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Melinda Schriver Of Galloway Dies, 45 Melinda Schriver Of Galloway Dies, 45
Melinda Schriver Of Galloway Dies, 45 The family of an Atlantic County mother and former restaurant owner is mourning her death. Melinda Schriver of Galloway died on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 45 years old, according to her obituary. The cause of her death was not mentioned. Schriver was born on Friday, Sept. 8, 1978, in Vineland, and she was a lifelong resident of Galloway. She was an Absegami High School graduate and studied business administration at Atlantic Cape Community College. Schriver was once the owner of Naomi's Cafe, a now-closed restaurant in Northfield that shared the name of one of her daughters. "Naomi’s was a family…
Rapper Waka Flocka Flame Befriends Bayonne's Cafe Bello Owners Rapper Waka Flocka Flame Befriends Bayonne's Cafe Bello Owners
Rapper Waka Flocka Flame Befriends Bayonne's Cafe Bello Owners A chart-topping rapper dropped by a New Jersey restaurant over the weekend, and left a lasting impression on its owners. The owners of Cafe Bello in Bayonne shared a photo with "No Hands" singer Waka Flocka Flame on Saturday, Feb. 10. "A warm welcome to our new friend Waka Flocka Flame. Waka was a pleasure last night at cafe bello. He ordered the shrimp vodka pizza and some penne vodka," the restaurant on 1044 Avenue C said on Facebook. "It’s no surprise our best seller was also a hit with this special guest. To end the meal, an Italian espresso to get his evening started! "Shrimp vo…
'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica 'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica
'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica A BBQ food truck and catering service is set to open their first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Billerica. Chef Bryan Babeu’s Northeast Smokehouse will open up shop on Boston Post Road, North Billerica, the former home of Meat Again butcher shop, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Northeast Smokehouse (@northeast_smokehouse) Starting out as a food truck in 2022, the restaurant is ready to serve half and full-rack ribs, pulled pork, brisket, mac and cheese, pasta salad, pit beans, and more. Rel…
Rooftop Bar, Amphitheater Among Renovations To 150+ Year North Jersey Hotel Rooftop Bar, Amphitheater Among Renovations To 150+ Year North Jersey Hotel
Rooftop Bar, Amphitheater Among Renovations To 150+ Year North Jersey Hotel The historic Grand Summit Hotel is getting a facelift. The Summit institution, which has existed since 1868 at 570 Springfield Ave., is undergoing a renovation by Landmark Hospitality with an expected opening in the 2024 season, as "The Albion Summit." The hotel will downsize from 150 rooms to 100, and offer a restaurant, a lounge and a co-op working space after the first phase of renovations are done, which is expected to take eight months. Adam Parnes, a Summit native, is serving as general manager of the Albion Summit. Albion is an alternative name for Great Britain as the hotel hopes t…
Car Crash Closes Restaurant In Lower Bucks County Car Crash Closes Restaurant In Lower Bucks County
Car Crash Closes Restaurant In Lower Bucks County Gusto Ristorante Italiano in Feasterville is temporarily closed after a driver crashed in through the front window over the weekend, say store management and first responders.  Firefighters were called to the restaurant, 430 W. Street Road, early in the afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 21.  Neither the driver nor the restaurant staff were injured in the crash, Gusto's owner said on Facebook.  We want to thank all of you for the prayers and the support! Thanks God, nobody got injured: the driver of the car is... Posted by Gusto Feasterville - Ristorante Italiano BYOB on Sunday, October 22,…
Halal Smash Burger Joint Opens In Edgewater Halal Smash Burger Joint Opens In Edgewater
Halal Smash Burger Joint Opens In Edgewater At one new burger joint in Bergen County, the burgers are about to get wrecked. Bun 'N' Done, a smash burger restaurant, recently opened on River Road in Edgewater.  The halal restaurant smashes the ground beef with a spatula, locking in the the flavor. Burger from Bun N Done.bunndone Instagram Burger offerings include "Son of a Bun," which comes with grilled onions, American cheese, pickles and house sauce and "Smokin' Bunz,", a double patty with grilled onions, mushrooms, American cheese and BBQ sauce. Bun 'N' Done also offers fries, milkshakes and vanilla ice cream. It is located …
Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week The lineup of restaurants has been unveiled for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week for Fall of 2023. HVRW celebrates top restaurants, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy exceptional dining at an approachable price point.  During the two weeks of Restaurant Week, diners may choose from 140-plus restaurants with prix fixe lunches and dinners for $24.95, $29.95, $39.95, or $44.95 (the price is set by participating restaurant). This year's festivities are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 12. Restaurants participating represent the following counties: Westchester Rockland Put…
Woodland Park Restaurant To Be Featured On 'Kitchen Nightmares' Woodland Park Restaurant To Be Featured On 'Kitchen Nightmares'
Woodland Park Restaurant To Be Featured On 'Kitchen Nightmares' There's apparently something rotten in the kitchens in Northern New Jersey. Two North Jersey restaurants, Bask46 in Woodland Park and Da Mimmo in Dumont are being featured on the new season of "Kitchen Nightmares", which premiered on Monday, Sept. 25. The series, hosted by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, is returning after a 10-year absence and filmed the new season entirely in New York and New Jersey. Bask46, which airs on Monday, Oct. 2, will feature a chef who calls him "the culinary gangster", showrunner David DeAngelis told Variety. Bask46 closed for a week in May to allow for filming, …
Dad Who Left Corporate Job To Pursue Dream Expands Cuban Restaurant To Paramus Park Mall Dad Who Left Corporate Job To Pursue Dream Expands Cuban Restaurant To Paramus Park Mall
Dad Who Left Corporate Job To Pursue Dream Expands Cuban Restaurant To Paramus Park Mall Cuban Eddie's is growing. The Cuban restaurant located in Dumont and River Vale is bringing new digs to Paramus Park Mall, its website says. The eatery is owned by Eddie Sanchez, a first-generation American whose parents hail from Santa Clara, Cuba, its website says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cuban Eddies (@cubaneddies) In 2007, Sanchez left his corporate job and, in pursuit of his dream of owning his own restaurant, opened Cuban Eddie's in Dumont. Six years later, his daughter, Jacklyn, opened the River Vale location. T…
If You Love French Fries Wait 'Til You See New Arlington Takeout Spot If You Love French Fries Wait 'Til You See New Arlington Takeout Spot
If You Love French Fries Wait 'Til You See New Arlington Takeout Spot What started as dinner for his girlfriend has become the cornerstone of one man's fast-growing restaurant.  And the next stops for For Your Fries Only are in Arlington and Baltimore. The Arlington location has already opened with takeout options in Clarendon (click link above), while four Baltimore locations are coming soon with locations below: 7 S Eden St, Baltimore, MD 3901 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 5636 The Alameda, Baltimore, MD 2030 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD FYFO began as loaded fries for dinner with his girlfriend in his Cleveland, OH apartment in 2020.  View…
Popular Flemington Restaurant Halts Dine-In Service As Owners Pursue New Business Venture Popular Flemington Restaurant Halts Dine-In Service As Owners Pursue New Business Venture
Popular Flemington Restaurant Halts Dine-In Service As Owners Pursue New Business Venture A popular Flemington restaurant has halted its dine-in service, say the owners, who are pursuing a new business venture and accepting takeout orders only. Blue Fish Grill on Mine Street made the initial announcement in a social media post last month stating that their last day of dine-in service would be in early September. After 16 years of serving our community it is time for change. Change for the better, but change nonetheless. And we... Posted by Blue Fish Grill on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 “We will be closing the doors only to reopen a completely new restaurant,” reads the post. “N…
Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'
Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' A popular Fairfield County diner known for making everything from scratch has hit the big-time with an upcoming appearance on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," starring Guy Fieri.  The Stamford Diner located at 135 Harvard Ave., is known for the sign with the giant cup of coffee and its famous matzo ball soup, giant sandwiches and entrees, and uber-friendly service. So, when Guy Fieri's crew came knocking wanting to showcase the diner it was no surprise to owner Ari Thanos who owns four other restaurants in the region and is opening a fifth next month. But still, when Guy …
Philadelphia's Favorite Square Pizza Arrives In Central PA Philadelphia's Favorite Square Pizza Arrives In Central PA
Philadelphia's Favorite Square Pizza Arrives In Central PA Philadelphia's famous square pizza, a Santucci’s original, is officially in Central Pennsylvania.  After months of planning, Stacey and DJ Fox, along with their lovely daughters 13-year-old Kensie and 10-year-old Charlee, have opened their very own Santucci's Pizza franchise at 5235 Simpson Ferry Road in Hampden Township on Monday, Aug. 21. The Fox family renovated the former Wendy's and transformed it into the latest branch of the Sicilian-style pizza chain.  This is the first store outside of the Philadelphia and New Jersey area since the company began with Joseph and…
No Forks Given: Popular Food Truck Adds Vibrance To Jersey City Block With New Storefront No Forks Given: Popular Food Truck Adds Vibrance To Jersey City Block With New Storefront
No Forks Given: Popular Food Truck Adds Vibrance To Jersey City Block With New Storefront Now you can sit down and enjoy comfort food with an international twist. Wyatt Harte, known for his Jersey City food truck, has opened new brick-and-mortar digs. No Forks Given opened on June 20 at 115 Brunswick St. And Harte, a Hawthorne native, is enjoying the new atmosphere. "This block is turning into a vibrant block," Harte said. "It's like a little village here." There's a record store, clothing store, Mexican restaurant, old-school deli. vintage furniture store and coffee shop. He also enjoys the consistent hours and "just being indoors."  Harte sold the food truck and says he …
New Beach-Themed Eatery Offers 'Something For Everyone' In Newtown New Beach-Themed Eatery Offers 'Something For Everyone' In Newtown
New Beach-Themed Eatery Offers 'Something For Everyone' In Newtown A new restaurant and event space in Fairfield County is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, bringing summery vibes to any time of the year. The beach-themed restaurant called Sandbox Beach Grill, located in Newtown, celebrated its grand opening on Friday, June 16, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.  The new restaurant offers plenty of options consistent with its theme, including fish and chips, coconut mahi mahi, and lobster bites.  For those less fond of entrees from the ocean, there are plenty of meaty or plant-based choices, including a New York strip steak, a "beach burge…
Melting Pot Will Return To CT With New Haven Location Owned By Engaged Couple Melting Pot Will Return To CT With New Haven Location Owned By Engaged Couple
Melting Pot Will Return To CT With New Haven Location Owned By Engaged Couple A pair of longtime Melting Pot fans are bringing the chain's award-winning fondue back to Connecticut after the state's only location closed in March.  Melting Pot, an eatery famed for its fondue cooking styles, is currently scouting locations for a new location in the city of New Haven, according to Collin Benyo, a franchise growth strategist at Melting Pot. The franchise's owners, Daina Senatore and her fiancé Jonathan Reeve, both of Fairfield, are leading the charge in the search for their restaurant's new home.  The new spot will ideally be in New Haven's downtown area.&…
Freshly Opened Restaurant In Troy Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot' Freshly Opened Restaurant In Troy Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot'
Freshly Opened Restaurant In Troy Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot' A new restaurant in the region is setting big expectations fresh off its grand opening. Rensselaer County eatery Finn’s, located in Troy at 40 River Street, welcomed its first diners on Thursday, May 25. “Your new favorite neighborhood spot,” reads the restaurant’s Instagram page. The venture is the brainchild of husband and wife owners Kelly and Joe Proctor, who also own The Daisy in Cohoes and Frankie Bird in Troy, according to Mrs. Proctor’s LinkedIn profile. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Finns (@finnsat40riverstreet) Cus…
Korean Restaurant Cooks Up Storm In Ridgefield Korean Restaurant Cooks Up Storm In Ridgefield
Korean Restaurant Cooks Up Storm In Ridgefield A restaurant in Bergen County is offering a new twist on Korean cuisine. Karden opened two months ago in Ridgefield, serving a modern take on a typical Korean restaurant. The restaurant is owned by the Chung family, who live in the borough.  "We use a lot of spices, a lot of vegetables and grilled meat," Carter Chung said.  Do you know Yukgaejang? Yukgaejang is a spicy Korean beef soup with bunch of vegetables. It is deeply flavorful and one... Posted by karden_nj on Thursday, March 23, 2023 Karden uses a lot of the family's recipes, and Chung's mother has run a catering company in Fo…
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Stamford Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Stamford
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Stamford The newest location of a Connecticut restaurant chain that prides itself on making from-scratch dishes using family recipes has arrived in Fairfield County.  Puerto Vallarta opened its Stamford location on Monday, April 24, according to the restaurant's social media, bringing its total number of establishments to eight. The new restaurant, located in Stamford Town Center's restaurant plaza at 230 Tresser Boulevard, is filled with lively art, an impressive electric fireplace, and ceilings dripping with plants.  View this post on Instagram A p…
These Are New Haven's Iconic Streets These Are New Haven's Iconic Streets
These Are New Haven's Iconic Streets Cities have their iconic streets. In New York, it’s Broadway, in London—Abbey Road, in Paris—the Champs Elysees, and in New Haven? It could be Chapel Street or its own Broadway or even Hillhouse Avenue. The Elm City boasts streets and neighborhoods that offer arts and culture, fantastically varied cuisine, shopping, parks, and historical landmarks.  Here are some of New Haven’s famous streets worth exploring: Running through downtown New Haven, parts of Chapel Street make up a 23-acre historical district that features an abundance of trendy cafes, restaurants, bars, boutiques, and other…
Family, Football Fan, More Extras Sought For TV Commercial Filming In Lebanon Family, Football Fan, More Extras Sought For TV Commercial Filming In Lebanon
Family, Football Fan, More Extras Sought For TV Commercial Filming In Lebanon A Central Pennsylvania pub is casting various roles to star in a brand new commercial. Mick's All American Pub in Lebanon is seeking a mom, dad, hungry daughter, grill cook and restaurant manager for the commercial. The commercial will shoot on April 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Lebanon. Roles pay $400 each. Click here to apply.
Danbury Community Crafts The Menu At This BBQ Restaurant Danbury Community Crafts The Menu At This BBQ Restaurant
Danbury Community Crafts The Menu At This BBQ Restaurant A husband and wife duo who started their business by cooking for "barbecue night," a guest feature at a cafe in Fairfield County are now co-owners of a thriving brick-and-mortar restaurant at the same location. Matt and Stacey Lombardo, owners of Farmboys Smokin BBQ located on South Street in Danbury, must have been inspired by their menu when they slow-cooked their restaurant business, growing from feeding friends and family, to pop-up events and food trucks, and finally, to a permanent establishment with rave reviews.  Open for service since May 2022, the eatery serves up pulled pork, …
Every Day Is Halloween At New Farmingdale Restaurant Praised As ‘Surprisingly Awesome’ Every Day Is Halloween At New Farmingdale Restaurant Praised As ‘Surprisingly Awesome’
Every Day Is Halloween At New Farmingdale Restaurant Praised As ‘Surprisingly Awesome’ A new Long Island restaurant where every day is Halloween appears to be a hit with customers. Haunted House of Hamburgers, located in Farmingdale at 330 Fulton Street, welcomed its first diners in late October 2022, just in time for All Hallows’ Eve. A marriage of owner Jordan Desner’s two favorite things, Halloween and hamburgers, the “spookiest restaurant on Long Island” serves up an array of frightfully themed lunch and dinner options, including salads, soups, and flatbread pizzas, according to its website. Costumes aren't required but encouraged. Donning the menu are several appropri…
Siblings Open Haworth Eatery Siblings Open Haworth Eatery
Siblings Open Haworth Eatery No sibling rivalry here: A brother and sister duo each with extensive culinary backgrounds have opened a restaurant together in Bergen County. Monique and James Rugile held the grand opening of Rugile's Kitchen in Haworth on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Photos of the Rugiles in Rugile's Kitchen.Cecilia Levine Walk inside the 147 Terrace St. restaurant and you'll see pictures of the siblings at various stages of life on the walls. You'll see James peeling potatoes and Monique at an outdoor market.  The siblings' passion for cooking began at an early age, growing up in Colorado. They both went on t…
Gabriel's Fountain Closed For Renovations Gabriel's Fountain Closed For Renovations
Gabriel's Fountain Closed For Renovations A family-owned restaurant and ice creamery in Bridgewater is closed for renovations. Gabriel's Fountain owners say they are optimistically hoping to reopen by the weekend. New Year, New Me… New Gabe’s? We will be closed down for the rest of the week attending to some much needed renovations. We will “Optimistically Plan” to reopen Saturday by 4pm 🤞 #gabrielsfountain Posted by Gabriel's Fountain Kitchen & Creamery on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 The Washington Valley Road restaurant puts its own twist on burgers, fries, sandwiches, some pastas and its specialty, homemade ice cream. Gab…
Married Couple's VA Restaurant Named 'Best Once-In-A-Lifetime Meal' Married Couple's VA Restaurant Named 'Best Once-In-A-Lifetime Meal'
Married Couple's VA Restaurant Named 'Best Once-In-a-lifetime Meal' Before you die, you've got to try this place. In Virginia, that's Three Blacksmiths in Sperryville. The restaurant made the "Eat This, Not That" list of "Best Once-In-A-Lifetime Meals." One reviewer called it the "one of the best dinners I've ever had." Others called it a "destination restaurant" noting the atmosphere, and "extraordinary." Owners John and Diane MacPherson rebuilt the place in 2017. It's now run by Jake and Sara Addeo, who met in line at a New York restaurant in 2001. Both are former New York restaurant owners, and one a restaurant together in Hong Kong.&nbs…
New Stores, Restaurant Land In Lehigh's Airport Shopping Center: Report New Stores, Restaurant Land In Lehigh's Airport Shopping Center: Report
New Stores, Restaurant Land In Lehigh's Airport Shopping Center: Report Shoppers in Lehigh County will have a few more options this holiday season.  The Allentown Airport Shopping Center on Airport Center Road is slated to get two new retail stores and a restaurant, according to a report by WFMZ.  Trek Bicycle relocated to the plaza from its previous location on Tilghman Street, and offers tune-ups and service in addition to cycles and accessories, the outlet reported.  Buff City Soap, which according to its websites sells scented, hand-made, plant-based soaps, will hold a grand opening for its new "makery" on Friday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m., WF…
Popular Eatery Opening Second Location In Nassau County Popular Eatery Opening Second Location In Nassau County
Popular Eatery Opening Second Location In Nassau County Lovers of all things pasta can rejoice after a popular eatery revealed plans to open the restaurant’s second location on Long Island. The new Noodles & Company will open up shop in Farmingdale at the Republic Plaza shopping center, located at 909 Broadhollow Road, according to a statement from Breslin Realty. It will be the second New York location for the chain restaurant, which operates in 31 states. The other location is in Garden City on Old Country Road. Noodles & Company describes itself as a “fast-casual restaurant that offers international and American noodle dishes in add…
Ex-Employee Accused Of Robbing Ex-Boss At Gunpoint At Restaurant In Hudson Ex-Employee Accused Of Robbing Ex-Boss At Gunpoint At Restaurant In Hudson
Ex-Employee Accused Of Robbing Ex-Boss At Gunpoint At Restaurant In Hudson An ex-employee at a restaurant in the region is behind bars, accused of robbing his former boss at gunpoint. Police in Columbia County were called at around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, with reports of an armed robbery at a restaurant in Hudson, located on Warren Street. The manager told 911 dispatchers that a former employee, Benny Dean Jr., age 44, had entered the kitchen area from an alley and told her that he had a gun. He then demanded that she give him all the money from the business safe, Hudson police said. The woman complied and Dean fled with a small amount of cash, according to p…
Popular Armonk Pizzeria Opens New Location In Katonah Popular Armonk Pizzeria Opens New Location In Katonah
Popular Armonk Pizzeria Opens New Location In Katonah A longtime favorite pizzeria in Northern Westchester has opened a new restaurant nearby offering its much-loved pizza and homemade pasta. Amore Pizzeria, a fixture in Armonk for years, has launched the new location in Katonah, much to the delight of foodies and locals alike.  Known for their "Grandma" pan pizza, and homemade pasta, the new restaurant features all of the above, with new items including a complete pan pizza section featuring all types of selections, gelatos, and a huge array of artisanal salads. The success of the new location has been so huge that the restaurant ran ou…
Speakeasy, Restaurant Heading To Bergen County Speakeasy, Restaurant Heading To Bergen County
Speakeasy, Restaurant Heading To Bergen County Bergen County is getting a new restaurant and speakeasy. The Roosevelt will be moving into the space formerly home to  Taos Restaurant, on Paterson Avenue in East Rutherford, according to its Facebook page. The restaurant is designed to look just like a speakeasy, with brushed, gold chandeliers in the saloon, pendant lights, and deco wallpaper to reflect the style of the Prohibition Era. No word yet on an opening date. The Roosevelt, 356 Paterson Ave., East Rutherford.