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From Sourdough Pita to Rose Lattes: Why This NJ Kebab House Is Too Unique to Lose

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“I Was Astonished”: How a Small Bergen County Kebab House Is Being Saved by Its Customers

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Closter NJ, In the heart of Closter, New Jersey, a local treasure was nearly lost to the quiet struggle of the post-pandemic economy. Zendiggi Kebab House, a staple of Persian cuisine in Bergen County for nearly 15 years, recently faced the heartbreaking reality of permanent closure.

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Major Fire Damage: Novino Ristorante in Mahwah Closes ‘For an Extended Period’

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DEVASTATING LOSS: Beloved Mahwah Restaurant Suffers Major Damage in Early Morning Fire—Future Plans Uncertain

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MAHWAH, NJ – A popular Bergen County dining spot, Novino Ristorante, has been forced to close indefinitely after a significant fire erupted at the establishment in the early hours of Thursday morning, October 2nd.

The Mahwah Fire Department Company 2 responded to Novino Ristorante on Ramapo Valley Road around 4:15 a.m., finding a fire active in the back of the building. Due to the seriousness of the situation, fire companies from across the township were dispatched, alongside a large contingent of mutual aid departments from both New Jersey and New York.

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Beloved Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights Temporarily Closed Due to Health Violations

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, the iconic Bendix Diner, a cherished landmark in Hasbrouck Heights since 1947, was forced to close its doors on Friday following health code violations. A notice from the Health Department, dated January 10, was posted on the diner’s front door, marking the establishment as “unsatisfactory.”

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