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This NJ Pizzeria Was Ranked Among Best In America (Again)
Yelp has released its annual list of the Top 100 pizzerias in America. Among them, Razza in Jersey City. Released in honor of National Pizza Day earlier this month, the list was made, of course, with help from Yelpers and ratings. "We identified businesses in the pizza category on Yelp, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and number of 5-star reviews each business had that were written by members of the Yelp Elite Squad," list creators write. The reigning champ was Pequod’s Pizzeria in Chicago, but Razza in Jersey City came in at No. 87…
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Acclaimed Fort Lee Burger Joint Expands To Hackensack
Marty's is continuing to expand its North Jersey footprint. The burger joint announced on Instagram is opening this weekend on Main Street in Hackensack, joining its locations in Jersey City and Fort Lee. Provided by Marty's "Hackensack is already a city we love coming to and doing business in," Marty's owners tell Daily Voice. "We are proud to join the Hackensack community as a local business. We are also very excited to get to know new local customers and provide them with delicious food." Last September, Marty's Fort Lee location was named the best cheeseburger in New Jers…
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Plainfield Restaurant Makes Yelp's Top 100
New Jersey foodies have some new places to add to their list, if they haven't dined there already. Four restaurants from the Garden State made Yelp's annual Top 100 US Restaurants 2024 list. Boomchia in Montclair ranked 21st on the list. The restaurant has a five star rating on Yelp serves up healthy bowls, offering ingredients like dark chocolate granola, blue coconut, bananas, cashew butter and gogi berries. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Colonna (@thetypicalfoodie) "Best Chia Acai bowl," wrote one Yelp reviewer. "…
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'Most Fresh Baklava:' Popular Turkish Bakery Opens Second Location In Bergen County
A popular North Jersey bakery is doubling in size. Aleria Bakery and Cafe, which has a location in Cliffside Park, celebrated the grand opening of its new location in New Milford at 160 Henley Ave. on Monday, Jan. 15. Aleria Panini! 😋 Posted by Aleria Bakery on Sunday, January 7, 2024 Aleria specializes in Turkish delicacies and the Cliffside Park location, at 672 Anderson Ave., has drawn acclaim since it opened in 2021. On Yelp, it has a rare five-star rating. Orange Raisin Puff Cake 😋 Posted by Aleria Bakery on Saturday, January 6, 2024 "The best most…
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'Hidden Gem:' New Jersey Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America
A New Jersey taco shop made Yelp's list of 100 best in the U.S. But you'll have to wait until May 2024 to try it. Yelp has released its list of "Top 100 US Taco Spots 2023," and according to the rundown, one Wildwood Crest shop is a must-try. Sun Dog on the Beach came in at No. 66. According to its website, Sun Dog on the Beach is a "casual, beachfront restaurant" that incorporates local fish, meat, and produce, in an effort to support local business. Sun Dog has a 4.8-star rating on Yelp, where one consumer calls the food "consistently delicious." Another called it a "hidden gem." …
Lifestyle
North Jersey Pizzeria Owned By TikTok Stars Getting Gordon Ramsey Makeover
A Bergen County pizzeria is the next North Jersey restaurant to get a visit from fiery celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Da Mimmo, in Dumont, will be featured on the Monday, Oct. 16 episode of "Kitchen Nightmares." Ramsay was spotted filming at the pizzeria in June. We decided to not make you wait any longer! Earlier this year we were blessed to be a part of the revamp of @... Posted by Da Mimmo on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 The pizzeria is the creation of Vincent, Antonio and Vito Gigante, brothers and TikTok influencers, who opened the place last November in honor of their great uncle,…
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Two North Jersey Restaurants Featured On 'Kitchen Nightmares'
There's apparently something rotten in the kitchens in Northern New Jersey. Two North Jersey restaurants, Bask46 in Woodland Park and Da Mimmo in Dumont are being featured on the new season of "Kitchen Nightmares", which premiered on Monday, Sept. 25. The series, hosted by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, is returning after a 10-year absence and filmed the new season entirely in New York and New Jersey. Bask46, which airs on Monday, Oct. 2, will feature a chef who calls him "the culinary gangster", showrunner David DeAngelis told Variety. Bask46 closed for a week in May to allow for filming, …
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Top Cheeseburger In NJ Is Made By 'Awfully Delicious' Restaurant
The best cheeseburger in the Garden State is right in North Jersey. Yelp released its 50 states, 50 cheeseburgers list last week and Marty's in Fort Lee earned the distinction for the Garden State. The restaurant, which also has a location in Jersey City, has earned plaudits from Yelp reviewers for their burgers, fries and chicken sandwiches. On its website, Marty's touts itself as having "awfully delicious burgers." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marty’s Fort Lee/ Jersey City (@martysnj) "I'm so in love with the burgers &…
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Gordon Ramsay Spotted Filming 'Kitchen Nightmares' Revival At TikTok Brothers' NJ Pizzeria
Gordon Ramsay appears to be giving a Bergen County pizzeria an overhaul. The celebrity chef was spotted at Da Mimmo in Dumont on Monday afternoon, June 5, architectural photographer Daniel Gorrin tells Daily Voice. Ramsay is believed to have been filming an episode of "Kitchen Nightmares," which he is reviving after a 10-year absence. No word on what Ramsay believed was so nightmarish about their kitchen. Da Mimmo is the creation of Vincent, Antonio and Vito Gigante, brothers and TikTok influencers, who opened the place last November in honor of their great uncle, a chef who always drea…
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This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What?
Philadelphia has no shortage of great cheesesteaks, but for the best of the best, you might have to drive across the river. That's according to "Bon Appetit" magazine, which ranked Donkey's Place of New Jersey in its list of the Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia last Tuesday, April 11. Geographical concerns aside, fans of the family-run chain say Donkey's holds its own with Philly's best. In addition to cracking "Bon Appetit's" list, the Jersey eatery holds the number 20 slot for best Philly-area cheesesteaks on Yelp. As well, Donkey's distance from Philly proper might actually be a bl…
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This Cafe Has Best Pie In NJ, Yelp Says
Apple, pumpkin or banana cream — there are plenty of flavors to choose from and even more pies to sample in New Jersey. There's just one, though, that Yelp says is better than all the rest. Pie Lady Cafe in Moorestown was ranked the best pie place in New Jersey, according to the website's list of Best Pie in Every State. And when you go, you've just got to try the Cherry Almond Pie, Yelp says. Family owned, the Pie Lady Cafe was founded in 2008 out of a labor of love, its website says. While it all started with pie, the menu boasts all types of baked goods — Yelpers particularly love the …
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Plainfield Restaurant Named To Yelp's List Of Top 100 Places To Eat In America
Yelp has released its latest installment of the top 100 places to eat in America. Among them, three New Jersey joints. Salmon from Jessica's Cafe & Restaurant.Jessica's Cafe & Restaurant The list includes something for everyone, from family-owned digs to a 5-star hidden hotspot in a former hospital storage room, the report says. No. 40: Jessica's Cafe, Plainfield: Yelpers love the milk-fed pork chops, grilled shrimp and wild mushroom crepes. No. 78: Kenko Sushi, Lincoln Park: Yelpers love the Godzilla, The Monster, and the vegetarian options. No. 88: Nicholas Anthony’s Family…
Lifestyle
This NJ Burger Joint Was Named Among Best In America
Do you like them big? Or perhaps, juicy? Both are how one Bergen County restaurant serves its cheeseburgers which, according to Yelp, are the best in New Jersey. Marty's in Fort Lee also serves 'em fresh, with a focus on quality, its website says. "We cook and prepare your burgers the old fashion way, never frozen and never pre-packed. There are no shortcuts to how we serve our burgers." The menu is stuffed with something for everyone, from a classic burger to a BBQ burger piled high. Yelp compiled the rankings by looking at a large concentration of reviews mentioning “cheeseburger…
Lifestyle
NJ Spot Has One Of The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches In America, Website Says
Aug. 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. If you didn't plan on celebrating, you might want to reconsider. A popular New Jersey ice cream spot has been named to Yelp's list of the best places for an ice cream sandwich in America. Milk Sugar Love in Jersey City takes the cake — the ice cream cake, that is — for the best place in the Garden State. Owned by a pastry chef Emma Taylor, Milk Sugar Love on McWilliams Place bills itself as small-batch ice cream shop, never with inventory more than two weeks old on hand. While MSL boasts a variety of unique flavors such as Matcha Oreo, Lemon Oliv…
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Pennsylvania Bar Owner Slammed Over Racist Remarks In Lyft Driver's Viral Video
A Pennsylvania bar owner who was caught on a dash camera making racist remarks inside a Lyft driver's car was being slammed online. Jackie Harford was surprised to see a "white guy" behind the wheel when she entered James Bode’s car late Friday, May 13 outside her bar, Fossil’s Last Stand on Race Street in Catasauqua, LehighValleyLive reports. "What's that?" Bode asked, "Excuse me?" "You're like a normal guy, like you speak English," Harford laughs as she pats his shoulder and apologizes. This happened tonight outside of Fossils Last Stand, on Race St in Catasauqua. The ride was for…
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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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Doc Accused Of Reckless, Harmful Breast, Penile Enlargement Injections In NJ, NY, CT, PA
An internist with little formal training has been recklessly injecting a hazardous dermal filler into patients seeking breast and penis enhancements -- often with extremely harmful results -- at dozens of offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, authorities charged. Toting the product around in duffle bags, Dr. Muhammad A. Mirza of Cedar Grove has seen up to 30 patients a day in what some described as a “small storage closet” and “closet area with a bench,” Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said Tuesday. Some patients said that Mirza didn't wear a mask…
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Hoboken Mom Makes Best Chocolate Chip Cookies In NJ, Yelp Says
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day isn't until December, but that didn't stop Yelp from releasing its list of "Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in Every State." "We just couldn’t wait until then," the user-generated review site says. "We think anytime is a great time to celebrate those sweet, round, slightly greasy baked treats." Representing New Jersey is a little spot in Hoboken called "Baking Mama." The shop is run by Tina Rivera, who began baking in 1994 just before her first son was born. She had been working in a bank and in her downtime, picked up something new: Baking. "Through the y…
Lifestyle
NJ Burger Named Among 25 Best In America
In a new Yelp list of the top burgers in the U.S., one Garden State eatery ranked among the best. In early celebration of National Burger Day on May 28, the restaurant review site determined the top 25 burger spots by comparing review numbers and overall ratings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by jFj (@reservationfor0ne) Boasting a five-star rating, The Colonial Grill — a Morristown staple — came in at number 23. Located on West Park Place, the family owned and operated food truck is known for serving some of the most eccentric,…
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Jersey Shore Jamaican Restaurant Ranks Among Best In America
A Jamaican restaurant on the Jersey Shore was ranked the best in the state by Yelp -- making it among the best in the U.S. and Canada. The user-review website "identified businesses in the Jamaican category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews," it said. Norah's Irie in Long Branch -- representing New Jersey -- has 4.5 stars on Yelp and received 278 reviews. A hidden gem on Springdale Avenue, you might walk right past Norah's if you didn't know it. Owner Nora opened the joint in 2013, and describes it as an island-…
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'Teacup' Yorkie Buyers Beware: Victims In NJ, NY Scammed Out Of Thousands
There are so many online ads, sites, groups and pages offering Teacup Yorkies for sale that you rarely know whom to trust -- as victims in New Jersey, New York, Florida and elsewhere just painfully found out. Basil A. Mummery, a Canadian businessman who lives in Ontario, collected thousands of dollars each from eager buyers who responded to his ads on a site called tiny-teacups.com, police in Wayne said. Then he shut it down. Wayne detectives who investigated after a township resident got scammed learned of other victims in several states, including Louisiana and South Carolina. “Victims …
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New Jersey Restaurants Named To Yelp List '100 Places To Eat In 2021'
A pasta shop, a sushi joint and a health food store were the three New Jersey eateries named to Yelp's list of 100 places to eat in the U.S. this year. Last December, the user review site asked the community for a list of their favorite restaurants. This year's list is the culmination of the thousands of suggestions -- "a list of favorite restaurants where we can’t wait to enjoy a meal with loved ones again," Yelp said. The New Jersey eateries on the list are: 19: The Pasta Shop, Denville 45. Kim's Sushi, West Orange 63. Fresh Tiki Bar, Somerville The top spot went to Kelley Farm Ki…
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Jersey City Breakfast Spot Crowned Among Best In U.S.
A Jersey City breakfast joined was crowned among the best in the U.S. by Yelp. The user-review website compiled a list of the most popular breakfast spots in every state. In New Jersey, that's Semicolon Cafe, located at 77 Hudson St. The riverfront restaurant only opened last year, but has become one of the most popular spots for breakfast in the area. The restaurant currently offers outdoor seating, takeout, delivery and contactless payments. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @vat_sss The sandwich orders come in cute, little …
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North Jersey Pho Restaurant Crowned Among Best In U.S.
Yelp is promising a PHO-nomenal experience at one North Jersey restaurant. Saigon Cafe in Millburn was crowned the best place for pho on Yelp's list titled "Top Pho in Every State." Saigon Cafe also has a Jersey City location. "From spicy beef broths to delicious vegan bowls, there’s a pho out there for just about anyone, the article reads. "Snuggle up, grab your big spoon, and scroll down to find the top pho spot near you." The Essex Street restaurant incorporates family recipes, its website says, and has a wide variety of pho including chicken, veggie, beef, tofu, seafood and even make-…
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NJ: Hasbrouck Heights Used Car Dealer Pays $60,000 To Settle Consumer Protection Case
A Bergen County used car dealer is paying $60,000 to resolve violations of state consumer protection laws, authorities said. The state Division of Consumers had accused Bridge Auto Group in Hasbrouck Heights with: failing to include the mandatory disclosure language in advertisements; misrepresenting its Better Business Bureau and Yelp ratings on the company’s website; failing to disclose prior damage to its used vehicles when such information was known our should have been known by the dealership; charging consumers for pre-delivery services, including dealer preparation fees, without ite…
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NJ Ethiopian Restaurants Crowned Among Best In U.S.
A pair of New Jersey Ethiopian restaurants were named two of the best in America. Yelp's 100-restaurant rundown includes Ada’s Gojjo in Asbury Park and Walia Ethiopian Restaurant in South Orange. The unique dining experience is colorful and fosters friendship. Just be sure to wash your hands before ripping off a piece of the bread and using it as a utensil to scoop up the sauces and stews. Ada's came in at No. 27 and Walia at No. 35. Ada's combines Dominican and Ethiopian flavors, and offers an array of classic dishes including daily specials. The chef, Adanech Asghedom, "is dri…
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Jersey City Taco Spot Crowned Best In NJ
National Taco Day is right around the corner (Oct. 4) -- and if you live in Jersey City, so is one of the best spots in the U.S. Mi Mariachi Taqueria in Journal Square was named the best taco spot in New Jersey by Yelp's list that runs down the best place in every state. "We looked at our reviews to identify businesses in the restaurants and food categories with a large concentration of reviews mentioning 'taco,' then ranked those businesses using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning 'taco,'" Yelp explained. Mi Mariachi customers say it is one o…
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NJ Spot Named Among Best Ramen Restaurants In North America
If you live in Burlington County, you don't have to go far for one of the best bowls of ramen in North America. Rai Rai Ramen in Mount Laurel was crowned the best ramen restaurant in New Jersey on Yelp's list of "Best Ramen in Every State and Canada Offering Takeout." "We’re ladling out the top spots in North America to order a bowl of takeout ramen just in time for the cooler months ahead," the website said. "From shoyu to spicy miso, you’ll want to bookmark your way through this round up. 🍜." The South Church Street restaurant got 4.5 stars on Yelp. Customers seem to love the…
Lifestyle
Jersey Shore Diner Crowned Best Waffle Spot In New Jersey
An Atlantic County diner makes some of the best waffles in America, according to a new list released by Yelp. In honor of National Waffle Day Aug. 24., the website crowned JJ's Diner in Pleasantville the best waffle spot in all of New Jersey. Yelper Lor W. encourages customers to put down the menu and ask for chicken and waffles. "There is no point in searching for anything better," she said. "Juicy fried chicken, light and fluffy Belgian waffle, topped with a maple gravy. Not syrup, but GRAVY. Hot damn!" Other Yelpers agreed: Best chicken and waffles around. View t…
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Essex County Ice Cream Shop Has 'Best Frozen Treats In NJ'
Satisfy your summer sugar craving and cool down with a tasty frozen treat from the Essex County ice cream shop ranked best in New Jersey. Apem Creamery on Broad Street in Bloomfield was named to Yelp's list of "Best Frozen Treat in Every State." APEM was launched last year by New Jersey native, Alex Saneski, who has experience crafting ice cream, gelato and sorbet in New York City and San Francisco creameries. The shop’s countless gelato flavors rotate on a regular basis and include staples like vanilla chocolate chip, almond mocha fudge and cherry cheesecake. Dairy-free selections such …
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Atlantic City Fried Chicken Spot Named Best In NJ
Looking for some finger lickin' good fried chicken? Head to Atlantic City, Yelp says, home of the best fried chicken joint in all of New Jersey: Kelsey and Kim's Southern Cafe. The Melrose Avenue joint was named to Yelp's list compiled in celebration of National Fried Chicken Day on July 6, which runs down the best fried chicken spots in every U.S. state. Kelsey and Kim's opened in 2012, and features a modest yet savory selection of country homestyle eats. Fried chicken is the main attraction, of course. Try it on top of fluffy waffles or by itself: Dark meat, white meat, tenders,…
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