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Barber Expands His Popular Montclair Soul Food Spot To Bergen County
Dre Perrin is expanding his Teaneck footprint. Perrin, who is the owner of BeSpoke Men's Grooming — the oldest Black-owned business in Teaneck — is set to bring his popular southern restaurant, Sweet Ts, to the township. The barber runs Sweet Ts alongside his girlfriend Tonza Houston, having opened the flagship store in Montclair in 2021. The menu is inspired by soul food that Perrin grew up eating. He tried to make it as healthy as possible after watching his grandfather suffer two heart attacks, then undergo triple bypass surgery, the Sweet Ts website says. Houston, meanwhile, is Caribb…
Business
Brothers Close Jersey City Restaurant: 'Difficult Decision Not Made Lightly'
A Jersey City restaurant owned by two brothers will be closing after eight years. Just Beclaws, which opened in 2015 at 280 1st St., will close on Saturday, Dec. 23. Brothers Francis and Nambinh Tran shared the news with "mixed emotions," and cited market factors among the reasons for their closing. Click here for the full statement from the Tran brothers. Francis and Nambinh said they were introduced to the restaurant industry when their family opened “Miss Saigon” in Jersey City more than 20 years ago. "The brothers wanted to offer locals and visitors the family-style dinner experience …
Business
Famed Pitmaster Brings Southern Soul To Jersey City
A new restaurant is bringing Southern flavor to Jersey City. Boots and Bones opened last month in Jersey City at 116 Newark Ave. and has been winning over patrons with its take on popular BBQ fare like brisket and smoked ribs, cooked on the restaurant's two smokers. The executive chef and pitmaster is Kenny Callaghan, who helped start Manhattan's Blue Smoke and founded the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boots and Bones (@bootsandbonesjc) Kenneth Caufield, one of the partners in the restaurant, …
Business
BBQ Brothers One Step Closer To Opening Route 17 Restaurant In 'Dream Come True'
After nearly a year of preparation, Brothers Smokehouse will be opening on Route 17 in Ramsey this summer. With construction wrapping up, the restaurant is weeks away from its grand opening looking to fill positions. Brothers Gavin, Jamie, and Chris Farella -- who opened the flagship store in New Windsor, NY nearly a decade ago -- said they have been dreaming of this opportunity. We dreamed about this opportunity many years ago! We can't wait to serve yall a part of our heritage. #dreams... Posted by Brothers Smokehouse on Friday, July 10, 2020 The brothers grew up in the Hudson Vall…
Lifestyle
Atlantic City Fried Chicken Spot Named Best In NJ
Looking for some finger lickin' good fried chicken? Head to Atlantic City, Yelp says, home of the best fried chicken joint in all of New Jersey: Kelsey and Kim's Southern Cafe. The Melrose Avenue joint was named to Yelp's list compiled in celebration of National Fried Chicken Day on July 6, which runs down the best fried chicken spots in every U.S. state. Kelsey and Kim's opened in 2012, and features a modest yet savory selection of country homestyle eats. Fried chicken is the main attraction, of course. Try it on top of fluffy waffles or by itself: Dark meat, white meat, tenders,…
Lifestyle
Pick Your Protein Then Add Three Sides: Southern Comfort Food Spot Opens In Maplewood
Hungry for some doggone good classic Southern comfort? Culinary entrepreneur Todd Marvel is bringing just that to Maplewood with the recent launch of "Hazel's Country Kitchen." Located inside of salad eatery Sprout on Maplewood Avenue, Hazel's Country Kitchen is open for pick-up and delivery Tuesday through Saturdays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The idea is simple: Meat + 3. Customers choose a protein, then add three sides. Protein options include fried chicken, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, homestyle meatloaf, southwestern pulled chicken sandwich and the cauliflower steak with house-made chimi…
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