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Immigrant Couple Turns Struggles To Success: Celebrating 30 Years Of Jyoti In Wayne
Thirty years ago, Asha and Satish Guglani took a leap of faith on Route 46.
They had little money, a dream, and a register sitting on a table because there wasn’t enough to buy a counter. Today, Jyoti, their Indian restaurant, stands as a cherished cornerstone of Wayne—a testament to decades of hard work, family dedication, and loyal customers.
Jyoti, named after the Guglanis’ eldest daughter and symbolizing a “spiritual light,” opened its doors on Dec. 24, 1994. Asha was nervous but determined when Satish suggested opening a second restaurant just for her to run. Satish had already found s…
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming
Sushi? Burgers? French pastries?
No matter what your hankering, there's a good chance you can find the food you're looking for in Bergen County.
Several new restaurants have opened this summer, with more on the way.
Here's a rundown:
Bullhorns Burger Grill, 91 Route 17 south, Liberty Commons, East Rutherford, now open
Butterfish, 15 Franklin Pl., Rutherford: "Michelin-worthy" sushi, coming soon
Dodona Cafe, 529 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park: Albanian restaurant now open.
Domoto by Domo, 570 Piermont Road, Closter: Sister restaurant of DOMODOMO, high-end Japanese food speciali…
Husband-Wife Duo With Fashion Background Bring Indian Royalty, Intimate Dining To Jersey Shore
They come from the fashion industry and always loved entertaining friends at home.
So Amrita Jogi and her husband, Manish Kumar, opened a small intimate Indian restaurant in Milwaukee, WI, last year with extended family.
Saffron's Manish Kumar, Executive Chef Abhishek Patil and Amrita Jogi
Courtesy of Alexandra Ventura
But they live near the Jersey Shore in Millstone and wanted to bring the ambiance and vibe of New York City —where Manish still works in fashion — to Monmouth County, Jogi told Daily Voice.
Their new, second restaurant, also called Saffron, will open on Friday,…
New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way'
A new restaurant in the region serving Indian cuisine is getting plenty of praise days into business.
Saratoga County eatery Kati Roll Wala, located in Clifton Park at 309 Clifton Park Center Road, held its grand opening Monday, Oct. 30.
The star of the show is the Kati roll, an Indian layered flatbread wrap typically filled with coriander chutney, egg, and chicken.
Diners can choose from over a dozen such wraps, including the Paneer Tikka Roll, made with Indian cottage cheese, marinated in spicy tandoori marinade, grilled, and wrapped in Indian roti bread.
Rollin' into the weekend w…
