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Archive for Bergen County
There are some good things going on for foodies in Ramsey, most notably the rash of new restaurants recently opened and my favorite indoor farmers market. The Ramsey Farmers Market open Sundays from 10am-2pm at the Eric Smith School at 73 Monroe Street is a treasure trove of organic vendors and locally sourced produce, cheese, meat, honey, breads, confections, coffee, tea, eggs, baked goods, jams and preserves, pickles, body care products and more.
»» Ramsey Food Notes
Filed under: Bergen County,Farmers Markets,Jersey Fresh,Uncategorized | Heidi Raker Goldstein, Ramsey|No Comments
Tired of the same old Asian places? Had enough raw fish and greasy chinese for a while?? Looking to try some new, healthier Asian dishes?
»» Mekong Grill in Ridgewood
Filed under: Bergen County,Restaurants,Reviews | LauriLee, Mekong Grill, Ridgewood|No Comments
Combine the chic of Neiman Marcus, the comfort of a bistro menu, the whimsy of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and the magic of Willy Wonka and you have Sugar and Plumm, Purveyors of Yumm. The fantasy of kids with a sweet tooth and grown-ups who want well-priced, well-prepared food comes together to create a magical experience for diners. On multiple visits, my companions and I were consistently impressed with freshly baked classic French pastry (only the burger buns are baked off premise by Balthazar Bakery in Englewood), crispy, artistically plated salads, juicy burgers and hand-cut fries served in mini fryer baskets lined with red and white check paper and an exquisite crispy-skin salmon served with a lush lemon hollandaise and sautéed haricot vert. Bergen families searching for good food, well-priced, family friendly and dare we say, fun, may find the answer at this new Bergen Town Center café and retailer. Sugar and Plumm’s owner Lamia Jacobs, a former oil trader who grew up in Paris and mother of four, said fun was a big part of the equation when it came to creating the restaurant’s concept.
»» Sugar and Plumm, Purveyors of Yumm – Sweet, Savory and Sophisticated Fare For All Ages
Filed under: Bergen County,Desserts,Kids Meals | Bergen Town Center, Heidi Raker Goldstein, Paramus, Purveyors of Yumm, sugar and plumm|No Comments
Haifa Cafe & Grill owners Sami, a native of Haifa, and George, of Greek ancestry and a Palisades Park native, attend Mass regularly and light candles, offering prayers for the success of their small storefront eatery off River Road in Edgewater. Somebody up there seems to be listening, as sales are slowly picking up for the two twenty-somethings who met six years ago while working at assorted bagel stores and restaurants in New Jersey. They scraped together their savings and opened their Mediterranean inspired tiny restaurant about a year ago and have amassed a group of regulars who come for the freshly prepared food which is full of bright flavors and bold seasoning. This makes up for the lack of ambience and fact that everything is served on plastic plates or paper lined baskets. To be sure, this is a step up from street food and worth a visit, just don’t expect upscale dining.
»» Haifa Cafe & Grill, Low-Key Mediterranean Fare in Edgewater
Filed under: Bergen County,Restaurants,Reviews | Edgewater, Heidi Raker Goldstein|No Comments
Chozen, the irreverently named line of premium kosher ice cream from Brooklyn (marrying the words Chutzpah, Chosen and Frozen), is worth visiting your local Kings, Whole Foods or Fairway for. While summer means freshly scooped on a cone for many, for others it means eating straight from the freezer pint in a comfy chair away from the glaring sun in the privacy of your air conditioned living room. Here’s what I love about this line: the mouth feel is spot on. High fat content means rich creaminess and a great vehicle for pristine ingredients.
»» CHOZEN, For The Ice Cream Observant
Filed under: Bergen County,Desserts | chozen, ice cream|No Comments
Please join the North Jersey editors of Jersey Bites this Saturday, May 14, as they take a bite out of childhood hunger!

»» Calling North Jersey Biters! Join us at the Second Annual Food Blogger Bake Sale this Saturday, 5/14
Filed under: Bergen County,Desserts,Essex,Hudson County,Morris County,Passaic County,Share Our Strength,Sussex County | |No Comments
Bibi’z Restaurant I Lounge, the three month old “Global American” 210 seat restaurant that opened in the space formerly occupied by Mountain House Pizza, offers diners an array of wallet-friendly, palate-pleasing options. Owner Ida Assaf, whose restaurant experience includes former GM posts at Napa Grille in Paramus and 90 Grand in Englewood, brings her parents’ Lebanese and Jordanian background into play and allows 26 year old Paramus-native executive chef Bill Kang to freely interpret. Kang hails, according to Assaf, from NYC’s Gramercy Tavern, where he was lead line cook. Assaf makes dining room rounds, greeting regulars and introducing herself to diners — a welcome touch.
»» Bibi’z Restaurant in Westwood – Versatile, Wallet-Friendly Menu
Filed under: Bergen County | Heidi Raker Goldstein, Westwood|2 Comments
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