Feast in the Kitchen: Chef Stephen El-Hassan
Published on
September 11, 2025

Chef Stephen El-Hassan isn't your average restaurant guy. A first-generation American and proud Jersey native, he built O'Bagel from a family bagel shop into a cultural staple — then turned around and launched Mile Square Café, one of Hoboken's hottest new openings. Now he's expanding into Montclair. In this feature, he talks food, family, and what drives him. Go read the full story and see why this chef is one to watch.
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