Former College Athlete In Westchester To Compete On Food Network Show Former College Athlete In Westchester To Compete On Food Network Show
Former College Athlete In Westchester To Compete On Food Network Show A Long Island woman who is pretty famous for her cookies on Instagram will appear tonight on the Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge. "I'm feeling all the emotions today - nervous, excited, anxious but also really proud," Mount Sinai native Emily Solomos said on Instagram on Thursday, Dec. 9.  But don't think baking cookies is her career. Solomos, age 24, works in marketing, and making cookies and selling them is just a hobby. "I never thought when I graduated college that I would take up a hobby that would take me this far," she added.  She added that she has learned so much in th…
Brownstone Pancake Factory Opens Jersey Shore Digs Brownstone Pancake Factory Opens Jersey Shore Digs
Brownstone Pancake Factory Opens Jersey Shore Digs Popular North Jersey brunch spot Brownstone Pancake Factory is opening a Jersey Shore outpost. The storied local family business will be located at 979 Cedar Bridge Ave., in Brick Township, and offer its famous pancakes, over-the-top milkshakes and other diner classics. The Jersey Shore been hotly anticipated, and follows the successful Brownstone Pancake Factory locations in Edgewater and Englewood Cliffs. Owner Bobby Bournias and his wife, interior designer Vanessa Deleon, have built the most Instagrammable Brownstone location yet, complete with in-store donut shop, soft-serve ice c…
Bergen County Cake Artist Makes TV Debut On New 'Food Network' Series Bergen County Cake Artist Makes TV Debut On New 'Food Network' Series
Bergen County Cake Artist Makes TV Debut On New 'Food Network' Series A popular Bergen County cake artist will soon make her television debut on new Food Network Halloween-themed series ‘Hershey’s Chocolate Meltdown.’ Melissa Alt, a Frisch School graduate who previously made headlines for crafting cakes depicting Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, made the announcement Thursday on the Facebook page for her Teaneck business, Melissa Alt Cakes. “I am so excited to announce my first official TV debut is happening,” Alt writes. “I will be competing on the first episode of Food Network’s new show, Hershey's Chocolate Meltdown!” The series, produced in partnership …
2 NJ Hot Dog Spots Named Among 'Best Around NYC' 2 NJ Hot Dog Spots Named Among 'Best Around NYC'
2 NJ Hot Dog Spots Named Among 'Best Around NYC' Popular NYC food blog Eater New York has compiled a new list of 27 hot dogs around the city deemed “superior,” and among them are two Garden State spots. Clifton classic Rutt’s Hut is renowned for its original “rippers,” dogs named for the sound they make when the casing cracks during the eatery’s unique deep-frying process. Rutt’s, a staple since its opening in 1928, has been featured in national television programs and publications including USA Today, several Food Network series and the Travel Channel’s ‘Deep Fried Paradise.’ Top your Rutt’s hot dog with the spot’s mustard-relish sauce…
Baker Who Competed On Food Network Opening Bergen County Cake Shop Baker Who Competed On Food Network Opening Bergen County Cake Shop
Baker Who Competed On Food Network Opening Bergen County Cake Shop A Fair Lawn native who appeared in several Food Network competitions is now opening a cake shop of her very own. Cristina Vazquez made her television debut as the youngest finalist on Season 4 of Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship at the age of 24. She also competed on the network’s first seasons of Halloween Cake Off Champion and Big Time Bake Winner. Now 27, Vasquez — a proud Cuban-Puerto Rican living in Hawthorne — is breaking into the bakery scene with the launch of her new Glen Rock cake shop, Petal Dust Cakery. View this post on Instagram …
ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'CHOPPED' ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'CHOPPED'
ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'Chopped' A Bergen County mom who teaches cooking classes will be competing on an episode of Food Network's "CHOPPED" this week. Hillsdale's Rama Ginde, who owns WannaBee Chef, will be on the Tuesday, May 25 episode airing at 9 p.m. Ginde was trained at the French Culinary Institute and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She also graduated from the Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, and Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. She opened WannaBee in 2012 and recently transitioned to virtual classes. View this post on Instagram A po…
Hoboken Chef Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Taco Brawl Hoboken Chef Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Taco Brawl
Hoboken Chef Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Taco Brawl A Hoboken eatery is sharing the secret sauce they've been holding on to for weeks. Kiersten Gormeley, founding owner and executive chef of SHAKA, won the Taco Brawl episode of "Chopped" on Food Network, taking home the $10,000 grand prize. The episode aired May 18. Gormeley felt confident going into the competition.  As an all-state swimmer in high school, she learned how to manage pre-match nerves, and the variety of tacos she’s served since SHAKA’s opening in 2016 gave her a solid foundation to work from, the restaurant said in a press release. Her rivals were talen…
COVID-19: Popular Area Restaurant Closing COVID-19: Popular Area Restaurant Closing
Covid-19: Popular Area Restaurant Closing A popular area restaurant known for its meats smoked in-house, burgers, 13 beer flavors brewed on-site, flatbread pizzas, and poke bowls, is closing its doors after seven years due to the economic impact of COVID-19.  Bull & Barrel Restaurant & Brewery, located on Route 22 in Brewster, made the announcement earlier this week. "With a heavy heart and circumstances beyond our control, the Bull and Barrel has made the tough decision to close our doors," wrote owners Rick Ciprani and Wendy Wulkan Jacopino in a Monday, Dec. 7 Facebook post. "Wendy and I would first like to…
Popular North Jersey Burger Joint Crowned 2nd Best Burger In America Popular North Jersey Burger Joint Crowned 2nd Best Burger In America
Popular North Jersey Burger Joint Crowned 2nd Best Burger In America A popular North Jersey burger joint recently visited by a celebrity has been crowned second best in the U.S. White Manna on River Street in Hackensack took the No. 2 spot on the Daily Meal's rundown of "101 Best Burgers in America." "White Manna’s juicy burgers are topped with onion and cheese and served on a Martin’s potato roll. Pair your burger with a side of crispy fries or, if you’re a pickle fiend, add a 12-ounce cup of pickle chips," the website says. Founded in 1939 at the World's Fair, White Manna moved to Hackensack in 1946. The eatery has been featured on The Food Network's…
Famed Local Chef Opening New Authentic, Downtown Restaurant Famed Local Chef Opening New Authentic, Downtown Restaurant
Famed Local Chef Opening New Authentic, Downtown Restaurant A prominent local chef - who has been featured on Food Network and in Yankee Magazine, and the New York Times - is starting his own new restaurant serving up contemporary Mexican street food. The executive chef and co-owner of the new establishment, Camacho Garage, is Arturo Franco-Camacho. He cooks at New Haven's Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill and Shell and Bones Oyster Bar. Camacho has been featured on "Food Nation with Bobby Flay" on the Food Network, recognized as “Excellent” in the New York Times, and has received accolades from Connecticut Magazine, Yankee Magazine, and Zagat…
Rutt's Hut In Clifton Named Best Hot Dog In America Rutt's Hut In Clifton Named Best Hot Dog In America
Rutt's Hut In Clifton Named Best Hot Dog In America North Jersey residents don't have to go far for the best hot dog in the U.S. The ever-popular Ripper from the River Road eatery eatery was named the cream of the crop by food website the Daily Meal. "This iconic wiener starts as a normal hot dog that is then deep-fried, causing the crispy casing to split," the website said.  "But the key to this dish's success is in the sauce — or relish, to be exact. Rutt’s Hut has a secret recipe for the garnish, which includes a mixture of mustard and spices." The original Rutt's Hut stand opened in 1928 and quickly gained popularity for their crunchy…
Food Network Show Films At Restaurant In Westchester Food Network Show Films At Restaurant In Westchester
Food Network Show Films At Restaurant In Westchester Food Network fans will want to be sure to watch a new series on the network that filmed at an area restaurant. The series, "Undercover Chef," starring executive chef and restaurateur Mark Estee, recently filmed an episode in Westchester at the Saw Mill Taven in Ardsley, that is set to air on Thursday, July 16, at 10 p.m. During the series, Estee sets up hidden cameras and goes undercover to reveal the shocking truth behind a restaurant's failure to thrive. Estee and crew visited the Taven in January, after a conflict between the owner, Charlie Amchir, and his head chef puts the future of t…