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Two NJ Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards Two NJ Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards
Two NJ Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards New Jersey’s food scene is sizzling with excitement as two chefs have snagged James Beard Award nominations. Dan Richer, the mastermind behind Razza in Jersey City, and David Viana, the culinary genius at Lita in Aberdeen, are both up for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic. There are a total of 10 nominees mainly from DC, Philadelphia, and Delaware. Richer is no stranger to accolades. Born in Matawan, he ditched his college graduation for a plane ticket to Italy, where he fell in love with food and never looked back.  Since then, he’s turned Razza into a pizza powerhouse, earning a thr…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Portnoy Just Reviewed 12 Jersey Shore Pizzerias: How'd He Do? Portnoy Just Reviewed 12 Jersey Shore Pizzerias: How'd He Do?
Portnoy Just Reviewed 12 Jersey Shore Pizzerias: How'd He Do? He calls himself the pizza professional. But is he really? Dave Portnoy's latest One Bite Pizza Review tour across New Jersey has come to an end, with scores of 12 new restaurants set in stone. But Daily Voice wants to know, did the Barstool CEO get it right? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com with your thoughts. Here are the restaurants Portnoy reviewed and their scores.  Surf City Pizza (Surf City, NJ): 6.2 BLVD Pizza (Surf City, NJ): 7.9  Martell's (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ): 7.1 Joey Tomato's (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ): 6.9 Nino's Coal Fired Pizza (Brick Township, NJ): 7.4 Za…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Diner Reps New Jersey On OpenTable List Of Top Brunch Spots In America Popular Diner Reps New Jersey On OpenTable List Of Top Brunch Spots In America
Popular Diner Reps New Jersey On OpenTable List Of Top Brunch Spots In America There might not be any open tables after this. Tops Diner in East Newark was named one of the 100 best brunch spots in America by the reservation website, OpenTable. It was the only restaurant from the Garden State to make the list. The diner is an institution in East Newark, having been established in 1942. "Our focus has always been to serve what our customers want, exactly when and how they want it," the restaurant wrote at OpenTable. "As the American dining culture shifts, we recognize we must strive to recreate the 1920’s renaissance that birthed the diner as we know it today, al…

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by Sam Barron
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White Manna Again Tops List Of Best Burgers White Manna Again Tops List Of Best Burgers
White Manna Again Tops List Of Best Burgers White Manna is on another list of best burgers in the United States. The Hackensack eatery on River Street made a list complied by the staff at Tasting Table. The website praised White Manna for its "food service excellence and efficiency at its absolute peak." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Curtis | Eating all of NJ! (@curtiseatsnj) The sliders are cooked to "greasy perfection," and the Tasting Table recommends asking for onions, as "their sweetness and slight crunch elevate already great burgers into legendary ones." White M…

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by Sam Barron
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Barstool's Portnoy Devours 'Underrated' North Jersey Slice In One Bite Review Barstool's Portnoy Devours 'Underrated' North Jersey Slice In One Bite Review
Barstool's Portnoy Devours 'Underrated' North Jersey Slice In One Bite Review In his latest venture to New Jersey, Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy makes a quick stop in Morristown. He was told the pie at Pomodoro Ristorante & Pizzeria was just his style: Thin, crispy, bar-style. He got just that. The self-proclaimed foodie takes "one bite" out of pizza pies across the country and rates them. His company created the "One Bite" pizza review app for users to rate pizzerias.  There, Pomodoro's earned a 6.9. Portnoy said that's too low and instead, gave it a 7.5. "That's bad scoring," Portnoy said, noting the crisp and thinness. "I could eat it ev…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tiny Kenilworth Snack Shack Is Actually Grilled Cheese Heaven Tiny Kenilworth Snack Shack Is Actually Grilled Cheese Heaven
Tiny Kenilworth Snack Shack Is Actually Grilled Cheese Heaven Grilled cheese sounds so simple: Melted dairy goodness between two pieces of toast -- and butter.  Actually, there are many ways to do it, and American Melts in Kenilworth is proving that all day, every day. The Springfield Road, build-your-own snack shack (look carefully, it's a hidden gem) is nothing short of grilled cheese heaven. Keep is classic with country white bread and American, or build a trendy sandwich on a doughnut with Nutella and cream cheese, the website says. Overwhelmed? Let's break it down. Choose your bread. Then pick two artisan cheeses. Top it with pickles, potato ch…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
VOTE: Best Steakhouses In Morris County VOTE: Best Steakhouses In Morris County
Vote: Best Steakhouses In Morris County Bon appetite, baby. Valentine's Day is right around the corner -- have you made your reservations? These are some of the highest-rated steakhouses in Morris County, according to Yelp. What say you? Vote below. Winners announced on Valentine's Day (story continues below poll). Arthur's Tavern, Morris Plains; 3.5 stars, 475 reviews: "Best seasoned steak around in a comfortable pub environment." Arthur's Tavern is among the highest-rated steakhouses in Morris County.Arthur's Tavern James On Main, Hackettstown; 4.5 stars, 162 reviews: " Food is very tasty. Service is excellent and the ambia…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NEW RESTAURANT: Pazza Brings Italian Comfort Food To Franklin Lakes NEW RESTAURANT: Pazza Brings Italian Comfort Food To Franklin Lakes
NEW Restaurant: Pazza Brings Italian Comfort Food To Franklin Lakes A new restaurant touting Italian comfort food has opened in Franklin Lakes. Pazza on Franklin Avenue offers lunch, dinner and take-out. Menu options range from meatball or chicken parm sandwiches, beef burgers, crispy calamari, ahi tuna salad, wheat berry salad, steak, endless pasta options and so much pizza -- all wood-fired. So far, Pazza is a hit, according to Facebook reviews: "Love the decor, very attentive wait staff, food came out quickly and was really delicious," one customer wrote. "No time to sit pop in the backdoor for a quick slice." "Amazing food and great staff," another sa…

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by Cecilia Levine