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Food Reviews

Milk N Cookies’ gooey and delicious cookies are right in Westwood and have been since December 2023. 

Milk N Cookies: gooey and delicious cookies right in Westwood

Megan Austin, Social Media Editor April 5, 2024

Milk N Cookies’ gooey and delicious cookies are right in Westwood and have been since December 2023.    This is the fourth addition to the chain across the tri-state area with stores in Mamaroneck,...

Megan Austin shares the best places to get a latte in the Pascack Valley area.

A lot of lattes: top places to get lattes in the Bergen County area

Megan Austin, Social Media Editor March 4, 2024

It is time to ditch Starbucks and Dunkin’ and head over to one of the many local coffee shops. Here are some of the best places to get coffee in the Pascack Valley area.    Il Freno 81 Park...

Valley Echo staff members review Trader Joe’s best fall items to celebrate the season.

The best of Trader Joe’s fall foods

Fall is here! Bring on the foliage, Halloween festivities, and—most importantly—Trader Joe’s seasonal products. To celebrate the season, Valley Echo editors and writers taste-tested various TJ’s...

Koon Thai, a new eatery in Hillsdale, brings customers an intimate setting with delicious Thai food.

Koon Thai comes to Hillsdale

Megan Austin, Social Media Editor October 4, 2023

Koon Thai, a new eatery in Hillsdale, brings customers an intimate setting with delicious Thai food.   From the appetizer list, The Valley Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief Maya Schlessinger and I picked...

Looking for a new lunch spot? Why not try WeCrave? Megan Austin and Tolu Bosede review WeCrave in Hillsdale.

WeCrave: a fast lunch option

Megan Austin and Tolu Bosede April 21, 2023

Looking for a new lunch spot? Why not try WeCrave?   WeCrave is located in Hillsdale in the plaza across from Sports Expert. With a menu ranging from standard pizza to the TikTok famous Kool-Aid...

Megan Austin reviews the Korean fried chicken chain, Bonchon.

Bonchon: ‘winner, winner, chicken dinner’

Megan Austin, Social Media Editor March 3, 2023

Bonchon has 75 locations all over the country, the nearest location is Hackensack, New Jersey.    Bonchon is a Korean fried chicken chain that specializes in chicken wings.    The...

Social Media Editor, Megan Austin, reviews Poke Zone in Ridgewood.

Poke Zone: Tuna, Boba, and Dumplings

Megan Austin, Social Media Editor January 31, 2023

It’s a restaurant where you sit yourself and the menus are made of thin paper like the takeout menus that American families keep in their takeout menu drawer.    Poke Zone in Ridgewood, New...

Megan Austin and Maya Schlessinger review Mochimoly.

Mochimoly: the rise of the mochi donut

Megan Austin and Maya Schlessinger December 22, 2022

Park Ridge store, Mochimoly, executes an unlikely dessert combination: Korean mochi and American donuts. Mochi donuts are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside due to the mochi rice flour. They...

Megan Austin shares her opinion on Il Freno in Park Ridge.

Il Freno: ‘some great options for a quick bite’

Megan Austin, Social Media Editor November 30, 2022

Il Freno is a small coffee shop located right below Cyclesport, a bike shop in Park Ridge.   It is perfect for a quick stop after shopping at the bike shop or relaxing in the park across the street.    This...

Megan Austin shares her thoughts on the Leblon Steakhouse.

Leblon Steakhouse: Unbeatable Flavor

Megan Austin, Social Media Editor October 20, 2022

Leblon Steakhouse, which opened in May, has had some raving reviews. Needless to say, I had to check it out.   At the entrance, you will notice that the restaurant has been completely remodeled...

Social Media Editor Megan Austin and Staff Writer Tolu Bosede share their thoughts on the chain restaurant, Wetzel's Pretzels.

Wetzel’s Pretzels: hot or knot?

Megan Austin and Tolu Bosede September 30, 2022

Wetzel’s Pretzels is a popular pretzel chain with over 350 locations, typically found in big malls. Sophomore and staff writer Toluwani Bosede and I (Megan Austin) checked out the Wetzel's Pretzels...

Social Media Editor Megan Austin reviews Kens, a sandwich place located in Hillsdale, New Jersey.

Ken’s Deli: 2022 Revamp

Megan Austin, Social Media Editor June 6, 2022

Ken’s Deli has been renovated and has new ownership. So, is it still the same? This deli, located in Hillsdale, is known for its breakfast sandwiches.  For this food review, I ordered my typical...

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