Let’s start with the name: The Freakin Rican. Derick Lopez, the owner and operator of the restaurant that has received much acclaim in New York City, said it came after his first restaurant in New York City failed and he was back at his other career — working as a makeup artist at Bergdorf Goodman. […] The post Freakin success story: Q&A with Derick Lopez, chef who is bringing his unique brand of Puerto Rican food — The Freakin Rican — to Teaneck appeared first on BINJE | New Jersey...
