Hot From The Kettle™: "Down Neck" With Friends - Part 2

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The first time Hot From The Kettle went “Down Neck”, we were joined by Baristaville locals, Anne Prince, Donato DiGeronimo, and Frank “Frank GG” Gerard Godlewski.

My companions and I visited Fornos of Spain, discussed the history of the Ironbound section, and enjoyed a pitcher (or two) of Sangria.

In today’s segment, we meet the owner Camillo Rodrigues and his son, Andres. Andres, the manager of Fornos, explains to us how their paella is made.

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Hot From The Kettle™: Down Neck Part 1

by Melody Kettle in ,


Back in 2010, we ran a poll asking you to vote for your favorite “Ironbound” restaurant. Fornos of Spain, located 47 Ferry Street in Newark, emerged victorious.

Soon thereafter Hot From The Kettle began planning the journey “down neck.” We received help from Vince Baglivo, Director of Communications at the Ironbound Business Improvement District.

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