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Dad Debuts Beastro Bergen With Lomo Egg Rolls, Killer Chicken, And Skater Chef Vibes Dad Debuts Beastro Bergen With Lomo Egg Rolls, Killer Chicken, And Skater Chef Vibes
Dad Debuts Beastro Bergen With Lomo Egg Rolls, Killer Chicken, And Skater Chef Vibes A Clifton chef who cooked for Cardi B and faced off against David Burke is opening his first-ever solo restaurant in Wallington next week. John Thomas, 36, says Beastro will open its doors at 109 Locust Ave. on Thursday, Aug. 7 — nearly a year after launching a Hasbro restaurant at American Dream mall and making an appearance on Food Network's "Chopped." Thomas got his start as the line cook supervisor at Zinburger in Clifton, the chain's first-ever East Coast location. "That's where I learned a lot of the fundamentals," he said. "Knife skills, meat temperatures, fry skills." After stints…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Drummer Turned American Dream Mall Executive Chef Competing On 'Chopped' This Week Drummer Turned American Dream Mall Executive Chef Competing On 'Chopped' This Week
Drummer Turned American Dream Mall Executive Chef Competing On 'Chopped' This Week John Thomas doesn't have any stories about cooking with his nonna. He doesn't have a degree from any fancy culinary school, and his childhood dream was never to become a professional cook. And yet, the 35-year-old Clifton dad landed himself a pretty sweet gig as the executive chef of Gameroom Eats at the American Dream Mall. This week, he'll be going up against some of the best chefs in the region on Food Network's "Chopped" cooking competition, for a chance to win $10,000. Thomas' episode, called "Celtuce Setbacks," airs Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. John Tashiro "Cooking was never my fi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These North Jersey Restaurants Closed In 2020 These North Jersey Restaurants Closed In 2020
These North Jersey Restaurants Closed In 2020 North Jersey's restaurant industry took a massive hit in 2020. Even some of the most beloved bistros, delicious delis and longstanding luncheonettes could not survive COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a list of the most notable North Jersey restaurants that closed in 2020.  A Toute Heure, Cranford Bistro 18, Montclair Café Fiori, Randolph Callahan's, Norwood (food truck only) The Cassidy Bar + Kitchen, Maplewood Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill, Chatham, Denville, Oradell, Washington Township, Wayne, Westampton and Woodbury Cheeseburger in Paradise, Secaucus Costanera, Montclair The Cro…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Iconic Paramus Burger Joint 'The Fireplace' Closes Iconic Paramus Burger Joint 'The Fireplace' Closes
Iconic Paramus Burger Joint 'The Fireplace' Closes "The Fireplace" in Paramus closed Friday after 64 years amid the COIVD-19 pandemic. UPDATE: The Fireplace will be reopening Tuesday, Sept. 22. The iconic Route 17 burger and shake joint has been open for takeout and curbside pick-up orders.  The restaurant said it plans on reopening when the "environment is more stable," blaming the suspension of indoor dining across New Jersey for its sudden closure. Indoor dining was set to reopen at 25 percent capacity in New Jersey last Thursday, after more than three months of being closed. In a last-minute move, Gov. Phil Murphy …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings With indoor dining in New Jersey set to reopen July 2, many new restaurants have announced plans in Bergen County. So too, many others will be closing their doors. Here are some restaurants you can expect to try and say goodbye to in Bergen County, and just a bit beyond. Coffee and Cornbread will be leaving its Teaneck location and reopening in Montclair. The owners announced the store's last day in business on Queen Anne Road will be July 26. The eatery opened in 2017, and has offered organic and all--natural breakfast and lunch options. The Montclair location will open sometime in Augus…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Zinburger Permanently Closing All But 3 NJ Locations Zinburger Permanently Closing All But 3 NJ Locations
Zinburger Permanently Closing All But 3 NJ Locations Wine and burger restaurant Zinburger is permanently closing all but three of its New Jersey locations. Locations in Edison, Jersey City, Morris Plains, Cherry Hill and Paramus restaurants have permanently closed due to financial struggles amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Clifton, Marlboro and Bridgewater locations will stay open, officials announced on the chain’s website. The Marlboro and Bridgewater restaurants have yet to reopen following the COVID-19 outbreak; however, the Clifton location is currently filling both pickup and delivery orders, the announcement said. “The COVID-19…

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by Valerie Musson