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Saddle River NJ, OpenTable list the Saddle River Inn as one of the the most romantic restaurants in the country . Taking the guesswork out of Valentine’s Day, the most highly coveted date night of the year, OpenTable the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations released its annual list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America.
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Ridgewood NJ, today is National Pizza Pie Day 2020 in United States. New Jersey’s official Twitter account has started yet another food fight with a bold tweet declaring itself “the pizza capital of the world.”
Yes, the world — as in, New Jersey thinks they have better pies than both New York and Italy. This is the second time the account has gone viral for trying to scrap with regions that arguably have already claimed a superior title. Last month, the official Twitter account questionably declared itself “Bagel capital of the world.”
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Glen Rock NJ, Francesca Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta in Glen Rock announces it’s 3rd location opening in Fair Lawn . Francesca currently has a place in Glen Rock and Elmwood Park.
“It’s with great pleasure to officially announce that we will be opening our 3rd location in Fair Lawn!
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Paramus NJ, its been two days of claims and counter claims ,but Fairway has agreed to a court-supervised sale process.
“We would like to extend gratitude to our employees, vendors, distributors and customers for their support, dedication, and loyalty over the years. It has always been Fairway’s priority to ensure our patrons are provided with the most optimal grocery experience, with the freshest foods and best quality products, and our employees feel appreciated. After careful consideration of all alternatives, we have concluded that a Court-supervised sale process is the best way to meet our objectives of preserving as many jobs as possible, maximizing value for our stakeholders, and positioning Fairway for long term success under new ownership.”
– Abel Porter, Chief Executive Officer at Fairway Market
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Paramus NJ, the NY Post is reporting that Fairway Market, the famous New York grocer that has been a staple on the Upper West Side for nearly a century, is on the verge of filing for bankruptcy once again again, The Post has learned that Fairway is now preparing to seek bankruptcy protection this month after failing to find a buyer for its 14 stores.
Fairway has been quietly closing stores with the most recent shuttering in Nanuet, New York, a 65,000-square-foot store that closed in September. Sources say another two stores in New Jersey one in Paramus and one in Woodland Park are likely next on the chopping block.
yep we missed it , Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Health Dept.shares this important information. September is celebrated as National Family Meals Month™, a nationwide event designed to help families enjoy more meals around the table together and increase awareness of the benefits of family meals on the health of children and adults alike. Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents, to fight obesity, substance abuse and to make families stronger, thus creating a positive impact on communities and the nation as a whole. Numerous studies show that home-cooked meals nourish the spirit, brain and health of all family members.
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Ridgewood NJ, We have posted on our website a series of adult classes that take us into the new year. There are a number of great ones including:
• Autumn Meals
• Chicken Thighs 2-ways
• Pies
• Holiday Cookies
• Easy Holiday Appetizers
• All about pasta
• Croque Monsieurs/Madames
• Chicken Three Ways!
• Chinese New Year
• It’s All Greek to us!
Can’t figure out what to get that cook in your life for the holidays?
Our Gift Cards make the perfect gift!
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Our mailing address is:
Ridgewood Culinary Studio
223 Chestnut Street
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Ridgewood NJ, Sept. 18 is National Cheeseburger Day and restaurants are celebrating the made-up food holiday with discounts and free burgers.
According to Ranker, a crowd-sourced voting platform, the top five burgers were: Five Guys burger, In-N-Out Double Double, Five Guys cheeseburger, Burger King Whopper and Wendy’s Baconator. The favorite burger topping was cheddar cheese.
The top three of the top five fast food chains ranked aren’t known for serving burgers. The top five chains are: Subway, Chick-fil-A, KFC, Wendy’s and Five Guys.
Fortunately we have some great cheese burgers in Ridgewood and the greater Ridgewood area.
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Mendham NJ, according to News12 , Morris County Office of Health Management is reporting that two dozen people contracted hepatitis A last month from a food handler at a New Jersey golf club.
The 23 people contracted the virus at the Mendham Golf & Tennis Club between June 9 and June 30.
All who were exposed were notified on July 5.
The township says the outbreak was contained to the club, which is members only.
photo courtesy of Cookie Connect’s Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday the 12th of July Cookie Connect will be holding the Grand Opening event for our second Cookie Connect location!
The event will include:
An augmented reality wall Instagram Giveaway for a $100 Visa Gift Card
1 Free Cookie for the first 100 guests
A T-Shirt giveaway for one of our classic BAKED shirts and some other fun goodies!
The Cookie Connect features a variety of large, overstuffed cookies delivered warm. Ali Jajihaidari the company founder started The Cookie Connect with an app in 2016 and it took off!
Cookie Connect is located at 46 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3804
file photo by ArtChick
Traveling is a lot about discovering and the novelties that come with it are the very reason many of us embark on adventures around the globe. If you’re an avid traveler and explorer and you’re also a bit of a foodie interested in visiting Ridgewood, NJ, here are a few places to consider when meal time comes.
Whether you want to try local foods or have an Asian, Mexican, or French culinary experience, worry not as there is a diversity of restaurants to try.
Local cuisine
Traveling to a foreign country or even to another town in your country is not complete if you don’t try local dishes. There is something in this experience that will tell you things about the locals, their personality, and the history of the place no book will ever manage to tell you.
When it comes to Ridgewood, enjoying such sensorial endeavors is part of the great things you can do when visiting the place. You will find places where you can try the local flavors and do so even if you’re a vegetarian or a vegan.
Some of the most popular and highly-rated places where you can eat local dishes include Raymond’s, Cravings Tapas Bistro, Cafe 37,Sakura-Bana or Mediterraneo in case you want something lighter.
International cuisine
One of the great things about visiting Ridgewood is that you can try various culinary experiences and cover different preferences. If you’re more into Asian cuisine, rest assured that you will find a place where you can have some memorable dumplings, sesame chicken, or sushi.
Restaurants such as Dim Sum Dynasty, Bamboo House, and Truly Sichuan Restaurant offer such Asian foods and you will easily find dishes to suit a vegetarian diet. Some of them offer parking nearby and even food delivery services in case you’re too tired to go out.
If you don’t want to limit your culinary adventure only to the Asian cuisine, you can also try European dishes such as the Spanish ones at El CID Restaurant. Although it is a few miles away from Ridgewood, it is worth trying if you’re into seafood yet you don’t have enough time to prepare seafood dishes at home or your ultralight casting rods didn’t get you the catch you wanted.
Fine dining
To further enhance your culinary adventure, Ridgewood also shelters a few restaurants that deliver a fine dining experience many tourists and locals have appreciated. La Lanterna is where you can flavor your travel with Italian dishes such as traditional pasta whereas Latour will help you spice up special occasions with attentively and skillfully prepared French dishes.
In case you feel like trying Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods, Brasserie de Novo is worth adding to your list of options. You can enjoy a variety of tastes and dishes from rich creamy hummus to fish tacos and mussels.
…and when you’re on a budget
Even if you’ve spent a lot on other things to do when visiting New Jersey and Ridgewood, you can always find restaurants where you can have good food at decent prices. Explore the Korean cuisine at Tofu Stew House and you won’t just get the chance to enjoy delicious dishes but you will do so without breaking the budget.
In case you’re a ramen buff, you can try Tori Ramen Chicken for such dishes. Pizza lovers will also find places where they can have different types of pizza. Although a couple of miles away from Ridgewood, Francesca Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta and John’s Boy Pizzeria are worth trying if you want to diversify your culinary experience with some appetizing pizzas and pasta.
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Ridgewood NJ, GRAND OPENING DAY … FARMERS MARKET
EVERY SUNDAY, starting JUNE 23, 2019 9AM-3PM.
FARM TO TABLE…Delicious fresh, vegetables and fruits, the farmers themselves will be there to talk about FARM TO TABLE produce.
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Ridgewood NJ, On Wednesday, March 27, Jersey Mike’s Subs expects to generate more than $6 million in sales — and give it all to charity. It’s the sub company’s 9th Annual Day of Giving when more than 1,500 Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants nationwide will donate their resources and 100 percent of sales to help local organizations. (View/download b-roll)
Day of Giving is the culmination of Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving fundraising campaign in March, supporting more than 200 local charities across the nation. Partners include hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more. For a list of participating restaurants and charity partners, please visit https://ww.jerseymikes.com/mog/charities.
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Ridgewood NJ, According to Sara Murray of National Today ,nothing says home cooking like a plate of ravioli. With National Ravioli Day tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20, I’m writing to suggest a story about how much Americans love this humble pasta.
Consider this:
50% of Americans spend 30 minutes or less per day on meal prep. Meaning easy, quick, and wholesome meal options that can fill a family up are a prized resource.
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Insurance, especially in the hospitality industry, is a necessity today. No matter how small you think your restaurant is, it is exposed to a multitude of risks that could wipe you out of business in an instant. It is important to understand what risks your restaurant is exposed to in order to be able to protect yourself against losses.
Here are 5 important factors to put in mind when looking for an insurance cover for your restaurant;
Your restaurant will always strive to ensure food safety through proper handling and by ensuring that you avoid spoilage and cross-contamination. An occasional slip by a not-so-vigilant employee could result in food poisoning for your patrons. Extended power outages could also result in food spoilage. This is why it is important to consider taking up an insurance cover for food contamination.
This is an absolute necessity if alcohol is on the menu in your restaurant. You never know when a drunk will start a fight and cause bodily harm or damage to the property. Such fights can result in lawsuits against your restaurant. It is, however, important to keep in mind that it is illegal to sell alcohol to minors and such claims won’t be taken up by your insurance. Be keen to also observe local laws regarding the sale of alcohol.
Equipment will at times break down, whether from power surges, mechanical failure or irregular maintenance. Such breakdowns can be costly to the business without a proper insurance cover. Such a breakdown can result in loss of income and extra costs in replacing equipment. When looking for Restaurant Insurance, it is important to get a cover that protects you in the event of the breakdown of equipment.
Internal theft by employees is one of the biggest challenges players in the hospitality industry face today. You are bound to experience some form of theft or fraud by your employees. Sometimes the theft is minor that you can let it go with a warning, but at times it so big it results in the restaurant experiencing huge losses in income. Whether it is theft of cash, foodstuffs or the assets owned by the restaurant, you need to be adequately prepared for when it happens by getting the right cover.
There are safety requirements, such as fire fighting equipment and training, that you will need to fulfil before getting a license to operate your restaurant. This is aimed at reducing the risk of fires occurring and the severity of them should they occur. In as much as you may feel this is enough, you may still need to get a cover for the property against fire. There is also the risk of fire from an arson attack.
Getting the right insurance policy for your restaurant is not an easy task and you shouldn’t hurry it. Shop around and if need be, take different insurance policies for different risks. It might seem expensive, but losing all your investment to a simple risk that could have been covered will be more painful.
