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NJ Chef's Beloved Family Dishes Win On Buddy Valastro's New Holiday Cooking Show
An East Brunswick chef will bring a cooking award home for the holidays after appearing in a new culinary competition series. Maricel Gentile was named a holiday champion on "Buddy's Holiday Recipe Rumble", a competitive cooking show hosted by Hoboken native Buddy Valastro, who's also known as the "Cake Boss." The series started streaming on Hulu on Friday, Dec. 6. Gentile is the owner of a culinary school called Maricel’s Kitchen. The cooking studio on Main Street specializes in Filipino dishes and other Asian cuisines. Gentile, her husband Paul, and their youngest son Paul…
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Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You
Two sushi spots, a Cajun hot pot eatery, and a cozy family-owned café. These are just a few of the exciting new restaurants that have recently opened — or are about to debut — in Bergen County. Here’s the lineup: Carlstadt: Meet Hot Pot, 508 Route 17, an authentic hotpot and cajun seafood/grill, now open. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MeetHOTPOT (@beijinghotpotnj) Closter: Sookae's Kitchen, 211 Closter Dock Road, artisanal catering and gourmet meals. Now open. Englewood: Sko Sushi, 41 Sylvan Ave., sushi by master s…
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Drew Barrymore Cooks Pasta With NJ Chef
"The Drew Barrymore Show" decided to look to the Garden State to celebrate National Pasta Day. Chef Robbie Felice, who runs pastaRAMEN, a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant in Montclair, made Mochi Ramen Cacio e Pepe, one of the most popular dishes from his restaurant with Barrymore in an episode aired that aired Thursday, Oct. 17. Sony "Cacio pepe is one of my favorite foods on Planet Earth," Barrymore said. "And ramen is my other favorite so this is very exciting." In a video blog, Felice revealed he brought his mom to the show. "I had an awesome time out there with Drew chopping it u…
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Popular NYC Italian Restaurant Frequented By Celebs Expands To Bergen County
Serafina, the popular New York City Italian restaurant frequented by multiple celebrities, is coming to New Jersey. Serafina will be coming to Tenafly and is set to open in Spring 2025, local political candidate Jenny Jackson announced in a post shared by the Tenafly Chamber of Commerce. Serafina's website says: Serafina’s unique combination of a casual-cool setting, charming service, and its creative twist on homestyle Italian fare has kept both locals and a celebrity-studded clientele coming back for more. Quite simply, Serafina has become one of the world’s favorite restaurants. Celebs …
Sports
Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game
Watched the New York Jets and New York Giants in Week 1 and already having second thoughts about buying a ticket to see them play at MetLife Stadium this year? Well, there are plenty of restaurants and bars around the stadium if you're planning to see the Giants attempt to rebound from their dismal 2023 season or see if Gang Green can live up to the hype. And who knows, pick the right spot and you might see Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a Cedar Grove resident, celebrating what Jets fans hope will be many home victories this season. Marcus Live! Bar & Grille in American D…
Business
Shuttered Oradell Coffee Shop Cool Beans Replaced By 'Freestyle Italian' Restaurant ORA
Five years after Cool Beans closed, a brand-new restaurant has opened in its place. ORA, which brands itself as a "freestyle Italian" restaurant, is now open in brand-new construction on Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, where Cool Beans stood before closing in 2019. Posted by ORA FreeStyle Italian on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 "The term 'ORA' means now, or right now in Italian," its website says. "And that’s what the food is at this restaurant: a full examination of Italian cooking, but viewed through the lens of what’s happening now in American cooking." Chef and co-founder is Tom Silve…
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'Iconic' North Jersey Restaurant Closing After 60 Years
A popular Italian restaurant in North Jersey is closing after 60 years in business. The last day of business for Miele's Restaurant, located at 125 Bloomfield Ave., in Verona, will be on Sunday, Dec. 24, owner Steve Amadeo announced on Facebook. Posted by Steve Amadeo on Thursday, December 21, 2023 Miele's was founded by Tom and Rose Miele in 1954 before turning over the restaurant to Joann Amadeo, who began working there as a waitress in 1967. Steve Amadeo, Joann's son, has been running the place alongside his wife Leonor, but announced his retirement last week. At the…
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'Passionate Eater' Dad Combines Dominican, Italian Recipes At New North Jersey Sandwich Shop
A dad from the Dominican Republic has opened a brand-new sandwich shop in North Jersey. Markin Delacruz, a self-described "passionate eater," has brought Sandwichitos to Old River Road, on the border of Edgewater and North Bergen. Delacruz combines recipes from his Dominican background with those of his Italian wife's. Posted by Sandwichitos on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco and Township Administrator Janet Castro watch as Commissioner Claudia Rodriguez shakes hands with Markin Delacruz as he opens Sandwichitos.Township of North Bergen, NJ As of its Fri…
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New Upscale Waterfront Jersey City Restaurant Was Inspired By Owners' Daughter
There's a new addition to the Jersey City dining scene, one that's keeping it all in the family. Landmark Hospitality's Maddy Rose opened earlier this month at Liberty House, at 76 Audrey Zapp Dr. The restaurant is named after Maddy, the daughter of Frank and Jeanne Cretella, the owners of the hospitality group. Maddy Cretella, the namesake, serves as director of engagement and marketing. Taste the rainbow 🍉🌿🍅🍴 Get a head start to the weekend & join us tonight 🥂 Click the link in our bio to book a... Posted by Maddy Rose Restaurant at Liberty House on Thursday, August 17, 2023 "…
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NJ Italian Restaurant Owner, 75, Faces Prison For Pocketing $500,000 In State Sales Taxes
The 75-year-old owner-operator of a New Jersey Italian restaurant faces up to three years in prison after admitting he stiffed the state out of nearly a half-million dollars in sales taxes over a period of nearly seven years. John Garofalo Sr. of Union Township – who owns Mario’s Tutto Bene restaurant in the township -- paid the outstanding $496,374.99 to the state as part of a plea deal that he hopes will get him leniency, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. His assistants will recommend that Superior Court Judge Sherry L. Wilson send Garofalo to state prison for three years …
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Neapolitan Native Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ At New Restaurant Lo Sfizio
To Josephina Spinosa, food and family have always gone hand-in-hand. Now, she's bringing a taste of her family's favorite foods to Parsippany at Lo Sfizio Italian Street Food. Spinosa lives in Montclair with her husband, Sergio Capdevielle, and their 1-year-old, Leonardo. The couple launched Lo Sfizio in April with the ultimate goal (or rather, a much-welcomed favor) of bringing a taste of classic Italian cuisine to the area. Josephina Spinosa and her husband Sergio Capdevielle.Special to Daily Voice Spinosa was raised in Naples until she was eight and loved learning about Neapolita…
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NJ Pizzeria Named Among Best In America
Looking for the best pizza in New Jersey? According to a ranking by Reader's Digest, the Jersey Shore is the place to be for that — and it's got three locations to choose from. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peter Grippo (@brooklynsquarepizza) Brooklyn Square Pizza, in Jackson, Manalapan and Toms River, was selected as the best pizza in the Garden State by RD. Here’s what Reader’s Digest says about the pizza joint, which opened in 2013: "Time to get a little saucy with this Jackson pizza joint's best-seller, the Upside Down S…
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Italian Specialty Store 'Il Mercato' Coming To Jersey Shore
South Jersey shoppers and gourmands can look forward to the arrival of a new Italian specialty grocer. Il Mercato, a self-styled purveyor of "fine-catered foods, meats, and Italian specialties" is coming to Holmdel, management has announced on Facebook. The shop, to be located at 37 Main Street at the site of the former Cracked Olive Market, is still under construction according to managers. Early construction. Coming Soon ! Posted by IL Mercato on Thursday, April 13, 2023 The new market, owners said, will allow Jersey Shore diners to "experience a taste of Italy like never befor…
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Cuban Chef Rolls Food Truck Into First-Ever Storefront In Bergen County
A Cuban-American food truck has rolled right into its first-ever storefront in Bergen County. Maddy Camacho, of Fairview, has opened The Blended Bistro at 442 Anderson Ave., in Cliffside Park. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Blended Bistro (@theblendedbistro) View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Blended Bistro (@theblendedbistro) According to the website, TBB blends gives classics such as Picadillo, Pernil & Ropa Vieja an American twist. She also incorporates…
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TikTok Influencer Brothers Bring Italian Restaurant To Bergen County
A trio of influencers who rose to fame on TikTok are opening an Italian restaurant in Bergen County as an homage to their late, great-uncle, who worked as a chef in the area for many years and dreamed of opening a place of his own. The Jersey boys Vincent, Antonio and Vito Gigante are bringing Da Mimmo to Dumont in memory of Dominic Rizzi, who worked at Casa Dante in Jersey City, as well as the Valley Regency in Montclair. “We are excited to show Dumont our family faves & hope to offer a modern twist on old school Italian cuisine in our brand new space," Vincent said. In addition …
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Acclaimed NYC Chef Opens Italian Restaurant In Bergen County
A chef who spent six years at a New York City restaurant that earned a rave review in the New York Times has embarked on a new journey at his new Bergen County restaurant. Giuseppe Agostino, formerly of Del Posto, recently opened upscale Italian restaurant Verana in Norwood. The restaurant offers a wide variety of specialty cocktails, antipasti, pastas, Italian entrees and desserts. Verana, 530 Livingston St., Norwood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UNLIMITED FURNITURE (@unlimitedfurnituregroup)
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Italian Family Living American Dream Gets Visit From Portnoy At North Jersey Pizzeria
Four generations with 60 years of pizza knowledge shared a slice of their story of the American Dream with pizza aficionado Dave Portnoy. The Curcio's apparently run a pizza destiny with cheese of gold, based on how popular their parlor Sun-Ray Pizza was with passers-by as they advised Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy with which style of pizza made the family famous. Portnoy visited 440 Main Street in Little Falls and mistakenly ordered a thin "barstool" style pizza, but the family typically makes square Sicilian-style pizza, like their patriarchy and recently deceased founder L…
Lifestyle
Old-School Hoboken Restaurant Owners Tell Portnoy 'If You Don't Like It, Don't Post It'
If you don't like it, don't post it. Those were the instructions that Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy got from the owners of Leo's Grandevous in Hoboken. "I can't do that," Portnoy said simply. The pizza-lover said he stopped into the Grand Street restaurant for some chicken parmesan, but was asked to rate their bar pie for his One Bite review series (Portnoy loves a bar pie). The verdict? 7.2. "It's like an appetizer," he said. But, he added, that he did love the rest of the food and the atmosphere. Leo's prides itself on being one of the oldest Italian restaura…
Business
Italian Restaurant Frequented By Celebs Brings Cocktail Lounge, Pizzeria To NJ Train Station
An Italian restaurant frequented by celebrities is bringing an upscale pizzeria to a local New Jersey train station, as first reported by NJ Advance Media. Owned by Michael Vitiello, Ristorante MV will be opening Pizzeria Tâton by MV at the Bernardsville Train Station, the outlet said. The concept was recently approved by municipal officials. Ristorante MV has seen many celebrities since opening in March 2021, among them (scroll for full list and photos): View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ristorante MV (@ristorantemv) …
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South Jersey Pizzeria Gets Two Scores From Barstool's Portnoy In One-Bite Review (
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A South Jersey pizzeria got double the ratings from Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy. The self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur stopped by Palermo's in Bordentown to sample the cheese pizza, and subsequently the tomato pie — the specialty item at the Route 206 pizzeria. He gave the cheese pizza an 8.2 and the tomato pie an 8.5. The family-owned spot is named after the capital of Sicily, where the founding owner was born and raised. It promises authentic Italian cuisine in addition to its pizzas. Portnoy was in North Jersey over the summer rating pies in Morris and Essex counties. Palermo's, 6…
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Red Roof Inn Pizzeria Scores High On Portnoy's One-Bite Review
"Don't be fooled by the Red Roof Inn." That's Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy's message to anyone looking to try Michael Angelo's on Route 46 in Fairfield — located in the same building as the motel chain. Portnoy stands in front of the restaurant with the manager, who helped the owners open the place nine years ago after they left their longtime digs in Newark. The worker explains to the CEO that the eatery is known for its traditional Italian fare, but Portnoy was eager to dive in for another "One Bite" review. "Very few pizza places have as much to overcome as Michael Angelo's because it loo…
Business
Rooftop Opens At Felina In Ridgewood
The rooftop has opened at Felina in Ridgewood after nearly 3.5 years. La Terrazza has its own food and drinks menu and is located on top of the Italian restaurant on East Ridgewood Avenue, initially run by four-star chef Anthony Bucco. Bucco left the restaurant during COVID-19, at which point Flavia Amaral and chef Carlos Valdez, both of Let's Meat in River Vale, took over. La Terrazza seats 85 guests, has a kitchen with a pizza oven, rosé bar, cocktails, and can be transformed into an event space. Felina/Terrazza, 54 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood.
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Chef Brings Family, Full Bar To 2nd Hudson County Restaurant
A Jersey City restaurant is expanding its footprint: The Franklin has landed in Secaucus. Chef Jaime Ramirez's Italian restaurant is located on Fifth Street and boasts a full bar with the assistance of sommelier and consultant, Joel Liscio. The 90-seat restaurant is spacious and comforting, bright and clean in the daytime, with a roomy bar area bordered by tables and banquettes, and a larger dining area in the back, appropriate for private parties or buyouts. Espresso Martini and High TeaThe Franklin View this post on Instagram A post …
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Best Meatballs In NJ: PizzAmore Italian Kitchen Near MetLife Stadium Gets Big Pizza Bowl Win
"Best of" pizza lists aren't worth much when you consider some people's tastes. But meatballs? Now that's a completely different story. Those who've tried his polpette weren't surprised when John Speciale and his PizzAmore Italian Kitchen in Bergen County captured a swingin' hot victory in the first-ever best meatballs competition sponsored by the Jersey Pizza Joints group on Facebook. PizzAmore's meatballs "exceed the hype," Rutherford native Gary Grattagliano wrote. "Perfect ratio of breadcrumbs to meat and seasoned to perfection with an outstanding sauce on quality real Italian bread." …
Business
Married Couple Opens Italian Restaurant In Bergen County
Two Italians with a penchant for fresh food have opened a restaurant in Bergen County Fiorentini -- the Italian word meaning "citizens of Florence" -- is open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday in Downtown Rutherford. The restaurant is run by husband and wife duo, Antonio and Brenda, both natives of Florence, Italy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by fiorentini (@fiorentini_restaurant) View this post on Instagram A post shared by fiorentini (@fiorentini_restaurant) Anthonio moved to N…
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Italian Pastry Chef Opens Gelateria In Bergen County
An authentic gelateria has opened in Bergen County. Sosta Italy is located on North Dean Street in Englewood, although the laboratory is based in Long Island, BoozyBurbs reports. The owner is an Italian pastry chef and the gelato is made with milk, heavy cream and sugar -- no preservatives. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Sosta Italy, 9 N. Dean St., Englewood.
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2 NJ Pizzerias Ranked Among 50 Best In America
Looking for the best slice of pizza in New Jersey? You've got a couple options, according to one website that named two Garden State pizzerias among the 50 best in America. An Italian website devoted to ranking pizza around the world called "50TopPizza" released its list for 2021. Una Pizza Napoletana in Atlantic Highlands came in at No. 2 while Razza Pizza Artigianale was ranked at No. 5. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Annie Wu (@annieeenyc) About Una Pizza, according to 50TopPizza: Anthony Mangieri is certainly one of the …
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New Bar Replacing Shuttered Hackensack Restaurant Solari's
A new bar is coming to Hackensack, BoozyBurbs reports. Tavern 61 will be replacing Solari's on South River Street, the Italian restaurant that had been in business since the 1930s, the outlet first announced. The site is currently undergoing renovations and is expected to serve burgers, pasta, steaks and more. No word yet on an opening date. Tavern 61, 61 S River St, Hackensack
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Gelato Shop Coming To Englewood
A new gelato shop is coming to Englewood. Bianco Nero will be located at 18 East Palisade Ave., and is set to open sometime over the summer, BoozyBurbs reports. The artisanal gelato shop apparently has the same owners who run Baci Gelato in Norwood. Baci boasts the "creamiest, tastiest Italian Gelato available for wholesale in New Jersey & New York. "Inspired by our rich European roots, we sought to bring the authentic and sophisticated flavors of Italy to the United States."
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North Jersey Pizzeria Ah' Pizz Opens Third Location
Popular North Jersey pizzeria Ah' Pizz has opened a third location. The new digs are located at 334 Route 46 East / Service Road in Wayne. The pizzeria's flagship store opened in Montclair in 2010, with a goal of bringing Neapolitan pizza to the area.The second opened in Harrison in 2017. What's so special about the pies? The dough is made only with finely ground Italian wheat flour, natural Neapolitan yeast, sea salt and water, the restaurant's website explains. The dough must be kneaded and formed by hand and may be no more than 3 mm thick. The pizza must be baked for less th…
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Bergen County Couple Builds Legacy With 2nd Restaurant Named After Daughter
For a while, The Humble Toast has been Shalom and Jacqueline Yehudiel’s baby. The Fort Lee couple opened their Teaneck restaurant as newlyweds in October 2018 and devoted each day to growing the business. Then, seven months ago, they welcomed their first child: A baby girl named Nava. Balancing the two was certainly a challenge, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, The Humble Toast founder managed, and is ready to take on another challenge. The couple has plans to open La Cucina Di Nava, a kosher Italian restaurant on West Englewood Avenue in Teaneck named after none other than…
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