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Specialty Food Shops

Specialty Food Shops

Best Cheese Shop
CHEZ CHEEZE
10 WASHINGTON ST ., TENAFLY , ( 201 ) 568-2050 , CHEZCHEEZE . COM
Whether served for appetizers or for after-entrée courses , cheese delights the palate , but must be chosen carefully . The experts at Chez Cheese will help you select the perfect artisan cheeses to make the flavors on your cheese board come alive .
RUNNER-UP : RIDGEWOODCHEESESHOP RIDGEWOOD
Nothing beats a perfect wine and cheese pairing , and Ridgewood Cheese Shop in Super Cellars can do it all .
Best Health Food Store
ORGANICA NATURAL FOODS
495 N . FRANKLIN TURNPIKE , RAMSEY ,( 201 ) 934-5511 ORGANICANATURALFOODS . COM
Eating organic may seem like a popular recent trend , but the owners of Organica Natural Foods have been satisfying the demand for these products for more than 35 years . This four-time winner continues to serve healthy and flavorful breakfast , lunch and dinner to its ever-expanding list of loyal customers .
RUNNER-UP : HEALTHWAYS NATURAL FOODS TENAFLY
With its organic juice and salad bars , gluten and allergy-free menus , Healthways is there to meetall of your needs for healthy meals , snacks and supplements .
Best Ice Cream
VANDYK ’ S
145 ACKERMAN AVE ., RIDGEWOOD ( 201 ) 444-1429
It ’ s the battle of the scoops every year in this category , but Van Dyk ’ s has once again piled its cones higher than the competition . Many a Ridgewood family has fond memories of summer nights spent enjoying homemade icecream , hoping to devour it all beforeit melts .
RUNNERS-UP : BISCHOFF ’ S TEANECK CONRAD ’ S WESTWOOD KILWIN ’ S RIDGEWOOD WALDWICK WHISTLE STOP WALDWICK
This quartet of ice cream shops continues to deliver delicious homemade ice cream in the most popular flavors . Make mine chocolate peanut buttercup please .
Best Farmstand
ABMA ’ S FARM MARKET AND GREENHOUSE
700LAWLINS ROAD , WYCKOFF , ( 201 ) 891-0278 , ABMASFARM . COM
As you drive up Lawlins Road to Abma ’ s Farm , youfeel like you ’ re escaping suburbia to a charming rural retreat . With its fields of fine vegetables , sought after by local chefs , and its market , with fresh poultry and baked goods , this multi-generation family business neverdisappoints .
RUNNERS-UP : DEMARESTFARMS HILLSDALE STOKES FARM OLDTAPPAN
Hayrides , cider and pumpkins in the fall , fruits and vegetables in spring and summer make these two iconic Bergenfarms favorites among readers .
Best Frozen Yogurt
PLANET SWIRL FRO-YO & GRILL
44 FRANKLIN AVE ., RIDGEWOOD ( 201 ) 857-4455 , PLANETSWIRL . COM
Yogurt bars are very popular among ( 201 ) readers , especially when they offer both yogurt and soft ice cream . At PlanetSwirl , youenter a galaxy of flavors with every spoonful or sip . Don ’ t miss the smoothies and shakes , including the Chunky Monkey Mother Ship or the Starry Frappellation .
RUNNERS-UP : CUPS FAIR LAWN LET ’ SYOFRANKLIN LAKES
Choose your favorite flavor and pile your cup high with toppings at both of these popular yogurt shops .
Best Italian Deli
CASA DEL SOLE
115 BROADWAY , WOODCLIFF LAKE ( 201 ) 391-5671 , CASADELSOLE . BIZ
With mozzarella made fresh daily , it ’ s no wonder CasaDel Sole is afivetime winner . For more than 40 years , this family-owned deli has sold the finest cold cuts and Italian bread , not to mention the pizza , ravioli and homemade sauces . Mangia tutti !
RUNNERS-UP : ITALIAN RIVIERA WALDWICK LOTITO ’ S RAMSEY
Whether you just want an Italian hero or you ’ re planning a party and need trays of pasta , chicken Francese or sausageand peppers , Italian Riviera and Lotito ’ s are ready to serve . Buon appetito ! hich one of these cocktails suits you best ?
( 201 ) STAFF PICK
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor
ERNIE ’ SICE CREAM
78 FRANKLIN TURNPIKE , MAHWAH , ( 201 ) 252-8373
I have always been a self-professed sugaraddict . Ihave never wavered in my love of sweet treats andthink of myself as quite the dessert connoisseur . This summer I indulged in entirely toomuch ice cream , from too many places to count . However , in my searches , Icame across the most amazing ice cream I have ever had . Campfire S ' mores from Ernie ’ s is on another level ! Nightly trips to get my fix of this delicious concoction soon became the norm . There are no words to describe how sinful this flavor is , so as soon as Ernie ’ s opens for the season , I suggest you head straight thereand treatyourselftoa cup of Campfire S ’ mores . Make sure to leavesome forme !
CHOSEN BY HEATHER ZWAIN , FASHIONEDITOR
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