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New Jersey Chef, Featured on Food Network, Dead at 44
Carl Ruiz, a New Jersey chef who has appeared on Food Network on multiple occasions, reportedly passed away suddenly Sunday morning. He was just 44.
Ruiz owned the popular La Cubana restaurant in New York City. His former spot, Marie’s Italian Specialties in Chatham Township, caught the attention of Guy Fieri, who filmed an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives there.
Ruiz also competed on and won the Food Network game show Guy's Grocery Games. He also had a fun YouTube food review channel called Omg Carl's Food Show that I watched occasionally.
No cause of death has been officially reported, but friends believe he may have had a heart attack, according to NJ.com.
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