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Damasco Café – Clifton, NJ
📍 Location: 600 Getty Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011 ⏰ Hours: M-W 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-1a, Sun+Thu 11a-12a 💸 Price Range: $10-20 pp 🥛 Alt milk options: Not stated on the menu but I believe so 🐶 Pet-friendly: outside seating so kind of 💻 Wi-Fi/Outlets: yes I found myself blogging at Damasco Cafe in Clifton, NJ on…
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Just Tacos – Garfield, NJ
Tucked into a strip mall in Garfield is Just Tacos. Recently, my sister had a craving for tacos and had found them online. I had already heard of this place and so naturally we knew what we had to do: go see if it’s any good for ourselves. The name is Just Tacos – but…
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Mikki & Al’s Noshery — Montclair, NJ
Just off of Bloomfield Ave in Montclair is Mikki & Al’s Noshery. It’s owned by the same people who own Plum Bakery next door. I passed by it one day walking back to my car after spending a day in Montclair over a year ago and finally got around to trying it recently. There isn’t…
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I Learned How To Make Pasta From a Professional Chef
Recently, I discovered the Hudson County School of Technology Community Cooking Classes. There are not too many classes to choose from: Pasta, Pizza, Mexican, Brunch, Sushi + Steak Night seem to be mostly rotated throughout the weeks. There may be a few more, but for the most part, this is it. I took the pasta…
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Mango Sticky Rice Inspired Overnight Oats Recipe
Recently, I discovered a way I actually like overnight oats — and it just so happens to be a healthy spin on something I’ve been craving for a while: Mango Sticky Rice! Overnight oats and I have an interesting relationship. Sometimes I’m into it, other times not so much. Especially the classic “just throw it…
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Battle of the Brunches: Hudson Table Live Chef Competition
This year, I didn’t want your typical birthday. I wanted something unforgettable—a birthday experience that felt made for a foodie. Enter: Hudson Table’s Chef Competition. Think Chopped meets Iron Chef — a fast-paced, three-course throwdown between two talented chefs, using mystery ingredients revealed that day. I was sold. There are 4 locations: Hoboken, Brooklyn, Philly,…
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Ranking the Mutz at Hoboken’s Mutz Fest 2025
Hoboken MutzFest brings 6 iconic Mutz Makers to one location to serve up a whole day of cheese, antipasto and italian tradition. (plus a cannoli eating competition!) I went in with an open mind, an empty stomach, and a personal goal to find out who’s really making the best mutz around. Here’s how it all…
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Pistachio Tiramisu Recipe
This Pistachio Tiramisu takes everything you love about the classic and gives it a twist with homemade pistachio cream. No baking required. Just assemble, refrigerate, and serve. This is how I make pistachio tiramisu my way! Why You’ll Love This Recipe I also made it into a pie for pi day! This pistachio tiramisu is…
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Inside a Family-Owned Kitchen: The Heart of Voila Afrique
Tucked away inside Giant Farmers Market in Hackensack, NJ, there’s a hidden gem dishing out some of the boldest, most soulful Pan-African flavors I’ve ever tasted. Meet Voila Afrique—a family-owned restaurant where every dish tells a story, and every bite brings the boom. A Taste of Ghanaian Soul—Right in Jersey Voila Afrique isn’t just a place…
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Bar Mutz: The NJ Hot Spot Everyone’s Talking About
Bar Mutz is the newest place in Bergen County everyone’s talking about—and not in a quiet way. More like, “good luck getting a reservation on a weekend” kind of way. Naturally, I had to investigate. For the blog, of course. And because of my Italian nature. 🎸 The Vibe: Immaculate Bar Mutz is loud. Theres…