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North Jersey Vegan Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Eatery Spotlighted On New Show North Jersey Vegan Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Eatery Spotlighted On New Show
North Jersey Vegan Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Eatery Spotlighted On New Show An acclaimed Bergen County restaurant known for its new take on old favorites is being spotlighted on a new show. Fat Choy, a kosher vegan, also "kind of Chinese" restaurant at 52 E Palisade Ave. in Englewood is profiled on "Schmoozing and Cruising," streaming on ChaiFlicks, which celebrates the best in kosher cuisine.  The episode, hosted by CW Silverburg, premiered on Thursday, Dec. 14. ChaiFlicks describes itself as the leading streaming service for Jewish storytelling. Fat Choy was recently named one of the best restaurants in America by the New York Times. Pete Wells raved about the r…

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by Sam Barron
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Bergen County 'Kind Of Chinese, Also Vegan' Restaurant Named One Of Best In America Bergen County 'Kind Of Chinese, Also Vegan' Restaurant Named One Of Best In America
Bergen County 'Kind Of Chinese, Also Vegan' Restaurant Named One Of Best In America A Bergen County restaurant known for its new take on old favorites is earning rave reviews. Fat Choy, a kosher vegan, also "kind of Chinese" restaurant at 52 E Palisade Ave. in Englewood was named one of the best restaurants in America by the New York Times.  Pete Wells raved about the restaurant's Not Quite Beef and Broccoli and the restaurant's vegan take on General Tso's chicken, using battered fried cauliflower in place of chicken. "Our most expensive entrée is $21," Jon Krieger, who runs the restaurant with Chef Justin Lee said when the restaurant opened last month. "We keep our price…

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Owner Of Pizzeria Ranked Best In NJ Skipped College Graduation To Fly To Italy Owner Of Pizzeria Ranked Best In NJ Skipped College Graduation To Fly To Italy
Owner Of Pizzeria Ranked Best In NJ Skipped College Graduation To Fly To Italy A popular eatery open for about a decade has the best pizza in New Jersey, according to a new ranking from 24/7 Wall St. Razza Pizza Artigianale in Jersey City was ranked the best pizzeria in the Garden State. The rankings were created based on a variety of ratings, reviews, and lists. "Razza opened in 2012, but its reputation exploded in 2017 after New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells wrote provocatively that this New Jersey pizzeria served the best pizza in New York City," 24/7 Wall St writes.  "The pies are a little larger than standard Neapolitan pizzas, but they …

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Jersey City Pizzeria Named Among 50 Best Italian Restaurants In U.S. Jersey City Pizzeria Named Among 50 Best Italian Restaurants In U.S.
Jersey City Pizzeria Named Among 50 Best Italian Restaurants In U.S. What makes a good Italian restaurant? For starters, the craftsmanship has to be both classic and creative. The service must be impeccable. But really, the Daily Meal says, it's the overall experience that leaves customers happy. The website ranked the 50 best Italian restaurants in the U.S., among them, Razza in Jersey City. The Grove Street restaurant opened in 2012 by Dan Richer, a semifinalist for the James Beard Rising Star Award. Razza quickly rose to fame -- with help last year from New York Times critic Pete Wells. "Not only has Richer perfected his crust — it’s crisp from end to …

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by Cecilia Levine