Where to Eat Near Dyker Heights

Heading to Dyker Heights to see the lights? Here are a few options for where to eat. Around Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge, there are tons of Italian options. You can also head up to Carroll Gardens for more of a variety and do some shopping while you’re there.  • • • • • Dyker Hts […]

A New Mexican Spot to Eat (& Drink) in Bergen County

If you’re looking for a new place to try, Lolita’s Mexican Cantina opened this month in Westwood. Owners Fernando and Deborah Lopez and Oscar Toledo also own Sabor Latin Bistro in North Bergen. Dishes we look forward to trying include Cheesy Corn Elote and Fundido, Beer Battered Fish Tacos and their Aztec BBQ Ribs. Plus, no need to […]

A Taste of Tuscany is Coming to Westfield.

Something warm and delicious is coming to Westfield: Farinolio. The restaurant and bakery will serve a variety of savory and sweet baked specialties from Tuscany. Farinolio is the creation of three founders: Francesco Colbertaldo and Tonino Salvatori, first generation Italians, and Annette Colbertaldo, who lived in Italy for eight years. They hope to share their traditions and passion for great Tuscan food. “I […]

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Heights

One of our favorite places to dine alfresco just happens to be the best place to be for Cinco de Mayo: Lopez. Listen to live music from Suavecito Project while you sip on a blood orange margarita. Enjoy drink specials ALL DAY! Share a gooey delicious app like their goat cheese fundido (I’d put it in a cup and drink it […]

Hudson Restaurant Week is Here!

Hudson Restaurant Week January 22 – February 2, 2018 Hudson’s Restaurant Week is a great excuse to live outside of your comfort zone and let your tastebuds explore a new restaurant in a new town!  Historically, January is a slow month for restaurants so this encourages folks to get out and dine! During the bi-annual celebration […]

A Reason to Be Happy When Your Flight is Delayed

I have, on occasion, been relieved that my flight from Newark was delayed. Like the last time we flew to Caribbean and I had been so crazed in the days leading up to the trip, that I never got a pedicure. My husband grabbed breakfast with my kids and I sat at the Departure Spa with a […]

We Found a Fast-Food, Healthy, Preservative-Free Kids’ Meal!

Tired of unhealthy fast food options for the kids filled with sugar and preservatives? Panera has a new take on the average kids’ meal. While kids’ meals at most fast food chains are limited to 3 or 4 options–usually one that chicken nuggets–Panera is offering kids’ portions (and pricing) on 40 of their adult entrees. You […]