{"id":170587,"date":"2026-06-05T14:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=170587"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:31:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:31:54","slug":"alfalfa-edgewater-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/alfalfa-edgewater-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"Alfalfa Opens Its 1st Bergen County Location in Edgewater on June 6th"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">food news<\/div><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b46c1baa-0f69-4e72-b3e8-a1c134b5e072\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1188\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Alfalfa, a Hoboken-based eatery known for its fresh salads, wraps, breakfast burritos, and gluten-free doughnuts, is continuing to grow in New Jersey. The brand\u2019s first Bergen County location is set to open on Friday, June 6th, in Edgewater at 725-1 River Road, taking over the former Mr. Bagelsworth space. With a focus on balance, quality ingredients, and feel-good food, Alfalfa is bringing its popular menu to a new neighborhood. <strong>Read on for what we know about Alfalfa\u2019s newest location in Edgewater.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1188\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-239701\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2-800x533.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/frank-sintra-final-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Space + Transition from Mr. Bagelsworth<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alfalfa is preparing to join the bustling Edgewater Marketplace, a shopping center that sees steady foot traffic throughout the day. This addition will bring fresh, fast-casual healthy food options to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wellness-spots-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\">Bergen County<\/a> community. Located alongside popular spots like Trader Joe\u2019s, Kuppi Coffee Company, Sushi Cruise, Rumble Boxing, Orangetheory Fitness, and others, the center continues to grow with recent openings such as K-Beauty Outlet and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/swthz-contrast-therapy-studio-edgewater-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SWTHZ<\/a> (Sweat Houz). Alfalfa\u2019s new space will sit on the corner of the shopping center, highly visible to drivers heading down River Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYxRbXfSXJO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYxRbXfSXJO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Alfalfa (@eatalfalfa)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/new-businesses-westwood-nj\/\">10 New + Incoming Businesses in Westwood, NJ<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before Alfalfa, the space was home to Mr. Bagelsworth, one of the few dedicated bagel spots in the Edgewater area. In its last stretch, Mr. Bagelsworth shared the space with Saladworks in an effort to attract more customers, though the partnership was short-lived. With its closure, Bagels &amp; More at 1040 River Road remains the sole bagel-focused shop in town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">The Alfalfa team has officially announced its opening day for June 6th, 2026, at its Edgewater location at&nbsp;725-1 River Road, bringing its signature salads, wraps, breakfast burritos, gluten-free doughnuts, and feel-good menu to Bergen County. The new spot, takes over the former Mr. Bagelsworth space, featuring refreshed interiors, updated decor, and Alfalfa\u2019s laid-back, California-inspired approach to all-day eats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When <em>The Bergen Girl<\/em> first reported on the expansion in April 2025, a construction permit posted in the window listed an interior demo to make way for Alfalfa. Now, the space has been transformed into the brand\u2019s newest New Jersey outpost, serving its colorful, ingredient-forward menu in a fresh new neighborhood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLm6QCbteZo\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLm6QCbteZo\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Alfalfa (@eatalfalfa)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Inside the Alfalfa Brand + Menu<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dan Sobsey, along with fellow co-founders Andrew Arrospide, Dan Londono, and Ben Sobsey all grew up in Hoboken and attended St. Peter\u2019s Prep in Jersey City. From the beginning, their goal was to create a space centered on quality ingredients and a cozy atmosphere \u2014 something they\u2019ve continued to deliver with each new location. What began as a small stand at a farmers\u2019 market has grown into a multi-location concept, now preparing to open its sixth spot. There are currently Alfalfa two stores in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/alfalfa-hoboken-second-location-downtown-sobseys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hoboken<\/a> as well as other locations in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/alfalfa-salad-jersey-city-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jersey City<\/a>, Princeton, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-170595\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-1-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"alfalfa edgewater\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-1-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alfalfa\u2019s menu provides a range of fresh, <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/cozy-restaurants-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\">flavorful choices<\/a> with something for everyone. There is a wide variety of signature salads and wraps available, along with the option to build a custom creation. Team <em>BG<\/em> has made plenty of visits to the Hoboken and Jersey City locations \u2014 mostly for the West Coast Salad. This salad comes loaded with Alfalfa mix (a blend of butter lettuce, organic romaine, and organic kale), avocado, California Medjool dates, strawberries, red onions, creamy goat cheese, sliced almonds, and house-made balsamic vinaigrette.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-170597\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-3-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"alfalfa edgewater\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-3-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-3-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/alfalfa-edgewater-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The menu also includes a few breakfast burritos, all of which are <em>BG<\/em>-approved. Guests will also find plenty of options for different dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian items. For something sweet, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/alfalfa-gluten-free-doughnut-making-process-hoboken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gluten-free doughnuts<\/a> are a must \u2014 especially the fairy bread flavor, a <em>BG<\/em> favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/alfalfa-gluten-free-doughnut-making-process-hoboken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Alfalfa in Hoboken Makes Its Gluten-Free Doughnuts<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Follow @thebergencountygirl on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/?hl=en\"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram<\/span><\/a> for the latest Bergen County updates, <a href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.myflodesk.com\/uu0mgpgtm0\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our email list here<\/span><\/a> that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 30+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/category\/events-news\/news\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-120164\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8-800x267.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8-800x267.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8.jpg 1800w\" alt=\"read more button\" width=\"450\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>food news Alfalfa, a Hoboken-based eatery known for its fresh salads, wraps, breakfast burritos, and gluten-free doughnuts, is continuing to grow in&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":389,"featured_media":239701,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[9720,9732,9479,9788,764,9660,8824],"tags":[9713,9706,9667],"class_list":["post-170587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bergen-county-towns","category-edgewater","category-local-events-news","category-featured-homepage","category-food-drink","category-news","category-restaurants","tag-edgewater-news","tag-food-drink","tag-restaurants"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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