New Latin-American restaurant opens in Jersey City in the COVID-19 era
A new Latin-American restaurant has opened in Jersey City in an era when many are closing due to COVID-19.
Alex Sazon Restaurant offers an affordable taste of the Dominican Republic.
“The people love my food. They keep coming again and again,” says owner Alixandris Martinez.
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The restaurant features entrees like rice and beans and oxtail.
The COVID-compliant business is only one month old, but Martinez says that it is an effort years in the making.
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“This is my dream. My first goal. It takes like 10 years to have it,” Martinez says.
The restaurant is open for carryout and limited indoor dining per state guidelines.