FOOD , from Page 1 determine what makes each business successful .
Located on Mays Landing Road , Rodio ’ s Kitchen is an iconic breakfast restaurant that makes guests feel like they ’ re at home . Michele Rodio , the owner and sole worker at the kitchen , explained that she wanted to create a comfortable atmosphere for her customers , where they
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could eat and enjoy socializing with one another .
For years , Rodio ’ s Kitchen has been a favorite of locals . Some customers come daily to the breakfast restaurant and some have even tried everything on the menu , Rodio said . The kitchen is famous for their breakfast , but also for the scrapple that Rodio hand-makes . Rodio ’ s Kitchen has been on ads on the radio , the
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“ I have a guy calling me wanting to turn this place into a franchise ,” Rodio said .
Rodio may be the only regular cook and worker at Rodio ’ s Kitchen , but she gets some help from her family .
“ I have my son ; he carries the heavy stuff in for me … then I have my daughter and she helps me on Saturdays ” Rodio said .
Rodio explained that she likes her business hours due to the fact that she can be there for her family afterwards .
“ I don ’ t like by any means to
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Family helps at Rodio ’ s Kitchen according to Michele Rodio .
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have my businesses interfere with my life ,” Rodio said .
As a single mother , Rodio schedules her hours to coordinate with her own personal life .
Rodio ’ s Kitchen is open from 8 a . m . to 2 p . m . Wednesday through
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“ You know it ’ s a small place and it has some really great scenery . People keep coming back for the views , the food and the atmosphere ,” Riek said .
The cafe sports a few tables , with room for a diner bar . Many
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Apron Cafe , located at the Hammonton Municipal Airport , is another local favorite . The cafe is small , but sits on the runway of the airport , creating some fantastic views . The manager of Apron
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at the bar , eager to talk to the friendly waiters . Riek explained that the comfortable setting and tone of the cafe allows for people to relax and have a good time . The staff at Apron Cafe always have a smile on their face and chat with |
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