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Bergenfield, NJ
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Local Mom Opens Bergenfield Bakery
A new bakery and cafe has opened in Bergenfield. Zai's Dessertery on North Washington Avenue has been in the works for several months and is a dream come true for owner Zainab Illyas. A grand opening will be held Sept. 14. The local mom promises the best macarons in Bergen County, and will make custom cakes and cookies for catering orders. The storefront offers an array of cupcakes, cookie bars, cookies (oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, snickerdoodle), crepes, ice cream and hot drinks. Zai herself with her new Blodgett ovens.Zai's Dessertery S'mores cookie barsZai's Dessertery C…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Morristown Restaurateurs Open Bergen County Brasserie
The owners of Blue Morel in Morristown are opening a new restaurant in Bergen County -- as another one shutters. Chef Thomas Ciszak and his wife Evelyn will serve their last meals at Chakra Restaurant on Route 4 in Paramus Saturday. The pair lamented Chakra's closing while celebrating the opening of Brasserie Mémère in Closter, which will have a liquor license. "I wanted to thank my team one more time for the many years of dedication to great food and genuine hospitality," Thomas Ciszak said on Facebook. "Chakra could not have been this successful without you! Chakra is located on Ro…
Paramus, NJ
On Your Side
Route 4 Chakra Restaurant Owners Lament Closing, Celebrate Closter Brasserie Opening
Chakra Restaurant in Paramus will serve its last meals on Saturday. Chef Thomas Ciszak owned the Route 4 westbound restaurant with his wife Evelyn. The pair lamented Chakra's closing while celebrating the opening of Brasserie Mémère in Closter, which will have a liquor license. "I wanted to thank my team one more time for the many years of dedication to great food and genuine hospitality," Thomas Ciszak said on Facebook. "Chakra could not have been this successful without you! "I also like to thank all of our guests for your loyal patronage over the last 15 years. With so many great…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
3 NJ Rest Stops Closing For Months Of Renovations
A trio of New Jersey rest stops will be closing from Labor Day 2019 through Memorial Day 2020 for renovations. The three closing stops are: Vince Lombardi, Ridgefield, NJ Turnpike: Limited services after Sept. 6 Richard Stockton, NJ Turnpike, Trenton: Closing Sept. 9 Forked River, Lacey Township, GSP: Closing Sept. 10 Portable toilets and food trucks will be available during the closures, NJ.com reports. Both Lombardi and Forked River will be demolished while Stockton is enlarged. The projects are part of a larger $250 million one announced by former Gov. Chris Christie in 2017…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Your Community
Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold In River Vale, Lincoln Park
A pair of winning New Jersey Lottery tickets were sold in Morris and Bergen counties. The third-tier prizewinning tickets from Tuesday's drawing matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn. Those were: 08, 12, 23, 39 and 43; and the Gold Mega Ball was 06. The Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The tickets were sold at: Shop Rite of Lincoln Park: 80 Beaver Brook Road ($20,000) Convenience Food Stop, 184 River Vale Road ($10,000) Seventeen other players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Five of those tickets…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
How Campaigning Madison Mayor Played Key Role In IDing Child Hit-Run Suspect
Madison Mayor Robert Conley happened to be going door-to-door on the campaign trail when he realized he had just witnessed the latter part of a hit-and-run. Conley heard a loud noise and then saw a car with two flat tires coming down Redmond Drive Sunday around 3:40 p.m., he told The Daily Record. The blue Hyundai hatchback -- which appeared to be going quickly -- turned onto Rosemont Avenue and then Ardsleigh Drive, where it came to a stop, the mayor said. Moments later, Conley heard sirens in the distance. That's when he said he knew it was a hit-and-run. An 8-year-old child hit b…
Bergenfield, NJ
Obituaries
Bergenfield Heartbroken Over Death Of Former EMT, DPW Worker Carter Murdock, 21
Bergenfield is mourning the loss of DPW worker and former EMT Carter F. Murdock, who died on Aug. 23. He was 21 years old. Scroll down for service details. Carter had been working for the Bergenfield DPW and was a valued member of the Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps. "Nobody ever had a bad word to say about Carter," Bergenfield Mayor Norman Schmelz said. "He was just a great kid." Carter and his family have long been a fabric of the community, Schmelz said. "Our members are devastated," BVAC Capt. Ryan Shell said. "He was bright, caring, humble and helped so …
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
1 Dead, 27 Infected In Morris County Golf Club Hepatitis A Outbreak
A person infected by a Hepatitis A outbreak at a Morris County country club has died, state health officials said. The person -- whose identification has not been released -- and 27 others were sickened in the outbreak that occurred between June 9 and 30 at the Mendham Golf & Tennis Club, News12 reports. The outbreak stemmed from a former food handler at the club. An on-site investigation of the club found its food services were in compliance with hand hygiene and glove use. People who may have been exposed were notified on July 5. Symptoms of the illness include: Fever Stoma…
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Wasps Released In Delaware Water Gap Will Kill Beetle Found Eating North Jersey's Ash Trees
Several species of small wasps that attack the eggs of a tree-eating beetle found in North Jersey were released last weekend within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, according to a recent report. The adult and pupae wasps are native to Asian areas where the emerald ash borer (beetles) are from. The Asian-native emerald ash borer beetles attack ash trees and have been detected in parts of New Jersey, as well as across the U.S. This year, the EAB has been detected in the following areas of New Jersey, according to the state's agricultural department: BERGEN: Glen Rock CAMDEN…
Paramus, NJ
Your Community
Get Your Tickets To Bergen County Food & Wine Fest
Mark your calendars: Bergen County's largest food and wine festival is coming to Westfield's Garden State Plaza next month. More than 70 restaurants and local vendors will come together to benefit the county's 200 Club -- an organization that provides financial assistance to the families of law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel. The Bergen County Food & Wine Festival will be Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 & 15. Click here for a list of the 70 restaurants that will be participating. Saturday will be the Burger Bash: a competition among nearly 30 restaurateurs to find out who has t…
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