{"id":233011,"date":"2026-01-20T10:31:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=233011"},"modified":"2026-01-24T13:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T18:37:17","slug":"choir-practice-bar-dumont-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/choir-practice-bar-dumont-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"New Bar, Choir Practice, Opening in Dumont, NJ"},"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\/2026\/01\/choir-practice-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"choir prac FI\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/choir-practice-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/choir-practice-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/choir-practice-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/choir-practice-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/choir-practice.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">food + drink<\/div><p>As we settle into the heart of winter and step into a new year, the season of love starts to make its presence felt. Love can be found in more meaningful places than just flowers and celebrations, such as in the<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/women-owned-businesses-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> stories behind local businesses<\/a> and the families who bring them to life. <strong>Read more about Choir Practice, a new neighborhood bar opening soon at 26 West Madison Avenue in Dumont.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-233018\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/choir-practice-800x533.png\" alt=\"choir prac FI\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/choir-practice-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/choir-practice-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/choir-practice-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/choir-practice-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/choir-practice.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How It Started<\/h3>\n<p>Kenny, the founder of Choir Practice and the husband\/father at the center of this family-run venture, recently spoke with Carli from the BG team to share the story behind the bar. He explained that it was his wife, Angeles, who first sparked the idea while they enjoyed a summer night out at a local bar. Listening to live music over drinks, she simply thought: \u201cWe should do this ourselves\u201d, and from there, Choir Practice began to take shape in just a month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/corner-cafe-cliffside-park-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A New Coffee + Fitness Concept Is Coming to Cliffside Park<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>A Family-Run Foundation<\/h3>\n<p>Choir Practice is a family-run bar, something Kenny made a point to emphasize. The business will be operated by Kenny and Angeles and their three children, Gianna, Anthony, and Marissa, making it a full family effort from day one.<\/p>\n<p>The idea of love and family carries through every detail of Choir Practice, including the bar\u2019s logo. Kenny shared that the design was created using an old photo of his father, Charles Della Monache, who passed away in 2021. The image includes a pinky ring that once belonged to Kenny\u2019s grandfather, was passed down to his father, and now belongs to him. Choir Practice is a place built on family history, shared memories, and meaningful connections.<\/p>\n<h3>What Locals Can Expect<\/h3>\n<p>Kenny shared with Carli what locals can expect once Choir Practice opens, explaining that the space will offer three distinct vibes throughout the bar. The main barroom will preserve the original character of the building, highlighting the existing tin ceiling and incorporating old school touches such as stained glass. The former restaurant area, now referred to as the Music Room, will feature a cocktail lounge vibe designed for a more moody atmosphere. And the third room, he said, for now remains a secret.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the inviting space, Kenny shared exciting plans for the future. Choir Practice will serve pizza made from a secret recipe inspired by a beloved Bergen County staple. The bar will also feature live music and, at times, guest chefs from among friends + family, further highlighting its family-focused spirit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/best-coffee-shops-work-from-home-hoboken-jersey-city-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Coffee Shops to WFH in Hoboken + Jersey City, Based on Your Neighborhood<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choir Practice is expected to bring a lively new energy to Dumont while bringing something that feels distinct from many Bergen County bars. While an official opening date has not yet been announced, this piece will be updated as more details become available and opening day approaches.<\/p>\n<p>Follow @thebergencountygirl on <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thehobokengirl\/?hl=en\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Instagram<\/a> for the latest Bergen County updates, <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.myflodesk.com\/uu0mgpgtm0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/62f92877e5ea6b3d8aea50ad\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">sign up for our email list here<\/a> that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/events\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">events calendar<\/a>, which has over 30+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/food-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-120173 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/17-e1657920136913.jpg\" alt=\"read more food button\" width=\"450\" height=\"140\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>food + drinkAs we settle into the heart of winter and step into a new year, the season of love starts to&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":389,"featured_media":233018,"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":[8821,9720,764,7997,9593],"tags":[9676,9710,9706,9702,9783],"class_list":["post-233011","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bars","category-bergen-county-towns","category-food-drink","category-lifestyle","category-local-girl-rss-feed","tag-bars","tag-bergen-county-news","tag-food-drink","tag-lifestyle","tag-tlg"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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