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Ridgewood NJ, Mayor Paul Vagianos is well known by Ridgewood voters as the owner/operator of “IT’S GREEK TO ME,” a restaurant on East Ridgewood Ave.
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Ridgewood NJ, Paul Vagianos the controversial owner of “It’s Greek to Me” is throwing his hat in the ring for a run at the Village Council slot left open by the sudden departure of Bernie Walsh .
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Ridgewood NJ, WABC News was camped out all day yesterday since “Its Greek To Me” went public, requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination from all diners who wish to be seated inside the business’s main dining room. The media seems to be lapping it up and “Greek To Me” may have pulled an amazing COVID public relations coup.
photo courtesy of It’s Greek to Me, Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood restaurant It’s Greek to Me, will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from all diners who wish to be seated inside the business’s main dining room. On the restaurant’s Facebook page its states ,“For the safety of our fully vaccinated staff and patrons, beginning Tuesday August 10, indoor dining will be reserved for those showing proof of vaccination. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. All of our outdoor dining will remain available to everyone.”
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Ridgewood NJ, this Valentine’s Day Weekend, dine in a private romantic outdoor dining bubble or greenhouse in beautiful downtown Ridgewood, New Jersey. Three of Ridgewood’s most innovative restaurants have set up private, COVID-safe outdoor dining options that are both heated and incredibly romantic. Each restaurant has curated prix fixe or Chef’s Tasting menus serving up three different cuisines, some available for only a limited time.
March 11,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Facebook post from September shows Alexandra Harwin campaigning for Paul (the Wall) Vagianos another promoter of high density housing and destruction of the Village character.
Alexandra Harwin
September 7, 2017
Hi all! I am hoping to do lots of canvassing for the Flip the 40th campaign, but I need someone to watch my kids (ages 3.5 and 1) during canvassing hours, as my husband (a rabbi) works Saturday and Sunday mornings during prime canvassing hours. Would anyone else with kids be interested in combining forces and hiring a babysitter together so we can canvas?
The Flip The 40th Campaign was the name of the campaign to get Paul (the wall) Vagianos elected to state assembly .
Thomas Duch For State Senate
Paul Vagianos and Christine Ordway For State Assembly
WHEN
April 16, 2017 at 10am – 12pm
WHERE
It’s Greek To Me
21 E Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood NJ 07450 USA
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
United States
July 13,2017
Ridgewood NJ, On Wednesday morning, 07/12, an East Ridgewood Avenue property owner telephoned Ridgewood PD to report observing a private contractor in the process of removing a Village owned tree in front of It’s Greek to Me, 21 East Ridgewood Avenue.
Upon arrival at the scene, the responding patrol officer interviewed the two (2) adult males who were performing the operation and determined that they were hired by Paul Vagianos, owner of It’s Greek to Me. Mr. Vagianos indicated that he’d received permission from Village Parks & Recreation Director Tim Cronin to remove the Village tree and replace it with another. His assertion was verified by the patrol officer via a cell phone conversation between himself and Mr. Cronin.
Vagianos Assembly Campaign Launch 2017
FriendsTwo years ago I ran for election to the NJ State Assembly in New Jersey’s 40th Legislative District. With your help and support we came incredibly close to winning an election that many thought could not be won. Along with my running mate, Christine Ordway, we ran an issues-oriented, solution-based campaign. As you know, Chris and I are fiscally conservative and socially progressive–watch your money and stay out of people’s personal lives. As we’ve always said, we are not politicians, we are businesspeople who truly believe that New Jersey can do so much better. From fiscal reform in Trenton to working with people on both sides of the aisle, there is much work to be done.We are ready to finish what we started in 2015—This is the year we flip the 40th Legislative District. On Saturday April 15, 2017 at 10 am, Chris and I, along with our new running mate Tom Duch, will be launching our 2017 Assembly race from what is probably the finest eating establishment in northern New Jersey–It’s Greek to Me in Ridgewood. It would mean a lot to me if you could join us as we begin our journey.I hope to see you there.Paul
Location: Various Restaurants, Downtown Ridgewood
Cost: $25.17 per person
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
Restaurant Week 2016
back by popular demand
RIDGEWOOD’S own RESTAURANT WEEK 2016!
January 17-January 21,
January 24-January 28,
Sunday through Thursday,
experience fine dining in Ridgewood for only $25.16.
For these ten days, participating restaurants are offering you the chance to experience dining in Ridgewood like never before.
Each business will prepare a 3course, (prix-fixe menu for you at $25.16 +tax/tip/beverage.
Please note: We have added a
Catering, Wine and Specialty offerings.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE A FEW EXCEPTIONS
WITH DETAILS,PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
ENJOY!
Visit the following participating businesses.
Call for details.
Fish Urban Dining
201-857-5151
It’s Greek to Me
201-612-2600
LaTour, A French-American Grill
201-445-5056 – lunch only
Mediterraneo Restaurant
201-447-0022
Memoire Restaurant
201-857-8899
Novo
201-444-4910
Park West Tavern & Loft
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
201-857-5100
Planet Swirl FRO-Yo & Grill
201-857-455
Raymond’s
201-445-5125
ROOTS Steakhouse
201-444-1922
Sakura-Bana Restaurant
201-447-6525
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
201-652-1070
Village Green Restaurant
201-445-2914
Catering
Chestnut Catering
201-445-3031
From Scratch Ridgewood
201-981-8606
Specialty Offerings
Ben & Jerry’s
201-689-1122
Carlo’s Bake Shop
201-962-9080
Super Cellars Fine Wines & Marketplace
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
201-444-3300
See you in Ridgewood!
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April 21,2015
Ridgewood NJ, In an interesting turn of events Ridgewood ‘s own Paul Vagianos of Its “Greek to Me ” has announced his candidacy ,running as Democratic for State Assembly – District 40.
The campaign will host a major fund raiser on May 9th , Vagianos is relative unknown outside of Ridgewood. So the question is why didn’t our Mayor throw his hat into the ring? He has more name recognition and political background and he has developed a strong friendship with State Senator Kevin O’Tool . Could it our mayor Paul Aronsohn has other plans or is there some other issues like his unenthusiastic support for the Roy Cho campaign against Congressmen Scott Garrett or maybe even some potential fallout from the Bob Menendez blow up with President Obama ?
May 9th Event: Vagianos & Ordway for N.J. Assembly
Thank you for supporting the Vagianos & Ordway for N.J. Assembly May 9th Fundraising event with Special Guest Brendan “Tom” Byrne, Jr.!
The event is on Saturday, May 9th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Home of Christine and Ed Ordway, 102 Evergreen Court, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Cocktails and a Dinner Buffet will be served.
You may make your contribution online on this page, or you may mail with your contribution via check to:
Vagianos and Ordway for N.J. Assembly, Finance Office, P.O. Box 370, Ridgewood N.J. 07451
Check contributions should be made payable to: Vagianos and Ordway for N.J. Assembly
Paid for By Vagianos and Ordway for N.J. Assembly, 717 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, N.J. 07432
