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FL Man, 75, Pulls Knife On Customer Over Spilled Wine At Fancy NJ Steakhouse: Police (VIDEO) FL Man, 75, Pulls Knife On Customer Over Spilled Wine At Fancy NJ Steakhouse: Police (VIDEO)
FL Man, 75, Pulls Knife On Customer Over Spilled Wine At Fancy NJ Steakhouse: Police (Video) A Florida man was accused of pulling a knife on a customer at an upscale Rumson restaurant during an argument over spilled wine, authorities said. David Gulley, 75, of Palm Beach Shores, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 22, the Rumson Police Department said in a news release. The fight happened at Red Horse by David Burke, a restaurant on the corner of Ridge Road and Avenue of Two Rivers. Police responded to the restaurant at around 8:30 p.m. Officers saw Gulley punch the steakhouse's manager in the side and he was taken into custody. Investigators said witnesses and cell…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
New Jersey Cocktail Bar Named Among Best In America New Jersey Cocktail Bar Named Among Best In America
New Jersey Cocktail Bar Named Among Best In America A Monmouth County cocktail bar picked up another national recognition after just one year of serving specialty drinks. Esquire named La Otra in Aberdeen Township on its list of 42 Best Bars in America for 2024. The bar is next to its sister restaurant Lita on Route 34, and both businesses are run by chef David Viana and his girlfriend Neilly Robinson. Bar manager Ricardo Rodriguez has a more "free-wheeling" approach to mixology at La Otra, compared to the Iberian classics at Lita. "Like the best bars attached to restaurants, the drinks are on the culinary side, such as the Tzatziki, which …

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show
Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show Three New Jersey residents are among 10 bakers competing on a brand new Food Network cooking show. "The Next Baking Master" is filmed in Paris and hosted by acclaimed pastry chef Stephanie Boswell and French-born chef and restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre.  The Garden State bakers on the show are Joe Settepani of Morganville, Robert Toland of Willingboro, and Jennalyn Walbolt of Union (scroll down for more about each one). The show is Food Network’s newest culinary competition and "gives 10 ambitious and highly-skilled American bakers unprecedented access to the most iconic pastry shops…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
Former Bergen County 'Teacher Of The Year' Eddie Baldwin Dies Former Bergen County 'Teacher Of The Year' Eddie Baldwin Dies
Former Bergen County 'Teacher Of The Year' Eddie Baldwin Dies Former Bergen County "Teacher of the Year" and longtime Bergenfield High School teacher Eddie Baldwin has died. Circumstances around his death were not immediately announced. Eddie BaldwinKari Anderson Baldwin worked at Bergenfield High School for more than 12 years, having founded the school's eSports team and culinary arts club. Superintendent Christopher Tully remembered Baldwin as a "caring, loving, and dedicated teacher providing his expertise with his students," who took pride in his students' success. "Seeing him on a daily basis was like seeing our best friend who we thought w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
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
Business
North Jersey Friends Launch Line Of Barbecue Sauces North Jersey Friends Launch Line Of Barbecue Sauces
North Jersey Friends Launch Line Of Barbecue Sauces A pair of chefs are teaming up to create a line of one-of-a-kind homemade barbecue sauces called "DM BBQ Sauces." Dave Morales, of Newark, and Vinny Botti, of Totowa, met at Twisted Elm Tavern in 2016 and became business partners two years later. They each bring their own unique culinary experience to the business, making for a sweet, tangy and savory sauce combinations. While Morales works as the chef, Botti handles the business side of operations. Together, they want to make barbecuing easy, they said. “We're bringing different flavors into your home,” Morales and Botti said. “You d…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Bergen County Chefs Will Pop Dinner Into Your Car Trunk Bergen County Chefs Will Pop Dinner Into Your Car Trunk
Bergen County Chefs Will Pop Dinner Into Your Car Trunk If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to enjoy a hearty, chef-cooked meal while helping to feed families in need during the COVID-19 crisis, Trunk Pop Dinners provides the perfect solution. Located in Tenafly, Trunk Pop Dinners is run by local cookbook authors and Food Network kitchen personalities Marge Perry and David Bonom. Perry is a chef instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City and an award-winning food writer while Bonom has catered for Bette Midler, Hilary Clinton, Sotheby's and more. Here’s how the service works: Customers place an order and pay t…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Husband, Wife Bring Chocolate Shop To Montclair Husband, Wife Bring Chocolate Shop To Montclair
Husband, Wife Bring Chocolate Shop To Montclair A husband and wife with a culinary background are bringing a chocolate bar to Montclair. Vesta Chocolate is now open at 598 Valley Road in Upper Montclair. The shop is run by triple-threat chef, chocolate-maker and chocolatier Roger Rodriguez, along with his wife and business partner Julia Choi Rodriguez, who is also a pastry chef and food stylist. Vesta Chocolate is an artisan bean-to-bar chocolate lab and boutique featuring chocolate bars, confections, and baked goods. There will also be some secret menu items all hand-crafted on premise daily in small batches by Chef Roger using organ…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Popular Greek Restaurants Merge In Englewood Popular Greek Restaurants Merge In Englewood
Popular Greek Restaurants Merge In Englewood Two popular Bergen County restaurants will soon combine forces to deliver a gourmet culinary experience described as “traditional Greek with a modern twist.” Lefkes Estiatorio in Englewood Cliffs has merged with the team at Syros Taverna in Englewood under Executive Chef Stavros Bariabas. Stavros, a native of Greece, will create dishes based around authentic flavors and ingredients from the culture. He will be working with the executive chef and owner, Taso Ntoumas. "Chef Taso wanted to find a team that could execute and deliver the wonders and flavors of Greece in each and every plate," …

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by Valerie Musson
News
North Jersey Celebrity Chef Carl Ruiz Dead At 44 North Jersey Celebrity Chef Carl Ruiz Dead At 44
North Jersey Celebrity Chef Carl Ruiz Dead At 44 North Jersey celebrity chef Carl Ruiz was found dead in his apartment Sunday morning, according to recent reports. Friends say the 44-year-old suffered a heart attack in his sleep. Ruiz owned Marie's Italian Specialties in Chatham for many years and was the executive chef at Sabor in Rutherford, along with Cuban Pete's In Montclair. Before that, he worked as a sous chef at Dish in Clifton. Last June, Ruiz opened La Cubana in New York City, paying homage to his Cuban roots. Food Network star Guy Fieri lamented the loss of his good friend on social media. "I'm heartbroken that my friend c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
'Does This Work?' North Jersey Cook Tests Trendy Internet Recipes On Rachael Ray Show Segment 'Does This Work?' North Jersey Cook Tests Trendy Internet Recipes On Rachael Ray Show Segment
'Does This Work?' North Jersey Cook Tests Trendy Internet Recipes On Rachael Ray Show Segment A North Jersey cook has landed a new segment on the Rachael Ray show testing trendy recipes from the internet that have your mouth watering. Jeanette Donnarumma of Ridgewood -- the culinary producer on the Emmy-award wining show -- kicked off her "Does This Work" show with a dish called Rigatoni Pie. "Should I start with the hairspray?" she asks in the clip, before getting down to business. You guys have seen this recipe on the internet. It's that recipe where all of the rigatoni pasta are standing up straight and you make it in a springform pan. Not only has “Rigatoni …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Fair Lawn Baker Competes On Food Network Show Fair Lawn Baker Competes On Food Network Show
Fair Lawn Baker Competes On Food Network Show At 24 years old, Cristina Vazquez of Fair Lawn will be the youngest contestant to compete on a Food Network show. "Spring Baking Championship" will debut March 12 at 9 p.m. Cristina -- a proud Cuban-Puerto Rican -- found her love of baking as a teen coping with a breakup. Baking a cake made her feel better.  Cristina began volunteering at a local cake shop (since she was too young to be hired) and went on to culinary school at Johnson and Wales University. She has worked in 5-star hotels on the East Coast and abroad in Ireland.  Always singing and dancing in the kitchen, Crist…

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by Cecilia Levine