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'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother 'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother
'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother It's out with Fascino and in with Gioia Mia.  Gioia Mia, which translates to "My Joy" has taken over the spot formerly held by Fascino, at 331 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. The restaurant is now run by Mary Cumella, who was general manager of Fascino, with Logan Ramirez, who was chef de cusine at Fascino, serving as an executive chef. Cumella said she had planned to open Gioia Mia at another location but plans fell through. She initially ran Gioia Mia as a pop-up concept at Fascino's and received "incredible" feedback. "The guests loved it," Cumella said. "They said it was the best meal t…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Detroit Style Pizza 'Built Like Offensive Lineman' At NJ Pizzeria Reviewed By Portnoy Detroit Style Pizza 'Built Like Offensive Lineman' At NJ Pizzeria Reviewed By Portnoy
Detroit Style Pizza 'Built Like Offensive Lineman' At NJ Pizzeria Reviewed By Portnoy A good Detroit-style pizza should be built like an offensive lineman: Thick, beefy, light on its feet, according to Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy. And that's exactly what he got from Blue Steel Pizza Co. in Bloomfield. While Portnoy won't ever rank the chewy, rectangular pies higher than 8/10, he came pretty darn close during the One Bite review: 7.8. On the One Bite app, Blue Steel scored an 8.1. Blue Steel Pizza Co. is an American restaurant that opened in 2020 on Glenwood Avenue, and specializes in Detroit-style pies. It also has a family style menu, cocktails and an extensive l…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
NJ Burger Named Among 25 Best In America NJ Burger Named Among 25 Best In America
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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by Valerie Musson