It's Official: Cuomo, Sandra Lee Confirm Split It's Official: Cuomo, Sandra Lee Confirm Split
It's Official: Cuomo, Sandra Lee Confirm Split The breakup of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and celebrity chef Sandra Lee is now official. First rumored in May, the two have now confirmed the split is official in a joint statement. “Over the recent past, we have realized that our lives have gone in different directions and our romantic relationship has turned into a deep friendship,” the two said in a joint statement issued Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 25. “We will always be family and are fully supportive of each other and dedicated to the girls,” they said, referring to Cuomo’s three daughters from his marriage to Kerry Kennedy. “Our personal live…
North Jersey Celebrity Chef Carl Ruiz Dead At 44 North Jersey Celebrity Chef Carl Ruiz Dead At 44
North Jersey Celebrity Chef Carl Ruiz Dead At 44 North Jersey celebrity chef Carl Ruiz was found dead in his apartment Sunday morning, according to recent reports. Friends say the 44-year-old suffered a heart attack in his sleep. Ruiz owned Marie's Italian Specialties in Chatham for many years and was the executive chef at Sabor in Rutherford, along with Cuban Pete's In Montclair. Before that, he worked as a sous chef at Dish in Clifton. Last June, Ruiz opened La Cubana in New York City, paying homage to his Cuban roots. Food Network star Guy Fieri lamented the loss of his good friend on social media. "I'm heartbroken that my friend c…
Rockland County Chef On 'Chopped' Was Pro Golfer & Wall Street Broker Rockland County Chef On 'Chopped' Was Pro Golfer & Wall Street Broker
Rockland County Chef On 'Chopped' Was Pro Golfer & Wall Street Broker Pressure and competition have played equally important roles in Rockland County chef Gregory Stott's life. The former pro golfer-turned-Wall Street stock broker combined both elements over the summer as a contestant on Food Network's cooking show "Chopped." The episode titled "Weird, Wacky, and Wild!" on Wikipedia will air on Sept. 17. Stott -- the executive head chef of The Old '76 House in Tappan -- couldn't say much about the show other than it being unforgettable. "It was an amazing experience," Stott said. "It wasn't what I expected." Stott is the executive chef at The Old '76 …
Bergen County Chef Eliminated On 'Chopped' Bergen County Chef Eliminated On 'Chopped'
Bergen County Chef Eliminated On 'Chopped' Pressure and competition have played equally important roles in Bergen County native Gregory Stott's life. The former pro golfer-turned-Wall Street stock broker combined both elements over the summer as a contestant on Food Network cooking show "Chopped." The episode titled "Weird, Wacky, and Wild!" aired on Sept. 17 at 9 p.m. Chef Stott was eliminated just before the dessert round. Stott -- a Ridgewood native who lives in Haworth with his wife and two daughters -- is the executive head chef of The Old '76 House in Tappan, N.Y. He and three other contestants were presented with a box of…
Cliffside Park 'Kitchen Disaster' Eliminated In First Round Of Food Network Show Cliffside Park 'Kitchen Disaster' Eliminated In First Round Of Food Network Show
Cliffside Park 'Kitchen Disaster' Eliminated In First Round Of Food Network Show Spoiler alert: A Palestinian comic from Cliffside Park was eliminated in the first round of Food Network's "Worst Cooks in America." Nina Kharoufeh, 25, was cut by judge and celebrity chef Anne Burrell for her take on steak and squash stew. The Montclair State graduate claimed to have never used a can opener. Her mom thought the reason she's still single is because she can't cook. "This experience was honestly so much fun," Kharoufeh said. "I can't wait to go home and practice. I'm sure I'll get better." The remaining "kitchen disasters" will continue to compete for $25,000 on t…
MSU Grad Eliminated In First Round Of 'Worst Cooks' On Food Network MSU Grad Eliminated In First Round Of 'Worst Cooks' On Food Network
MSU Grad Eliminated In First Round Of 'Worst Cooks' On Food Network Spoiler alert: A Palestinian comic from Cliffside Park was eliminated in the first round of Food Network's "Worst Cooks in America." Nina Kharoufeh, 25, was cut by judge and celebrity chef Anne Burrell for her take on steak and squash stew. The Montclair State graduate claimed to have never used a can opener. Her mom thought the reason she's still single is because she can't cook. "This experience was honestly so much fun," Kharoufeh said. "I can't wait to go home and practice. I'm sure I'll get better." The remaining "kitchen disasters" will continue to compete for $25,000 on the show's …
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream In Northern Westchester Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream In Northern Westchester
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream In Northern Westchester There is no shortage of places to scream for ice cream in northern Westchester County. Here's the scoop on five you might try. Longford's Own-Made Ice Cream, 4 Elm Place, Rye: Ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt are served at this shop. Longford's also has a shop in Larchmont and a wholesale facility in Stamford, Connecticut. The ice cream is "Such good quality. It's so good. We're very local. We're a small business so we do a lot in the community. We donate ice cream to events. A lot of families love our ice cream. We do cakes as well," a shop employee Emily Topp told Daily Voice. She sa…
Food Network Revamps Parsippany, Montclair Native's California Cafe Food Network Revamps Parsippany, Montclair Native's California Cafe
Food Network Revamps Parsippany, Montclair Native's California Cafe Parsippany native Kaitlyn Rose Pilsbury had some help from Food Network's "Restaurant Impossible" fixing up her California cafe. The show -- which ran from 2011 to 2016 -- was renewed this year and opened its 14th season on Saturday with Rosie's Cafe in Escondido, California. Pilsbury, 32 -- also formerly of Montclair -- drove across the U.S. in 2013 in search of opportunity.  She camped out in Southern California before she was offered a job at Vista French Bakery Café, where she eventually became the manager for three years. But Pilsbury wouldn't be content until she owned a place hers…
Tony Boloney's Aims For April Opening In Jersey City Tony Boloney's Aims For April Opening In Jersey City
Tony Boloney's Aims For April Opening In Jersey City Tony Boloney's -- well-known for its over-the-top pizzas and massive subs -- is opening a Jersey City location in the near future. The restaurant currently has locations in Hoboken and Atlantic City and has confirmed a new spot on Jersey City's Grove Street. No opening date has been set, but the restaurant is shooting for a mid-April opening, owners told Daily Voice. Tony Boloney's boasts an extensive menu (with vegan options) and daily pizza specials that cost up to $90 per pie, and slices are $10. You may have seen the eatery on the Travel Channel (Best Places to Pig Out), Food Network,…
Westchester Girl Competes In Food Network Baking Competition Westchester Girl Competes In Food Network Baking Competition
Westchester Girl Competes In Food Network Baking Competition A 12-year-old Westchester girl will be competing in a Food Network baking show. Nyah Rosado is competing on Season 6 of "Kids Baking Championship," airing Monday, Jan. 7. The student at Albert Leonard Middle School in New Rochelle describes herself as very competitive, playing basketball, lacrosse and soccer. If she wins, Nyah wants a tattoo that says she won Kids Baking Championship. She and 11 other junior bakers will be judged and hosted by Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman. The winner will take home $25,000 in prize money and a feature in Food Network Magazine. Tune into Food …
Clifton Girl Competing On Food Network Could Also School You In Martial Arts Clifton Girl Competing On Food Network Could Also School You In Martial Arts
Clifton Girl Competing On Food Network Could Also School You In Martial Arts A Passaic County girl will be competing in a Food Network baking show. Jenna Altanur of Clifton is competing on Season 6 of "Kids Baking Championship," airing Monday, Jan. 7. Last year, Linsey Lam of Closter won the show. She and 11 other junior bakers will be judged and hosted by Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman. The winner will take home $25,000 in prize money and a feature in Food Network Magazine. Altanur's favorite things to do are bake, dance and martial arts (she's a junior blackbelt). Tune into Food Network at 9 p.m. on Jan. 7. The show will air every Monday for 10 weeks.
Popular Fairfield County Chef Appears On Food Network's 'Chopped' Popular Fairfield County Chef Appears On Food Network's 'Chopped'
Popular Fairfield County Chef Appears On Food Network's 'Chopped' Click here for an updated story: Fairfield County Chef Beats Three Others To Win Food Network's 'Chopped' Episode Fairfield County residents will have a chance to watch one of their own compete against the best chefs in the country on a new episode of "Chopped" on the Food Network. Known for the amazing food at The Chelsea in Fairfield, and the super popular Tasty Yolk food trucks in Bridgeport and now Fairfield, Chef Eric Felitto, will whip out his best-kept skills to dazzle the tough judges when the show airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday on the Food Network.  Of course, mum is the wo…