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Restaurant Visionary Brings Luxe Dining Experience With NYC Skyline Views To North Jersey Restaurant Visionary Brings Luxe Dining Experience With NYC Skyline Views To North Jersey
Restaurant Visionary Brings Luxe Dining Experience With NYC Skyline Views To North Jersey Renowned restaurateur Jeremy Casilli is bringing his latest venture, DRIFT Restaurant & Bar, to Weehawken’s thriving Lincoln Harbor district. Promising an immersive dining experience that combines culinary artistry with captivating views of the Manhattan skyline, DRIFT is taking reservations and is set to open on Wednesday, Nov. 13.  Casilli, a leading figure in the restaurant industry and mastermind behind popular hotspots like Hudson & Co. in Jersey City and Pier 115 in Edgewater, designed DRIFT to create a unique, unforgettable experience for guests.  The 17,000-square…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Sushi Restaurant Closes After 35 Years In NJ Sushi Restaurant Closes After 35 Years In NJ
Sushi Restaurant Closes After 35 Years In NJ A New Jersey sushi restaurant has closed its doors after 35 years. Daikichi, which has been a staple in Montclair for decades, served its last meal on Saturday, Sept. 16. “This was an incredibly difficult decision to make and while we are sad to say goodbye to this era, our family is ready to move on to its next chapter,” the Kaneda family, who owned the restaurant, said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by daikichi (@daikichimontclair) “Thank you for your support, thank you for the wonderful memories together, thank you for allowi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular NYC Sushi Restaurants Expand To Bergen County Popular NYC Sushi Restaurants Expand To Bergen County
Popular NYC Sushi Restaurants Expand To Bergen County Chefs with experience running New York City sushi restaurants are bringing a sushi bar to Bergen County. Okinami Sushi is set to open on Monday, Sept. 26 in Norwood, according to the restaurant's website. Located at 460 Livingston St., Okinami's chefs have nearly 20 experience running Sushi Noz NYC, Morimoto NYC, and Domodomo NYC. Okinami will offer "an affordable, yet high quality Japanese cuisine experience," its website says. Click here for the Okinami website.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Sushi, Ramen Spot That Dusts Gold Flakes Onto Soup Opens In West Orange Sushi, Ramen Spot That Dusts Gold Flakes Onto Soup Opens In West Orange
Sushi, Ramen Spot That Dusts Gold Flakes Onto Soup Opens In West Orange A new Japanese restaurant that prides itself on a "golden" experience has opened in West Orange. Kinya Ramen Sushi Bar is located in the same strip mall as the AMC theater on Prospect Avenue. Kinya, which translates to gold, says its specialty dish is the Golden Kinya Ramen, which is topped with real gold flakes. Gold flakes are also mixed right into the cocktails. "An elegant touch that ties into our name and mission," the restaurant's website says. "To give our foodies a glowing and Golden evening." The menu boasts traditional appetizers like gyoza, spring rolls and tempura; a variety o…

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by Cecilia Levine
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North Jersey Sushi Spot Named Best In State North Jersey Sushi Spot Named Best In State
North Jersey Sushi Spot Named Best In State When it comes to the Garden State’s top sushi spots, one restaurant in North Jersey is really on a roll. Eat This, Not That! ranked each state’s best sushi spot based on freshness, customer reviews, creativity and overall quality. New Jersey’s best sushi can be found at Shumi in Ridgewood, the outlet says. Opened in 2017, Shumi — named after the Japanese term for “hobby” — promises a “unique experience using all five of your senses,” its website says. The authentic sushi joint also offers “Omakase,” the Japanese translation for, “I will leave it up to you.” The term comprises a chef-curat…

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by Valerie Musson
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Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ
Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ Of the thousands of sushi restaurants in New Jersey, one in Morris County was named the best by food website The Daily Meal. The website released a list of "The Best Sushi Restaurant in Every State" -- with Kenko in Lincoln Park representing the Garden State. The website looked at Japanese restaurant highly-rated by user-generated review sites, local publications and pre-existing rankings.  The picks were then graded on sourcing of fish, variety of menu options, national renown, ambiance and freshness. Kenko is known for giving tables complementary rolls and dessert too.Daily Meal Scr…

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by Cecilia Levine