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Lifestyle
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…
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
'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…
Business
'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…
Business
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 "…
Police & Fire
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 …
Business
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…
Business
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…
Business
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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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 …
Business
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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Verana Norwood (@verananorwood) The restaurant offers a wide variety of specialty cocktails, antipasti, pastas, Italian entrees and desserts. Verana, 530 Livingston St., Norwood. View this post on Instag…
Business
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) …
Lifestyle
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…
Lifestyle
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.
Business
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 …
News
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." …
Lifestyle
Uncle Giuseppe's Sets Opening Date For New Morris County Store
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace has set an opening date for its new Morris County store, which will mark the franchise’s second location in the Garden State. Replacing the former ShopRite at the Briarcliff Commons shopping center on Route 10 in Morris Plains, the gourmet Italian grocer will include a specialty butcher, deli, bakery and viewing rooms for pasta and mozzarella. The store’s grand opening will be held Friday, Jan. 14. It’s set to feature food samples, live music and more. We are thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Uncle Giuseppe's newest marketplace in Morris Plains, N…
News
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 …
Business
Popular Flemington Bar & Grill Announces Permanent Closure
A popular bar and grill in Flemington has announced its permanent closure on social media. Old Croton Bar & Grill on Old Croton Road will close its doors Monday, Jan. 18, according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. “We want to thank all of our wonderful guests and employees for supporting us over these past years,” the post read. Anyone with a gift certificate is asked to use it this weekend or contact management. Longtime fans of the establishment, which specializes in authentic Italian fare, flocked to the post to share their memories and condolences. “My absolute favori…
Lifestyle
Morris County Cookbook Author Opens Italian Restaurant
A Morris County cookbook author and caterer has embarked on a new culinary endeavor with the launch of her new Italian restaurant. Dana Ferraro Ilic opened Ferraro’s Italian Food Specialties in her hometown of Parsippany on Tuesday. Ilic, 49, has more than 25 years of culinary experience, from baking and catering to hosting dinner parties and cooking classes. She has even published her own cookbook, “’You Call It Sauce, I Call It Gravy’: My East Coast Italian-American Family's Tried & True Recipes,” in 2018. “I do it all!” Ilic told Daily Voice. Ferraro’s, located at 166 Halsey Rd.,…
Business
Pizza One Opens In Sparta
Pizza One has officially opened the doors of its new location in Sparta. With existing locations in Wayne and Haskell, the Sparta shop on North Village Boulevard marks the first in Sussex County. The modern Italian kitchen owned by Dante and Jessica Ismail held its two-day grand opening over the weekend, offering giveaways, dollar slices and other attractions. First opened in 2005, Pizza One is known for its gourmet and specialty slices and pies. Among favorites are the Chicken Bacon Ranch, the Eggplant Rollatini (fried eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara and parmesan) and the classic …
Lifestyle
Best Pizzerias In Somerset County, According To Yelp
Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings in Somerset County? Check out these five local pizzerias, which are top-rated on Yelp. 1. Carlo’s Pizza & Pasta (572A Union Ave. in Bridgewater) Carlo’s Pizza & Pasta in Bridgewater is known not just for its pizza but for all Italian specialties. The restaurant earned an impressive 4.5/5-star rating on Yelp and offers gourmet pies like tomato and pesto, shrimp vodka, chicken parmesan and over a dozen others. Calzones, strombolis, subs and wraps are also available. For more information, visit the website. 2. Luca’s Risto…
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