How much should you tip? NJ coffee shop owner, customers talk
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NorthJersey.com wants to keep you up to date on all the latest stores, restaurants and service providers moving into your towns.
So we regularly provide roundups of these new shops and businesses. Some can feed you, others can make you happy, and others are dedicated to helping you look beautiful. Below is a list of some businesses that have recently opened or are coming to your community.
Are you opening a new business in North Jersey? Get the word out to your neighbors as soon as possible. Send us your information and photos and we’ll try to add them to our next roundup of new business.
We are also interested in reporting business closures. Got a tip? Contact Business Reporter Daniel Munoz at [email protected], or 201-270-9870.
Ride the Smoked Meat, Boonton
WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Fast-casual establishment offering smoked meats, in-house-made BBQ sauces and rubs. Meats range from beef and brisket to pork and chicken. Also offers signature burger patties, hot dogs and loaded fries. Catering is available.
Owner Jasmine Gomez said the business has been offering catering since the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHERE: 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-934-9263, [email protected] and https://www.embarksmokedmeats.com/
WHEN: The store opened on December 6. Hours are 10:30 am-7 pm, Wednesday-Friday and 9 am-3 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Fantastic Foods & Flavors, Norwood
WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Mediterranean market with imported foods and artisanal products from Lebanon, Italy, France and Spain. Featuring live cooking stations making pizza, pasta, crepes, sandwiches, kebabs and saj bread. Buy gelato, pasta, charcuterie, chocolate, macarons and more.
WHERE: 525 Livingston St., Norwood. 833-827-8333, [email protected], https://tastefff.com/
WHEN: The store opens at the end of October, and the ribbon-cutting is December 18.
Jojo’s Pizza, Little Falls
WHAT YOU’LL FIND: An array of pizzas, sandwiches and salads, including specialty square pizzas.
WHERE: 104 Main St., Little Falls. 973-545-7327, https://www.jojospizzalittlefalls.com/
WHEN: The ribbon-cutting is Nov. 20. Hours are 11:30 am-8 pm, Tuesday-Saturday.
Wiggling Tails Spa, Englewood
WHAT YOU’LL GET: Bathing, trimming, nail trimming, ear cleaning and other grooming services for dogs, and for cats only ear cleaning and nail trimming.
WHERE: 566A Grand Ave., Englewood. 201-681-8683, [email protected] and https://www.wigglingtailspa.com/
WHEN: The store opened in November but a ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 5 pm on December 21. Hours are 8:30 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday and 8:30 am-3 pm Saturday.
Daniel Munoz covers business, consumer affairs, labor and the economy for NorthJersey.com and The Record.
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