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Hef’s Hut welcomes veteran chef Simon Tozzi

Hef’s Hut Bar & Grill in Vernon Township has welcomed veteran chef Simon Tozzi to its culinary team, bringing more than 50 years of restaurant and food-service experience back to the area. Tozzi, who has longstanding ties to the local community, has worked in a variety of settings throughout...

Vernon Township, NJ · 3d
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One Of America’s Hottest New Pizzerias Is Hiding In New Jersey And Its Chili Crisp Pizza Is Anything But Ordinary

Chili crisp, cheese, and honey on one pizza. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that combo, and it’s one of the most unusual creations on the menu. The spot behind it landed on Food & Wine’s list of the nine hottest new pizzerias in the country. It was the only New Jersey pick on that list.

Jersey City, NJ · 1d
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When The Snow Starts Falling, These 6 Warren County Diners Keep The Griddle Hot For Regulars

Snow days in Warren County have a routine. The plows come out, the schools close, and somebody in every town starts wondering which diner has the coffee on. Lucky for us, this corner of northwest New Jersey still has plenty of real diners where the counter stools stay busy and the breakfast menu runs long. This list covers six of them, from Blairstown down to Phillipsburg and over to Belvidere.

Warren County, NJ · 3d
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Saddle River Inn Among Top 100 Restaurants in the US

The Saddle River Inn has been named one of OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 (View Full List), earning the distinction of being the only restaurant in New Jersey to make this year’s list. Located in Saddle River in Bergen County, the restaurant was recognized alongside...

Saddle River, NJ · 20h
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Warm Pound Cake and Buttery Pretzels Await at This New Jersey Amish Market

A pound cake can still be warm when it lands in your shopping bag. That alone should tell you what kind of place this is. The pretzels get twisted by hand and brushed with butter right in front of the counter. The line for them can stretch long, and nobody seems to mind.

Princeton, NJ · 1d

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N Thai Palace is Coming Soon to Secaucus

A new Thai restaurant is preparing to open in Secaucus, bringing a new dining concept to Hudson County. N Thai Palace has announced plans to open at 10 Meadowlands Parkway, just minutes from American Dream and MetLife Stadium. The business describes itself as an “elevated halal Thai dining experience” in...

Secaucus, NJ · 2d

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You’ll Happily Drive Hours Just For The Fried Chicken At This Modest New Jersey Restaurant

Somewhere in Paterson, New Jersey, there’s a restaurant with an orange roof and a cartoon chicken on the sign that has been quietly serving some of the best fried chicken in the state, and most people outside of Passaic County have no idea it exists. That’s a situation worth...

Paterson, NJ · 11h

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Dumont's Century-Old Crystal Diner Gets New Owners, New Name

A Bergen County diner with a history dating back more than 100 years has reopened under new ownership and a new name. The former Dumont Crystal Diner at 45 W. Madison Ave. in Dumont is now Dumont Brothers Diner, owned by brothers Gus and John, who announced the restaurant's opening earlier this fall…

Dumont, NJ · 2h

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A Familiar Face Returns Downtown and Montclair Bagels Land in Austria: Montclair Stories You Might Have Missed

Montclair Center’s business district rehired Jason Gleason as executive director. School board members are asking whether schools need to close on Election Day, and the Finance Committee holds a public meeting on taxes and the revaluation Nov. 12. Plus, Brookdale Park’s rose garden gets a $471,500 makeover, and a Graz student who studied at Montclair State opened Montclair Bagels in Austria.

Montclair, NJ · 1d

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People Drive From All Over New Jersey Just For The Hot Dogs At This Historic Roadside Stand

There are places you eat at because they’re convenient, and then there are places you drive to on purpose, and Hot Dog Johnny’s in Belvidere, New Jersey, is firmly and enthusiastically in the second category. People come from all over the state for these hot dogs, and after...

Belvidere, NJ · 9d

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Italian And Japanese Flavors Collide At This New Jersey Restaurant Where The Menu Is Anything But Predictable

Handmade mafaldine pasta with Japanese curry flavors and smoked chicken. Yep, that’s a real dish, and it sits on a real menu in New Jersey. The surprises keep stacking up. There’s a pork katsu parm, steak yakitori with curry aioli and sesame seeds, and linguine tossed in miso-jalapeño pesto.

Jersey City, NJ · 1d

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Philly Pretzel Factory reopens Clifton location after monthslong closure

A Philly Pretzel Factory location in Clifton reopened Tuesday after being closed since June. The store underwent cosmetic updates during the closure in preparation for the reopening, a company spokesperson said. Located at 859 Clifton Ave., the store is now operated by the owners of a Philly Pretzel Factory location in Allendale.

Allendale, NJ · 1d

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This New Jersey Restaurant Is Giving Thanksgiving A Delicious Italian Makeover With Holiday Specials And Classic Favorites

Turkey and Italian seafood pasta on the same Thanksgiving table? That combo is real, and I can’t stop thinking about it. One New Jersey restaurant keeps its full Italian menu running on Thanksgiving Day. It also adds traditional holiday specials, so nobody has to pick a side. The room...

Montclair, NJ · 18h

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Goya Gives: Taking Over Eva’s Village

From the kitchen to the community, Goya Gives is making a difference in Paterson, New Jersey! We’re with Rafael Toro of Goya Foods, Howard Haughton, CEO of Eva’s Village, and Sergeant Iris Velez of Paterson Explorers Post 1, celebrating volunteers, families and the power of giving back.

Paterson, NJ · 21h

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Opening Alert: Saigon Bistro, Northvale, NJ

Saigon Bistro has opened its newest Bergen County location, expanding the Vietnamese restaurant concept to Northvale. The restaurant is now open at 269 Livingston Street, joining existing Bergen County locations in Cresskill and Fair Lawn. Saigon Bistro offers a casual take on traditional Vietnamese cuisine, with a menu featuring pho,...

Northvale, NJ · 2d

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Vegan Bakery With a Cupcake Wars Trophy Signs Lease on Washington Street in Hoboken

A vegan and gluten-free bakery with a Food Network trophy to its name is setting up shop in Hoboken. Papa Ganache has signed a lease at 509 Washington Street, taking over the former Washington General Store space, with plans to bring its cakes, croissants, and cupcakes to the Mile Square City within the next few months.

Hoboken, NJ · 1d

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A Famous New York Café Brought Its Breakfast Favorites To New Jersey, Including A Taylor Ham Sandwich

A Manhattan café crossed the Hudson and immediately said Taylor Ham. Not pork roll. That one word choice tells you this spot did its homework before opening in New Jersey. The sandwich stacks Taylor Ham, crispy potatoes, a runny fried egg, and American cheese on a Portuguese poppyseed roll. Potatoes inside a breakfast sandwich?

Jersey City, NJ · 19h

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Hunterdon County to host free ‘Pancakes with Maple the Snowman’ breakfast Dec. 5

RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Hunterdon County Commissioner Deputy Director Jeff Kuhl is inviting residents and families to celebrate the holiday season at the annual “Pancakes with Maple the Snowman” community breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 5. The free, family-friendly event will take place from 9 to...

Hunterdon County, NJ · 2d

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Teaneck Farmers Market Announces Special Pre-Thanksgiving Shopping Day

Teaneck Farmers Market is organizing a Pre-Thanksgiving shopping day for residents & visitors to shop locally on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 which is located at Municipal parking lot, corner of Garrison Avenue and Beverly Road in Teaneck. This seasonal event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by featuring...

Teaneck, NJ · 2d

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The New York Waterfront Seafood Restaurant Where Huge Portions Come With Hudson River Views

I appreciate a restaurant that gives you the view and the seafood without making you choose. Boats pull up to the dock while plates of mussels Fra Diavolo land on the tables nearby. That’s a normal afternoon at this New York seafood spot, where a working marina sits right beside the dining room.

Rockland County, NY · 2d