Shawarma King Closes After More Than 30 Years In Brookline Shawarma King Closes After More Than 30 Years In Brookline
Shawarma King Closes After More Than 30 Years In Brookline A restaurant that brought Middle Eastern staples to Brookline has closed its doors.  In a heartfelt Facebook post, the owners of Shawarma King thanked their loyal customers of 34 years. The restaurant closed on Oct. 28.  Part of our catering order! Posted by Shawarma King on Saturday, January 19, 2013 We became a staple here in the Brookline community, and as much as you will miss us, we will miss you as well,” the note from the Kassab family read. “We were well known, not only for our food, but also our hospitality. Some of you became family to use, first you invited us into your hous…
Mom Turns Passion Into Purpose With Persian Restaurant In Hasbrouck Heights Mom Turns Passion Into Purpose With Persian Restaurant In Hasbrouck Heights
Mom Turns Passion Into Purpose With Persian Restaurant In Hasbrouck Heights Cooking has already given Bergen County's Shahin Rezaei so much. It gave her something to do when her she moved to the U.S. with her husband, Daryush Saadati, from Sweden 26 years ago. She didn't have a car and she didn't have anything to do when Saadati went to work, and so Rezaei passed the time by perfecting her recipes. Cooking gave Rezaei friends: She met so many people through the catering business she opened seven years ago, when the family's furniture store closed. But most of all, cooking has given Rezaei purpose. "Because of all of this, I know who I am," said Rezaei, more …
Philadelphia's Favorite Square Pizza Arrives In Central PA Philadelphia's Favorite Square Pizza Arrives In Central PA
Philadelphia's Favorite Square Pizza Arrives In Central PA Philadelphia's famous square pizza, a Santucci’s original, is officially in Central Pennsylvania.  After months of planning, Stacey and DJ Fox, along with their lovely daughters 13-year-old Kensie and 10-year-old Charlee, have opened their very own Santucci's Pizza franchise at 5235 Simpson Ferry Road in Hampden Township on Monday, Aug. 21. The Fox family renovated the former Wendy's and transformed it into the latest branch of the Sicilian-style pizza chain.  This is the first store outside of the Philadelphia and New Jersey area since the company began with Joseph and…
New Boston Bistro Caters To The Curious With 'Elevated' Cuisine New Boston Bistro Caters To The Curious With 'Elevated' Cuisine
New Boston Bistro Caters To The Curious With 'Elevated' Cuisine A tried-and-tested catering company is planning the launch of a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Suffolk County.  The Catered Affair, an award-winning hospitality company known for creating stunning experiences, is preparing to open a Folio, a new European-inspired restaurant, at 14A Beacon Street in Boston.  Folio, located at Boston Athenaeum, will offer made-to-order shareable plates, new and old-world wines, and craft cocktails. Quote from Ken Barrett-Sweet, Vice President of Catering, The Catered Affair “Modeled after European bistros, Folio provides gracious hospitality in unexpected …
Childhood Friends Set Opening Date For 2nd Deli In Ramsey Childhood Friends Set Opening Date For 2nd Deli In Ramsey
Childhood Friends Set Opening Date For 2nd Deli In Ramsey Ramsey residents have waited long enough for their new deli. Sparo's announced they are celebrating the grand opening of its new downtown Ramsey location at 94 E Main St on Saturday, May 13 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  Sparo's, an Italian-style deli was established in 2019 in Montclair by two friends, Adam Rose and Mike Sparacino, and also has a location at Newark Airport.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sparo’s Deli & Catering (@sparosdeli) The location in Montclair has received critical acclaim, earning five stars on…
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…
Malden Slated For 3rd Location Of Boston Mochi Donut Company Malden Slated For 3rd Location Of Boston Mochi Donut Company
Malden Slated For 3rd Location Of Boston Mochi Donut Company Promising more than just a doughnut, a dessert company that started in Boston is expanding to a third location, bringing its innovative treats to more Massachusetts residents.  Pon de Joy makes its innovative mochi donuts fresh daily and is currently working on baking up a new location at 7 Pleasant Street in Malden, according to the company's Facebook.  3rd location coming soon! 7 Pleasant St in Malden Posted by Pon de Joy on Monday, March 27, 2023 Mochi donuts are mixed up from a dough made with rice, tapioca, and wheat flour, making a treat that is light, fluffy, and bouncy.  Varie…
The Copper Kettle Eatery Opens In Sussex County (LOOK INSIDE) The Copper Kettle Eatery Opens In Sussex County (LOOK INSIDE)
The Copper Kettle Eatery Opens In Sussex County (Look Inside) A new eatery featuring vegetarian and vegan treats has opened its doors in Sussex County. The Copper Kettle opened at 188 Spring St. in Newton on Monday, April 3. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Copper Kettle (@the_copper_kettle_nj) The eatery serves a wide array of homemade soups, pasta, quiche, and other daily rotating daily specialties. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Copper Kettle (@the_copper_kettle_nj) There’s even a gift shop with seasonal items, as w…
Childhood Friends Bring Montclair Deli To Bergen County Childhood Friends Bring Montclair Deli To Bergen County
Childhood Friends Bring Montclair Deli To Bergen County A pair of childhood friends from Nutley who reconnected later in life are expanding their deli from Montclair to Bergen County. Sparo's Deli & Catering will be coming to Ramsey in the coming weeks, management tells Daily Voice. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sparo’s Deli & Catering (@sparosdeli) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ☆ANJ & MO’S EATS☆ (@that.delish.ishh) Mike Sparacino and Adam Rose opened Sparo's on Bellevue Avenue in Upper Montclair in 2019. …
Award-Winning Boston Area Cheesecake Shop Closing After 12 Years Of Service Award-Winning Boston Area Cheesecake Shop Closing After 12 Years Of Service
Award-Winning Boston Area Cheesecake Shop Closing After 12 Years Of Service An award-winning bakery in the Boston area that specializes in takeout cheesecakes and catering is closing after a dozen years of service, according to social media posts. The owner of 7ate9 Bakery in Somerville has decided to close its doors after 12 years in business and eight years on Highland Avenue, according to a post from the Somerville, MA Community Facebook group. A letter inside the shop broke the news to customers.  "We will be open Friday-Sunday until we have sold all of our inventory, through the end of March 2023," 7ate9's Owner Sarah said in the letter.  "We've gone through…
Quaint Stoughton Diner With 'Homey Atmosphere' Closing After 5 Years Quaint Stoughton Diner With 'Homey Atmosphere' Closing After 5 Years
Quaint Stoughton Diner With 'Homey Atmosphere' Closing After 5 Years A neighborhood diner that makes customers feel right at home with their simplistic approach to food is closing after five years in business, the restaurant announced this month.  Deag's Local Diner in Stoughton, which was established in 2018, will be closing on Sunday, March 26 after "336,966 eggs and 124,800 pounds of potatoes," the owners said on Facebook. "This will be our final day as a brick and mortar but not the end of Deag's," the post reads. "We have decided not to renew our lease here but Joe will continue working the food truck and catering." To our amazing guests, After 3…
New Pizzeria Opens For Business In Sound Beach New Pizzeria Opens For Business In Sound Beach
New Pizzeria Opens For Business In Sound Beach A new pizzeria is serving up specialty pies on Long Island. Marinelli’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, located at 257 Echo Ave. in Sound Beach, officially opened for business on Friday, Oct. 28. The eatery's menu includes a variety of pies, including Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Chicken Marsala Pizza, Sicilian House Special, and the Marinelli deep dish pie, which is made with sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, cherry peppers, ricotta, and mozzarella. "Just grabbed a pie there," Rose Scotto wrote in a Google review. "The staff was friendly and accommodating and the pizza was among the best I’ve ever h…