Barnegat, NJ
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Lucille's Luncheonette For Sale After 50 Years Lucille's Luncheonette For Sale After 50 Years Lucille's Luncheonette For Sale After 50 Years
Lucille's Luncheonette For Sale After 50 Years An iconic New Jersey eatery is being sold after nearly 50 years of business. Lucille's Luncheonette at 1496 Route 539 in Barnegat, is on the market for $650,000. Lucille's, which was featured on Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown" in 2015 and made it to the late acclaimed chef's official food trail, was opened in 1975 by Jim and Lucille Bates. "This little roadside cafe on 539 quickly became the place to stop on the way to the Shore for visitors to LBI and became the place for the locals to venture to for a good home cooked meal when you didn't want to cook at home," the eatery's websi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
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Best Brunch Spots In North Jersey Best Brunch Spots In North Jersey Best Brunch Spots In North Jersey
Best Brunch Spots In North Jersey There's something about the cooler fall weather that makes you want to linger in bed a little longer on a Sunday morning.  There's something about this time of year that makes banana pancakes, bacon, and mimosas go down so easy at 10 a.m. And there are plenty of places in North Jersey to indulge in that, but Daily Voice has compiled a list of the best brunch spots in the area, with a little help from our Instagram followers and user-generated online reviews. The spots on the list below were either recommended by Daily Voice readers or had 4+ stars and more than 300 reviews on Google. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lindenhurst, NY
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Iconic Diner In Lindenhurst Closing After Almost 40 Years Iconic Diner In Lindenhurst Closing After Almost 40 Years Iconic Diner In Lindenhurst Closing After Almost 40 Years
Iconic Diner In Lindenhurst Closing After Almost 40 Years It’s the end of an era for this beloved Long Island restaurant. The Lindencrest Diner – located in Lindenhurst at 330 West Montauk Highway – is set to close after 39 years in business. “It’s with a heavy heart, I have to announce that due to economic hardships the Lindencrest Diner will be closed,” read a sign posted on the front door Thursday, Aug. 22. “We would like to thank all our patrons and staff over the past 39 years for making this diner the success it has been. We will truly miss all the familiar, happy faces that made this establishment a huge part of our lives and family.” The…

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by Michael Mashburn
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
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Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Lodi Kmart (LOOK INSIDE) Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Lodi Kmart (LOOK INSIDE) Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Lodi Kmart (LOOK INSIDE)
Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Lodi Kmart (Look Inside) Bergen County is home to yet another Amazon Fresh store. The 40,000-square-foot store on Memorial Drive, which replaced the Kmart that closed in 2016, is the third in New Jersey. The two others are located in Paramus and Eatontown. The Amazon Fresh store in Lodi features the company's latest brick-and-mortar design unveiled last year in Chicago and Southern California.  Amazon Fresh Amazon Fresh Other businesses at the shopping center include Blink Fitness, the Little Gym of Lodi, KPOT Korean BBQ, and Aldi. ShopRite is located about one mile away on Main Street. The Amazon F…

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by Cecilia Levine
Teaneck, NJ
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Popular Teaneck Bar To Close, Reopen Under New Ownership: 'Very Sad Day' Popular Teaneck Bar To Close, Reopen Under New Ownership: 'Very Sad Day' Popular Teaneck Bar To Close, Reopen Under New Ownership: 'Very Sad Day'
Popular Teaneck Bar To Close, Reopen Under New Ownership: 'Very Sad Day' It's the end of an era for The Cottage Bar. The popular Teaneck watering hole opened by Mickey Dawson in 2000 on Cedar Lane will be closing on Wednesday, July 31, and then reopening under new ownership, Dawson tells Daily Voice. The owner of a nearby deli expressed interest in buying The Cottage Bar for quite some time, Dawson said. So, he sold it to him and his wife. Dawson said the couple plans on opening next month as Pub 178, an homage to the street address. Bartender and owner of The Cottage Bar, Mickey Dawson, pours a tall glass of beer for a customer in 2015. Cecilia Levine Look…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ossining, NY
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Ossining River Jam: Music, Food & Fun By Waterfront Fridays This Summer Ossining River Jam: Music, Food & Fun By Waterfront Fridays This Summer Ossining River Jam: Music, Food & Fun By Waterfront Fridays This Summer
Ossining River Jam: Music, Food & Fun By Waterfront Fridays This Summer The annual Ossining Riverjam Summer Concert Series kicked off with a bang on Wednesday, July 3, marking a successful start to another summer filled with music, food, drinks, and fun on the Ossining waterfront.  Residents and visitors alike gathered at the Louis Engel Waterfront Park to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, lively performances, and stunning fireworks display—setting the stage for more exciting Friday nights ahead, all summer long. The spirit of partnership between the Town of Ossining, the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, and Ossining’s community of local businesses sh…

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by Daily Voice
Monsey, NY
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Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Nearly Half-Century In Business Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Nearly Half-Century In Business Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Nearly Half-Century In Business
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Nearly Half-Century In Business A popular Hudson Valley Mexican restaurant in business for 48 years has closed. El Bandido Mexican Restaurant, located in Rockland County in Spring Valley on Route 59, recently closed without a word to the community, according to the Rockland Report. The restaurant was known for a guitarist strolling from table to table, its mole chicken, and its family-friendly atmosphere.  The Tello Family ran the restaurant for 48 years. They closed earlier this year but opened back up and have now closed again. No word from the family on the reason for the closure or if they have any plans to reo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Bergenfield, NJ
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Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop
Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop It was 2017 and Matt Dagistanli was in the process of building the structure that stands today at 65 W. Madison Avenue in Dumont, when his donkey went missing. He wasn't a real donkey, of course, but a statue that Dagistanli and his former business partner had affectionately called Dumbo. Dagistanli grew quite fond of Dumbo, and wasn't ready to get rid of him at the turn of his career change. "I didn’t want to sell it or throw it away, so I took it home," said Dagistanli, 63, of Rutherford. "My wife said, 'You need to take this away.'" Dagistanli had nowhere to keep Dumbo except for …

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
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Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia
Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia Happy National Donut Day! If you're looking to keep this holiday alive, here are some of the best doughnut shops in Northern Virginia. We tried to include locally-owned shops only, with a wide variety of options to please everyone, whether you like the classic glazed or Boston cream, or something more artisanal. Good Company Doughnuts: Local, veteran and family-owned shop with locations across Arlington and Washington D.C. We honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. In observance of Memorial Day, we have adjusted hours. Plan your doughnut runs ac…

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by Cecilia Levine
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Bergen County Candy Shop That Blended Whimsy With Class Slated For Closure Bergen County Candy Shop That Blended Whimsy With Class Slated For Closure Bergen County Candy Shop That Blended Whimsy With Class Slated For Closure
Bergen County Candy Shop That Blended Whimsy With Class Slated For Closure A Bergen County candy store launched by an owner with a sweet desire to be both tap into her creative side and be part of her community's fabric is slated for closure. Westwood Candy Company & Gift Shoppe, owned by Kim Aluotto, will close on June 29. Aluotto opened the store shortly after moving to the area with her family from Denville in 2021. She left her full-time job as an occupational therapist to fulfill her dream of opening a candy and gift shop, something with a little bit more eccentricity and flexibility. "I love working with people and I had this idea of candy and gifts — …

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
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Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton
Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton Stew Leonard's celebrated its grand opening at its new Clifton location on Tuesday, May 14. The ribbon cutting ceremony included the dedication of a 300-poun bronze statue honoring Stew Leonard, Sr. who founded the popular grocery store. The ceremony included milk and live cows.  Stew Leonard's celebrated its grand opening in Clifton. Eliza Rosenthale The store has hired 400 employee for the new location and promoted more than 100 employees. The 56,000 square foot grocery and wine store is the second of its kind in New Jersey and will feature more than a dozen local vendo…

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by Sam Barron
Bergenfield, NJ
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Bar 26 Replacing Finks In Dumont Bar 26 Replacing Finks In Dumont Bar 26 Replacing Finks In Dumont
Bar 26 Replacing Finks In Dumont A brand-new barbecue spot is replacing a longtime favorite in Bergen County. Bar 26 BBQ & Grill opened on Friday, April 26 in the space occupied by Fink's BBQ Smokehouse at 26 West Madison Avenue, in Dumont. "Our goal is to fuse traditional barbecue with modern dining to create a delicious menu and happy atmosphere for everyone," the website says. "Come dine with us in the restaurant, grab a drink at the bar, or shoot a game of pool in our lounge! New specials are added weekly!" Dave "Fink" Finkelstein opened Fink's in Dumont in 2012, and its sister restaurant in Suffern, NY four …

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by Cecilia Levine