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Ridgewood Restaurant Week 2017 Kicks Off Today !

Novo Mediterranean
Restaurant Week 2017
Sun, January 15, 2017 – Thu, January 19, 2017
Time: 12:00 AM

Location: Various Restaurants, Downtown Ridgewood
Cost: $25.17 per person

Event Description

2017 … a year never tasted so good!
Restaurant Week Ridgewood

Sunday-Thursday weeks of:
1/15/17-1/19/17
1/22/17-1/26/17

Following restaurant participating:
Please call if you have any questions –
many restaurants make special menus for these two weeks

A Mano
201-493-2000

Blue Sushi-Japanese Restaurant
201-882-1700 (new)

Cravings Tapas Bistro
201-857-8533

Daily Treat Restaurant
201-652-9113 Kids are 2 for 1

Finca
201-444-1199

FISH – Urban Dining
201-857-5151

It’s Greek to Me
201-612-2600

Latour, A French-American Grill
201-445-5056 Lunch & Dinner

Leon Mexican Cuisine
201-857-0297

Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine
201-251-8686

Mediterrano Restaurant
201-447-0022

Novo Mediterranean
201-444-4910

Park West Tavern & Loft
201-445-5400

Pearl Restaurant Rustic Italian Cuisine
201-857-5100

Piccolo Bistro
201-882-1111

Raymond’s
201-445-5125

ROOTS Steakhouse
201-445-5125 Lunch only

Sakura-Bana Japanese
201-447-6525

Steel Wheel Tavern
201-882-1800

The Office Beer Bar & Grill
201-652-1070

The Sensible Fork
201-857-8686

Village Green Restaurant
201-445-2914 Lunch and dinner

White Maple Café
201-4471953

Catering
Chestnut Catering
201-445-3031

Specialty Offerings-
contact the merchant for details.

Ben & Jerry’s
201-689-1122

Kilwins – sweet treats
201-445-4837

Ridgewood Wine Seller
201-444-3300

Super Cellars Fine Wines & Marketplace
201-444-0012

for more details call-201-445-2600
info@ridgewoodchamber.com

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Kings Food Market has been a New Jersey staple since it opened in 1936

Kings Food Market

January 12,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, What do Eleanor Roosevelt, Bernard Gimbel, Chef Julia Child and Chef Emeril Lagasse all have in common? Kings Food Markets!

Kings Food Market has been a New Jersey staple since it opened in 1936. In fact, did you know the first Kings was located in Summit, NJ right next to the train station so customers could conveniently grocery shop? This strategy was wildly successful that as Kings continued to grow, it would build all its locations with close proximity to train stations throughout the state.
As the end of Kings’ 80th anniversary year comes to a close, we’d like to reflect on our past 80 years with you, and look ahead to being your specialty and gourmet market for years to come. We included links to popular recipes pertaining to the below decades to inspire your reader’s cooking creativity:
· 1940s – By combining a flare for thriftiness and creativeness, the 1940s home cook continued
to make the most of their food habits by crafting more meals without the use of meat, eggs or sugar like Braised Cauliflower with Spicy Tomato Sauce.
o Kings opened in Summit in 1936 and continued opening stores through the New Jersey commuter train line. Kings was the first market to introduce air conditioning and automatic doors.

· 1950s – As American pantries began to overflow in a post-war 1950s, new convenient foods were introduced into the kitchen in the form of pre-packaged goods, like condensed soup and Deviled Eggs.
o Kings was named Brand Name Retailer of The Year, award presented by Bernard Gimbel and Eleanor Roosevelt.

· 1980s – The term “Tex-Mex” was introduced in 1980s. Americans loved these flavors so much that they named the American Southwest Pesto, the quiche of the 80s. One-Pot Mexican Quinoa became all the rage.
o Kings was also one of the first to start its own cooking schools, which is located in our Short Hills location, featured renowned chefs as Julia Child & Emeril Lagasse.

· 2000s – The culinary lexicon expands to include “EVOO” and “locavore” thanks to an increased awareness of what chefs are cooking. Smoothies also grow in popularity like this Going Green Smoothie.
o Kings Community Outreach remains the cornerstone of the Kings philosophy donating over 20 tons since 1970 of food to those in need.

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RIDGEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESTAURANT WEEK – JANUARY 15 – 19 & 22 – 26

Daily Treat Restaurant

December 29,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents ,Restaurant Week $25.17!

Sunday-Thursday, January 15-19

Sunday-Thursday, January 22-26

Back by popular demand – RESTAURANT WEEK 2017!!!

FREE parking all day Sunday and after 6:00pm Monday-Saturday.

Come to Ridgewood and treat yourself to a selection of prix-fixe dinners for $25.17

(+tax/tip/beverage not included)

Check out www.experienceridgewood.com for the restaurants participating

Start the New Year with a treat….

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE A FEW EXCEPTIONS

WITH DETAILS,PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

ENJOY!

Visit the following participating businesses.

Call for details.

A Mano

201-493-2000

Cravings Tapas Bistro

201-857-8533

Daily Treat Restaurant

201-652-9113

Kids 2 for 1 at $25.17

Finca

201-444-1199

Fish Urban Dining

201-857-5151

It’s Greek to Me

201-612-2600

LaTour, A French-American Grill

201-445-5056 – lunch & Dinner

Leon Mexican Cuisine

201-857-0297

Novo Mediterranean

201-444-4910

Park West Tavern & Loft

201-445-5400

Pearl Restaurant Rustic Italian Cuisine

201-857-5100

Piccolo Bistro

201-882-1111

Raymond’s

201-445-5125

ROOTS Steakhouse

201-444-1922 Lunch only

Sakura-Bana Restaurant

201-447-6525

Steel Wheel Tavern

201-882-1800

The Sensible Fork

201-857-8686

Village Green Restaurant

201-445-2914

White Maple Café

201-447-1953

Catering

Chestnut Catering

201-445-3031

Specialty Offerings

Kilwins Ridewood

sweet treats

201-445-4837

Super Cellars Fine Wines & Marketplace

201-444-0012

Ridgewood Wine Seller

201-444-3300

See you in Ridgewood!

FREE parking on Sunday

Free Parking after 6:00pm

everyday.

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Fish Urban Dining shut down of its Asbury Park location still a Mystery

Fish
December 13,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood

Ridgewood NJ, it was reported on News 12 that Fish Urban Dining abruptly shut down its Asbury Park location closed in early October.

Fish opened in Asbury Park in 2010 and followed with great fanfare a second location in the summer of 2015 in the Village of Ridgewood in the Citizens bank or Bank of America building depending on how old you are. Both locations are owned by the DeGilio’s City by the Sea Hospitality Group. DeGilio’s City also closed Cibo e Vino in Asbury Park in October as well.

Both restaurants were considered “popular ” and seemed to close abruptly leaving the shut down as a mystery.

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The Story of Santoni’s Pizzeria

Santoni’s Pizzeria

photo Vegan personal pizza with fresh portobello mushrooms, sautéed spinach and garlic, broccoli, green peppers, basil with avocado and hemp seeds!

Tuesday Special 2 Large Pizza’s for $15.95  and Wednesday Special ! Large Pizza choice of Wings, antipasto or mussels  $14.95 (After 3pm)

December 8,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Santoni’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant in Garfield was founded in 1988 by Ed Lewer and Joe Parillo. Both coming from a vast variety of restaurant experience they set out to create mouthwatering food using only freshest ingredients and the highest quality products. Santoni’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant was an instant hit and over the years has become a staple in the town of Garfield. Ed and Joe believed in not only providing a great product as a key to their success but staying involved in the community. For decades they have been highly involved in the community. Santoni’s has sponsorship many fundraising events, nonprofit organizations, and various town sports teams. This community involvement led the business to win Business of the Year in 1994.

Santoni’s Pizzeria has always been a family run and operated business. Joe and Ed’s sons worked in the pizzeria since they young kids and are continuing their father’s principles and philosophy.  In 2013, Santoni’s opened its second location in Ridgewood, NJ with the same idea and principles in mind. Since the grand opening Santoni’s has been an instant success in town and has won several awards for best pizza in Ridgewood voted in a blind tasting by the Ridgewood High School pizza club.

Much more than just another pizza joint, Santoni’s embodies what your favorite neighborhood pizzeria should be– A warm, welcoming place where you can have a delicious meal with your friends and family. We pride ourselves on making the only best quality food while using only the freshest ingredients. Santoni’s aims to be your favorite neighborhood pizzeria and restaurant.

Everyone should order pizza from Santonis Pizzeria and Restaurant at 88 Godwin Avenue. This guy has really gotten the shaft from the NIMBY’s in his neighborhood; his business has been unjustly and unfairly affected by the privatization of precious Pomander Walk. His food is delicious, and he is a really nice guy who is just trying to run his business.   Call 201-389-6810  Show him that the rest of Ridgewood is filled with nice people who appreciate good food and hard-working shop owners. https://www.santonispizza.com/menus/ridgewood-menu/

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Diners returning to restaurants after election, restaurateur Danny Meyer says

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Berkeley Lovelace Jr. | @Blovelace_Jr

Meyer: Political uncertainty impacted interest in going out to eat  18 Hours Ago | 05:35

People are coming back to restaurants in “droves,” after a temporary decline in going out to eat ahead of the election, restaurateur Danny Meyer said.

He explained that “restaurants are places that people come to be with people and people didn’t feel great with all the uncertainty” around the election. Meyer said that what happened in restaurants mirrored the uncertainty in the financial markets.

“I think people are coming back in droves. Even if they’re coming back to debate, there’s nothing like sitting around a table with some good food with friends and that seems to really be bringing people out and we couldn’t be happier,” he said on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” on Monday.

The Shake Shack founder made his remarks after activity in the service sector hit a one-year high in November. Food service businesses such as McDonald’s, Darden and Chipotle saw their stocks climb in afternoon trade Monday.

https://www.cnbc.com/2016/12/05/diners-returning-to-restaurants-after-election-restaurateur-danny-meyer-says.html

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Kings Market in Ridgewood Presents Holiday Entertaining Tips and Recipes

FOOD healthy food

file photo by ArtChick

December 3,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, This holiday season round out your table with rustic root vegetables and colorful produce – the side dishes and ingredients of the season. From savory to sweet, these sought after vegetables have a ton of natural sugars and are loaded with vitamins, bringing you and your guests a healthy and delicious dish to add to the table.

Kings Food Markets Nutritionist, Shari Bilt Boockvar, MS, RDN Nutritionist, works closely to select options from Kings that offer a variety of inspirational root vegetable recipes to round out your table this season, including:

 

Shari explains, “This season has a bountiful array of colorful produce, which provides a wonderful source of beta-carotene, potassium, fiber, and other nutrients.  Enjoy them simply roasted with olive oil, garlic and seasonings or in a beautiful crudité.” In addition to these inspirational recipes and simple basics from Shari, Kings offers a great assortment of classes to further inspire your meals this holiday season taught by some of the area’s top chefs:

 

  • Elegant Christmas Dinner: Chef Theresa Merges leads this interactive class as guests will learn to make the ultimate elegant Christmas dinner including Oysters Rockefeller, Tomato Mozzarella and Basil Stacks, Prime Rib with Garlic and Horseradish Crust.
  • Celebrate Chanukah with Family Kids/Teens with Parent: Make it a family affair and learn to make classics like Potato Latkes 3 ways – Traditional, Sweet Potato and Spaghetti Squash, Homemade Applesauce, Beef Barley Soup, Grandma’s Rugelach.
  • New Year’s Eve Party: Ring the New Year in the right way with a menu all guests will be sure to enjoy including Spiced Nuts, Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts, Creamy Crab and Artichoke Dip.

To complete your holiday table Kings offers fully catered meals in their Catering department, covering all of your bases, including root vegetables as well as holiday staples such as Mini Crab Cakes, Kings Apple Pie, Kings Classic Carrot Soufflé and even custom floral arrangements for all your holiday tablescaping needs.

 

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Be A STAR This Holiday Season

Christ Church
November 20th 2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Shine generously for the benefit of our homebound
clients. Your holiday donation helps our “meals on
wheels” program bring meals to those who need them most.

A Gift that Shines. Need a gift this holiday season for the person who has everything? Give a donation to Community Meals, Inc. and we will send a card to
acknowledge your holiday gift in his or her honor.
No gift-wrapping required!

Our volunteers are truly “stars” who bring a warm
meal and a bright smile to our clients in Allendale,
Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Ridgewood,
Waldwick and part of Saddle River.

Community Meals, Inc.
c/o Christ Church
105 Cottage Pl
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201-447-8295
www.communitymealsonwheels.org

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Somerville-Hawes Dads’ Night Turkey Drive!

Turkey_theridgewoodblog

November 17,2016

the staff of the Rmidgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, This Sunday, 11/20, from 11-1 in the Somerville parking lot, Dads’ Night will be collecting Turkeys and donating them to those less fortunate for their Thanksgiving meal. Please drop off one (or more) FROZEN turkeys to help in our efforts!

Bring along the kids and explain why we do the things we do and that some people are more concerned with their next meal, not how strong the WiFi is in their bedroom. 🙂 There are certainly things to give thanks for.

For more information, contact Scott W. Orr.

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Top 5 Favorite Restaurants Near Ridgewood, NJ

CBD ridgewood ArtChick

file photo by ArtChick

By William Abels

November 11, 2016

Looking to find the best food in and around Ridgewood, NJ? Ridgewood, NJ is home to some of the best restaurants in the country, and even in the world.  Whether you’re in the mood for fine dining, sushi, southern fried, or BBQ, Ridgewood, NJ offers dishes that will not disappoint.

Finding a place to eat in a new city can be daunting. Don’t settle for a quick meal at one of those chain restaurants. Did you know that most of the food served at chain restaurants come fresh out of the freezer? Yuck! Take advantage of the great restaurants located around Ridgewood, NJ. Your taste buds and significant other will thank you.

https://www.jacksonobserver.com/top-5-favorite-restaurants-near-ridgewood-nj/28003/

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Kings of Ridgewood Offers Refreshing looks of Classic Recipes For Thanksgiving

kings Ridgewood

October 27,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Kings Food Markets took a look into the top flavors for fall this year and hand-curated the following recipes, refreshing some of the classics to inspire you and your palette this holiday, including:

  • Cranberry & Sage Cornbread: Take your cornbread recipe to the next level with cranberries and sage this season, blending the perfect mix of savory and sweet.
  • Whipped Butternut Squash Gratin with Caramelized Apples: Move over marshmallows. Squash is getting an upgrade this season with caramelized apples – can you think of a better combination?
  • Citrus Cranberry Sauce: Add a touch of citrus to your cranberry sauce to not only spark a new taste bud, but to cleanse your palette before moving onto the next course.

Looking for more inspiration? Kings offers an array of Cooking Studio classes, including:

  • Harvest Party, Nov. 4th– Learn how to make the juiciest sage and garlic crusted Pork Tenderloin and a butternut squash this side of the Mississippi!
  • Thanksgiving Awesome Sides, Nov. 17th – Spice up your side dishes this Thanksgiving leaving your family a lasting memory for years to come.
  • Know your Squash, Nov. 30th– Learn all the ins and outs of squash from fancy feats to casual weekday dinners.

Still stressed out? No need! Kings offers fully catered meals in their Catering department, covering all of your bases, including Kings Baked Brie, Kings Spiced Pumpkin Soup, Sweet Potato Soufflé and much more. Or, if you’re just looking to bring a dish to the host, check out our assortment of chef-prepared foods available in-stores, giving you more time to spend with family celebrating

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b.good Ridgewood Community Appreciation Day!

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Sun, October 23, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: b.good, 381 Route 17 South,, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

What better way to show our appreciation to the community we serve than to throw a party! Come join our b.good family next Sunday, 10/23, between 11:30a & 5:30p, for our first b.good Ridgewood Community Appreciation Day!In addition to having fun games for kids and free samples for everyone, we’ll also be giving back by supporting our community partner, HealthBarn Foundation.

We’re excited to donate 20% of sales from the day to their Healing Meals program – which prepares nutritious meals for families with children undergoing treatment for cancer and serious blood disorders through Tomorrows Children’s Fund at Hackensack University Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.

So, please stop in and join the fun. We can’t wait to see you!

Matt
Owner – b.good Ridgewood

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10 Ways to Avoid Picky Eater Syndrome

Bloomberg-eating

Annie Holmquist | April 29, 2016

For many parents, the most traumatic family battles are fought at the very place which should be a place of harmony and connection: the dinner table.

The bad news is that those dinnertime battles are often the result of food habits that parents have unconsciously established.

The good news, however, is that those habits can be reversed.

In her book French Kids Eat Everything, Karen Le Billon lays out 10 food practices her family discovered while living in France. The results were life-changing, and now Le Billon’s children are fans of everything from beets to mackerel. The 10 food rules are summarized below:

https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/blog/10-ways-avoid-picky-eater-syndrome

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Stella Artisan Italian to Open this Week in Ridgewood

Stella,Ridgewood

September 26,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, so last Saturday night was the soft opening of Stella Artisan Italian , a new Italian market and restaurant in Ridgewood at 18 East Ridgewood Avenue at the former home of DUE.  Stella Artisinal Italian, a is being billed as a sort of  “EATaly meets gastropub, meets butchershop”.  Stella Artisinal Italian is owned by the same owners of pizza restaurant S. Edgidio , also in Ridgewood.  The executive chef will be Vincent Forchelli,sharing culinary duties with,Chef Forchello and Pastry chef Heather Bertinetti-Rozzi.

Word has it that the sandwiches, pasta dishes and desserts were spot on .

Stella will be open from breakfast to dinner,7 days a week ; featuring house-made pastas, charcuterie and sandwiches for lunch, and dinner entrees such as porchetta (slow-roasted pork), osso bucco and grilled ribeye steaks. As well as homemade charcuterie (sausages, cured meats, etc), breads, gelato .