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Popular Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Powers Through Another Blackout: 'One For The Books' Popular Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Powers Through Another Blackout: 'One For The Books'
Popular Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Powers Through Another Blackout: 'One For The Books' On June 22, when an area of Highlands lost power amid a brutal heatwave and severe storms, Porcini's closed its doors. So when the restaurant lost power on Saturday, July 6, Porcini's decided: Not this time. Losing two Saturdays in four weeks would've been "detrimental" for the small, family-owned business, the restaurant wrote on Facebook. "Tonight was one for the books," the post said. "This is the second Saturday in a month that all of the town was in complete black out. "Our staff pulled together to salvage the night. HUGE thank you to our customers who decided to stick it out with us…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Longtime Bergen County Florist Relocates After 34 Years Longtime Bergen County Florist Relocates After 34 Years
Longtime Bergen County Florist Relocates After 34 Years After nearly 35 years, Crystal Florist and Greenhouse is saying farewell to its Bergen County digs. But not to worry, flower fans, it's merely moving seven miles north.  Crystal Florist and Greenhouse announced it is consolidating operations, closing its North Arlington location and moving everything to its second location in Garfield, Crystal Florist and Greenhouse II at 311 Passaic St.  The North Arlington location plans to shutter on Friday, June 30, with the consolidated store opening after the 4th of July. The North Arlington location opened in 1989, offering services for g…

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by Sam Barron
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Authentic NY Bagel Shop Comes To Bergen County Authentic NY Bagel Shop Comes To Bergen County
Authentic NY Bagel Shop Comes To Bergen County A new bagel shop boasting New York-style bagels is coming to New Jersey. Family-owned and operated since 1975, Bagel Boss now brings its authentic bagels to Teaneck. The company's 14th location is owned by Teaneck residents Edward and Sophia Asante. Bagel Boss bagels are made and formed in New York by fifth and sixth-generation bagel bakers, and then baked fresh on-premise in New Jersey. ”Our commitment to providing authentic New York bagels and gourmet coffee, coupled with our food innovation and extraordinary customer service places us in a prime position for future growth in and o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Customer Revives Popular Union County Diner Crippled By Pandemic Customer Revives Popular Union County Diner Crippled By Pandemic
Customer Revives Popular Union County Diner Crippled By Pandemic A family-owned Westfield staple will remain in business, thanks to a mass community effort that raised nearly $40,000. It started with loyal Vicki's Diner customer Patricia Steckler, who started a GoFundMe for struggling owners Peter and Helen Rentoulis, who have helmed the diner for more than two decades. “Vicki's Diner is a joyful gathering place in downtown Westfield,” reads the fundraiser. “Peter and Helen Rentoulis…welcome everyone with warmth, humor, and delicious food.  "Sadly, since March and the pandemic, they have depleted their savings in order to pay their staff …

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by Valerie Musson