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Drummer Turned American Dream Mall Executive Chef Competing On 'Chopped' This Week Drummer Turned American Dream Mall Executive Chef Competing On 'Chopped' This Week
Drummer Turned American Dream Mall Executive Chef Competing On 'Chopped' This Week John Thomas doesn't have any stories about cooking with his nonna. He doesn't have a degree from any fancy culinary school, and his childhood dream was never to become a professional cook. And yet, the 35-year-old Clifton dad landed himself a pretty sweet gig as the executive chef of Gameroom Eats at the American Dream Mall. This week, he'll be going up against some of the best chefs in the region on Food Network's "Chopped" cooking competition, for a chance to win $10,000. Thomas' episode, called "Celtuce Setbacks," airs Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. John Tashiro "Cooking was never my fi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These North Jersey Restaurants Closed In 2020 These North Jersey Restaurants Closed In 2020
These North Jersey Restaurants Closed In 2020 North Jersey's restaurant industry took a massive hit in 2020. Even some of the most beloved bistros, delicious delis and longstanding luncheonettes could not survive COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a list of the most notable North Jersey restaurants that closed in 2020.  A Toute Heure, Cranford Bistro 18, Montclair Café Fiori, Randolph Callahan's, Norwood (food truck only) The Cassidy Bar + Kitchen, Maplewood Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill, Chatham, Denville, Oradell, Washington Township, Wayne, Westampton and Woodbury Cheeseburger in Paradise, Secaucus Costanera, Montclair The Cro…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Zinburger Permanently Closing All But 3 NJ Locations Zinburger Permanently Closing All But 3 NJ Locations
Zinburger Permanently Closing All But 3 NJ Locations Wine and burger restaurant Zinburger is permanently closing all but three of its New Jersey locations. Locations in Edison, Jersey City, Morris Plains, Cherry Hill and Paramus restaurants have permanently closed due to financial struggles amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Clifton, Marlboro and Bridgewater locations will stay open, officials announced on the chain’s website. The Marlboro and Bridgewater restaurants have yet to reopen following the COVID-19 outbreak; however, the Clifton location is currently filling both pickup and delivery orders, the announcement said. “The COVID-19…

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by Valerie Musson