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Look Inside NJ's First Eataly: Sprawling Store, Restaurant Open At High-End Mall Look Inside NJ's First Eataly: Sprawling Store, Restaurant Open At High-End Mall
Look Inside NJ's First Eataly: Sprawling Store, Restaurant Open At High-End Mall Eataly is now open in the Garden State. The Italian marketplace opened its first New Jersey location at The Mall at Short Hills on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The 17,000 square foot store aim to give patrons a taste of the "authentic Italian lifestyle," according to a release. Eataly Short Hills features a 230-seat restaurant and bar, Eataly Ristorante, which offers traditional antipasti, pasta dishes, Pizza Napoletana, and main courses like chicken Milanese, alongside an extensive wine list. The store also hosts several quick-serve counters that offer grab-and-go items including coffee, pastries,…

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by Sam Barron
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Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop
Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop It was 2017 and Matt Dagistanli was in the process of building the structure that stands today at 65 W. Madison Avenue in Dumont, when his donkey went missing. He wasn't a real donkey, of course, but a statue that Dagistanli and his former business partner had affectionately called Dumbo. Dagistanli grew quite fond of Dumbo, and wasn't ready to get rid of him at the turn of his career change. "I didn’t want to sell it or throw it away, so I took it home," said Dagistanli, 63, of Rutherford. "My wife said, 'You need to take this away.'" Dagistanli had nowhere to keep Dumbo except for …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular NJ Dessert Spots Join Forces To Replace Bischoff's (Closing For Real This Time) Popular NJ Dessert Spots Join Forces To Replace Bischoff's (Closing For Real This Time)
Popular NJ Dessert Spots Join Forces To Replace Bischoff's (Closing For Real This Time) The third time won't be the charm for Bischoff's. The Teaneck ice cream shop is closing for real this time after a brief revival, and a popular gelato master, along with one of Bergen County's most cherished cheesecake spots, will be taking its place on Cedar Lane. On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Guerriero Gelato, an award-winning gelateria with locations across North Jersey, announced on Instagram that they will be replacing Bischoff's, which has been slated to close. Guerriero also recently purchased Glen Rock-based Marc's Cheesecakes, which last week announced it would be closing in January after …

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Better Life Out Here': Family's Staten Island Bakery Relocates To NJ After 20 Years 'Better Life Out Here': Family's Staten Island Bakery Relocates To NJ After 20 Years
'Better Life Out Here': Family's Staten Island Bakery Relocates To NJ After 20 Years A Staten Island favorite has moved its sweetness to the Jersey Shore — and it's already a hit. Bruno's Bakery opened at at 356 W. Main St., in Freehold, on Nov. 15, 2022. Mother's Day will be its last day in business in Staten Island.  The bakery is a true family affair involving chef and dad, Biagio Settepani; mom Pina Settepani; son Joseph Settepani; son Salvatore Settepani; daughter Fina Pulaj; and chef Joseph's wife and pastry chef, Daniela Settepani. Biagio emigrated to New York from Italy when he was 12 years old. He worked in his first bakery when he was 17. "Ever since then it's b…

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by Jon Craig
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American Gelato Master Scoops Funkiest Of Flavors At New NJ Ice Cream Shop American Gelato Master Scoops Funkiest Of Flavors At New NJ Ice Cream Shop
American Gelato Master Scoops Funkiest Of Flavors At New NJ Ice Cream Shop Jameson Chocolate Whiskey gelato and Bailey’s Chip ice cream are how Mike Guerriero will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day at his newest ice cream shop. Guerriero, who once took first place at the Gelato Festival America, has expanded his iconic gelateria to Morristown. Guerriero and his wife rebranded the ever-popular shop Gelotti in 2019. With Guerriero Gelato locations in Caldwell, Montclair, Pinebrook and West Orange, he opened a Morristown storefront earlier this year, replacing Kilwin's on South Street. While the shop has all of the gelato and hard ice cream staples you could ever wan…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Iconic Guerriero Gelato Announces Expansion To Morristown Iconic Guerriero Gelato Announces Expansion To Morristown
Iconic Guerriero Gelato Announces Expansion To Morristown It’s official — the iconic and award-winning Guerriero Gelato is coming to Morristown. The announcement came in a Thanksgiving post on the beloved brand’s Facebook page. “This Thanksgiving we want to give thanks to YOU!” reads the post. “It’s because of you, we made it 21 years. From me taking over as owner, thru name changes, pandemic, inflation, recession, you have supported us, voted for us, and helped us get some of the biggest awards and honors there are.” And it’s true — from the 1984 launch of the original Gelotti name in Paterson to the most recent rebranding in 2019, Mike and Bre…

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by Valerie Musson
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'We Have Finally Been Knocked Down': North Jersey Gelato Shop Closes... For Now 'We Have Finally Been Knocked Down': North Jersey Gelato Shop Closes... For Now
'We Have Finally Been Knocked Down': North Jersey Gelato Shop Closes... For Now A popular North Jersey gelato shop is closing due to COVID-19. Guerriero Gelato in Montclair made the announcement Jan. 3 on Facebook. “We survived two years of COVID, power outages, flooding, Ida, and we kept getting up,” Guerriero Gelato said. “We finally have been knocked down." The shop is owned by award-winning Gelato master Mike Guerriero, who rebranded the "Gelati by Mike" franchise in 2019. “December was pure chaos, pulling the plug on Christmas with record orders for the holiday really hurt," the shop said. "The second one person tests negative, two more are back in quaran…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Italian Pastry Chef Opens Gelateria In Bergen County Italian Pastry Chef Opens Gelateria In Bergen County
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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by Cecilia Levine
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Essex County Ice Cream Shop Has 'Best Frozen Treats In NJ' Essex County Ice Cream Shop Has 'Best Frozen Treats In NJ'
Essex County Ice Cream Shop Has 'Best Frozen Treats In NJ' Satisfy your summer sugar craving and cool down with a tasty frozen treat from the Essex County ice cream shop ranked best in New Jersey. Apem Creamery on Broad Street in Bloomfield was named to Yelp's list of "Best Frozen Treat in Every State." APEM was launched last year by New Jersey native, Alex Saneski, who has experience crafting ice cream, gelato and sorbet in New York City and San Francisco creameries. The shop’s countless gelato flavors rotate on a regular basis and include staples like vanilla chocolate chip, almond mocha fudge and cherry cheesecake. Dairy-free selections such …

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by Valerie Musson