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Reg wrote:
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> Arri London wrote:
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> > Part of a 'Things you didn't know about New Jersey' email sent to me.
> >
> > New Jersey has the most diners in the world and is sometimes referred
> > to as the "Diner Capital of the World." (Have eaten at a couple.)
> >
> > New Jersey is home to the original Mystery Pork Parts Club
> > (no, not Spam): Taylor Ham or Pork Roll. (Yum!)
> >
> > Home to the less mysterious but the best Italian hot dogs and Italian
> > sausage w/peppers and onions. (Even more yum!)
> >
> > Jersey tomatoes are known the world over as being the best you can buy.
> > (Yes they are.)
> >
> > New Jersey is the world leader in blueberry and cranberry
> > production (and here you thought Massachusetts?). (Knew about the
> > blueberries, not the cranberries)
> >
> > Here's to New Jersey - the toast of the country! In 1642, the first
> > brewery in America, opened in Hoboken. (Actually it was in 1663)
> >
> > Hobken is also the home of the first 'Blimpie' sandwich shop, started by
> > NJ students.

>
> Yes, Hoboken. All kinds of unique food choices available there.


Yes apparently it is. Used to belong to a Newark-based (former residents
that is) newsgroup and they used to meet up in Hoboken for nice meals.

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> Here's the only place left I know of where you can get sfogliatella.
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> http://www.carlosbakery.com/pastries.html
>
> Anybody know of any other places, perchance?
>
> --
> Reg


Can't help you with bakeries but you could try making your own:

http://www.cookiesfromitaly.com/reci...ogliatella.htm

(My Italian dictionary defines 'strutto' as lard.)

Or else try North Newark or NYC bakeries.