Foodie Finds
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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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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…
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We Found Stuffed Bagels in The Catskills
I am not sure how I first heard about Moonrise Bagels in Woodstock NY. I was probably doing my regular sweep of looking for places my boyfriend and I would enjoy to eat at upstate. I’ve had this place on my radar for a little bit. And so one weekend driving home we decided, what…
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Dinner at Deer Mountain Inn – Tannersville, NY
Tucked away in the middle of County Route 25 is Deer Mountain Inn. A gorgeous and cozy looking restaurant that had my hopes up just from the looks of it. The vibe was interesting. We felt welcome. But, as with any hidden gem, I’ve got a lot to say about my time here. Definitely do…
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A-Z Nutrition + Smoothies in Clifton, NJ: A Health Food Haven
I recently fell victim to an Instagram ad and it led me to a hidden gem: A-Z Nutrition + Smoothies in Clifton, NJ. What piqued my interest? This spot used to be a GNC — but it’s since been totally transformed by new owners into a health food haven that actually makes eating healthy feel…
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Trying 7 Famous Food Spots: My Hits + Misses of San Francisco
San Francisco is a food lover’s dream, packed with iconic eats, trendy bites, and 39 Michelin stars awarded to 28 restaurants. But let’s be real—just because something is famous doesn’t mean it’s actually worth the hype. During my first ever trip to San Francisco, I hit up seven highly recommended spots, expecting culinary greatness at every turn.…