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Orangetown
Lifestyle
Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Blauvelt Restaurant Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Blauvelt Restaurant
Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Blauvelt Restaurant A new Hudson Valley restaurant features eclectic New American cuisine in a relaxed setting with a Food Network "Chopped" chef at the helm. The Dining Room in Rockland County in Blauvelt, at 135 East Erie St., is a stylish but casual 65-seat restaurant, that includes a full-service bar, and offers dinner nightly and brunch on weekends. Executive Chef Gregory Stott, whom guests can see in action through a large glass restaurant-front window, specializes in New American, Northern Italian, and French fine-dining cuisine.  “At The Dining Room, I’m not married to a singl…

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by Kathy Reakes
Nassau
Lifestyle
'The Best Best BEST': Merrick Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating 'The Best Best BEST': Merrick Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating
'The Best Best Best': Merrick Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating A Long Island gastropub, which closed down and has re-opened with a whole new identity, has opened to rave reviews from diners. The Rabbit Hole Bar & Grill, located at 1960 Bayberry Avenue in Merrick, opened on Wednesday, Nov. 29. A rebrand of former seafood restaurant Anchor Down, the new-and-improved eatery (still owned and operated by Chef Stephen Rosenbluth) offers up tapas-style plates, craft cocktails, and more. Since its opening date, it’s received an overall 5-star rating on Yelp. “We have always loved Anchor Down, but the restaurant's rebranding as the Rabbit Hole is on ano…

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by Sophie Grieser
Rutherford
News
Yankees Coaches Swing By East Rutherford Restaurant Yankees Coaches Swing By East Rutherford Restaurant
Yankees Coaches Swing By East Rutherford Restaurant Well they certainly have a lot of time on their hands to explore Bergen County's finest cuisine these days. Yankees hitting coach Sean Casey,  Yankees strength and conditioning coach Larry Adegoke and MLB Network analyst Mark DeRosa dined out at Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in in East Rutherford on Tuesday, Oct. 3, the restaurant shared on Facebook. "Thank you for choosing us for your dining experience," the restaurant exclaimed on Facebook. Last year, they served the New York Yankees dinner after its 4-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians in Game One of the American League Division…

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by Sam Barron
Stratford
Business
Popular Brewery To Open Food Hall In Stratford: Here's What's Being Offered Popular Brewery To Open Food Hall In Stratford: Here's What's Being Offered
Popular Brewery To Open Food Hall In Stratford: Here's What's Being Offered One of Connecticut's most popular breweries will soon open up a new food hall serving up carefully selected cuisine that is meant to pair perfectly with the company's beer.  The Stratford-based Two Roads Brewing Company will officially open up the all-new Two Roads Food Hall + Bar at 1625 Stratford Ave. on Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m., the brewery announced.  The new eatery celebrated its launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 22, which was attended by Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick along with plenty of other hungry customers.  The food hall offers three different types of …

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by Ben Crnic
Hackensack
Business
Best Weiners In Town? Three Friends Open Hackensack Hot Dog Joint Best Weiners In Town? Three Friends Open Hackensack Hot Dog Joint
Best Weiners In Town? Three Friends Open Hackensack Hot Dog Joint Three Hackensack men claim to have the best weiners in town. Herbert Lamont Barr III, Jeremy Fardella and Matthew Bellifemine, all longtime friends, have opened Hackensack Hot Dogs at 7 State St., serving up deep fried dogs with a variety of different flavors. Barr is a lifelong native of Hackensack with deep roots in the city. Previously working in financial technology, he had longed to open his own eatery and finally found an opportunity. "This is a complete change of pace for me," Barr said. "But it's all the same to me, it's work." View this post on Instagram …

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by Sam Barron
Worcester
Lifestyle
Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House
Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House The Angler Fish Market & Chowder Co.'s menu has plenty of items that could hook someone in. $1 freshly shucked oysters on Wednesdays, 50 cent shrimp cocktails, a weekly gluten-free menu, succulent scallops, creamy chowder all caught my attention. The menu at The Angler, located in Worcester County, in Westminster, is, for the most part, traditional New England chowder house: crab cakes, Buffalo shrimp, PEI mussels, oysters, chowder, Fried whole belly clams, Pretzel encrusted halibut, Dill cucumber salmon, Fish and chips, and Pan-seared scallops. It’s the daily specials where Gira…

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by Kristin Palpini
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Restaurant Named Among Nation's Best By Food Network Hudson Valley Restaurant Named Among Nation's Best By Food Network
Hudson Valley Restaurant Named Among Nation's Best By Food Network Get your Mexican taste buds warmed up and get ready to wait in line now that the Food Network has named a Hudson Valley restaurant one of the best in the country. The hot spot -- Mexicali Blue in Wappingers Falls -- won its top rating for their mouthwatering short-rib burrito. According to the Food Network, the award-winning wrap is made from house-butchered meat, with the ribs cooked in dark Negra Modelo beer with herbs and spices for up to eight hours. Added to the meat mixture, is rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, a special coleslaw and a house-made hot sauce that offers a lasting,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Nassau
Lifestyle
These New York Eateries Rank Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation These New York Eateries Rank Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation
These New York Eateries Rank Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation A number of New York restaurants have been ranked among the nation’s top “hole-in-the-wall” eateries, according to a new list compiled by The Daily Meal. From diners to burger stands, taco bars and more, hole-in-the-wall eateries come in all shapes and sizes. Here are the top New York establishments that made the cut: Baohaus (Manhattan): This 14th Street hidden gem has just a handful of stools inside its brick walls but plenty of tasty Taiwanese fare. Burger Joint (Manhattan): Nestled at 119 W. 56th Street, Burger Joint provides the authentic “hole-in-the-wall” experience with b…

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by Valerie Musson
Warren Hunterdon
Business
NJ Resident, Pit Master Open Vagabond BBQ In Frenchtown NJ Resident, Pit Master Open Vagabond BBQ In Frenchtown
NJ Resident, Pit Master Open Vagabond BBQ In Frenchtown A local resident with a passion for travel and a BBQ pit master have combined forces to bring a new restaurant to Frenchtown. New Jersey local Chris Ventura and Martin Hadicke have opened Vagabond BBQ on Bridge Street, and are offering international dishes -- along with American barbecue. "We were lucky to have had the opportunity to live and work in many different countries throughout the world," the owners wrote on their website.  "And when we weren’t working, we were out experiencing as much of the local food scene as we could.  Chris Ventura and Martin Hadicke have opened Vagabond…

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by Cecilia Levine
North Orange
Lifestyle
These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York
These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York The Hudson Valley is home to some of the state’s juiciest, beefiest burgers, according to a newly released report. NewYorkUpstate.com took a deep dive into some of the Empire State’s best burger joints and using data from Yelp, released the new report of eateries in the area that are the 31 best burger restaurants in upstate New York. According to the report, factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking, and number of negative reviews.”Best" is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews, star rating for a business, length of time a business…

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by Zak Failla
Suffolk NY
Lifestyle
Busy Weekend Expected For Long Island Restaurant Week Busy Weekend Expected For Long Island Restaurant Week
Busy Weekend Expected For Long Island Restaurant Week Why would you cook when you have dozens of options for eating out affordably right now through Sunday, May 5 during Long Island Restaurant Week. The participating restaurants across the Island's 118 miles are offering three-course prix fixe meal with appetizers, and a minimum of three choices of entree and three options for dessert, for $29.95, all night when the restaurants are open, except for Saturday when the menu will be offered until 7 p.m. Cuisine varies from French to Argentinian, to Japanese, to Greek, Seafood, Italian, steakhouse and more. Long Island Restaurant Week is…

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by Donna Christopher
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Touch Of Class Caribbean Fusion Cuisine Offers Wide Variety Of Choices In Northern Westchester Touch Of Class Caribbean Fusion Cuisine Offers Wide Variety Of Choices In Northern Westchester
Touch Of Class Caribbean Fusion Cuisine Offers Wide Variety Of Choices In Northern Westchester Touch of Class Caribbean Fusion Cuisine, located at 990 Main Street in Peekskill, has evolved to become an area staple. Serving up a wide range of fresh dishes that blend American, Italian and Caribbean flavors, each and every menu item will take your taste buds on vacation. The eatery is a perfect choice for those who want to enjoy the foods they know and love with just a slight yet unique twist, like jerk and curry flavors. On the menu, you’ll find everything from spring rolls and salads to premium cut steaks, seafood, pasta and more. It’s no surprise that Touch of Class has earned 4.5/…

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by Valerie Musson
Norwalk
Lifestyle
Main Street Staple B.J. Ryan's Going Strong In Norwalk Main Street Staple B.J. Ryan's Going Strong In Norwalk
Main Street Staple B.J. Ryan's Going Strong In Norwalk B.J. Ryan’s in Norwalk is going strong serving up delectable drinks and cuisine options 365 days a year. Located at 57 Main Street, B.J. Ryan’s, which opened in 2007, is the perfect locale to enjoy dinner with the family or grab a late-night bite to eat with some friends. The restaurant caters to all palates and features various high-end entrees. On the menu, you’ll find surf and turf, veal, ribs, chicken, and more. B.J. Ryan’s also serves up a hearty selection of specialty sandwiches. Visit anytime Monday through Friday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to take advantage of the restaurant’s “Hooki…

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by Valerie Musson
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Two Hudson Valley Eateries Rank Among 20 Best New Restaurants In Nation By Esquire Two Hudson Valley Eateries Rank Among 20 Best New Restaurants In Nation By Esquire
Two Hudson Valley Eateries Rank Among 20 Best New Restaurants In Nation By Esquire For those looking for a restaurant made for a holiday celebration, two area establishments have just been named to Esquire magazine's 20 Best New Restaurants, fit the bill. Coming in at No. 6, The DeBruce, in Sullivan County's Livingston Manor, offers a world-ranked chef in a chic, wide-windowed dining room that overlooks the Catskills. According to Esquire, Chef Aksel Theilkuhl is creating food so good curated right from the area, that people with a love of yummy food keep coming back for more. Some of the noted menu items included a roasted chicken and mashed potatoes to stand u…

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by Kathy Reakes
Clarkstown
Lifestyle
New Italian Restaurant Opens In New City New Italian Restaurant Opens In New City
New Italian Restaurant Opens In New City Rockland County welcomes Norcina restaurant to New City. County Executive Ed Day and other officials celebrated the grand opening of the new eatery, serving pizza and Italian cuisine, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  "We wish them well and hope residents will stop in for a bite to eat," Day said.

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by Jon Craig