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Jollibee Queens, New York – The First in East Coast: What’s your Review?

Finally the long wait is over: Jollibee has arrived in the east coast. It is located in Woodside, Queens, New York, at least 35 minutes away from Jersey City if you are driving. Jollibee opened its door on February 14, 2009 – Valentine’s Day.
From the news and stories I’ve read and heard, the line is [...]

Philippine Bread House’s Ube: Featured in The Village Voice Blog

Philippine Bread House’s Ube was featured last week in a blog called “The Village Voice“. They classified the delicacy as one of the “strange snacks of the world”, and I’m not surprised. Filipinos love to eat odd things and we are not afraid to experiment some varieties. For instance, where can you find people putting [...]

Pinay Businesswoman – Multi-award Recipient!

Filipina businesswoman Patricia Berberabe – the 67-year-old owner of the famous Filipino store on Newark Avenue (Phil-Am Trading, Inc) – is set to receive four awards, including the Presidential Awardees to be handed by the Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo herself. In a week, she will be flying to Manila to personally receive her Banaag Award.
“Sa [...]

Casa Victoria Now Open

2A Restaurant has been closed for a while now. However, a new restaurant next to it has opened.
Casa Victoria on Newark Avenue opened recently. My guess is that 2A owners manages this new establishment. They should make a noticeable sign that would inform 2A patrons to go to Casa. I saw lots of confused customers [...]

“Maynila”, Now Known As “2A Restaurant”

Maynila, a popular restaurant on Newark Avenue, Jersey City, is now known as “2A Restaurant“. What 2A means is unbeknownst to me. Despite the new name, the staff and management remain the same. So file this as a business changing name.
2A Restaurant
Description: Restaurant, Filipino Dish
Address: 687 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Phone: (201)963-1600