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Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500 Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500
Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500 Grocery megachain Wegmans has announced plans to open three new stores next year, including its first location in Connecticut. The 92,000-square-foot supermarket will open at 675 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk during the summer of 2025. Although the company has not specified an exact opening date, it confirmed the store will feature its signature departments and offerings. Related: Whole Foods Opens First Connecticut Store In Stamford The Norwalk Wegmans will include made-to-order restaurant-style foods such as sushi, pizza, chef-prepared salads, and sandwiches. Customers can also expect a pr…
Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You
Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You Two sushi spots, a Cajun hot pot eatery, and a cozy family-owned café. These are just a few of the exciting new restaurants that have recently opened — or are about to debut — in Bergen County. Here’s the lineup: Carlstadt: Meet Hot Pot, 508 Route 17, an authentic hotpot and cajun seafood/grill, now open. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MeetHOTPOT (@beijinghotpotnj) Closter: Sookae's Kitchen, 211 Closter Dock Road, artisanal catering and gourmet meals. Now open. Englewood: Sko Sushi, 41 Sylvan Ave., sushi by master s…
Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store
Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Connecticut, and the announcement that it will open next month has many Fairfield County shoppers raring to line up.  The company announced it would open its nearly 45,000 square-foot-store at 110 High Ridge Road in Stamford on Thursday, December 12, at 9 a.m.  Whole Foods renovated the Lord & Taylor store that was at that location prior, which will give this grocery store a more "boutique feel", the company said.  Along with the typical grocery items, the store will feature full-service seafood and meat counters, more than 220 craft…
Restaurant Visionary Brings Luxe Dining Experience With NYC Skyline Views To Weehawken Restaurant Visionary Brings Luxe Dining Experience With NYC Skyline Views To Weehawken
Restaurant Visionary Brings Luxe Dining Experience With NYC Skyline Views To Weehawken Renowned restaurateur Jeremy Casilli is bringing his latest venture, DRIFT Restaurant & Bar, to Weehawken’s thriving Lincoln Harbor district. Promising an immersive dining experience that combines culinary artistry with captivating views of the Manhattan skyline, DRIFT is taking reservations and is set to open on Wednesday, Nov. 13.  Casilli, a leading figure in the restaurant industry and mastermind behind popular hotspots like Hudson & Co. in Jersey City and Pier 115 in Edgewater, designed DRIFT to create a unique, unforgettable experience for guests.  The 17,000-square…
New Brookfield Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening New Brookfield Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening
New Brookfield Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening Mere months after opening its doors, a new restaurant in Connecticut is already a hit with sushi and ramen lovers.  Since opening in mid-July, Tomo 202, located in the Fairfield County town of Brookfield at 806 Federal Rd., has received plenty of praise for its fresh sushi rolls, ramen, and boba tea.  The eatery is the sister restaurant to Tomo 68 in Naugatuck, Ramen & Bao in Oxford, and Ji Bei Chuan in Orange, all in New Haven County.  Those who stop by the new location can indulge in delicious sushi rolls, sashimi, and tempura, as well as ramen, dumplings, oysters…
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 …
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Soon Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Soon
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Soon Fall is officially here, and so are several restaurants that opened in the last month in and around Bergen County. Below are some new spots to try, along with some more that are on the way. Crumbl Cookie Media Kit Crumbl Cookies, Paramus: The fast-growing cookie chain the offers over-the-top, innovative cookie creations has opened at Bergen Town Center. D'avant Bakery, Ridgefield: Established in 2016 as a Korean bakery, D'avant's website says it takes pride in craftsmanship, quality, and creativity. It offers pastries, cakes, fresh bread, and more, all infused with "uniquely Asian flavor…
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Sushi? Burgers? French pastries? No matter what your hankering, there's a good chance you can find the food you're looking for in Bergen County. Several new restaurants have opened this summer, with more on the way. Here's a rundown: Bullhorns Burger Grill, 91 Route 17 south, Liberty Commons, East Rutherford, now open Butterfish, 15 Franklin Pl., Rutherford: "Michelin-worthy" sushi, coming soon Dodona Cafe, 529 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park: Albanian restaurant now open. Domoto by Domo, 570 Piermont Road, Closter: Sister restaurant of DOMODOMO, high-end Japanese food speciali…
New Restaurant Coming To Downtown Space In White Plains New Restaurant Coming To Downtown Space In White Plains
New Restaurant Coming To Downtown Space In White Plains An eatery is preparing to open a new space that will bring flavors from Japan to Westchester. According to a work notice posted on the space's door and the business's website, X Sushi Express will open a new location at 35 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains.  Google Maps street view The franchise, which serves a wide mix of maki rolls, sushi, sashimi, and salads, already has a location at 1925 Commerce St. in Yorktown and is also soon opening a new location in Bedford Hills on Bedford Road.  Related Report - New Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening In Yorktown The franchise …
(UPDATE) 'Megan Will Be Greatly Missed': CT Teen Killed In Western Mass Crash ID'd; Funeral Set (UPDATE) 'Megan Will Be Greatly Missed': CT Teen Killed In Western Mass Crash ID'd; Funeral Set
(Update) 'Megan Will Be Greatly Missed': CT Teen Killed In Western Mass Crash ID'd; Funeral Set Update: A GoFundMe to help pay for Megan Davis' funeral has raised more than $20,000 as of Sunday, Aug. 4, surpassing its original goal.  More than 350 people have donated to the cause. Click here for more information on the campaign.  Original: A 17-year-old Connecticut girl who was killed in a Hampden County car crash earlier this week is being remembered for her bright smile that was only matched by her bright future.  Megan Davis, of Enfield, Connecticut, died on Sunday, July 28, after dying in a crash on North Blandford Road in Blandford, about 45 minutes west of S…
Gourmet Grocery DeCicco & Sons To Open In Greenwich Gourmet Grocery DeCicco & Sons To Open In Greenwich
Gourmet Grocery DeCicco & Sons To Open In Greenwich Gourmet grocery fans will be ecstatic to learn that DeCicco & Sons is making its Connecticut debut with a new store in Fairfield County.  It will occupy a 20,000-square-foot space at 11 Glen Ridge Road in Greenwich. The store is slated to welcome shoppers in the Summer of 2025, pending town approval. A specific opening date has not yet been announced. Store officials said Greenwich residents can look forward to "an unparalleled selection of premium products," including their acclaimed beer selection, Italian bakery, fresh produce, and highly rated prepared…
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.
New Restaurant Holds Grand Opening In Scarsdale New Restaurant Holds Grand Opening In Scarsdale
New Restaurant Holds Grand Opening In Scarsdale A franchise that serves up sushi on a revolving conveyor belt is set to celebrate the grand opening of a new location in Westchester.  A new Kura Revolving Sushi Bar location at the Midway Shopping Center in Scarsdale at 913A Central Park Ave. held a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, April 24.  The eatery, which held a soft opening on Sunday, April 21, serves sushi, soup, noodles, dumplings, fries, desserts, and more on a conveyor belt that extends throughout the business next to each booth.  To order, customers can either select what they would like to eat on a touchp…
New Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening In Yorktown New Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening In Yorktown
New Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening In Yorktown Sushi lovers will want to check out a new Northern Westchester restaurant that just celebrated its grand opening.  Sushi Express, located in Yorktown at 1925 Commerce St., held its grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 22.  The opening event was attended by New York State Sen. Pete Harckham, who announced the restaurant's opening on his Facebook page.  "It’s always great to see locally owned businesses open in our community," Harckham said.  The eatery offers various sushi rolls, sashimi, hand rolls, sushi entrees, and salads.  Special rolls include the Spicy Eskimo Ro…
New Restaurant Holds Soft Opening In CT: 'We're Thrilled To Welcome You' New Restaurant Holds Soft Opening In CT: 'We're Thrilled To Welcome You'
New Restaurant Holds Soft Opening In CT: 'We're Thrilled To Welcome You' If you're feeling some Chinese food or sushi, a newly transformed eatery in Connecticut that just held a soft opening may be the perfect spot to try.  Middlesex County's Yu's Fusion, located in Middletown at 220 Main St., held a soft opening on Tuesday, Feb. 6, the eatery announced on social media. The new restaurant opened at the former site of Juicy Cajun Seafood and serves a wide variety of Asian-inspired cuisines. This includes entrees like General Tso's Chicken, sesame chicken, and tofu served with mixed vegetables or Thai basil sauce; plenty of noodle options like Pad Thai, …
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Great Menu' New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Great Menu'
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Great Menu' Sushi and hibachi dinner fans will want to check out the newest Asian fusion restaurant known for its great menu to hit the Hudson Valley. Tomo Asian Fusion, located in Dutchess County in the Eastdale Village Town Center in Poughkeepsie has been getting a growing list of five-star reviews for its food, service, and drinks. Opened October 2023, the restaurant features a fun, lively environment in both the dining room and the bar area, according to Yelpers and local foodies. Gary R., who was one of the first to visit the newly opening restaurant had this to say: "I went to Tomo for the …
New Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening In Yonkers: 'Quality Is Unbeatable' New Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening In Yonkers: 'Quality Is Unbeatable'
New Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening In Yonkers: 'Quality Is Unbeatable' A sushi restaurant in Westchester that has already become a hit among customers is celebrating its grand opening.  Enbu Japanese Asian Fusion, located in Yonkers at the Boyce Thompson Center located at 1086 North Broadway, held a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 13 complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. The eatery sells a variety of Asian Fusion cuisine including sushi rolls, poke bowls, hibachi, noodles and fried rice, and more. Local sushi lovers especially may want to check out the the restaurant, as it offers a special "Yonker…
Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Helps B-Day Boy Celebrate At Restaurant: 'Such A Nice Guy' Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Helps B-Day Boy Celebrate At Restaurant: 'Such A Nice Guy'
Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Helps B-Day Boy Celebrate At Restaurant: 'Such A Nice Guy' Funnyman Jimmy Fallon’s dinner outing at a Long Island restaurant turned into a birthday to remember for a young boy and his family. The Tonight Show host and former Saturday Night Live star was spotted at Sweet Mandarin – located in Glen Cove at 18 Cottage Row – on Saturday night, Dec. 2. “We saw Jimmy Fallon at Sweet Mandarin tonight having dinner with his family,” reads a post shared to the Glen Cove Neighbors Facebook group. “Such a nice guy.” Earlier Report: Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Glen Cove Diner Always a man of the people, the 49-year-old Fallon even took time to stop by t…
$1M Lottery Winner: Long Island Man Says He's Now Looking For Perfect Meal To Celebrate $1M Lottery Winner: Long Island Man Says He's Now Looking For Perfect Meal To Celebrate
$1M Lottery Winner: Long Island Man Says He's Now Looking For Perfect Meal To Celebrate His gamble paid off big time and now Todd Greenstein is looking for the perfect meal to celebrate. Greenstein, a Long Island resident from Rocky Point, claimed a whopping $1 million prize after playing the VIP Millions scratch-off game, New York Lottery officials announced. He snagged the incredibly lucky ticket in Manorville, at the Prabhu Cards & Gifts located at 460 Country Road. After paying Uncle Sam his cut, he received a lump sum payment of $651,000. Greenstein apparently wasted no time celebrating his big win, if a recent social media post is any indication. Just days before …
'Prepare To Be Blown Away': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Fresh Food, 'Amazing' Prices 'Prepare To Be Blown Away': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Fresh Food, 'Amazing' Prices
'Prepare To Be Blown Away': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Fresh Food, 'Amazing' Prices A new restaurant on Long Island serving up Korean style barbecue and Asian hotpot is delighting customers weeks into business. K-City BBQ Hot Pot & Sushi, located in Levittown at 3056 Hempstead Turnpike, held its grand opening on Monday, Sept. 4. The restaurant boasts a buffet bar featuring fresh sushi, meats, raw seafood, and vegetables that diners then prepare right at their table. Ingredients are either added to a simmering pot of soup stock or charred to perfection on a grill. A hot pot at K-City BBQ Hot Pot & Sushi.Facebook/Veera Pannakul Among its most popular dishes, a…
Sushi Restaurant Closes After 35 Years In NJ Sushi Restaurant Closes After 35 Years In NJ
Sushi Restaurant Closes After 35 Years In NJ A New Jersey sushi restaurant has closed its doors after 35 years. Daikichi, which has been a staple in Montclair for decades, served its last meal on Saturday, Sept. 16. “This was an incredibly difficult decision to make and while we are sad to say goodbye to this era, our family is ready to move on to its next chapter,” the Kaneda family, who owned the restaurant, said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by daikichi (@daikichimontclair) “Thank you for your support, thank you for the wonderful memories together, thank you for allowi…
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Opening New MetroWest Location 'Very Soon' Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Opening New MetroWest Location 'Very Soon'
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Opening New MetroWest Location 'Very Soon' Calling all sushi lovers! A chain that specializes in offering the freshest ingredients delivered right to your plate is planning on opening their second location in the MetroWest region of the state.  Kura Sushi is coming to Shoppers World in Framingham "very soon," the chain announced on their Instagram. With their original location at Arsenal Yards in Watertown, this will mark either the second or third Kura Sushi with the chain planning on opening another spot in Dorchester.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kura Revolving Sus…
Restaurant Heading To Somerville For Third Location Will Offer A Few Updates To Extensive Menu Restaurant Heading To Somerville For Third Location Will Offer A Few Updates To Extensive Menu
Restaurant Heading To Somerville For Third Location Will Offer A Few Updates To Extensive Menu A small restaurant chain is growing, bringing crave-worthy dishes to more Eastern Massachusetts diners.  Dumpling Garden currently serves up Chinese and Japanese cuisine from its Saugus and Danvers locations, but it may be spreading the dumpling joy to Somerville as soon as the end of June, the eatery told Daily Voice.  The new location's menu promises to be similar to the other locations, a Dumpling Garden representative told Daily Voice, but will have a few updates.  The Saugus location, on Essex Street, has an extensive list of options. With pages dedicated to both Japanese and Chinese…
'This Place Amazed Me': New Capital Region Restaurant Creating Quite A Buzz 'This Place Amazed Me': New Capital Region Restaurant Creating Quite A Buzz
'This Place Amazed Me': New Capital Region Restaurant Creating Quite A Buzz Dinner and cocktails with a side of politics: Welcome to The War Room Tavern. The new restaurant, located in Albany at 42 Eagle Street, held its grand opening in December 2022, serving up steak and sushi to diners on either end of the political spectrum and everywhere in between. An accompanying cigar lounge is located right next door. Located in an 1890s-era brownstone in the shadow of the state Capitol, The War Room embraces “the culture, cuisine, and political history of New York in a chic and upscale restaurant,” reads its website. View this post on Instagram …
Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries
Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries Seafood lovers should maki these sushi restaurants rated as the best in the Boston area by Eater Boston a top priority for their next dining out experience.  From old favorites to new spots on the scene, this list is sure to have a yet-to-be checked out restaurant for even the most seasoned of Boston diners. Enjoy a quick lunch of sashimi or settle in and relax for hours of luxuriously rolled and plated sushi dishes at these eateries, from Eater Boston's list of top sushi picks.  Umami Omakase (Cambridge) View this post on Instagram A post s…
Harrison Restaurant Closes After 40 Years In Business Harrison Restaurant Closes After 40 Years In Business
Harrison Restaurant Closes After 40 Years In Business A restaurant in Westchester County has permanently closed after 40 years in business.  The last day of business for Momiji Japanese Restaurant, located in Harrison at 261 Halstead Ave., was on Saturday, Dec. 31.  The restaurant launched in 1982 and was known for dishes such as sushi, shrimp tempura, tuna, avocado, and yellowtail jalapeño rolls.  Patrons from throughout the years had previously commended the business's food.  "This is hands down the best sushi in Westchester," said Bridgette M. of White Plains in a Yelp review from March 2020. "I love coming …
Popular NYC Sushi Restaurants Expand To Bergen County Popular NYC Sushi Restaurants Expand To Bergen County
Popular NYC Sushi Restaurants Expand To Bergen County Chefs with experience running New York City sushi restaurants are bringing a sushi bar to Bergen County. Okinami Sushi is set to open on Monday, Sept. 26 in Norwood, according to the restaurant's website. Located at 460 Livingston St., Okinami's chefs have nearly 20 experience running Sushi Noz NYC, Morimoto NYC, and Domodomo NYC. Okinami will offer "an affordable, yet high quality Japanese cuisine experience," its website says. Click here for the Okinami website.
Sushi, Ramen Spot That Dusts Gold Flakes Onto Soup Opens In West Orange Sushi, Ramen Spot That Dusts Gold Flakes Onto Soup Opens In West Orange
Sushi, Ramen Spot That Dusts Gold Flakes Onto Soup Opens In West Orange A new Japanese restaurant that prides itself on a "golden" experience has opened in West Orange. Kinya Ramen Sushi Bar is located in the same strip mall as the AMC theater on Prospect Avenue. Kinya, which translates to gold, says its specialty dish is the Golden Kinya Ramen, which is topped with real gold flakes. Gold flakes are also mixed right into the cocktails. "An elegant touch that ties into our name and mission," the restaurant's website says. "To give our foodies a glowing and Golden evening." The menu boasts traditional appetizers like gyoza, spring rolls and tempura; a variety o…
This Eatery With Multiple Locations Voted Long Island's Best Japanese Restaurant This Eatery With Multiple Locations Voted Long Island's Best Japanese Restaurant
This Eatery With Multiple Locations Voted Long Island's Best Japanese Restaurant For the second year in a row, a Japanese restaurant known for sushi has tied for the best on Long Island. Kotobuki Restaurant, with locations in Suffolk County, in Hauppauge and Babylon, and in Nassau County, in Roslyn, tied with another Japanese restaurant to be named the best for 2022 by Bethpage Best Of Long Island.  The restaurant, which is known for its beautiful interior, is just as well known by locals for its sushi and noodles, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Kotobuki is also known for its generous portions and reasonable prices. Some favorites at Kotobuki include …
Westchester Specialty Market Hailed For Prepared Meals, Desserts Westchester Specialty Market Hailed For Prepared Meals, Desserts
Westchester Specialty Market Hailed For Prepared Meals, Desserts A specialty market in Westchester County is seeing praise for its desserts and prepared meals. Daido Market is located at 522 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains. The grocery store offers a wide variety of Japanese products, along with desserts, prepared dishes and more.  Online reviewers have praised the sushi and fish offered at the market, along with bento boxes. Our very popular salmon #riceball is made fresh every day! 🍙 Posted by Daido Market on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 "Love this place! I have been here a few times and couldn't find what I was looking for," Colette H., of New Yor…
New Suffolk County Restaurant Draws Praise For Menu, Atmosphere, Service New Suffolk County Restaurant Draws Praise For Menu, Atmosphere, Service
New Suffolk County Restaurant Draws Praise For Menu, Atmosphere, Service A new Long Island restaurant is seeing a positive response from members of the community for its menu and service. Bijou Restaurant hosted its grand opening in Suffolk County on Friday, Dec. 3. The restaurant is located at 400 Broadhollow Road in Melville. The menu features a wide selection of dishes, including sushi appetizers, dim sum bowls, shrimp and scallops, and Australian Wagyu filet mignon. The dessert menu includes a chocolate truffle tart, mochi ice cream dumplings, seasonal sorbet and more. Online reviewers have praised the restaurant's service and atmosphere. "Grand opening …