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Your Morning Bagel Run Might Never Be The Same After Visiting This New Jersey Breakfast Spot

Seventeen wire baskets. That’s how many bins of fresh bagels greet you at one small New Jersey shop, and they’re practically overflowing. I have to admit, that number made me look twice. The bagels are typically baked that same morning, so those baskets aren’t just for show.

Clifton, NJ · 1d
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This Small, Old-School Montclair Soul Food Cafe Has Kept New Jersey Regulars Coming Back For Crispy Fried Chicken And Catfish For Years

Some people drive across New Jersey for a plate of fried chicken, and they do not apologize for it. In Montclair, a tiny cafe with booths, a counter, and a no-frills look has been feeding loyal fans for decades. One former local came back after more than 20 years away,...

Montclair, NJ · 5d
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5 Best Restaurants in Paterson, New Jersey You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Paterson, New Jersey — a city where the Passaic River tumbles over Great Falls and the streets pulse with the music of many tongues, where old textile mills stand beside vibrant bodegas, and the air is alive with the scent of shawarma, empanadas, and fried chicken. Here, the city’s heart beats in the laughter of Dominican families on stoops, the quiet pride of Turkish grocers, the dreams of Palestinian bakers, and the hustle of newcomers drawn by the promise of something better. Paterson is a patchwork — of old-timers and new arrivals, of poets and shopkeepers, of students and dreamers, all weaving their stories into the city’s living fabric.

Paterson, NJ · 1d
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This New Jersey Portuguese Restaurant Serves Hearty Meals That Feel Just Like Sunday Dinner

Skewers of slow-roasted meat get carved right at your table here, one juicy slice at a time. That alone is enough to make me hungry before lunch even starts. The walls are lined with vintage Portuguese tiles, and the framed menus speak both English and Portuguese. The same family has kept this kitchen going since the 1970s, and their descendants still run it today.

Belleville, NJ · 15h
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Step Into a Vintage Island Paradise at This New Jersey Restaurant

The coral-colored building on Stuyvesant Avenue gives away the surprise before you reach the door. Palm trees decorate the sign, and inside, an outrigger canoe hangs above a dining room lined with rock and bamboo. This is Lee’s Hawaiian Islander, a Lyndhurst restaurant where dinner comes with all the cheerful...

Lyndhurst, NJ · 6d

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Iconic Doughnut Chain Plans NJ Expansion In 33-Shop Deal

Iconic doughnut purveyor Krispy Kreme plans to open several new shops in New Jersey as part of a five-year expansion across the New York metro area. The chain, famous for its sugary, melt-in-your-mouth glazed doughnuts, said it plans to open 33 shops across the New York City metro area, including Long Island and New Jersey.

New Jersey · 1d

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Holiday Kielbasa Orders Start Now At These 5 Old Polish Delis Across New Jersey

In a lot of New Jersey homes, the holidays do not really start until someone brings home a ring of kielbasa from the Polish deli. Pierogi, golabki, smoked meats, and rye bread follow close behind, and the busiest weeks of the year can mean longer lines at the counter. That...

New Jersey · 2d

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The Old-School New York Diner With Breakfast Locals Can’t Stop Talking About

New York City has a diner on every corner, but Tick Tock Diner in Midtown Manhattan is the one that keeps pulling people back like a magnet with really good pancakes. If you’ve ever walked past those gold doors on Eighth Avenue and wondered what’s going on inside, today is the day you finally find out.

New York, NY · 6d

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Food truck fest making its fourth stop at Bergen Town Center

Bergen Town Center in Paramus will have its fourth annual food truck fall festival on Nov. 8, which will bring food, music, games and even the Red Bulls soccer club to the festivities. The event, which will be located at the mall’s Route 4 parking lot outside of World Market, will run from noon to 5 p.m. It has a rain date of Nov. 15. In addition to food trucks, the festival will have a screening of the NFL Football Red Zone highlights program, a photo booth, a live DJ, mini golf, a beer garden, henna and children’s activities, according to a press release from the mall. This includes arts and crafts, face painting, giant games and a bubble show. The Red Bulls New York MLS team, World Market, Tacoria, and NY Life Insurance will also be in attendance, with the Red Bulls bringing a mascot character, according to a mall representative. What will there be to eat? Food truck vendors for the event include: Cousins Maine Lobster Dagostino Desserts Clyde's Ice and Ice Cream Cubita Chef J's Latin Dragon Kielbasa n More NYC Mac Burgers N More The Little Cafe Il Forno Pizza The Mozzarella God Family tickets are

Paramus, NJ · 3d

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8 exceptional bakeries to get Thanksgiving pies in North Jersey

Getting put on the Thanksgiving pie article is tough, because — contrary to the dinner, which is easy to mess up — I genuinely believe holiday pies are better homemade. For 98% of the time. Buttery crust filled with mom's hand-whisked custard, caramelized apples peeled by grandma; swirl on the whipped cream and you've got a slice of culinary heaven that's impossible to top... ...unless your local pastry shop is run by someone who also happens to bake at that level, in addition to having a cake-centric career, a cookie-inspired Instagram page and a professional dessert education. (Sorry, Grandma. You're not Christina Tosi .) Since I've been assigned this duty, then, I've compiled a few bakeries that can compete with, or — God forbid — surpass, the treats of our most beloved family members. From Bergen, Passaic, Morris and Essex counties, here are eight exceptional bake spots to get Thanksgiving pies in North Jersey. **NOTE: Pre-ordering is recommended, if not required, at most spots. Details included. Black Magic Bakehouse, Ridgewood Black Magic Bakehouse is at the top of the Bergen pastry food chain, as the sourdough destination wows guests with innovative bakes — from Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls to Key

North Jersey, NJ · 2d

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Iconic Jersey City hot dog stand forced to relocate after 70 years

Boulevard Drinks, which has operated on its Journal Square corner for 70 years, is being forced to vacate after a new building owner took over the property.

Jersey City, NJ · 2d

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All hail the Caesar salad; best ones in Westchester, Rockland

Fall is a time for soups, apple cider and pumpkin everything but for me, there's comfort in Caesar salad. Call it romaine romance: What's great about Caesars are that they're light enough to remind me of summer but substantial enough (especially when you add salmon or steak) to be a meal. There's also something comforting about the combination of crisp lettuce, creamy dressing and crouton crunchiness that leads to my Caesar state of mind. Whether you prefer yours with chicken breast and romaine lettuce, plumped with kale, or topped with anchovies (a divisive factor, I know), menus in Westchester and Rockland have an option with your name on it. What follows are a few of my favorites, keeping in mind I'm a no anchovies gal (though I'll get them mixed in.) More: 19 new restaurants open in Westchester Polpettina, Eastchester Sometimes, the original is hard to beat. Which is why the Caesar at Polpettina has my attention. While I wouldn’t call it entirely traditional — there’s nothing about this place that feels old-fashioned — it certainly embraces the philosophy of making every ingredient count. Here, chef/owner Michael Abruzese combines Parmesan, anchovy, lemon, Dijon, Worcestershire, olive oil, red wine vinegar and

Westchester County, NY · 2d

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Every Bite at This New Jersey Cafe Is Vegan, and Even Meat Eaters Love It

The chicken parm comes out crispy, saucy, and completely free of chicken. Meat eaters at the table reportedly can’t tell the difference. That alone made me sit up a little straighter. The menu runs huge, too. It covers fluffy pancakes, French toast on seeded bread, loaded fries, penne in...

New Jersey · 4d

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Opening Alert: D’Levy & D’Luka, Allendale, NJ

A new specialty coffee shop has opened in Allendale. D’Levy & D’Luka is now open at 31 West Allendale Avenue, offering a selection of specialty coffee drinks, pastries and café fare. The menu features handcrafted espresso beverages, seasonal creations, matcha and cold foam specialties, alongside a curated...

Allendale, NJ · 1d

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A Chef With 20+ Years Of Experience Is Hiding Serious Peruvian Food Inside This Tiny New Jersey Restaurant

In Peru, some of the best meals come from a huarique, a tiny spot that mostly the neighborhood knows about. One New Jersey chef loved that idea so much that he named his entire restaurant after it. That’s the detail I can’t get over. He spent more than 20 years...

Belleville, NJ · 3d

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Regulars Drive 40 Minutes Each Way For Fried Shrimp At This New Jersey Fish Market

Some people drive 40 minutes each way just to pick up fried shrimp from a small seafood counter in New Jersey. Then they come back and do it again. That kind of loyalty usually belongs to famous pizza joints or old diners, not a fish market. Yet this spot sells...

Jersey City, NJ · 1d

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New Jersey Community Mourns Closure of Family-Owned Restaurant After Nearly 30 Years: ‘Absolutely Heartbreaking’

Saigon Cafe, a restaurant that opened in Jersey City, N.J. in 1999, announced it is permanently closing on Nov. 22, prompting community tributes

Jersey City, NJ · 1d

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New Jersey’s Japanese Marketplace Turns a Grocery Run Into a Ramen Lunch

Half of this building is a grocery store. The other half is a Japanese food court with ramen, taiyaki, crepes, and a bakery. I love that idea. You can grab rice balls, then wander toward fresh fish, imported snacks, and housewares in the same trip. It all sits along the...

Edgewater, NJ · 6d