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Felina is Open in Ridgewood

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, in time for Restaurant Week the central business district welcomes a new restaurant Felina  and according to Mayor Ramon Hache, ” Food, drinks and service were amazing. Thank you Chef Anthony Bucco @chefabucco and staff.”

The Opening was a hit with patrons who like the mayor raved over the food and service.

Felina is located in the old Citizens bank or Bank of America building which formally housed “FISH” . On their Facebook page Felina is described as the first collaboration between Frank Cretella and Chef Anthony Bucco and the newly formed hospitality group, Eat Drink Celebrate.

The culinary experience will center around the Agricultural harvest of the Garden State, and the culinary influence will be drawn from the traditions of Italy.

The bar program at Felina, will reinforce the appeal and glamour of cocktails with a nod towards the classics. The well selected wine list will focus on small producers from both the new and old world.

The architectural elements paired with the unconventional bank setting will be provide the perfect memorable backdrop to any experience.

54 East Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Get Directions
m.me/FelinaRestaurant
Call (551) 276-5454

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Reader asks , “what happens to an individual with a handicapped card or plate?”

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With all this noise about parking what happens to an individual with a handicapped card or plate? Because of the EXTREMELY limited amount of handicapped parking, where are we supposed to go? Particularly since many of us don’t have a download app on our phones?

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Valley Hospital Sponsors Restaurant Week in Ridgewood January 13-17th, 20-24th, and 27-31st

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RESTAURANT WEEKS START:
January 13-17, 2019
January 20-24, 2019
January 27-31, 2019
Sunday-Thursday
Check below for participating restaurant and details –

Valley Hospital presents in partnership with the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce

Winter Restaurant Week 2019!For fifteen days, participating restaurants and caterers are offering you the chance to “experience” dining in Ridgewood or in your home.

Each chef is preparing a tantalizing 3-course, prix-fixe menu at $30.19.
Call the restaurant for selections and reservations.

Participating Restaurants
Pearl Restaurant- 201-857-5100

White Maple Café-201-4471953

Raymonds-201-445-5125

ROOTS Steakhouse-201-444-1922
Lunch only

Bareburger-201-528-5133

Office Tavern & Grill-201-652-1070

FINCA-201-444-1199

Cravings Tapas Bistro-201-857-8533

Park West Tavern-201-445-5400

Latour-201-445-5056-Lunch only and
M-Thr., weeks of 1/20-1/24, 1/27-1/31.

Jacks Lobster Rolls-973-800-7400

Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine-201-251-8686

Piccolo Bistro Italian- 201-882-1111

Santoni’s Pizza- 201-389-6810

Smoked 2Go- 201-447-6653-call for times open

Steel Wheel Tavern- 201-882-1800

Truly Sichuan- 201-857-3830

It’s Greek to Me
Two dinners for $30.19- 201-612-2600

Sweet Treats:
Ben&Jerry’s-201-689-1122
Ice Cream by Mike-201-343-4514
Kilwins-Ridgewood-201-445-4837

Nutritional:
Playa Bowls- 201-639-2700
Samba Bowls- 201-857-5015

Catering:
Chestnut Catering and Deli- 201-445-3031
Family Dinners

Wines and More:
Public Wine, Beer and Spirits-201-857-0316
Ridgewood Wine Seller- 201-444-3300
Super Cellars Fine Wines and Marketplace:
201-444-0012

Adding new eating establishments everyday.
check back for all the participants.

Sunday-Thursday
January 13-17, 2019
January 20-24, 2019
January 27-31, 2019

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National Pizza Week 2019 runs January 13th to the 19th

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, if you are still recovering from the holidays and all the cooking involved, pizza just might be the solution. Low-effort and very shareable, it’s the answer to the mid-January, post-holiday gloom.

The second full week of January (Jan. 13 to 19 this year) just happens to be National Pizza Week.


Here is a list of some local places to help you celebrate National Pizza Week .


1. S. Egidio
(201) 389-3525
17 N Broad St

2. Brooklyn’s Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizza
(201) 493-7600
15 Oak St

3. A Mano
(201) 493-2000
24 Franklin Ave

4. Santoni’s Pizzeria and Restaurant
(201) 389-6810
88 Godwin Ave

5. Renato’s Pizza
(201) 652-3554
36 S Maple Ave

6. Puzo’s Family Restaurant
(201) 445-3332
16 W Ridgewood Ave

7. John’s Boy Pizzeria
(201) 652-8188
206 1/2 Rock Rd

8. Francesca Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta
(201) 251-1199
234 Rock Rd

9. The Best of Everything
(201) 670-7575
29 Oak St

10. Stella Artisan Italian
(201) 857-2677
18 E Ridgewood Ave

11. Garbo’s Italian Deli & Liquors
(201) 652-4494
7 Sheridan Ave

12. Felina Restaurant & Bar
(551) 276-5454
54 E Ridgewood Ave

13. Park Wood Deli
(201) 689-0855
342 Erie Ave

14. Pizzaiolo by Brothers
(201) 444-4944
85 Godwin Ave

15. The Sicilian Sun
(201) 444-3494
604 North Maple Ave

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Cake Boss Says Goodbye to Ridgewood

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood and Morristown locations of Carlo’s Bake Shop have closed, this follows closures in Redbank and Westfield.

The Village  of Ridgewood location of Carlo’s Bake Shop, which first opened in 2013 in Wilsey Square, was Valastro’s first foray in New Jersey outside of his home town of  Hoboken. The bakery has been in operation in the Mile Square City since 1910. Valastro’s family took over in 1964, when his father, Bartolo Valastro Sr., bought the bakery.

An expansion of the business followed Valastro’s rapid rise to fame on the TLC reality series “Cake Boss,” which premiered in 2009 and went on to run for 10 seasons. The show, which has filmed at both the original Hoboken bakery and the company’s factory at the Lackawanna Center in Jersey City, did not air in 2018. Sources say an 11th season is likely slated for this fall.

With TV fame Carlo’s Bake Shop quickly expanded to other states,  New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Texas, Florida, Nevada, Minnesota, George, California  as well as Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The Ridgewood store may best be remembered for the November 2013 Bomb scare in which the store was evacuated .

https://theridgewoodblog.net/cake-boss-store-in-ridgewood-evacuated-due-to-bomb-threat/

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Loft 41 Jewelry-STORE CLOSING-70% OFF

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To all our dear customers, we regret to inform you that our store will be closing.

We are inviting you to our close out final sale with savings up to 70% off.

41 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood, NJ 201-444-9200
[email protected]

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal customers for their support throughout our seven years in
business.
Sincerely,
Loft 41 Jewelry Studio

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Ridgewood Police Begin Parking Permit Enforcement

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, This is to make you aware that the Police Department is enforcing for lack of a Ridgewood Parking Permit (RPP) or parking in a location with the wrong permit.  As a reminder, the only permit accepted in the Hudson Street lot is the Hudson Street permit.  The Premium Ridgewood Parking permits may be used in all lots, except the Hudson Street lot.

The 2019 Annual Commuter (Ridgewood Parking Permits – RPP) are currently for sale at the Reception Desk in the lobby of Village Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays.  All applicants must bring their driver’s license and vehicle registration(s) for car(s) they wish to list on their permits, as the RPPs allow up to 3 cars on each hang tag.  The RPPs allow commuters to park in designated Ridgewood parking lots without having to pay the parking meters.  All permit prices will be pro-rated throughout the year.  The following is a summary of the Ridgewood Parking Permits (RPPs) and their prices:

Premium RPP – $1,300 annual fee – SOLD OUT

Hudson Lot Permit – $1,300 annual fee – allows Ridgewood residents to park in the Hudson parking lot only, with a guaranteed parking space.  When the Hudson parking lot is closed, due to the construction of the parking garage, those residents with a Hudson parking lot permit will participate in a ride share program, through December 31, 2019.
  Residents who purchase Hudson parking lot permits must purchase a premium Ridgewood parking permit at the end of 2019 in order to continue to participate in the ride share program until the parking garage opens in 2020.  Hudson Lot permit holders may use their permits in any lot on Saturdays.

Non-Premium RPP – $975 annual fee – allows Ridgewood residents to park in Chestnut Street lot, North Walnut Street lot, Cottage Place lot, and Route 17 Park and Ride lot. 

Park and Ride RPP – $975 annual fee – this price is for both Ridgewood residents and non-residents, and allows parking in the Route 17 Park and Ride lot.

Non-resident RPP in Central Business District – $1,950 annual fee – allows non-residents to park in the Cottage Place lot.

Ridgewood Resident Commuter Sticker – Free – All Ridgewood resident commuters who wish to park at the train station must bring in their driver’s license and vehicle registration(s) to obtain a free Ridgewood Resident Commuter sticker.  Free Ridgewood Resident Commuter stickers will also be issued to all Ridgewood residents purchasing RPPs and the Hudson Lot permit.

The Village will accept checks, cash, or credit cards (with a 3% transaction fee to the user) for payment.

There are also Central Business District (CBD) Employee stickers and hang tags that may be purchased by those who work in the CBD and allows parking at designated meters in the North Walnut Street and Cottage Place lots.
For more information, please visit our website: www.ridgewoodnj.net.

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Valley Hospital Sponsors Restaurant Week in Ridgewood Jan. 13-17, Jan. 20-24, Jan. 27-31

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Valley Hospital presents in partnership with the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce

Winter Restaurant Week 2019!
For fifteen days, participating restaurants and caterers are offering you the chance to “experience” dining in Ridgewood or in your home.

Each chef is preparing a tantalizing 3-course, prix-fixe menu at $30.19.
Call the restaurant for selections and reservations.

Participating Restaurants
Pearl Restaurant- 201-857-5100

White Maple Café-201-4471953

Raymonds-201-445-5125

ROOTS Steakhouse-201-444-1922
Lunch only

Bareburger-201-528-5133

Office Tavern & Grill-201-652-1070

FINCA-201-444-1199

Cravings Tapas Bistro-201-857-8533

Park West Tavern-201-445-5400

Latour-201-445-5056-Lunch only and
M-Thr., weeks of 1/20-1/24, 1/27-1/31.

Jacks Lobster Rolls-973-800-7400

Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine-201-251-8686

Piccolo Bistro Italian- 201-882-1111

Santoni’s Pizza- 201-389-6810

Smoked 2Go- 201-447-6653-call for times open

Steel Wheel Tavern- 201-882-1800

Truly Sichuan- 201-857-3830

It’s Greek to Me
Two dinners for $30.19- 201-612-2600

Sweet Treats:
Ben&Jerry’s-201-689-1122
Ice Cream by Mike-201-343-4514
Kilwins-Ridgewood-201-445-4837

Nutritional:
Playa Bowls- 201-639-2700
Samba Bowls- 201-857-5015

Catering:
Chestnut Catering and Deli- 201-445-3031
Family Dinners

Wines and More:
Public Wine, Beer and Spirits-201-857-0316
Ridgewood Wine Seller- 201-444-3300
Super Cellars Fine Wines and Marketplace:
201-444-0012

Adding new eating establishments everyday.
check back for all the participants.

Sunday-Thursday
January 13-17, 2019
January 20-24, 2019
January 27-31, 2019

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January 16th Cooking Demo Class At Olive R Twist Olive Oil Co.

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, On Wednesday, January 16th @ 7 to 9:30PM Chef Angie Shaghaghi from Rachel Ray & Chopped will be teaching us how to make delicious & hearty winter recipes using our delicious infused/fused EVOO’s & Balsamic Vinegars! 


Where: Olive R Twist, 34 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, NJ
Cost: $45.00


Details: Bring a friend, a spouse, a bottle of wine & enjoy a fun night out! You will try everything Angie prepares, take home the recipes and a duo of 60ml bottles of EVOO & Balsamic used in the demos!
Please sign up soon as space is limited to 25 and classes fill fast!
How to sign up: In store, or by phone 201-882-1515 with payment to assure a spot.

Wed, January 16, 2019

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Location: Olive R Twist, 34 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Cost: 45.00

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Pierre & Michel Authentic French Bakery Opens in Ridgewood

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Pierre & Michel Authentic French Bakery, of Elmwood Park , has opened another location in Ridgewood.

Mayor Ramon M Hache welcomed Pierre & Michel Authentic French Bakery and recommended  ” the delicious chocolate croissants and warm French baguettes.”

One chef graduated pastry school at Ecole de Boulangerie et Patisserie in Paris plus trained at Lenotre the French culinary brand .

The bakery currently offers traditional pastries, cakes, macarons, breads (brioche, baguettes) and more. The 1200 foot space houses approximately 40 seats.

Pierre & Michel
38 East Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ

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Reader says , “All of this negative car thief talk is nonsense!”

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All of this negative car thief talk is nonsense!
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I leave my car running (sometimes with my toddler inside) when I run into Starbucks and get my double latte (I’m useless without it in the morning!). I leave my purse in the car too since its too cumbersome to drag into the store when I’ll just be in and out. Don’t worry, I bring my cell phone with me – I’m not stupid! Besides, I’d die if I lost it (although it would be a good excuse to upgrade:) ) .
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I’m so glad I live in Ridgewood and not Westwood !

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Reader says No Security on Ridgewood Avenue at 7am

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“I have mailed checks for years from inside the post office
first class mail slot with no issues.

there is no security in there from 730am thru 10 am opening of clerks gates .Homeless are in there sleeping and warming up early mornings …they are lost souls but really town and federal government .l am on Ridgewood avenue each morning from645 7 am..it’s a GHOST TOWN
ZERO POLICE OR anyone but commuters waiting for a bus
walking up to make a train .

it’s dark in the early morning …easy pickins..”

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Ridgewood Fire Department Responds To Hazardous Condition in Central Business District

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire department personnel were dispatched to assist in mitigating a hazardous condition caused by high winds at a construction site in the rear of 54 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood on Tuesday afternoon, 01/01. The fire department’s 95 foot tower ladder was deployed with two (2) firefighters on board who removed two (2) pieces of metal that had become dislodged from a roof area. One (1) of those pieces was hanging over an adjacent sidewalk. No injuries were reported in the incident. Ridgewood Police provided traffic control while firefighters worked.

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Ridgewood Police Chase Down Stop & Shop Shoplifters

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that on December 21st, patrol units were dispatched to 175 Franklin Avenue on a report of a shoplifting in progress involving multiple actors. Upon arrival a witness reported observing two actors fleeing towards North Walnut Street. Patrol began to search the area and located both actors who fled on foot. The parties were apprehended and arrested by patrol. The stolen property was also recovered. A 38 year-old male from Union Township, N.J. was charged with shoplifting and the obstruction of administration of law and the second arrestee, a 46 year-old male from Paterson, N.J. was charged with shoplifting and the obstruction of administration of law. Both arrestees were served with a copy of the warrants and transported to the Bergen County Jail.

This followed and earlier incident when Ridgewood Police officers took four (4) individuals into custody during a motor vehicle traffic stop made in connection with an alleged attempted shoplifting at the Stop & Shop, 175 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood on Wednesday afternoon, 12/19. The traffic stop was affected by Glen Rock PD officers at the intersection of Glen Avenue and South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock. Police at the scene did not reveal the exact nature of criminal charges, if any, pending, or to be made, against the four (4) adults who were being detained.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Christmas Schedule

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CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2018
MONDAY, CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00 PM
4:00 PM (Auditorium)
5:30 PM
5:30 PM (Auditorium)
7:00 PM
Carols begin at 11:30 PM
MIDNIGHT

TUESDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
12:30 PM (Spanish-Auditorium)
NO 6:30 PM MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

MONDAY, NEW YEAR’S EVE (Vigil – Mary, Mother of God) 5:30 PM

TUESDAY, NEW YEAR’S DAY
(Mary, Mother of God)
8.00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 NN
3:00 PM (Spanish Mass)