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New Restaurant, Brewery In St. James Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails New Restaurant, Brewery In St. James Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails
New Restaurant, Brewery In St. James Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails A new restaurant and brewery on Long Island is already charming diners. The Stone Goat – located in St. James at 552 North Country Road – held its soft opening on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Under the direction of owner Nick Gounaris, the eatery features an upscale dining room on the main level with a pub-like menu and bar upstairs. Though its official website and menu weren’t immediately available, an Eventbrite announcement showed a tantalizing spread that included a raw oyster bar, duck sliders, steak tartar crostini, and wild boar ragu. Diners can also opt for the seafood dumplings, made wi…
Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall
Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall A chic champagne and caviar bar has opened at the American Dream in East Rutherford, giving guests a luxurious new spot to relax between high-end shopping.  Isola Bella opened on Thursday, Oct. 31 inside The Avenue. The bar offers an elegant menu filled with fresh seafood and sparkling drinks. The menu features jumbo shrimp cocktails, oysters, caviar selections, pastrami smoked salmon, and smoked sea bass, among other upscale bites. Alcoholic options include champagne and sparkling wine, along with a selection of wines by the glass or bottle and hand-crafted cocktails.  Non-alcoh…
'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Making Mark In Piermont 'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Making Mark In Piermont
'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Making Mark In Piermont If you are ready for an upscale night out enjoying Greek cuisine while gazing upon the new Tappan Zee Bridge, local foodies say Trata on the River is the spot. Located in Rockland County in Piermont, Trata on the River opened its doors in October in the completely renovated old Pier 701 restaurant.   Online reviewers say the restaurant, owned by Efthimios Salouros and Annamarie Adinolfi, focuses on Greek cuisine but makes you feel like you're on a Mediterranean Island. Chef José Luis Falcóne, who has worked at high-end restaurants such as Nobu, Café des Artistes, and Windows on t…
New Eatery Off To Great Start Months After Opening In Chappaqua: 'We Loved It' New Eatery Off To Great Start Months After Opening In Chappaqua: 'We Loved It'
New Eatery Off To Great Start Months After Opening In Chappaqua: 'We Loved It' A Northern Westchester restaurant that has only been open for a few months is becoming quite a hit with visitors.  Bia American Kitchen, located in Chappaqua at 480 Bedford Rd., opened in mid-August and features a menu full of American cuisine staples that make use of locally sourced ingredients.  The eatery, situated within Chappaqua Crossing, serves up sandwiches, seafood, burgers, steak, salads, and more. Signature menu items include the honey goat cheese flatbread; the grass-fed burrata burger; crispy Rhode Island calamari; and the seafood platter, complete with lobster, shuck…
Husband-Wife Team To Open New Eatery In Thornwood: Here's When Husband-Wife Team To Open New Eatery In Thornwood: Here's When
Husband-Wife Team To Open New Eatery In Thornwood: Here's When A husband and wife who have already seen success in the restaurant business are set to open another eatery in Northern Westchester with a Spanish flair. Vida Restaurant, owned by Marc Taxiera and Brianne Meyers-Taxiera, will open in late October at 14 Marble Ave. in Thornwood. The eatery will be run by the same team that opened Augustine's Salumeria in Mamaroneck in 2022 and will offer Spanish cuisine, including modern interpretations of tapas, which are small appetizers. Some examples of these that will be offered by Vida include papas brava, which consist of smashed crispy potato bites; …
Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Pleasantville: 'To Die For' Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Pleasantville: 'To Die For'
Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Pleasantville: 'To Die For' If you're looking to celebrate spooky season with some fall-themed cocktails, a Northern Westchester restaurant's "Voodoo Lounge" promises to delight.  As Halloween approaches, Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen in Pleasantville at 68 Wheeler Ave. is marking the occasion by offering "Cocktails To Die For" in their "Voodoo Lounge," the only one of its kind in the entire county.  Visitors can enjoy their spooky drinks pre- or post-dinner in the lounge, which gives off eerie vibes and is a perfect setting to get in the Halloween spirit.  Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen The featured c…
New Asian American Restaurant Heats Up Linden Dining Scene New Asian American Restaurant Heats Up Linden Dining Scene
New Asian American Restaurant Heats Up Linden Dining Scene An Asian American restaurant franchise has expanded into Linden. Blue Sunday Bar and Grill, which also has locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland, celebrated its soft opening back in August and recently held a grand opening at 830 West Edgar Rd. Dishes include homemade crab cakes with kale salad and remoulade sauce, cheesesteak egg rolls, sushi rolls, ribeye steaks and Scottish salmon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blue Sunday Bar & Grill Linden (@bluesundaylinden) The restaurant receive the endorsement of Mayor Derek Armst…
New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare
New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare A new restaurant on Long Island serving seafood and cocktails is earning high praise from diners. Sexy Crab – located in Hicksville at 828 South Oyster Bay Road – held its grand opening in late September 2024. It marks the second Long Island spot for the restaurant chain, which touts itself as having “the freshest and most flavorful Cajun seafood” around. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sexy Crab Levittown, NY (@sexycrabnewyork) The menu features a mouthwatering array of shrimp, crab, lobster tails, clams, and crawfish, to name …
Popular Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venture In Highland Popular Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venture In Highland
Popular Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venture In Highland After nearly 11 years of rave reviews in the Hudson Valley, a popular brewing company and restaurant is hopping the river to open a new dining venture. Dutchess County's Mill House Brewing Company in Poughkeepsie announced this month that it will open The Ridge by Mill House in Ulster County, in Highland. The Ridge, located at 387 South St., is the former site of the Gunk Haus and is slated to premiere its new concept restaurant this winter. Owned by Daniel Crocco, executive chef and co-owner, and Jamie Bishop, brewmaster, say the new venture will be a stop for locals and visitors alike wi…
This Bay Shore Restaurant Best On LI To Take Out-Of-Towners, Foodies Say This Bay Shore Restaurant Best On LI To Take Out-Of-Towners, Foodies Say
This Bay Shore Restaurant Best On LI To Take Out-Of-Towners, Foodies Say This fine dining restaurant overlooking the Great South Bay is the perfect spot to impress those out-of-town visitors, foodies say. A Bay Shore eatery earned the most recommendations on a post seeking a waterfront restaurant “with amazing food and ambience for a special dinner” on the Long Island Food & Drink Facebook group. “For friends from Australia,” poster Tina Finnin explained. “First time on Long Island.” Finnin’s query garnered dozens of suggestions, all certainly impressive in their own right. But it was Bay Shore’s The LakeHouse restaurant that took the crown. …
Popular Eatery Opens New Location At Ridge Hill In Yonkers Popular Eatery Opens New Location At Ridge Hill In Yonkers
Popular Eatery Opens New Location At Ridge Hill In Yonkers A popular eatery that has already met success with its first locale in Westchester has opened a new location at a shopping center in the county.  Cantina Taco & Tequila Bar now has a new location at the Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers at 242 Market St. next to the Legoland Discovery Center, Yonkers city officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 19.  The establishment is the eatery's second location in Westchester following the White Plains restaurant at 166 Mamaroneck Ave.  Those who stop by the new eatery can expect Mexican cuisine classics such as tacos, fajitas, lo…
New Bay Shore Eatery Promising Journey Across America Praised As 'Amazing Experience' New Bay Shore Eatery Promising Journey Across America Praised As 'Amazing Experience'
New Bay Shore Eatery Promising Journey Across America Praised As 'Amazing Experience' You don’t have to leave Long Island for a culinary journey across America. Roadtrip restaurant in Bay Shore – located at 3 East Main Street, at the former site of Rock City Dogs – held its soft opening in late September. Billed as “a celebration of American cuisine and cocktails,” the eatery’s menu features dishes that are inspired by the different states, with a new state highlighted on its specials menu each week. The Herb-Infused Lollipop Lamb Chops – marinated in fresh herbs and served with chilled cucumber and tomato salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette – highlights Wyoming’s rich trad…
Meet Tamron Hall In Ridgewood Meet Tamron Hall In Ridgewood
Meet Tamron Hall In Ridgewood Tamron Hall, the Emmy-award winning talk show host, wants you to have fun in the kitchen. The former “Today Show” anchor and host of “The Tamron Hall Show” is signing copies of her new cookbook “A Confident Cook: Recipes for Joyous, No-Pressure Fun in the Kitchen Hardcover” on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Bookends in Ridgewood at 4 p.m. The book is a collaboration between Hall and her good friend, chef Lish Steiling. The two met while working at the “Today Show” The cookbook aims to teach aspiring chefs how to select the tools you need, how to stock your pantry, and how to cook for one, two, or …
Famous CT Pizzeria Expanding To Wethersfield, 3 Other Locations Famous CT Pizzeria Expanding To Wethersfield, 3 Other Locations
Famous CT Pizzeria Expanding To Wethersfield, 3 Other Locations Sally’s Apizza, the iconic New Haven restaurant and bar founded by Salvatore “Sally” Consiglio in 1938, is expanding. The restaurant announced a new shop will open in Hartford County in Wethersfield on Thursday, Aug. 29. Located on the ground level of a residential complex, The Borden at 1178 Silas Deane Highway, Sally’s Apizza in Wethersfield marks the first of four Hartford area locations, including Farmington, Newington, and South Windsor. Stein said that in addition to the Hartford locations, a new restaurant will soon open in Fairfield County at the SoNo Mall in South N…
New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Top-Notch Service' New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Top-Notch Service'
New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Top-Notch Service' Long Island has a new Italian restaurant, and it’s already delighting diners. Centro 336 – located in Hampton Bays at 336 West Montauk Highway – held its grand opening on Wednesday, June 24. The restaurant’s menu boasts a number of Italian staples like pizza, pasta, and chicken parmigiana. Everything is made in house using many of the East End’s local, in season produce. “Our menu centers around family recipes including fresh homemade pasta, individual pizzas from our wood burning oven and dishes with Mediterranean touches, such as clams oreganata, grilled octopus and zucchini chips,” read…
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years Time is running out to visit this popular restaurant in the region. In Albany County, the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub is set to close its Colonie location – at 107 Wolf Road – after 20 years in business. The restaurant’s final service will take place Sunday, Aug. 11, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice. Employees are being offered positions at other locations or severance pay. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Ninety Nine Restaurant bills itself as a casual dining eatery focusing on traditional American pub fare. The Colonie location opened in 2003. View…
New Globally-Inspired Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Port Chester New Globally-Inspired Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Port Chester
New Globally-Inspired Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Port Chester Fans of dishes cooked in wood-fired ovens and enjoyers of aged meats may want to visit an all-new restaurant housed in an over 140-year-old building in Westchester.  1881 Kitchen Table, located in Port Chester at 112 North Main St., will hold its grand opening on Thursday, July 18, the owners announced.  Located in the village's downtown area, the restaurant, which is now open, was constructed inside a building dating back to 1881 that once housed a library, a gentleman's room, a speakeasy, and Siegels and Hart Schaffner Marx clothing stores.  The eatery's owners, …
Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Edgewater Opening Date Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Edgewater Opening Date
Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Edgewater Opening Date A popular bar and restaurant with nine locations in New Jersey is opening another later this month. Tommy's Tavern + Tap announced on Instagram that its Edgewater location will open at City Place on Wednesday, June 26. The expansive Tommy's menu includes pizza, burgers, salads, small plates, sushi, beer, cocktails, wine, happy hour specials, and more. Tommy's has locations in Sea Bright, Freehold, Clifton, Bridgewater, Edison, Princeton, Morris Plains, Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill, and now Edgewater. Tommy's Tavern + Tap, 11 The Promenade at City Place, Edgewater.
Two Philly Bars Among Esquire's 'Best Bars In America' For 2024 Two Philly Bars Among Esquire's 'Best Bars In America' For 2024
Two Philly Bars Among Esquire's 'Best Bars In America' For 2024 A pair of Philadelphia bars are among the 42 best in the nation, according to Esquire.com.  Poison Heart, 931 Spring Garden St., appeals with its "slightly punk stylishness," according to the outlet. A cocktail and oyster joint with a "well-rounded wine list," Poison Heart also offers more traditional pub grub including waffle fries and melts.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Poison Heart (@poisonheartbar) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Poison Heart (@po…
2 Mass Bars Deemed Best In US: New Report 2 Mass Bars Deemed Best In US: New Report
2 Mass Bars Deemed Best In US: New Report A new report ranking the top bars in the United States has named two Massachusetts spots as among the best of the best. Out of the 42 best bars in the country, two hail from of Boston, according to a new 2024 ranking released by the men’s magazine Esquire. Both bars — Birds of Paradise, located at 525 Western Avenue in Brighton, and Equal Measure, at 775 Beacon Street — were lauded for their creative and delicious sips served among an aesthetically pleasing backdrop. Birds of Paradise, for example, curated a menu based on traveling, with one section focused on a single destination (as o…
'Superb': New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Offers 'Hamptons Vibe Without The Drive' 'Superb': New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Offers 'Hamptons Vibe Without The Drive'
'Superb': New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Offers 'Hamptons Vibe Without The Drive' A new restaurant on Long Island serving seasonal Italian and American cuisine alongside wine and cocktails is making a splash with diners just weeks into business. Elaine’s Restaurant and Bar – located in East Setauket at 316 Main Street – held its grand opening on Thursday, April 4. Under the direction of husband-and-wife team Enzo and Elaine Micali, the eatery offers a number of Italian-inspired dishes, like spaghetti aglio e olio, pappardelle alla bolognese, and orecchiette with sausage, broccoli rabe, and parmigiano reggiano. Its menu also features a number of salads and small plates,…
Restaurant Transforms Into Steakhouse After 14 Years In Yonkers Restaurant Transforms Into Steakhouse After 14 Years In Yonkers
Restaurant Transforms Into Steakhouse After 14 Years In Yonkers After more than a decade, a restaurant located on a Westchester County waterfront is beginning a new chapter.  The opening of One Pier Steakhouse, located in Yonkers at the former site of Dolphin Restaurant at 1 Van Der Donck St., was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 10.  The new steakhouse, which opened in early April, replaces Dolphin Restaurant after 14 years, the owners said on social media. "On behalf of Dolphin Restaurant, we would like to thank everyone, friends, family and our loyal patrons for making the last 14 years on the Yonkers waterfront ext…
Baldwin Place's The Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections Baldwin Place's The Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections
Baldwin Place's The Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections If you aren't burned out from tacos from Cinco de Mayo and need a taco fix, then a new restaurant in the Hudson Valley specializing in handmade tortillas (think jalapeno) and small plates might be a new favorite. Northern Westchester's The Tortilla Project, located in Baldwin Place, is making waves with foodies and Yelpers for its eclectic mix of tacos, side dishes, tapas, and craft cocktails. Opened in January and located in a strip mall, you will first notice that the small restaurant's sleek decor is not strip mall material, according to Yelpers.  One Yelper put it this way: "The v…
'Beyond Words Delicious': Intimate Long Island Restaurant Opens To Rave Reviews 'Beyond Words Delicious': Intimate Long Island Restaurant Opens To Rave Reviews
'Beyond Words Delicious': Intimate Long Island Restaurant Opens To Rave Reviews An Italian restaurant featuring homemade pasta dishes and honoring cuisine from a region in northern Italy has opened to rave reviews. Gioia (which is Italian for “joy”) opened in Oyster Bay on Saturday, Dec. 9. “At Gioia, we believe that joy & pasta should be shared around the table, often and with love,” the restaurant’s website states – and tucked away at 94 South Street, Gioia’s cozy interior blends perfectly with the made-with-love vibe of its food, which celebrates the Emilia-Romagna region. “Legend. Drop the [mic],” wrote Mike T. of Oyster Bay on the eatery’s Yelp page. “Lov…
'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Capital Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?' 'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Capital Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?'
'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Capital Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?' A new, upscale restaurant in the region serving coffee, cocktails, and small plates is earning high praise just months into business. The Scene, located in Albany at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in late July 2023. Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant offers craft cocktails, specialty coffees, and all-day brunch options, including sandwiches, bagels, and oatmeal.  Among the popular choices, according to Yelp, is the Scenewich, made with a fried egg, brie, prosciutto, caramelized onion, honey mustard, and arugula on a croissant. View …
'The Perfect Brunch Spot': New Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Booze Opens On Long Island 'The Perfect Brunch Spot': New Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Booze Opens On Long Island
'The Perfect Brunch Spot': New Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Booze Opens On Long Island A restaurant specializing in breakfast and cocktails both classic and contemporary has opened on Long Island, delighting diners near and far. Over Easy, located at 46G Gerard Street in Huntington, celebrated its grand opening at the beginning of August 2023. Though dozens of brunch spots have popped up on the island, the new restaurant has already generated buzz and a reputation for its delicious – not to mention Instagrammable – food and drinks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Over Easy (@overeasyhuntington) “I've been looki…
Katonah's Martha Stewart Responds To  Critics After Iceberg Backlash Katonah's Martha Stewart Responds To  Critics After Iceberg Backlash
Katonah's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash Martha Stewart clapped back at critics for enjoying a cocktail with a real piece of an iceberg "plucked" from the waters while on a cruise off the east coast of Greenland. “End of the first zodiac cruise from @swanhelleniccruises into a very beautiful fjord on the east coast of greenland. We actually captured a small iceberg for our cocktails tonight," Stewart, age 82, a longtime New Yorker who currently calls the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Katonah home, posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 29. View this post on Instagram A post sh…
'New Gem': Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor 'New Gem': Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor
'New Gem': Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor A new restaurant in the region serving up specialty coffees, craft cocktails, and an all-day brunch menu is garnering high praise weeks into business. Albany County eatery The Scene, located in Albany in the shadow of the Crossgates Mall at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in early July 2023. Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant aims to offer a unique and modern experience for diners, reads its website. “Whether you’re looking to grab a coffee in-between meetings, a 5 PM espresso martini with coworkers, or Sunday brunch with the girls, The Scene is truly the…
New Speakeasy-Style Restaurant In Capital Region Takes Diners 'Beyond The Coats' New Speakeasy-Style Restaurant In Capital Region Takes Diners 'Beyond The Coats'
New Speakeasy-Style Restaurant In Capital Region Takes Diners 'Beyond The Coats' A new speakeasy-style restaurant and bar in the region serving up “unique and delicious” cocktails is generating plenty of buzz ahead of its grand opening. Saratoga County’s The Coat Room, located in Saratoga Springs at 385 Broadway, is set to welcome its first diners on Friday, June 30. Customers enter through a simple door labeled “Coat Room” off the lobby, according to the Phinney Design Group, the restaurant’s interior designer. “As you step into the Coat Room, you will get a peek of the walnut, brass, black steel, saddle leather and lush fabrics and wall coverings,” Michael Phinney,…
Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area' Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area'
Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area' A chef-owned chain with five Massachusetts locations is expanding its footprint yet again with a new waterfront restaurant. The Smoke Shop BBQ, known for its award-winning barbecue, announced on Facebook that it will open a new location in East Boston in June.  The restaurant chain is owned by chef Andy Husbands, a "pitmaster" with 30 years of restaurant experience and a list of awards for his barbecue. He specializes in slow-cooked, competition-style barbecue and has co-authored six cookbooks.  The Smoke Shop's menu is, unsurprisingly, dominated by meaty entrees, like their "first-place …
New Pizzeria, Brewery On Long Island Cited For 'Amazing' Food, 'Fantastic' Atmosphere New Pizzeria, Brewery On Long Island Cited For 'Amazing' Food, 'Fantastic' Atmosphere
New Pizzeria, Brewery On Long Island Cited For 'Amazing' Food, 'Fantastic' Atmosphere A new pizzeria and brewery on Long Island serving up brick oven pizza, craft cocktails, and cold brews is wowing customers days after opening. Southpaw Brewing Company, located in Yaphank’s Boulevard Shopping Center at 410 Princeton Road, opened Monday, June 5. The restaurant serves up over a dozen signature pies, along with a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Among its signature brick oven pizzas is the Crumbled Sausage and Pepper, made with crumbled Italian sweet sausage, sauteed peppers, and onions tossed in a light marinara and sprinkled with melted mozzarella ch…