Category: Food
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I just had a jelly donut. And it changed everything. You guys are going to start thinking I work for them. I don’t. But I could be persuaded for enough free donuts. Francesca’s Bakery has locations in Clifton and Pequannock and also pops up at farmer’s markets across New York…
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+ Bakeries, Delicious, Delish, Desserts, Dining, Donuts, Doughnuts, Eating, Farmer's Markets, New Jersey, New York City, NJ, Nom, NYC, Restaurants, Sweets+
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A wiry young man takes a small baton of dough from a tub. He flattens it and gives it a little stretch. Then, he quickly yanks it out to a length of several feet and dramatically slaps it back down. Whack, whack! This is Very Fresh Noodles in New York…
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+ China, Chinese Food, Delicious, Dining, Eating, Eating out, Manhattan, New York City, Nom, Restaurants, Yum+
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Buddy Valastro of Carlo’s Bakery may be the Cake Boss, but there’s a new sheriff in town. Recoleta is an Argentinian bakery in Union City, NJ that makes some of the best cake I’ve ever tasted. When I walked in for the first time in 2019, I noticed 3 things:…
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On Wednesday, my wife’s coworker gave us the most meaningful of gifts: two apple cider donuts. Considerate husband that I am, I ate them both. They were the best I’ve ever tasted. Francesca’s Bakery, with locations in Clifton and Pequannock, makes donuts, danishes, babka and much more! They even appear…
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Where I live in Northern New Jersey, Dunkin Donuts is an institution on par with the Giants or the Catholic Church. And since I’m willing to accept even the hardest jobs in the service of you, my readers, I decided it was time to clear something up. What are the…
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I first passed it about two years ago. The sight of towering, beautifully crafted cakes stopped my wife and I cold. Of course, we had to go inside. Posh Pop Bakeshop sits on a quiet block of Bleecker Street in New York City’s West Village. It specializes in dessert bars…
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On a quiet side street in Union City, NJ is a small storefront. Inside: some of the best Mexican food in the country. La Piedra del Sol is run by a lovely family from Oaxaca, Mexico, a region known for its cuisine. While we often think of California or Texas…
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Find this and eat it! I celebrated my 35th birthday this weekend! My wife very kindly arranged for a hotel staycation in New York City, along with an outstanding meal. But there was one little problem. All indoor dining is closed in NYC. And it’s January. I used my winter…
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+ Birthdays, Burgers, Cheeseburgers, Eating out, Hamburgers, Memories, New York City, NYC, Outdoors, Restaurants, Special occasions+
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With cold weather and ample time at home, I’m getting a lot of use out of a wonderful Christmas gift I received: an Instant Ace Plus blender. It’s so powerful I jumped away in fear the first time I turned it on! Since then, I’ve made friends with it, and…
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