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Sharon Hospital Community Health Fair Set For May 30 Sharon Hospital Community Health Fair Set For May 30
Sharon Hospital Community Health Fair Set For May 30 Sharon Hospital will host a community health fair on Saturday, May 30, giving residents a chance to connect with wellness resources, local organizations, and family-friendly activities. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sharon Hospital. According to Sharon Hospital, the fair will include interactive health exhibits, wellness education, children’s activities, and community resource sharing. Families can also take part in a touch-a-truck activity, visit Northwell Health’s mobile medical unit, and enjoy a BBQ lunch grilled by the Sharon Fire Department. Attendees will be able to e…
Ramsey Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’ Ramsey Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’
Ramsey Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’ Chris Farella, co-owner of Brothers BBQ in Bergen and Rockland counties, will compete on Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl” in an episode airing Sunday, May 18. Farella, of Fort Lee, runs the family-owned barbecue restaurant with locations in Ramsey and New Windsor, NY, alongside his brothers Gavin and Jamie. The brothers grew up spending summers in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where family barbecues and Southern cooking traditions inspired their love of food and hospitality. They opened their first Hudson Valley barbecue shack in 2008 before rebuilding and expanding the business after a fire…
Lansdale BBQ Pitmaster Mike Wister Of NJ Dies Suddenly From Illness Lansdale BBQ Pitmaster Mike Wister Of NJ Dies Suddenly From Illness
Lansdale BBQ Pitmaster Mike Wister Of NJ Dies Suddenly From Illness A Pennsylvania BBQ pitmaster and business owner with roots in New Jersey has died suddenly, according to his obituary posted by Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home. Michael "Mike" C. Wister, 58, originally of Elizabeth, NJ, but most recently of Lansdale, PA, passed away suddenly after a short illness at home on Saturday, Sept. 28, as detailed in his obituary. For 20 years, Mike ran small roadside BBQ stands, then he ran Wister’s Barbecue on Main Street for five years before moving to Broad Street in Lansdale where it's been for over two years, as explained in his obituary.  In his spare time, h…
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 …
'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica 'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica
'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica A BBQ food truck and catering service is set to open their first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Billerica. Chef Bryan Babeu’s Northeast Smokehouse will open up shop on Boston Post Road, North Billerica, the former home of Meat Again butcher shop, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. Starting out as a food truck in 2022, the restaurant is ready to serve half and full-rack ribs, pulled pork, brisket, mac and cheese, pasta salad, pit beans, and more. Related: Until We Meat Again: Billerica Butcher Shop, Deli Closes After 45 Years A post on Facebook said Northeast Smokehouse is aiming to op…
Peekskill BBQ Eatery To Transform Into Thai Restaurant Peekskill BBQ Eatery To Transform Into Thai Restaurant
Peekskill BBQ Eatery To Transform Into Thai Restaurant A popular smokehouse in Northern Westchester is undertaking a truly transformative New Year's resolution, as it will soon be turning into a Thai restaurant.  Peekskill Smokehouse, located at 15 North Division St., will be transforming into "Thaimeless Thai" in 2024, the owners announced on social media earlier in December. To make the change, the smokehouse will close for a brief hiatus beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, the owners added. "During this brief hiatus, our talented team will be working their magic to unveil a brand-new menu, train in the art of Thai cuisine, and sprinkle s…
Hackensack Kosher Pitmaster Spotlighted On New Show Hackensack Kosher Pitmaster Spotlighted On New Show
Hackensack Kosher Pitmaster Spotlighted On New Show A Hackensack kosher BBQ food truck/pop-up will be featured on the first episode of a new show devoted to the best in kosher cuisine.  The Wandering Que, located at 75 Burlews Court and appearing a is being profiled on the new TV show "Schmoozing and Cruising", streaming on ChaiFlicks and premiering on Thursday, Nov 16.  On "Schmoozing and Cruising", host CW Silverberg visits innovative kosher restaurants. ChaiFlicks describes itself as the leading streaming service for Jewish storytelling. The pitmaster at The Wandering Que is Ari White, a native of El Paso. He bought a BBQ pit on Ebay an…
Argentinian Hackettstown BBQ Joint Abruptly Shutters, Newton Location Remains Open Argentinian Hackettstown BBQ Joint Abruptly Shutters, Newton Location Remains Open
Argentinian Hackettstown BBQ Joint Abruptly Shutters, Newton Location Remains Open New Jersey is down another barbecue joint. The Sizzle BBQ in Hackettstown closed its doors abruptly on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Its Newton location, however, remains open. "The Sizzle BBQ in Hackettstown is unfortunately permanently closed," reads a Facebook post. "We apologize for the late notice and the inconvenience it may bring anyone. We are so grateful for your support over the past 6 years. It has been a long, beautiful, and challenging journey but now it’s time for a new one. "We are so grateful for every single person that has supported us and hope you will come check out the new space.…
Bergen's Popular Kimchi Smoke Leaving One Of Its Stores Bergen's Popular Kimchi Smoke Leaving One Of Its Stores
Bergen's Popular Kimchi Smoke Leaving One Of Its Stores It's a big blow for bbq lovers in Westwood. Robert Austin Cho, who runs the popular Korean-Texas BBQ hybrid, announced on Instagram that Kimchi Smoke Barbecue will be leaving Westwood in the next two months. "We thank everyone who has visited us, supported us, dined in, took out, bought merchandise and sauce, ordered catering, wrote reviews, shared photos, posted photos, videos, wrote blogs, articles, interviews, voted for us," Cho wrote. "There are simply so many great things that happened." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Genn…
Famed Pitmaster Brings Southern Soul To Jersey City Famed Pitmaster Brings Southern Soul To Jersey City
Famed Pitmaster Brings Southern Soul To Jersey City A new restaurant is bringing Southern flavor to Jersey City. Boots and Bones opened last month in Jersey City at 116 Newark Ave. and has been winning over patrons with its take on popular BBQ fare like brisket and smoked ribs, cooked on the restaurant's two smokers.  The executive chef and pitmaster is Kenny Callaghan, who helped start Manhattan's Blue Smoke and founded the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boots and Bones (@bootsandbonesjc) Kenneth Caufield, one of the partners in the restaurant, …
Popular Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens Two More North Jersey Locations Popular Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens Two More North Jersey Locations
Popular Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens Two More North Jersey Locations A Korean fried chicken restaurant rapidly expanding is opening two more North Jersey locations. Bb.q recently opened a new store in Bayonne and, according to BoozyBurbs, is bringing another to Bergenfield. The restaurant serves its chicken whole — and crispy. The company was launched in 1995 by Yoon Hong-guen in Seoul, South Korea. He had only one mission: "Serve great-tasting, high-quality Korean fried chicken to the world," the bb.q website says. It's clear he's done just that, as bb.q has thousands of locations around the world. The Bayonne store is located at 444 Broadway a…
Wild Honey Smokehouse Opens At Atlantic City's Tropicana Hotel-Casino Wild Honey Smokehouse Opens At Atlantic City's Tropicana Hotel-Casino
Wild Honey Smokehouse Opens At Atlantic City's Tropicana Hotel-Casino Looking for some mouth-watering food while imagining your winnings at an Atlantic City casino? Welcome to Wild Honey Smokehouse and Tavern at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. The regional BBQ and American comfort food restaurant features innovative, Texas-sized cocktails, a selection of double-barrel smoked libations and a rotating slate of live music. Wild Honey BBQ, which officially opens Tuesday, May 10, is one of eight new eateries opening at the Tropicana this year. It's located in the Quarter at Tropicana, an Old Havana-themed shopping mall at 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. The cul…
This Lindenhurst Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Southern Restaurant This Lindenhurst Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Southern Restaurant
This Lindenhurst Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Southern Restaurant A longstanding family business in Suffolk County has been voted as the “best soul food and Southern restaurant on Long Island.” Suffolk County staple Pigs on a Wing on North Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst was chosen as Long Island’s top spot for soul food and Southern options. Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties.” Organizers of the contest have been counting votes since it began, with the winners ultimately chosen by the Long Islanders who rely on those bu…
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings On Long Island, Voters Say This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings On Long Island, Voters Say
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings On Long Island, Voters Say Whether on the bone or off, buffalo or barbecue (or even lemon-pepper), Long Islanders have chosen their favorite spot to get their fix of chicken wings. Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties.” Organizers of the contest have been counting votes since it began, with the winners ultimately chosen by the Long Islanders who rely on those businesses each and every day. This year, a new eatery emerged as Long Island’s favorite, with Smoke-Haus in Garden Ci…
Garden City Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Barbecue Restaurant Garden City Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Barbecue Restaurant
Garden City Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Barbecue Restaurant A popular eatery was voted the best barbecue restaurant on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Smōk-Haus is located at 7 12th St. in Garden City. Some specials the restaurant offers include smoked bratwurst sandwiches, spare ribs, dark chocolate chili, and chili cheese fries. "My wife and I had a great experience at Smok-Haus," Craig L. said in a Yelp review. "We sat at the bar. The Shishito peppers, firecracker shrimp and fish tacos were phenomenal. Great cocktail menu and beer list. We had a nice conversation with Yanni. This is the best BBQ we have had on LI. Ho…
Long Island Eatery Cited For 'Super Juicy, Tasty' BBQ Long Island Eatery Cited For 'Super Juicy, Tasty' BBQ
Long Island Eatery Cited For 'Super Juicy, Tasty' BBQ Barbecue comes in many styles - Georgia, Kansas City, California, Texas - but it never comes from a grill. Smokin’ Al, the owner of Smokin’ Al’s Famous BBQ Joint in Massapequa Park, said he runs into too many people who don’t know the difference between barbecuing and grilling. “The Northeast is first learning what real barbecue is all about,” he said in the restaurant’s online bio. “What we call BBQ is not barbecue at all. Cooking food on a grill over charcoal or a gas fire is called 'Grilling.' This is not BBQ. Barbecue is cooking foods at low temperatures for long periods of time with …
'Reilly's Rib Cage' Reopening This Week In Shuttered Hillsdale Starbucks 'Reilly's Rib Cage' Reopening This Week In Shuttered Hillsdale Starbucks
'Reilly's Rib Cage' Reopening This Week In Shuttered Hillsdale Starbucks A popular BBQ joint that closed its Bergenfield location in 2018 is reopening a new store in Hillsdale. Reilly's Rib Cage will be holding a gran opening on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 126 Broadway -- formerly home to Starbucks. Owner Daniel Reilly started smoking meats in his dad Jimmy Reilly's driveway in 2010. Daniell's son Aiden loved to taste his dad's creations. In January 2017, Dan and Jimmy opened their Bergenfield business. Reilly's Rib Cage announced it is closing.Reilly's Rib Cage "The trend in America was backwards," their website says."Cheap quality ingredients to make the most …
Sempre Fame True To Its Italian Name -- 'Always Hungry' -- On Long Island Sempre Fame True To Its Italian Name -- 'Always Hungry' -- On Long Island
Sempre Fame True To Its Italian Name -- 'Always Hungry' -- On Long Island BBQ restaurant Sempre Fame, Italian for “Always Hungry,” has been serving up southern specialties on Long Island for more than seven years. Located at 374 Tulip Avenue in Floral Park, Sempre Fame Gourmet Grill & BBQ Catering features a menu loaded with hearty appetizers and entrees like mac n’ cheese, smoked chicken wings, homemade pork rinds, sliders and more. The restaurant offers many unique combinations guests are unlikely to find elsewhere, including homemade “semprenadas,” which come stuffed to the brim with your choice of brisket mac n’ cheese, Reuben, spicy pulled pork and baco…
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019 Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019
Bergen County Restaurant Openings, Closings 10/10/2019 Get ready for tacos, smoothie bowls and lots of BBQ. Reported initially by BoozyBurbs.com, here are some of the restaurants coming and going in the area. Scroll down for more. CLOSED: Blue Moon Mexican Cafe, Woodcliff Lake: After 17 years in business, the franchise sold its Kinderkamack Road spot. Locations in Englewood and Wyckoff remain open. OPENING: Kimchi Smoke, Bergenfield: After leaving for Westwood four years ago, the BBQ joint is opening a store in Foster Village, according to signage in the window. No word yet on opening date.  Kimchi Smoke is coming to Bergenfield.Kimchi…
National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Suffolk County National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Suffolk County
National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Suffolk County National BBQ Day is Thursday, May 16 and there is a long list of places to dine out and celebrate the day in Suffolk County. Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill, Express Drive South Ronkonkoma: A popular chain with a bar and grill specialties. "My favorite is still the full rack of baby back ribs. They’ve been perfectly rubbed, cooked and glazed. Meta was not directly falling from the bone, but it was totally tender. Haven’t had a better place for BBQ over the trip. But the wings here are through the roof! First of all the wings are massive and have plenty of meat on them!…
National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Fairfield County National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Fairfield County
National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Fairfield County Thursday, May 16 is National BBQ Day 2019 and there is no shortage of great places to feast. Wire Mill Saloon & Barbecue, 12 Old Mill Road, Redding: Here you'll experience a country atmosphere and Southern barbecue food which you can enjoy outside on a very large patio with fire pit.  Pete M. on Google a few days ago posted this, "First of all, the food is amazing. If you want GREAT BBQ, then you must go to the Wire Mill. I have yet to try anything I haven't liked. Pulled pork, brisket, ribs, wings, and if you're feeling like you need to really overdo it, try the Fat Jackso…
Reilly's Rib Cage Shuts Bergenfield Store, New Location Possibly In The Works Reilly's Rib Cage Shuts Bergenfield Store, New Location Possibly In The Works
Reilly's Rib Cage Shuts Bergenfield Store, New Location Possibly In The Works Reilly's Rib Cage in Bergenfield will be closing after nearly two years in business. The restaurant said it will be opening a new location -- "just not right away," and is still reachable via email and social media for catering. Customers were heartbroken to learn the news, many offering suggestions for a new location. "So Sorry to hear this," Mary Beth Franco-Pryde commented on the restaurant's Facebook announcement.  "You guys served your customers well and offered the best BBQ ever." "You gave your customers the chance to have some of the best BBQ you can get anywhere," Phil Dino…
Wayne's Red, White & Que Sold Wayne's Red, White & Que Sold
Wayne's Red, White & Que Sold After only a few months in business, Red, White & Que in Wayne has been sold. As for several other locations across New Jersey, the owners announced on the joint's website. The only RWQ location that will remain in business in the original in Kearny. "Over the next few weeks you will start to see our locations in Randolph, Scotch Plains, Easton, Barnegat, Little Egg Harbor, Manahawkin and Wayne change names," owners Dan and Katie Misuraca said. "Red White & Que will no longer have any ownership of or affiliation with these locations. They will still be BBQ joints se…
Hot Off The Grill: Smoke House To Open At Spot In Trademark Fairfield Hot Off The Grill: Smoke House To Open At Spot In Trademark Fairfield
Hot Off The Grill: Smoke House To Open At Spot In Trademark Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Meat lovers, rejoice! Barbacoa Smoke House will be the first commercial tenant of Trademark Fairfield, the mixed-use building opened at the corner of Commerce Drive and Black Rock Turnpike in 2017. Expected to open in mid-February, the restaurant will offer “slow smoked and fresh grilled meals seasoned with a special dry rub,” according to its Facebook page. “We plan to please your taste buds with our unique twist on BBQ flavors including a range of sauces to tip it all off!” Located within walking distance of the Fairfield Metro train station, the restaurant will encomp…