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Two Friends Open 'Two Pitas' In Moonachie Two Friends Open 'Two Pitas' In Moonachie Two Friends Open 'Two Pitas' In Moonachie
Two Friends Open 'Two Pitas' In Moonachie A pair of friends who met working in a restaurant have opened one one their own in Moonachie. With Ismael Dominguez in the front of the house and Saul Duran in the kitchen, the pair together run Two Pitas, a Mediterranean restaurant that opened recently on Joseph Street. Dominguez of Little Ferry noticed Moonachie had many fine-dining options but few casual grab-and-go places that weren't fast food. He wanted to bring something special to his neighborhood. "I want to bring food with meaning," he said. "Good, healthy and delicious food -- that's what we're doing here." …
Hazy, Hot, Humid: Record High Temps Expected For Father's Day, Monday Hazy, Hot, Humid: Record High Temps Expected For Father's Day, Monday Hazy, Hot, Humid: Record High Temps Expected For Father's Day, Monday
Hazy, Hot, Humid: Record High Temps Expected For Father's Day, Monday Start drinking that water now: Some of summer's hottest days are coming to the Northeast this weekend and early next week. Temperatures in Bergen and Passaic counties are expected to be in the mid-to-high 90s on Father's Day and Monday with high humidity levels, too, AccuWeather.com says. Sunday will be in the mid-90s and Monday is expected to break 95, challenging the record high of 95 set in 1929 in New York City. "The worst day of the heat in New England and the upper part of the mid-Atlantic is likely to be on Monday, while temperatures ramp up on Sunday," AccuWeather Senior …
HAVE YOU VOTED? Best Bergen County Restaurants With Outdoor Seating HAVE YOU VOTED? Best Bergen County Restaurants With Outdoor Seating HAVE YOU VOTED? Best Bergen County Restaurants With Outdoor Seating
Have YOU Voted? Best Bergen County Restaurants With Outdoor Seating With summer right around the corner there are several area restaurants where you can enjoy the sunshine and the food at the same time. Which one is your favorite in Bergen County? Story continues below poll. Here are the best in Bergen and Passaic counties according to Yelpers: Cafe 37: Customers loved the goat cheese ravioli, fillet mignon and coconut ice cream at this American cafe. 37 S. Broad St., Ridgewood Oceanos: Customers loved the grilled calamari at this upscale seafood restaurant. 2-27 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn SEAK: Customers loved the Pad Thai and Pho at this Vietnamese-Tha…
Olympic Legend Anne Donovan Of Ridgewood Dead At 56 Olympic Legend Anne Donovan Of Ridgewood Dead At 56 Olympic Legend Anne Donovan Of Ridgewood Dead At 56
Olympic Legend Anne Donovan Of Ridgewood Dead At 56 Anne Donovan, a Ridgewood native and legendary figure in women's basketball, died Wednesday of heart failure. She was 56. "While it is extremely difficult to express how devastating it is to lose Anne, our family remains so very grateful to have been blessed with such a wonderful human being," Donovan's family said in a statement.  "Anne touched many lives as a daughter, sister, aunt, friend and coach. Anne was a person with strong faith, courageous spirit, a giving heart and love for everyone," her family's statement continued. "We are so proud of her accomplishmen…
Bergen County ShopRite Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Bergen County ShopRite Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Bergen County ShopRite Sells Winning Lottery Ticket
Bergen County ShopRite Sells Winning Lottery Ticket A Bergen County supermarket sold a third-tier prizewinning lottery ticket for the Tuesday, June 12 drawing. Sold at the ShopRite of Oakland and worth $10,000, the ticket was one of six that matched the four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn.  The winning numbers were: 01, 03, 05, 08 and 70. The Gold Mega Ball was 03, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The other tickets were sold in Belleville, Jersey City (both from the Newport Exxon), Hamilton and Hamburg.
VOTE: Best Restaurants With Outdoor Seating In Bergen County VOTE: Best Restaurants With Outdoor Seating In Bergen County VOTE: Best Restaurants With Outdoor Seating In Bergen County
Vote: Best Restaurants With Outdoor Seating In Bergen County With summer right around the corner there are several area restaurants where you can enjoy the sunshine and the food at the same time. Which one is your favorite in Bergen County? Story continues below poll. Here are the best in Bergen and Passaic counties according to Yelpers: Cafe 37: Customers loved the goat cheese ravioli, fillet mignon and coconut ice cream at this American cafe. 37 S. Broad St., Ridgewood Oceanos: Customers loved the grilled calamari at this upscale seafood restaurant. 2-27 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn SEAK: Customers loved the Pad Thai and Pho at this Vietnamese-Tha…
Two New Restaurants Opening At The Westchester Two New Restaurants Opening At The Westchester Two New Restaurants Opening At The Westchester
Two New Restaurants Opening At The Westchester Two new restaurants are opening this month at The Westchester in White Plains. Melt Shop opened Tuesday, June 12 and The Little Beet opened on June 11. Established in 2011 in New York City, Melt Shop focuses on offering next-level melted sandwiches featuring quality ingredients and handmade bread, along with a selection of salads, tater tots, milkshakes and beverages.  Signature sandwiches include: Truffle Melt with Muenster, Arugula, Black Pepper & Truffle Oil; Maple Bacon with Maple Glazed Bacon, NY Cheddar & Sharp Brick Spread; and more. The Little Beet is critically-acclaimed …
Splash Around: These Bergen County Spray Parks Are Now Open Or Will Be Soon Splash Around: These Bergen County Spray Parks Are Now Open Or Will Be Soon Splash Around: These Bergen County Spray Parks Are Now Open Or Will Be Soon
Splash Around: These Bergen County Spray Parks Are Now Open Or Will Be Soon Go ahead, splash around. Bergen and Passaic counties have many splash parks and spray parks. Below are some of the most popular in the area and when you can go. Bergen County Van Saun County Park, Paramus: Now open  Borough Park, Elmwood Park; opens June 25 (may be delayed pending repairs) Carver Park, Hackensack: Now open Township Park, Lyndhurst; opens June 18 Votee Park, Teaneck: opens early-mid July Walter Lubbe, Jr. Playground, Bergenfield; opens the Monday after school is out. Passaic County Hofstra Park, Prospect Park: Now open on weekends weather-permitting through June 24; to op…
Wayne Woman Outlived Doctors' Predictions By Nearly Two Decades Wayne Woman Outlived Doctors' Predictions By Nearly Two Decades Wayne Woman Outlived Doctors' Predictions By Nearly Two Decades
Wayne Woman Outlived Doctors' Predictions By Nearly Two Decades Emily Elizabeth Mulraney of Wayne died on Saturday, June 9. She was 21 years old. Emily was born with a congenital heart defect and as an infant doctors predicted she wouldn’t live beyond the age of two.  Alhough her condition had her in and out of hospitals over the years, she proved everyone wrong with her strong will and determination.  Whenever she was sick she always said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine, I always am." As such, she wanted to spend her life as a child life specialist to assist children in similar circumstances. Emily was artistically gifted and enjoyed doing voice-ov…
Wayne Stop & Shop Sells  $150,000 Powerball Ticket Wayne Stop & Shop Sells  $150,000 Powerball Ticket Wayne Stop & Shop Sells  $150,000 Powerball Ticket
Wayne Stop & Shop Sells $150,000 Powerball Ticket The Super Stop & Shop in Wayne sold a winning Powerball ticket worth $150,000. The ticket from the June 9 drawing was purchased with Power Play multiplier from the Hamburg Turnpike grocer.  The winning numbers were 06, 10, 15, 25 and 36. The Red Power Ball number was 14. The Multiplier number was 03.  Another winning ticket was sold at a Shell in Perth Amboy. The Powerball jackpot rolls to $121,000,000 for the next drawing to be held Wednesday, June 13 at 10:59 pm.
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