Best of Bergen 2022 results are in! Here are the Food and Drink winners
Below are the results for (201) Magazine's Best of Bergen Readers' Poll food and drink categories.
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Best Alfresco Dining
Andiamo
23 Hardenburgh Ave., Haworth, (201) 384-1551
Finalists:
• Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, Ho-Ho-Kus
• Savini Restaurant, Allendale
• Elia Mediterranean Restaurant, East Rutherford
Best Bagels
Goldberg’s Famous Bagels
90 Westwood Ave., Westwood, (201) 666-9896
Finalists:
• Bagel Nosh of Waldwick
• River Road Hot Bagels, Fair Lawn
• Teaneck Road Hot Bagels, Teaneck
Best Bakery
B&W Bakery
614 Main St., Hackensack, (201) 342-5577
Finalists:
• Rispoli Pastry Shop, Emerson
• A Little Cake, Park Ridge
• Reinhold’s Quality Bakery, Waldwick
Best Barbecue
Fink’s BBQ Smokehouse
26 W. Madison Ave., Dumont, (201) 384-3210
Finalists:
• Brothers Smokehouse, Ramsey
• Kimchi Smoke Barbecue, Westwood
• Cubby’s BBQ, Hackensack
Best Bartender
Patrick Moynihan of The Orange Lantern
15 E. Firehouse Lane, Paramus, (201) 652-4443
Finalists:
• Ron Schrimp of Allendale Bar & Grill, Allendale
• Kori Finn of The Cornerstone, Hillsdale
• Emily Morgan of Davey’s Irish Pub, Montvale
Best Breakfast
Willow & Whisk
319 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, (201) 425-9931
Finalists:
• Brownstone Pancake Factory, Englewood Cliffs
• Giovanna’s Cafe, Ramsey
• Maywood Pancake House, Maywood
Best Brunch
Willow & Whisk
319 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, (201) 425-9931
Finalists:
• The Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar, Hillsdale
• Saddle River Cafe, Saddle River
• Giovanna’s Cafe, Ramsey
Best Burgers
White Manna
358 River St., Hackensack
Finalists:
• Allendale Bar & Grill, Allendale
• The Iron Horse Restaurant, Westwood
• Steve’s Burgers, Garfield (Route 46)
Best Butcher Shop
Steve’s Market Inc
41 W. Main St., Ramsey, (201) 327-9466
Finalists:
• B&M Market, Park Ridge
• Westwood Prime Meats, Westwood
• Market Basket, Franklin Lakes
Best Carry Out
B&M Market
192 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, (201) 391-4373
Finalists:
• Granita Grille, Westwood
• Andiamo, Haworth
• Bombay Hut, Waldwick
Best Caterer
Market Basket
813 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes
(201) 891-2000
Finalists:
• B&M Market, Park Ridge
• Shortrounds Deli & Catering, Emerson
• In Thyme Catering, Moonachie
Best Cheese Shop
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace
10 Triangle Plaza, Ramsey, (201) 995-6800
Finalists:
• Wegmans, Montvale
• Maywood Marketplace, Maywood
• Market Basket, Franklin Lakes
Best Chef
Jamie Knott of Saddle River Inn
2 Barnstable Court, Saddle River, (201) 825-4016
Finalists:
• Linda Dickstein of Andiamo, Haworth
• Robbie Felice of Osteria Crescendo, Westwood
• Emanuele Cipolla of Sofia, Englewood
Best Chinese
Hanami Restaurant
301 Center Ave., Westwood, (201) 666-8508
Finalists:
• T.S. MA CHINESE CUISINE, Wyckoff
• Look See, Ramsey
• Bamboo House, Ridgewood
Best Cocktails
Park West Tavern
30 Oak St., Ridgewood, (201) 445-5400
Finalists:
• Bacari Grill, Twp. of Washington
• Savini Restaurant, Allendale
• Sofia, Englewood
Best Coffee
Ridgewood Coffee Company
90 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, (201) 493-1002
Finalists:
• Humphrey’s Coffee, Haworth
• American Bulldog Coffee Roasters, Ramsey
• Roast’d Coffee, Franklin Lakes
Best Craft Beer Bar
Grant Street Cafe
25 Grant Ave., Dumont, (201) 385-1705
Finalists:
• The Plank Pizza Co. Beer Parlor, Saddle Brook
• Steel Wheel Tavern, Ridgewood
• Stone & Rail, Glen Rock
Best Cupcakes
Kara Kakes
799 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, (201) 485-8889
Finalists:
• Cupcakes by Carousel, Ridgewood
• A Little Cake, Park Ridge
• Mr. Cupcakes, Paramus
Best Deli
Casa Del Sole
115 Broadway, Woodcliff Lake, (201) 391-5671
Finalists:
• Morano’s Gourmet Market, Ramsey
• Shortrounds Deli & Catering, Emerson
• Denaro’s Submarine Sandwiches, Dumont
Best Dessert Menu
Sook Pastry
24 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, (201) 493-2500
Finalists:
• The Cheesecake Factory, Hackensack
• Saddle River Inn, Saddle River
• L’Arte della Pasticceria, Ramsey
Best Diner
Matthews Colonial Diner
4 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, (201) 447-1411
Finalists:
• Chit Chat Diner, Hackensack
• The Ridge Diner, Park Ridge
• Suburban Diner, Paramus
Best Dive Bar
The Orange Lantern
15 E. Firehouse Lane, Paramus, (201) 652-4443
Finalists:
• Dog House Saloon & Grill, Twp. of Washington
• MacMurphy’s, Ridgewood
• Lou’s Tavern, Hillsdale
Best Doughnuts
Glaze Donuts
358 River Road, New Milford, (201) 483-8634
Finalists:
• Demarest Farms, Hillsdale
• Abma’s Farm Market, Greenhouse & Petting Zoo Wyckoff
• Krispy Kreme, Paramus
Best Farm to Table
Saddle River Inn
2 Barnstable Court, Saddle River, (201) 825-4016
Finalists:
• Farmhouse Cafe & Eatery, Westwood
• Café Panache, Ramsey
• Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar, Northvale
Best Farmers’ Market
Ramsey Farmers’ Market
2 W. Main St., Ramsey, (201) 675-6866
Finalists:
• Ridgewood Farmers’ Market
• Westwood Farmers’ Market
• River Vale Farmers’ Market
Best Fast Casual
Hiram’s
1345 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, (201) 592-9602
Finalists:
• Shake Shack, Paramus
• EONS Greek Food for Life, Paramus
• East Coast Burger Company, Ridgewood
Best Fine Dining
The River Palm Terrace
1416 River Road, Edgewater, (201) 224-2013
Finalists:
• Saddle River Inn, Saddle River
• Savini Restaurant, Allendale
• Andiamo, Haworth
Best Food Truck
Callahan’s
eatcallahans.com, (201) 275-0622
Finalists:
• Hold My Knots NJ, Hillsdale
• Empanada Mania, Bergenfield
• Curbside Confections, Westwoo
Best Fries
Ted’s North Delicatessen
314 Spring Valley Road, Paramus, (201) 261-9599
Finalists:
• Five Guys, Ramsey
• Fire & Oak, Montvale
• Steve’s Burgers, Garfield (Rt. 46)
Best Gourmet Shop
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace
10 Triangle Plaza, Ramsey, (201) 995-6800
Finalists:
• Market Basket, Franklin Lakes
• Maywood Marketplace, Maywood
• Steve’s Market Inc, Ramsey
Best Greek/Mediterranean
Varka Restaurant
30 N. Spruce St., Ramsey, (201) 995-9333
Finalists:
• Mezza, Westwood
• Oceanos Oyster Bar & Sea Grill, Fair Lawn
• Elia Mediterranean Restaurant, East Rutherford
Best Grocery Store/Supermarket
Wegmans
100 Farm View, Montvale, (551) 249-2200
Finalists:
• Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, Ramsey
• Trader Joe’s, Westwood
• Stew Leonard’s Farm Fresh Food & Wine, Paramus
Best Hot Dog
Hiram’s
1345 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, (201) 592-9602
Finalists:
• Johnny & Hanges, Fair Lawn
• Ehmer Quality Meats, Hillsdale
• Hank’s Franks, Lodi
Best Ice Cream
Van Dyk’s Homemade Ice Cream
145 Ackerman Ave., Ridgewood, (201) 444-1429
Finalists:
• Conrad’s Confectionery, Westwood
• Bischoff’s Confectionery, Teaneck
• Ernie’s Ice Cream, Mahwah
Best Indian
Downtown Dhaba
266 Center Ave., Westwood, (201) 664-0123
Finalists:
• Bombay Hut, Waldwick
• Nirvana Indian Kitchen, Allendale
• Tabla, Ridgewood
Best Italian
Savini Restaurant
168 W. Crescent Ave., Allendale, (201) 760-3700
Finalists:
• Granita Grille, Westwood
• Andiamo, Haworth
• Arturo’s Restaurant, Midland Park
Best Japanese
Hanami Restaurant
301 Center Ave., Westwood, (201) 666-8508
Finalists:
• Kiku Restaurant, Paramus
• Sakura, Wyckoff
• Sakura Bana Restaurant, Ridgewood
Best Kid-Friendly
Brownstone Pancake Factory
717 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood Cliffs, (201) 945-4800
Finalists:
• Farmhouse Cafe & Eatery, Westwood
• Baumgart’s Café, Ridgewood
• Daily Treat Restaurant, Ridgewood
Best Korean
Kimchi Smoke Barbecue
301 Center Ave., Westwood, (201) 497-6333
Finalists:
• Dong Bang Grill, Fort Lee
• Tofu House, Ridgewood
• So Good, Closter
Best Kosher Deli
Kosher Nosh Deli
Restaurant & Catering
894 Prospect St., Glen Rock, (201) 445-1186
Finalists:
• Noah’s Ark, Teaneck
• Foster Village Kosher Delicatessen, Bergenfield
• Tenafly Kosher Deli & Caterers, Tenafly
Best Lunch
The Rolling Pin Cafe
341 Broadway, Westwood, (201) 666-4660
Finalists:
• Cafe Amici, Wyckoff
• Giovanna’s Cafe, Ramsey
• Saddle River Cafe, Saddle River
Best Meal for the Money
Steve’s Burgers
506 Route 46, Garfield, (973) 772-1770
Finalists:
• Biggie’s, Carlstadt
• Andiamo, Haworth
• worldFlats, Paramus
Best Mexican
Blue Moon Mexican Cafe
327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, (201) 891-1331
Finalists:
• Lolita’s Mexican Cantina, Westwood
• Pancho’s Burritos, New Milford
• El Azteca Mexican Restaurant, Park Ridge
Best New Restaurant (since Oct. 2020)
LT Bar & Grill
390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, (551) 287-6333
Finalists:
• Harvest & Ale, Oakland
• The Craftsman, Fair Lawn
• La Cambusa, Wyckoff
Best Place for a Sweet Treat
Conrad’s Confectionery
107 Westwood Ave., Westwood, (201) 664-2895
Finalists:
• Sook Pastry, Ridgewood
• Mindy’s Munchies, River Vale
• L’Arte della Pasticceria, Ramsey
Best Pizza
Kinchley’s Tavern
586 Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, (201) 934-7777
Finalists:
• Nellie’s Place, Waldwick
• S.Egidio Pizze Salumi Espresso, Ridgewood
• Lido Restaurant, Hackensack
Best Pub
P.J. Finnegan’s
274 Fairview Ave., Westwood, (201) 664-7576
Finalists:
• Allendale Bar & Grill, Allendale
• Brady’s at the Station, Ramsey
• The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, Ramsey
Best Romantic Restaurant
Saddle River Inn
2 Barnstable Court, Saddle River, (201) 825-4016
Finalists:
• Savini Restaurant, Allendale
• Cafe Matisse, Rutherford
• Café Panache, Ramsey
Best Sandwich
French Dip From Houston’s
The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, (201) 488-5667
Finalists:
• Garlic Mozzarella Cheesesteak from Biggie’s, Carlstadt
• American Chicken from Ted’s North Delicatessen, Paramus
• Lucky Strike from Shortrounds Deli, Emerson
Best Seafood
Varka Restaurant
30 N. Spruce St., Ramsey, (201) 995-9333
Finalists:
• Oceanos Oyster Bar & Sea Grill, Fair Lawn
• The River Palm Terrace, Edgewater
• Seafood Gourmet, Maywood
Best Seafood Shop
Peter’s Fish Market
190 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, (201) 444-3331
Finalists:
• Seafood Gourmet, Maywood
• Anchor Seafood, Montvale
• Market Basket, Franklin Lakes
Best Server
Victor Martinez of Andiamo
23 Hardenburgh Ave., Haworth, (201) 384-1551
Finalists:
• Tye Anderson of Saddle River Inn, Saddle River
• Matthew Guzman of Granita Grille, Westwood
• Luciano of Sanzari's New Bridge Inn, New Milford
Best Sports Bar
Allendale Bar & Grill
67 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, (201) 327-3197
Finalists:
• The Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar, Hillsdale
• Miller’s Ale House, Paramus
• Biggie’s, Carlstadt
Best Steak
The River Palm Terrace
1416 River Road, Edgewater, (201) 224-2013
Finalists:
• Steve’s Sizzling Steaks, Carlstadt
• The Capital Grille, Paramus
• The Park Steakhouse, Park Ridge
Best Sushi
The River Palm Terrace
1416 River Road, Edgewater, (201) 224-2013
Finalists:
• Bop N Sushi, Westwood
• Hanami Restaurant, Westwood
• Sakura Bana Restaurant, Ridgewood
Best Tapas
Sangria
1033 MacArthur Blvd., Mahwah, (201) 962-3310
Finalists:
• Casual Habana Cafe, New Milford
• Cravings Tapas Bistro, Ridgewood
• Finca Tapas, Ridgewood
Best Thai
Wyckoff Thai Cuisine
314 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, (201) 485-8855
Finalists:
• Pimaan Thai Restaurant, Emerson
• Gao Thai Kitchen, Ramsey
• Ammata Thai Kitchen, River Vale
Best Vegetarian Options
Veggie Heaven
473 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, (201) 836-0887
Finalists:
• Green Fusion, Ridgewood
• Rockin’ Roots, Hillsdale
• worldFlats, Paramus
Best Vietnamese
TC’s Little Taste of Saigon
419 Goffle Road, Ridgewood, (201) 445-5509
Finalists:
• Simply Vietnamese, Tenafly
• Ma Mì Eatery, Closter
• Binh Duong IV, Twp. of Washington
Best Wine Bar/Wine List
Aldo’s Italian Restaurant
640 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, (201) 891-2618
Finalists:
• Bacari Grill, Twp. of Washington
• The Capital Grille, Paramus
• Andiamo, Haworth
Best Wine Shop
Total Wine & More
1001 Main St., River Edge, (201) 968-1777
Finalists:
• Mason’s Cellar, Rutherford
• Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, Closter
• Ramsey Bottle King, Ramsey
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Best of Bergen 2022 results: Food and Drink
