Author: Darius Amos

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Our Favorite Dishes This Year

Dining out this December? Of all the meals we enjoyed in 2019, we pick four can’t-miss plates to sink your teeth into.
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Portugalo BBQ

A Portuguese meat feast awaits at this new East Hanover eatery.
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Poke Zone

This Ridgewood eatery offers the healthful—not trendy—option.
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Twin Patriots

Two NFL players share a genetic makeup, a New England team affiliation, identical Super Bowl rings—and lots of Montvale memories.
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La Modina

Ambience, flavors come to life at Brielle's new Italian eatery.
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The Life of a Coach

Leading a Bergen County high school football team is a double duty: winning on the field and shaping well-rounded student-athletes.
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Kai Yang

Get a true Thai taste at this Montclair eatery.
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Channeling a Pitcher

River Vale’s Jack Curry, a writer turned-TV host, put in extra innings to pen a book with the unusually candid ex-Yankee David Cone.
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How Sweet it is

The elegance and style of this 16th birthday party is matched only by its guest of honor.
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House Warming

Once plain and cold, a Cresskill mansion is adorned with elements of style that reflect the homeowners’ personality and heritage.
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Harpoon Willy's

At this popular Manasquan spot, the food is as scrumptious as the view.
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House Warming

A Verona designer adorns a mansion with elements of style that reflect the homeowner' personality and heritage.
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A Taste of Ireland

Any bartender can pour a pint, but your Irish eyes (and appetites) will smile at these five Bergen destinations.
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Ada's Gojjo

Find two flavors–Ethiopian and Dominican–at this new Asbury Park eatery.
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A Broadway Tale

Upper Saddle River’s Joe Barbara recalls the bumps (and bruises) on his road to the Great White Way.
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A Call to Arms

Chester native and former Major League CY Young Award Winner Rick Porcello stays grounded even after racking up accolades and finishing a historic season with the Boston Red Sox.
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Last Call

As Winter winds down, there;s no better time to hit the slopes: deals and specials are being offered near and far, beckoning local skiers to enjoy the great outdoors.
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Neighborhood Watcher

WNBC’S investigation reporter Chris Glorioso is always on the move—whether he's checking government spending or squeezing in a morning workout.
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Last Call

As winter winds down, there’s no better time to hit the slopes: Deals and specials are being offered near and far, beckoning Bergen skiers to enjoy the great outdoors.
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Cape Cod Cozy

Smart design choices turn a Franklin Lakes couple’s vision into a sophisticated space for the entire family.
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Garden Party

Guess who’s coming to dinner! Ramapo College’s first family breaks bread with celebrity chef Sara Moulton, and she serves up dishes made with ingredients straight from the backyard.
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The Art of Crafts

From pubs to restaurants to the dinner table at home, local brewers are raising the bar with their artisanal beers.
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Cinar

Discover this Turkish delight, newly opened in the heart of Emerson.
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Stories to Tell

Investigative reporter Sarah Wallace opens up about her career as a journalist and her life in Bergen County—including the best places to grab a bite.
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Town Bar & Kitchen

Though parts were destroyed by the fire in early 2015, Elm Street in downtown Morristown is teeming with life again thanks in part to the immediate success of Town Bar + Kitchen.