For fresh and tasty Italian specialties to eat in, take out, or prepare at home, come to Matera’s on Park. Here is everything that you need to enjoy lunch or dinner. When you walk in, you’ll first be greeted by the wonderful smells of the prepared meats and cheeses, some that are hanging from the ceiling. This is a classic deli, with all the accoutrements.

Come up to the counter to order some great prepared food, be it subs, Panini, wraps or salads. There’s some nice seating to relax and enjoy, or take it with you to enjoy at home or work. Come back to get some fresh bread and other ingredients to make at home, or take advantage of Matera’s “Dinners on Demand” menu. Let Matera’s cater your next event!

Matera’s on Park
72 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-8083
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Vicario’s Market Gourmet has sandwiches and other classic deli fare. It’s also a great spot to get your motor humming in the a.m. with one of their High Protein Muffins, a bowl of Oatmeal & Almonds, Egg Whites & Turkey on a low-carb whole wheat roll, or an Egg White Omelet with Turkey & Spinach.

Later in the day, you can feast on one of their healthy entrée salads, like the Spicy Chicken Caesar. The sandwich menu features Mesquite Buffalo Chicken with Muenster cheese, Italian Cheese Steak with sautéed peppers & onions, and a Roasted Portobello with artichokes, fresh spinach, roasted pepper & balsamic vinaigrette. Pasta dishes include Ravioli stuffed with lobster & cheese, Farfalle with grilled chicken & prosciutto, and Penne with sun-dried tomatoes, peas & pink vodka sauce.

Vicario's is open Mondays through Saturdays.

Vicario's Market Gourmet
242 Market Street
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 797-3222
http://vicariosmarketgourmet.com/
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