb cake, cupcakes and more. Guzzo's touts itself for its invention of the Cragel, a hybrid between a croissant and a bagel. Guzzo formerly owned Belli Baci Bakery on Staten Island and Delizioso Bakery+Kitchen in Princeton, BoozyBurbs reports. Indoor an…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular French Cafe Whose Cookies Made Oprah's 'Favorite Things' List Opens NJ Outpost Popular French Cafe Whose Cookies Made Oprah's 'Favorite Things' List Opens NJ Outpost
Popular French Cafe Whose Cookies Made Oprah's 'Favorite Things' List Opens NJ Outpost A French-inspired New York City cafe has opened its first New Jersey location. Maman — launched in 2014 by husband and wife duo Benjamin Sormonte and Elisa Marshall — is located on Hudson Street in Jersey City. View this post on Instagram A post shared by maman (@_mamannyc_) Maman's famous nutty chocolate chip cookie was named one of "Oprah's Favorite Things" in 2017, and one of the best chocolate chip cookies in New York by "NY Magazine." The menu boasts breakfast spreads and sandwiches, brunch, soups and salads, a bevy of French pastries,…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Bergen County Bakery Owners Are Betting On Each Other New Bergen County Bakery Owners Are Betting On Each Other
New Bergen County Bakery Owners Are Betting On Each Other A Bergen County couple who quit their day jobs to start a cookie company together are taking things to new levels. Michelle Micek and Torre Liebchen are preparing for the opening of Wish Upon a Pastry in Midland Park as they plan their wedding. The couple took a "giant leap of faith" quit their day jobs at a local Kosher steakhouse to launch Wish Upon a Cookie in 2019, then got engaged to be married. As word spread of Wish Upon A Cookie, their business and relationship both grew leaps and bounds.  View this post on Instagram A post shared b…

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by Cecilia Levine
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This Bergen County Bakery Has Best Cookies In NJ, Yelp Says This Bergen County Bakery Has Best Cookies In NJ, Yelp Says
This Bergen County Bakery Has Best Cookies In NJ, Yelp Says The holiday season will soon be in full swing, and with it comes the demand for delicious, delectable and crave-worthy cookies. One step ahead of the game, food blog Yelp made a new list (and checked it twice) of the best bakeries for cookies in every state and Canada, and its choice for the Garden State can be found in Bergen County. Erie Coffee & Bakery on Franklin Place in Rutherford offers the best cookies in all of New Jersey, according to the list. While Erie offers several savory staples like quiche, bourekas and spinach pie, the fun really starts with their massive selection …

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by Valerie Musson
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North Jersey Cookie Shop Opens 2 More Stores North Jersey Cookie Shop Opens 2 More Stores
North Jersey Cookie Shop Opens 2 More Stores A popular North Jersey cookie store is opening two more locations. The Cookie Connect, headquartered in Bloomfield, is coming to Morristown and Hoboken. It also recently opened a storefront in Ridgewood. The new locations are: 88 South St., Morristown, coming this fall 305 1st St., Hoboken, opening Oct. 16 The shop is owned by friends Ali Hajihaidari and Andrew Zerquera, who ditched their corporate job search to run a bakery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Cookie Connect (@thecookieconnect) The Cookie Connect is known fo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Baker Who Competed On Food Network Opening Bergen County Cake Shop Baker Who Competed On Food Network Opening Bergen County Cake Shop
Baker Who Competed On Food Network Opening Bergen County Cake Shop A Fair Lawn native who appeared in several Food Network competitions is now opening a cake shop of her very own. Cristina Vazquez made her television debut as the youngest finalist on Season 4 of Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship at the age of 24. She also competed on the network’s first seasons of Halloween Cake Off Champion and Big Time Bake Winner. Now 27, Vasquez — a proud Cuban-Puerto Rican living in Hawthorne — is breaking into the bakery scene with the launch of her new Glen Rock cake shop, Petal Dust Cakery. View this post on Instagram …

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by Valerie Musson
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Longtime North Jersey Bakery 'Rispoli's' Opening Hawthorne Location Longtime North Jersey Bakery 'Rispoli's' Opening Hawthorne Location
Longtime North Jersey Bakery 'Rispoli's' Opening Hawthorne Location Bergen County bakery Rispoli’s Italian Pastry Shop is expanding to Passaic County with the opening of a new location in Hawthorne. With stores in Ridgefield and Emerson, Rispoli’s dates back to 1937 and spans three generations, its website says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tony Mangia (@tonymangia) The new store is opening at 1103 Goffle Rd. in Hawthorne, according to BoozyBurbs. The longtime bakery is known for its huge selection of classic pastries and sweet treats like eclairs, cannolis, cream puffs, tiramisu and more.…

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by Valerie Musson
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Husband & Wife Bring Philly Sticky Bun Biz To Jersey Shore Husband & Wife Bring Philly Sticky Bun Biz To Jersey Shore
Husband & Wife Bring Philly Sticky Bun Biz To Jersey Shore Sweet news: A Philadelphia sticky bun company helmed by a husband-and-wife duo is headed straight for the Jersey Shore. Barry's Buns -- opened by Joel and Jen Singer -- will open in Wildwood Crest on May 7. The store will be located at 6107 New Jersey Ave. Joel, whose middle name is Barry, launched a cheesecake business at 14 years old. He took home first place in a culinary competition to attend Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island, graduating with a degree in pastry arts. He also recently worked as the regional bakery associate coordinator for Whole Foods Market in the Mid-At…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen County Restaurant Openings Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings A doughnut shop, sushi restaurant and burger joint are just some of the new dining options Bergen County will soon offer. Some of the eateries have already opened while others are still working on their launches. Scroll down for all the new places to try in Bergen County. B&S Restaurant, Westwood: The B is for bread and the S is for salad, but this restaurant specializes in more than just that. Satisfying and healthy dishes are made with wholesome ingredients. Choose from grilled chicken sandwiches, oatmeal and quinoa/veggie bowls and more. Opening next week at 48 Westwood Ave. Mochi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Italian Bakery Opening 3rd Location In Jersey City Popular Italian Bakery Opening 3rd Location In Jersey City
Popular Italian Bakery Opening 3rd Location In Jersey City An authentic Italian bakery in Hudson County will be opening a third location. Prato Bakery is coming to 150 Bay Street. Prato's other stores are on Newark Avenue (Jersey City) and Washington Street and 2nd Street in Hoboken. The bakery opened on 4th Street in Jersey City in 2015, after four years in New York City's West Village. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tommaso Iorio (@tommasoiorio_) "The goal has always been the same: to bring the Italian and Tuscan authentic baking tradition to the US," its website says. Prato is n…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Asian Bakery SunMerry Opens In Hoboken Asian Bakery SunMerry Opens In Hoboken
Asian Bakery SunMerry Opens In Hoboken SunMerry Bakery and Cafe is expanding opening a third New Jersey location in Hoboken. Customers can get a free pastry with a $10 purchase until Friday, Jan. 24 at the new Washington Street store, as part of its opening promotion. The first 30 customers each day that spend at least $15 will also receive a free cooler bag. Founded in Japan in the 60s, SunMerry expanded into Taiwan in 1986 and uses authentic Japanese baking techniques to craft one-of-a-kind pastries and other baked goods. SunMerry Bakery.SunMerry Bakery SunMerry Bakery is opening in Hoboken.@DavidtheFoodie via SunMerr…

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by Valerie Musson
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Zadie's Kosher Bake Shop Reopening After Car Plowed Through Storefront Zadie's Kosher Bake Shop Reopening After Car Plowed Through Storefront
Zadie's Kosher Bake Shop Reopening After Car Plowed Through Storefront Popular Fair Lawn bakery Zadie's has announced its grand re-opening two months after a car plowed through the front of the store. The fourth-generation, kosher bake shop known for its homemade challahs, crumb cakes and more will be open on Wednesday, Sept. 18. A grand re-opening ceremony is slated for Sunday. The store, which opened at the location in 2005, has been fully-renovated and even boasts a fresh, pink paint job. Stop by to try the roughelach, dozens of challah varieties, pies cakes and more. Zadie's Bake Shop, 19-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn

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by Cecilia Levine
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Kosher French Bakery Opens Flagship Store In Bergen County Kosher French Bakery Opens Flagship Store In Bergen County
Kosher French Bakery Opens Flagship Store In Bergen County A new kosher bakery has opened in Lyndhurst. Patis Bakery on Ridge Road, which held a soft opening this week, will serve as the flagship location to the other stores, opening imminently in Long Island and Brooklyn. Everything on the menu will be made in-house using natural ingredients with locally-sourced produce, head chef and owner Moses Wendel told YeahThatsKosher.com. Chef MosesMoses Wendel (@chefmoses Instagram) Patis will offer ice cream, chocolate and breads, along with pastries by Parisian chef Khalil Debira. Sample bakery items include halva croissants, signature egg breakfas…

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by Cecilia Levine
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This Supermarket Could Be Maywood's Best Kept Secret This Supermarket Could Be Maywood's Best Kept Secret
This Supermarket Could Be Maywood's Best Kept Secret As stores begin to close one by one in the storm, Maywood's Marketplace will remain open. That's only one of the reasons why people love the hometown grocer. It's one of those places that only the locals know and could be Maywood's best kept secret. The market is open every day including major holidays, and has only closed once -- and that was for Hurricane Sandy, employees said. "It's a gem, honestly," said New Milford's Will Esposito. "I love the selection of fresh produce and hot foods. It pretty much has everything you need." And maybe, don't need. The specialty…

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by Cecilia Levine