Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble
Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble is opening its new Paramus digs in grand fashion. Rev. Run and his wife, Justine Simmons, along with Harlan Coben will be at the space formerly occupied by Big Lots! on Route 17 Friday, Nov. 24, to cut the ribbon and sign copies of their books. Barnes & Noble Paramus' new location opens Friday, Nov. 24. @bnparamus Instagram “It was a dark day when we lost our Paramus bookstore in March after 28 very happy years," Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt said.  "As it happens, there is a silver lining to losing the old store: "This one is better in every way." The new…
ShopRite Opens At Former Site Of Shuttered Bergen County K-Mart ShopRite Opens At Former Site Of Shuttered Bergen County K-Mart
ShopRite Opens At Former Site Of Shuttered Bergen County K-Mart Attention, K-Mart shoppers in Bergen County. You have a new place to shop. ShopRite celebrated its grand opening at 180 Broadway in Elmwood Park on Friday, Nov. 17.  The location is the site of a former K-Mart, which shuttered in 2018 and was completely rebuilt by ShopRite.  The 60,000 square foot store is run by Inserra Supermarkets and features a bakery, prepared food, a butcher, and seafood, deli and floral departments.
Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns
Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles due to damaged engines that can run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that 248,999 vehicles have been subject to the recall, which spans several years and different model types. According to officials, due to a manufacturing error, "the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine."  Models subject to the recall include certain:  2015-2020 Acura TLX; 2016-2020 Acura MDX; 2016 …
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of peaches, plums, and nectarines because of a possible health risk. The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which does business as HMC Farms, issued the recall for the products sold in retail stores between Wednesday, May 1, and Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and the same date range in 2022, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. The view product label photos, visit the FDA link here. The fruit is being recalled because it can potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometime…
Asbury Loses Another Original Music Venue: Floodwaters Claim House Of Independents Asbury Loses Another Original Music Venue: Floodwaters Claim House Of Independents
Asbury Loses Another Original Music Venue: Floodwaters Claim House Of Independents In the Jersey Shore town that for ages has been synonymous with original live music, the declining number of stages further dwindled with the loss of the House of Independents. The late September floodwaters that surged through Asbury Park's southeastern streets when Wesley Lake overflowed its banks caused an estimated $500,000 in damages that put the eight-year-old Cookman Avenue concert space out of business. There was hope of just a temporary setback, but the owners announced late last week that the House is pretty much history. "Everything kind of looks bleak right now," Eva Michelin, …
NJ Steakhouse Renovating Shuttered Bank Of America On Same Street (PHOTOS) NJ Steakhouse Renovating Shuttered Bank Of America On Same Street (PHOTOS)
NJ Steakhouse Renovating Shuttered Bank Of America On Same Street (Photos) A Bergen County steakhouse is moving across the street. Allendale Steakhouse, which opened in 2014, is currently renovating the Bank of America on Allendale Avenue and Maple Street. Little update on the progress of the new location so far. Stay tuned for more updates Posted by Allendale Steakhouse on Thursday, November 16, 2023 The bank closed about two years ago the steakhouse opened, and has been vacant ever since. Allendale Steakhouse owner Ron Vesseli said he bought it the space when it was listed for sale last year, and he's planning on relocating in February, he told Daily Voice…
Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Bergen County Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Bergen County Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire
Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Bergen County Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire A Bergen County Latin restaurant is getting ready to reopen more than a year after an electrical fire devastated the kitchen. Mi Flor Latin Cafe in Westwood has been closed since the fire in October 2022. The eatery announced it would be reopening on Friday, Nov. 17. Mi Flor opened in 2021 and is run by chef Eliu Salguero, who was born and raised in Guatemala in a family of 16 children, and Dean Evans, who retired from UPS after 25 years of working in IT. "After recovering from COVID in March of 2020, and meeting up wit Eliu, I decided I need to keep busy," Evans said before opening …
Popular Bergen Pizzaiolo Opening New Store Year After Closing Popular Bergen Pizzaiolo Opening New Store Year After Closing
Popular Bergen Pizzaiolo Opening New Store Year After Closing The owner of a popular Bergen County pizzeria that shuttered in August 2022 has announced plans for a return. Dave Ligas, who owned Tavolino in Wallington, said on Instagram this week he has plans to open a new shop at the former site of Top That! Donuts in Rutherford. Ligas — who also runs Coniglio’s in Morristown — said only that the shop will be a brand new concept with the same staple pies, and some different options opening in the next few months. Ligas' new shop will be located at 8 Highland Cross. Follow him on Instagram for updates.
Bergen County Restaurant Named Among Best In America By Popular Reservation Review Site Bergen County Restaurant Named Among Best In America By Popular Reservation Review Site
Bergen County Restaurant Named Among Best In America By Popular Reservation Review Site Five New Jersey restaurants were named to this year's OpenTable list of the best 100 best in the U.S. The popular restaurant reservation and review website culminated the list based on 12 million reviews from customers and dining metrics, the website said. OpenTable also considered diner ratings, percentage of reservations made in advance, and five-star reviews, it said. The five New Jersey restaurants on the list, include: Cafe Loren, Avalon Peter Shields Inn, Cape May Stella Restaurant, Ventnor The Saddle River Inn, Saddle River Washington Inn, Cape May Click here for the full list fro…
Fogo de Chão Officially  Opens At Willowbrook Mall Fogo de Chão Officially  Opens At Willowbrook Mall
Fogo de Chão Officially Opens At Willowbrook Mall The wait is over in Wayne.  Fogo de Chão, the popular Brazilian steakhouse chain, opened its second North Jersey location in Wayne on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Willowbrook Mall. The Wayne location features an expansive dining room centered around an open-air churrasco grill, offering guests a view of gaucho chefs butchering, hand carving, and grilling their meat over an open flame. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fogo de Chao (@fogo) The steakhouse announced it is donating a portion of first week sales to a local food bank. Earlie…
Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall
Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall Guests will get a front-row seat to the action at one celebrity chef's new restaurant, coming to New Jersey. Award-winning chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson is bringing Marcus Live! Bar & Grille to the American Dream in East Rutherford in early December. Samuelsson planned and executed the Obama Administration's first State dinner honoring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and curated the team of chefs for the 2022 Met Gala menu, his website says. Marcus Samuelsson Vogler Wikipedia The recipient of eight James Bard Foundation awards, has served as head judge on "Top Chef…
Hands Down Cookies, Bergen County Mom's Pandemic Business, Opens In Hawthorne Storefront Hands Down Cookies, Bergen County Mom's Pandemic Business, Opens In Hawthorne Storefront
Hands Down Cookies, Bergen County Mom's Pandemic Business, Opens In Hawthorne Storefront Hands Down Cookies is open for business. The Goffle Road bakery in Hawthorne is run by Alyson Levine of Wyckoff, who launched Hands Down Cookies in November 2020 after nearly 20 years of perfecting her chocolate chip cookie recipe.  ** ALSO SEE: Mom Who Sold 80 Dozen Cookies In First Day Of Biz Opening Hawthorne Storefront ** View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hands Down (@handsdowncookies) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hands Down (@handsdowncookies) The mom of two la…