Author: Olivia Bardo

S.O.F.I.A. offers practical services and necessities—while also working to erase stigma and shame.

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Plus: A fusion sandwich shop comes to North Bergen, and Southampton's popular Red Lion Diner shutters after half a century.

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Plus: A coffee shop opens in Linden, and a beloved bakery shutters in Avalon.

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Plus: A ramen-slash-sushi spot opens in Paramus, and a vegan Chinese restaurant relocates to Englewood.

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Plus: Sweetgreen makes its way to Marlton, while PrimoHoagies sets up shop in Wayne.

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Plus: The Table at 3 Acres opens in Jersey City, while Ruthie’s Bar-B-Q & Pizza in Montclair shutters after 16 years.

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Plus: A bar-slash-pizzeria lands in Wayne, and Zai Dessertery closes in Bergenfield.

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This casual, cash-only eatery—open March through November—has been around for more than two decades.

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Plus: Palisades Park Bakery is set to reopen this month, while APEM Creamery in Bloomfield is closing.

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Plus: Chef Adam Weiss opens his first solo venture in Hawthorne, while Tito’s Burritos closes two locations.

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