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By the People, for the People
North Jersey Chicken Parm March Madness Finalists Announced
Bar Mutz's innovative cheese-smothered chicken parm dish is the talk of the town.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 8:22am
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A March Madness-style food competition in New Jersey has culminated in the announcement of the finalists for the best chicken parmesan dish in the North Jersey region. Bar Mutz in Westwood has been serving an innovative new parm that gets smothered in cheese right at the table, and it has emerged as a top contender in the competition.
Why it matters
Chicken parmesan is a beloved Italian-American dish, and the competition to find the best version in North Jersey has captured the attention of local foodies. The unique preparation at Bar Mutz has made their chicken parm a standout, highlighting the creativity and passion of the region's restaurateurs.
The details
Bar Mutz's chicken parm is served on Mondays and Tuesdays and features a dish that gets covered in cheese right at the customer's table, creating a gooey, indulgent final product. The competition has been narrowed down to the finalists after several rounds of voting by the public.
- The March Madness-style food competition has been ongoing for the past few weeks.
- The finalists were announced on March 24, 2026.
The players
Bar Mutz
A restaurant in Westwood, New Jersey that is known for its innovative cheese-smothered chicken parmesan dish.
What’s next
The winner of the North Jersey chicken parm March Madness competition will be announced in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The popularity of Bar Mutz's unique chicken parmesan dish highlights the creativity and passion of North Jersey's culinary scene, as restaurateurs strive to put their own spin on classic Italian-American favorites.
