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Man Run Over, Killed By His Own Truck After Mechanical Failure In Nanuet: PD (UPDATE) Man Run Over, Killed By His Own Truck After Mechanical Failure In Nanuet: PD (UPDATE)
Man Run Over, Killed By His Own Truck After Mechanical Failure In Nanuet: PD (Update) A 44-year-old Albany man was fatally run over by the food truck that he was operating after a mechanical failure forced him out of the vehicle Thursday, Dec. 5 in Rockland County, authorities said. Khurram Shahzad was traveling west in a 1994 Grumman Food Truck on Prospect Street in Nanuet when the truck experienced a mechanical issue and stalled around 3 p.m., according to Detective Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police. Shahzad placed the vehicle in park and got out of the truck.  Shahzad asked a friend, a 39-year-old man following him in another car, to assist him…
This Waterbury Taco Spot Named Best In State In New Yelp Rankings This Waterbury Taco Spot Named Best In State In New Yelp Rankings
This Waterbury Taco Spot Named Best In State In New Yelp Rankings A taco joint doubling as a food truck and restaurant in Connecticut is the best in the entire state, according to new rankings by Yelp.  Los Garcia Mexican Fusion, located in New Haven County at 836 East Main St. in Waterbury, was named the best taco restaurant in Connecticut in Yelp's "Best Taco Spot in Every State" report for 2024.  The eatery, composed of an RV-sized trailer with an outdoor patio, a small building with indoor seating, and a smaller food truck, specializes in freshly made tacos with flour tortillas.  Google Maps street view According to Yelp's write-up, …
Newburgh Dealer Admits Selling Guns, Drugs Out Of Food Truck: DA Says Newburgh Dealer Admits Selling Guns, Drugs Out Of Food Truck: DA Says
Newburgh Dealer Admits Selling Guns, Drugs Out Of Food Truck: DA Says A Hudson Valley man is facing years in prison after pleading guilty to selling drugs and guns throughout the area using a food truck. Orange County resident Kirkland Salmon, age 42, of Newburgh, pleaded guilty in Orange County Court to criminal possession of a controlled substance, sale of a firearm, and conspiracy on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Under the plea agreement, the Orange County District Attorney's Office will recommend that he be sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision when he is sentenced in December. Salmon also agreed …
Montville-Based Cybertrucks Cook Pizza In 2 Minutes, And Owners Have Best Response For Haters Montville-Based Cybertrucks Cook Pizza In 2 Minutes, And Owners Have Best Response For Haters
Montville-Based Cybertrucks Cook Pizza In 2 Minutes, And Owners Have Best Response For Haters Fabio Antonio Arbelaez didn't get a Tesla Cybertruck for the attention. But when it comes to his business, it certainly doesn't hurt. "It's like a billboard on the highways," said Arbelaez, 43, who is a partner at The Columbia Inn in Montville, known for its super-thin-crust pizza, with Ryan McDermott. Arbelaez will slap a company magnet on the side of the truck and head to a party, where he'll cook The Columbia Inn's signature pie in a conveyor-like oven that he plugs into the bed of the truck. The pizza is ready in about two minutes and can feed 25 people in an hour. …
TikTok Influencer Keith Lee Samples Okonomi Asian Grill in Fairfax TikTok Influencer Keith Lee Samples Okonomi Asian Grill in Fairfax
TikTok Influencer Keith Lee Samples Okonomi Asian Grill in Fairfax Famed foodie Keith Lee, who boasts more than 16 million followers on TikTok has been busy throughout the DMV in recent days as he tastes some of the region's most popular eateries. Lee, who has a cult following on social media, sent out several viral videos while sampling multiple restaurants and food trucks with his family. Stops included:  Okonomi Asian Grill in Fairfax; @keith_lee125 Okonomi Asian Grill taste test 💕 would you try it ? 💕 #foodcritic @Okonomi ♬ original sound - Keith Lee The Flavor High Food Truck in Alexandria;  @keith_lee125 Flavor Hive…
Popular New York Bodega Sandwich Hottest Item Sold By New Teaneck Food Truck Popular New York Bodega Sandwich Hottest Item Sold By New Teaneck Food Truck
Popular New York Bodega Sandwich Hottest Item Sold By New Teaneck Food Truck A chopped cheese is nothing new for Haze Perez Segura. The 43-year-old Teaneck resident grew up eating them every time he went into Washington Heights to visit friends and family. "It's like a burger, but chopped like a Philly cheese steak with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and ketchup," said Segura, who was raised in Englewood. "It's served on a toasted hero." The chopped cheese is a staple in bodegas and delis across New York City. It's also one of the most popular items on Segura's food truck, Chick-Teaz, which he rolled out this month at Votee Park in Teaneck, he sai…
Surprise! Popular Pitmaster Secretly Opens New Hackensack Location Surprise! Popular Pitmaster Secretly Opens New Hackensack Location
Surprise! Popular Pitmaster Secretly Opens New Hackensack Location He's back. Popular area pitmaster Robert Austin Cho, that is. Nearly a year after closing his Westwood eatery, Cho has secretly opened his new venture: Austin Cho Kitchen. It's a takeout only spot that he likened to a "fully equipped stationary food truck" in Downtown Hackensack. Cho, known for his Korean-Texas barbecue, on July 2 announced a soft opening only to his loyal followers on Instagram. "We didn’t list on Google or Yelp. No press release," he said. Click here to browse the menu, which Cho says is still a work in progress but so far includes brisket sandwiches, empanadas, …
26 Charged In 'Hot Lunch' Drugs, Guns Takedown In Hudson Valley 26 Charged In 'Hot Lunch' Drugs, Guns Takedown In Hudson Valley
26 Charged In 'Hot Lunch' Drugs, Guns Takedown In Hudson Valley A food truck is at the center of a significant drug and gun takedown in the Hudson Valley that resulted in 26 arrests. The 26 were scooped up as part of a six-month-long investigation by numerous agencies throughout the Hudson Valley, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. In addition to the 26, Hoovler said two individuals are pending extradition from other states, and one is in ICE custody.  According to court documents and statements made in court, the investigation revealed that Kirkland Salmon was at the center of four different conspiracies to traffic narcotics and …
Eatery Closes On Short Notice, Now Operating Food Truck In Bridgeport Eatery Closes On Short Notice, Now Operating Food Truck In Bridgeport
Eatery Closes On Short Notice, Now Operating Food Truck In Bridgeport A popular eatery known for its greens, mac-and-cheese, shrimp, and fried chicken has suddenly closed in Fairfield County. Everybody Eatz, located at 3927 Main Street in Bridgeport, was a restaurant whose slogan was "Where gourmet meets soul food."  It announced on Facebook and Instagram that it had closed and would launch a food truck and catering beginning in June.  "No more rent or landlords," the Tuesday, May 28 announcement said. "This year (is) about branding & ownership & next year about expanding." Owner Tyre Holman, who started with a food truck, did not provid…
Food Truck Ambushed, Owner Held At Gunpoint During Attempted Robbery In Anne Arundel County: PD Food Truck Ambushed, Owner Held At Gunpoint During Attempted Robbery In Anne Arundel County: PD
Food Truck Ambushed, Owner Held At Gunpoint During Attempted Robbery In Anne Arundel County: PD A food truck was ambushed and its owner held at gunpoint by two masked teens during an attempted robbery in Anne Arundel County over the weekend, police said. It happened on the 300 block of Orchard Road in Glen Burnie around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, March 22. The food truck owner was returning to his home when two masked teens dressed in dark clothing entered the rear door of the truck. One of the teens pointed a handgun at the man and demanded cash while the other searched for money. Both of the suspects then fled after realizing there was no money inside the truck, police said. The inves…
This Trumbull Eatery Has Best French Fries In State, Report Says: 'Hand Cut With Love, Care' This Trumbull Eatery Has Best French Fries In State, Report Says: 'Hand Cut With Love, Care'
This Trumbull Eatery Has Best French Fries In State, Report Says: 'Hand Cut With Love, Care' An eatery known for serving up plenty of delicious fried food is being recognized as having the best french fries in Connecticut, according to a new report.  Fairfield County's Fryborg, located in Trumbull at 10 Broadway, was named as having the best fries in the entire Nutmeg State, according to a report by lovefood.com. The eatery, which was started in 2011 when its owner Jon "finally decided to not suck at life," according to its website, specializes in hand-cut fries, burgers, sandwiches, and even donuts.  In its write-up of the establishment, lovefood called the eatery'…
'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica 'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica
'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica A BBQ food truck and catering service is set to open their first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Billerica. Chef Bryan Babeu’s Northeast Smokehouse will open up shop on Boston Post Road, North Billerica, the former home of Meat Again butcher shop, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Northeast Smokehouse (@northeast_smokehouse) Starting out as a food truck in 2022, the restaurant is ready to serve half and full-rack ribs, pulled pork, brisket, mac and cheese, pasta salad, pit beans, and more. Rel…
Arlington Taco Spot Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America Arlington Taco Spot Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America
Arlington Taco Spot Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America A Virginia taco spot made Yelp's list of 100 best in the U.S.  Yelp has released its list of "Top 100 US Taco Spots 2023," and according to the rundown, an Arlington taco truck is a must-try. Tacos El Chilango Food Truck, located at 1723 14th St N., came in at No. 28. The truck has 633 reviews at 4.7 stars on Yelp. "Simple, fast, cheap, authentic & delicious!" one Yelper said. "It's easy to park nearby and the staff is friendly." "Was skeptical as I just moved to the east coast from central Texas, and didn't expect blow you away Mexican all the way up here," another ad…
You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store
You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store A local family is bringing a new Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location to Alexandria, and you might be able to score free ices for one year. The Davis family are the franchisees, and will be holding a grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 21. The first 40 customers in line will get free Rita's Italian Ice for one year. the store will be offering guests a $4 small Italian Ice and $5 small Gelati. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., To officially commemorate Alexandria’s only Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location, franchisees Terrain and Toya Davis will host the shop’s official…
Popular North Jersey Burger Joint Hits The Streets With Food Truck Popular North Jersey Burger Joint Hits The Streets With Food Truck
Popular North Jersey Burger Joint Hits The Streets With Food Truck One of North Jersey's most popular burger joints just got itself a sweet set of wheels. Steve's Burgers, which first opened in Garfield in 2009, announced on Instagram that the restaurant is rolling out a food truck: Steve'z on Wheelz. Owner Stephen Chrisomalis said the move is a partnership with Zilpa Rizzo, of Zilpa's Desserts. Zilpa's products are sold at Steve's. View this post on Instagram A post shared by STEVE’Z ON WHEELZ (@stevezonwheelz) In addition to its burgers that draw customers from across the country, Steve'z will have a sma…
Former WWE Star Keeps NJ's First Cannoli Food Truck Rolling Former WWE Star Keeps NJ's First Cannoli Food Truck Rolling
Former WWE Star Keeps NJ's First Cannoli Food Truck Rolling Tube-shaped fried pastry shells stuffed with sugary-sweet ricotta-based filling?  Cannolis may sound simple enough conceptually, but Thomas "Tony" Ricca Jr. — a retired WWE star — has brought the Italian dessert to new levels. What started in 1957 as Riccas' family's bakery, Sunrise Bakery, on Fairview Avenue in Hammonton has evolved in part into Cannoli World, a franchised, award-winning brand that has evolved into New Jersey’s first cannoli food truck, which debuted in 2016, Ricca said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tony Ric…
'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location 'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location
'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location A restaurant, which originally started as a food truck, is now celebrating the opening of its second Long Island location, delighting diners with its tasty and large-portioned dishes. A Wing Away Kitchen, owned by husband and wife duo Anthony and Stefanie Marengo, opened up its second storefront location in Calverton in early August 2023, located at 4490 Middle Country Road. The eatery, which originally started as a food truck, recently announced that it closed its Plainview location in Coliseum Kitchen, making the new Calverton storefront the only physical spot on Long Island to get A W…
Eatery Beloved In Central Mass Plans Grand Opening For New Brookline Location Eatery Beloved In Central Mass Plans Grand Opening For New Brookline Location
Eatery Beloved In Central Mass Plans Grand Opening For New Brookline Location Norfolk County diners will soon be able to get a bite from a popular Worcester steak and cheese shop as the restaurant plans to expand.  Specialty sandwich shop Ziggy Bombs is finishing renovations on a new location at 173 Amory Street in Brookline with an anticipated opening date of Sept. 15, Ziggy Bombs owner Mike Devish told Daily Voice.  The business has grown over the years, from pop-ups, to a food truck, to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Worcester. It's now expanding to eastern Mass with its new Brookline location in the building formerly occupied by Boston House of Pizza. Zig…
Popular Food Truck Opens Restaurant In Ossining Popular Food Truck Opens Restaurant In Ossining
Popular Food Truck Opens Restaurant In Ossining A family-owned business that has already found success as a food truck is now trying its hand at opening up a restaurant location in Northern Westchester.  Popular food truck Wanna Empanada is holding a grand opening event for its physical restaurant location in Ossining at 238 North Highland Ave. on Saturday, July 22. Owned by husband and wife Philip and Kenelyn along with Philip's mother, Doreen, the business is already known for selling empanadas with over 70 different savory and sweet fillings, including beef, chicken, cheese, pork, Mexican street corn, jalapeno poppers, shrimp, and ev…
Lowell Food Truck Works Quickly To Open Brick-And-Mortar, Building On Popularity Lowell Food Truck Works Quickly To Open Brick-And-Mortar, Building On Popularity
Lowell Food Truck Works Quickly To Open Brick-And-Mortar, Building On Popularity A popular eatery for takeout is setting up a permanent headquarters in Middlesex County.  Mira Vé, a Colombian street food eatery known for its vividly-decorated food truck, is preparing to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant in fall 2023, according to an announcement on the eatery's Facebook page.  The new location will be located at 105 Mammoth Road in Lowell, the post said.  Mira Vé is known to keep its customers "coming back for more," according to a door dash review.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🇺🇸 Mira Ve Food Truck 🇨🇴…
No Forks Given: Popular Food Truck Adds Vibrance To Jersey City Block With New Storefront No Forks Given: Popular Food Truck Adds Vibrance To Jersey City Block With New Storefront
No Forks Given: Popular Food Truck Adds Vibrance To Jersey City Block With New Storefront Now you can sit down and enjoy comfort food with an international twist. Wyatt Harte, known for his Jersey City food truck, has opened new brick-and-mortar digs. No Forks Given opened on June 20 at 115 Brunswick St. And Harte, a Hawthorne native, is enjoying the new atmosphere. "This block is turning into a vibrant block," Harte said. "It's like a little village here." There's a record store, clothing store, Mexican restaurant, old-school deli. vintage furniture store and coffee shop. He also enjoys the consistent hours and "just being indoors."  Harte sold the food truck and says he …
American Dream: Macedonian Immigrant Gives North Jersey Taste Of Europe With New Waldwick Cafe American Dream: Macedonian Immigrant Gives North Jersey Taste Of Europe With New Waldwick Cafe
American Dream: Macedonian Immigrant Gives North Jersey Taste Of Europe With New Waldwick Cafe Marija Nedelkoski is living the American dream. After years spent working in diners, restaurants, and cafes, the Macedonian immigrant has opened a place of her own. Soma Café and Creperie Cuisines is located at 41 W Prospect St. in Waldwick. "It's in my blood," Nedelkoski said. "My dream was to buy a food truck but I saw this little café and knew this was going to be mine." Like the name suggests, Soma Café and Creperie Cusines specializes in crepes, and Nedelkoski makes her own using a special machine she got from Europe.  View this post on Instagram …
New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service
New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service A popular restaurant serving up authentic Vietnamese dishes is garnering plenty of praise after opening its newest location on Long Island. The Rolling Spring Roll, located in Commack at 6120 Jericho Turnpike, held its grand opening in mid-April 2023. “Authentic and fresh Vietnamese cuisine for Long Island,” reads the restaurant’s Facebook page. It marks the third location for the business, which began as a food truck operated by aspiring Vietnamese chef Joe Bui in March 2012. He wanted to introduce Long Islanders to the delicious and healthy food that he grew up with, reads the website…
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: 'Thank You All For Your Support,' Owners Say Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: 'Thank You All For Your Support,' Owners Say
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: 'Thank You All For Your Support,' Owners Say A Connecticut restaurant that served as a site of countless memories for visitors over the years is set to permanently close.  Middlesex County staple The Whey Station(ary), located in Middletown at 544 Main St., will open for its last day in business on Friday, May 12, the owners announced on social media.  The restaurant will remain open until 4 p.m. on Friday, or until supplies run out.  Known for its tater tots, macaroni and cheese, and a whole host of delicious grilled cheese sandwiches, the eatery has been dedicated to "putting many grilled cheeses in the hands of peop…
Bergen's Popular Kimchi Smoke Leaving One Of Its Stores Bergen's Popular Kimchi Smoke Leaving One Of Its Stores
Bergen's Popular Kimchi Smoke Leaving One Of Its Stores It's a big blow for bbq lovers in Westwood. Robert Austin Cho, who runs the popular Korean-Texas BBQ hybrid, announced on Instagram that Kimchi Smoke Barbecue will be leaving Westwood in the next two months. "We thank everyone who has visited us, supported us, dined in, took out, bought merchandise and sauce, ordered catering, wrote reviews, shared photos, posted photos, videos, wrote blogs, articles, interviews, voted for us," Cho wrote. "There are simply so many great things that happened." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Genn…
New Soul Food Restaurant Off To Hot Start In Bridgeport New Soul Food Restaurant Off To Hot Start In Bridgeport
New Soul Food Restaurant Off To Hot Start In Bridgeport If you have never had the pleasure of chowing down on collard greens, Southern mac and cheese, pork ribs, and turkey legs then you're in for a treat at a new Bridgeport soul food restaurant. Opened for a little over two months, the Everybody Eatz restaurant at 3927 Main St. is the child of Tyre Holman's food truck which was a hit with fans from throughout the county for more than a year. Holman, age 26, of Norwalk, got his start after taking culinary classes and cooking alongside his mother and grandmother in their kitchens for years. He liked cooking so much that he started cooking …
Make And Eat Dumplings At New Mei Mei Headquarters In Boston Make And Eat Dumplings At New Mei Mei Headquarters In Boston
Make And Eat Dumplings At New Mei Mei Headquarters In Boston Dumpling lovers can get more than just a dining experience at the new Iron Works addition that offers dumpling factory tours, dumpling making classes, and of course, dumpling menu options.  Mei Mei, a woman-owned dumpling business, is coming back to the brick-and-mortar world on Saturday, Jan. 21 with the opening of its new Dumpling Factory, Cafe, and Classroom, according to the Mei Mei site.  The dumpling operation, originally founded by Chef Irene Li and her two older siblings, began its life as a food truck, then transitioned into a restaurant, then finally closed its dining room becaus…
Food Truck Explosion Burns Female Victim In Elizabeth Food Truck Explosion Burns Female Victim In Elizabeth
Food Truck Explosion Burns Female Victim In Elizabeth A female victim suffered burns in some type of food truck explosion on Thursday, Dec. 22 in Elizabeth, sources say. The incident happened on Polaris Street sometime around 1:20 p.m., Elizabeth police spokeswoman Ruby Contreras tells Daily Voice. The food truck had a "small flare up," she said. The victim was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston with minor injuries. Nothing further was immediately known.
Year After Crash, Sleepy Hollow Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’ Year After Crash, Sleepy Hollow Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’
Year After Crash, Sleepy Hollow Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’ More than a year after a car barreled into its front window and brought business to a standstill, a popular Westchester County deli still has a long road to recovery. The devastating crash at The Horseman Deli, located in Sleepy Hollow, occurred at exactly 3:05 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, owner Kirstina Rolon said. That’s when a sedan struck a nearby curb before smashing into the deli’s front window. The impact was so severe it dislodged the vehicle’s engine. Pictures posted on the deli’s Facebook page show the car lying on its roof surrounded by a devastating scene of shattered glass a…
These Are Some Of Albany Area's Best Places For Burgers These Are Some Of Albany Area's Best Places For Burgers
These Are Some Of Albany Area's Best Places For Burgers If you’re looking for a high-caliber hamburger in the Capital District, you can’t go wrong with these choices, according to Yelp. Of the “best burgers in Albany,” the following restaurants ranked in the top based on customer ratings. No. 5 - Build A Burger Pub The bacon cheeseburger at Build A Burger Pub in Albany.Rachel H. on Yelp Much like Build-a-Bear, this Albany eatery keeps customers happy with a fully customizable menu that, unlike stuffed teddy bears, reviewers describe as “delicious.” Billing itself as the best burger in the Capital District, Build A Burger Pub has been servi…
Arlington Foodies Desperate To Bring Crepe Truck Back Arlington Foodies Desperate To Bring Crepe Truck Back
Arlington Foodies Desperate To Bring Crepe Truck Back Members of the Arlington community are folding together in support of their favorite crepe business. Roberto Catanuso and Mounir Elhilali rolled out food truck Crepe Parfait — which translates to perfect crepes — more than a decade ago. They've been bringing joy and their delicious French treats to events across the DMV area ever since. That was, until, the truck broke down beyond repair, forcing Crepe Parfait to cancel its events, from Arlington neighborhoods to the Chevy Chase Farmers Market in Maryland, according to their Facebook page. However, Arlington residents aren't…