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'An Incredible Run': Egremont Restaurant Closing After Nearly 50 Years 'An Incredible Run': Egremont Restaurant Closing After Nearly 50 Years
'An Incredible Run': Egremont Restaurant Closing After Nearly 50 Years A popular restaurant in Western Massachusetts will hold its final dinner service after nearly 50 years in business. Berkshire County staple The Old Mill, located in Egremont at 53 Main Street, will permanently close in early June 2024, owner Terry Moore announced on its website. “In early June, after 46 glorious years, the Old Mill will close its doors. We have had an incredible run and I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the extremely dedicated staff that has worked alongside me all these years,” he said. Moore went on to thank the “countless wonderful guests” who have supported the restau…
Small Menu, Big Flavors: New Delmar Restaurant Hailed As 'Amazing Gem' Small Menu, Big Flavors: New Delmar Restaurant Hailed As 'Amazing Gem'
Small Menu, Big Flavors: New Delmar Restaurant Hailed As 'Amazing Gem' Its menu features just five entrees and six appetizers, yet this new restaurant in the region is still wowing diners. Coray Kitchen – located in Albany County at 360 Delaware Avenue in Delmar – opened in late November 2023 under the direction of life and business partners Javier Villatoro and Casey Carroll. Originally from Honduras, Villatoro spent 15 years helming kitchens in San Francisco, while Carroll brings her front-of-house and food marketing experience. “Coray Kitchen tells the story of how migration shapes who we are, and influences the flavors we find on the plate,” reads its web…
Modern Indian Restaurant Replacing 35-Year-Old Red Bank Trattoria Modern Indian Restaurant Replacing 35-Year-Old Red Bank Trattoria
Modern Indian Restaurant Replacing 35-Year-Old Red Bank Trattoria A modern Indian restaurant is coming to the Jersey Shore. Saffron will hold a grand opening on W. Front Street in Red Bank, at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15.  Saffron is replacing Front Street Trattoria, which closed in 2020 after 35 years in business. The newly renovated 1,700 square-foot space boasts more than 70 seats, and "will showcase the luxury of old-world Indian Royalty," according to its co-owners, Amrita Jogi and Manish Kumar. Saffron "offers a modern twist to traditional Indian cuisine by elevating the dining experience using new-age culinary techniques, artful presentation, and c…
Melting Pot Will Return To CT With New Haven Location Owned By Engaged Couple Melting Pot Will Return To CT With New Haven Location Owned By Engaged Couple
Melting Pot Will Return To CT With New Haven Location Owned By Engaged Couple A pair of longtime Melting Pot fans are bringing the chain's award-winning fondue back to Connecticut after the state's only location closed in March.  Melting Pot, an eatery famed for its fondue cooking styles, is currently scouting locations for a new location in the city of New Haven, according to Collin Benyo, a franchise growth strategist at Melting Pot. The franchise's owners, Daina Senatore and her fiancé Jonathan Reeve, both of Fairfield, are leading the charge in the search for their restaurant's new home.  The new spot will ideally be in New Haven's downtown area.&…
New Stamford Steakhouse Off To Sizzling Start New Stamford Steakhouse Off To Sizzling Start
New Stamford Steakhouse Off To Sizzling Start A new Fairfield County Brazilian-style steakhouse offers an authentic cultural churrasco dining experience that is winning raves from foodies and online reviewers. Located in Stamford, Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in the Stamford Town Center, offers tableside service of fire-roasted meats including lamb, beef, pork, chicken, and seafood, as well as an expansive hot and cold salad bar. All of the meats are prime cut, butchered, and seasoned in-house and slowly fire-roasted, then sliced tableside for diners by experienced servers. Diners then visit a salad/hot bar that is…
New Milford Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings New Milford Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings
New Milford Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings A popular Connecticut eatery known for its ramen and seafood dishes is seeing praise for the unique way guests can "shovel" down their meals. Litchfield County restaurant Yoko Kitchen is located at 254 Danbury Road in New Milford. The owners report that the restaurant's menu focuses on a modern interpretation of classic dishes using high-quality ingredients. Some dishes on the menu include lobster rolls, chicken fried rice, curry seafood, yaki ramen, along with a variety of boiled seafood dishes. Find the full menu on the restaurant's website. Some online reviewers have praised the fact t…
Carnegie Deli Adding Location In Region Carnegie Deli Adding Location In Region
Carnegie Deli Adding Location In Region When stacked pastrami on rye with a pickle comes to mind there's one place that most New Yorkers think of and that's the Carnegie Deli. Well, good news. Now residents of the region can enjoy the real thing now that the iconic New York City delicatessen is offering some of its favorite dishes at the Windham Mountain Resort. The deli opened its doors at the resort on Friday, Feb. 12, located in Windham in Greene County. Opened in 1937, this is the first time the deli's foods will be available at a ski resort, the resort said.  “Since stepping in to enhance the dining experience at the…
Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich
Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich Char Restaurant is a rustic and romantic American eatery specializing in seafood and other classics. Located at 2 South Water Street in Greenwich, Char Restaurant’s wide range of fresh menu options created with locally sourced ingredients have contributed to its long-standing reputation as an area staple. Serving lunch, dinner, drinks and dessert, Char Restaurant features seasonal menus and daily specials while maintaining an upscale and modern aesthetic: “The Restaurant was built using reclaimed wood throughout the building. The wall coverings are former floor joists from old buildin…
ITA Kitchen, New Italian Restaurant, Debuts In Bay Shore ITA Kitchen, New Italian Restaurant, Debuts In Bay Shore
ITA Kitchen, New Italian Restaurant, Debuts In Bay Shore Modern Italian eatery ITA Kitchen is off to a promising start after its late September opening on Long Island. Located in the heart of Bay Shore, ITA, short for Italian American, provides a fine Italian dining experience with a more casual environment. The 2,300 square-foot eatery serves classic Italian specialties with a new age twist. On the menu, you’ll find lunch and dinner options like calamari, pesto risotto balls, veal chops, quinoa bowls and more. Pasta options are also plentiful; choose from classics like the burrata ravioli with basil pesto and heirloom tomato or the one-of-a-kin…
Sea Cliff's Maldon & Mignonette Gains Strong Customer Reviews After One Year In Business Sea Cliff's Maldon & Mignonette Gains Strong Customer Reviews After One Year In Business
Sea Cliff's Maldon & Mignonette Gains Strong Customer Reviews After One Year In Business Reviewers continue to rave about Maldon & Mignonette restaurant, which opened in Sea Cliff just over a year ago. Located at 243 Glen Cove Avenue, M&M offers a high-class Italian dining experience thanks to the thoughtful and talented Chef Robert Occhipinti of Long Island. Diagnosed with Chrohn’s Disease in 2008, Occhipinti used his culinary prowess to create a series of dishes that are nutritious to any individual living with the condition. On the menu, M&M offers rotating and seasonal specials, all crafted with high-quality ingredients and produce. For example, on the Fall menu…
Hearty Dishes, Adjoining Pizzeria Two Reasons Mamma Lombardi's Remains A Long Island Mainstay Hearty Dishes, Adjoining Pizzeria Two Reasons Mamma Lombardi's Remains A Long Island Mainstay
Hearty Dishes, Adjoining Pizzeria Two Reasons Mamma Lombardi's Remains A Long Island Mainstay Mamma Lombardi’s restaurant and pizzeria has been serving up authentic Italian-style eats for more than four decades. Known for both its classic Italian flavors and exceptionally large portion sizes, Mamma Lombardi’s, which now has five locations from Long Island’s North to South Shore, brings the best of both worlds when it comes to specialty dishes and casual Italian cuisine. The restaurant has separate menus for its dining room and pizzeria, allowing guests to enjoy its many authentic eats even on a time crunch. Classic menu items include everything from hearty pasta like chicken parm…
Chiddy's Cheesesteaks, With New Long Island Locale, Gets Praise For 'Perfect-Sized Sandwiches' Chiddy's Cheesesteaks, With New Long Island Locale, Gets Praise For 'Perfect-Sized Sandwiches'
Chiddy's Cheesesteaks, With New Long Island Locale, Gets Praise For 'Perfect-Sized Sandwiches' Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks, known for its “perfect-sized” authentic Philly-style cheesesteak sandwiches, has opened a new location on Long Island -- in Commack. Located at 2187 Jericho Turnpike, the Commack location was officially opened at the end of June. While cheesesteaks are clearly the star of the show, Chiddy’s also offers a wide variety of wraps, salads, fries, hot dogs and even Mexican fare like tacos and empanadas. Breakfast options like bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches are also available all day long. Chiddy’s, which opened in 2014, also has locations in Farmingdale and Bay Shore. In…
Poughkeepsie's Shadows On The Hudson Pairs Scenic Backdrop With Entrees, Appetizers Poughkeepsie's Shadows On The Hudson Pairs Scenic Backdrop With Entrees, Appetizers
Poughkeepsie's Shadows On The Hudson Pairs Scenic Backdrop With Entrees, Appetizers Shadows on the Hudson, located at 176 Rinaldi Boulevard in Poughkeepsie, has been serving up high-end classic American eats with picturesque waterfront views for more than a decade. Opened in 2007, the eatery specializes in traditional lunch, brunch and dinner dishes that include locally-sourced meats, cheeses, veggies and other ingredients. On the restaurant’s expansive menu, you’ll find modern American spins on authentic dishes like buffalo calamari, pork belly sliders, roasted mushroom risotto, filet mignon, chorizo burger, fish tacos and much more. Shadows on the Hudson also features a…
Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants
Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants Need a new addition to your weekend restaurant rotation? Check out Prime, an American kitchen and bar that has locations on both sides of the Long Island Sound: in Huntington (117 North New York Ave.) and Stamford (78 Southfield Ave.). On the menu, you’ll find a huge variety of fresh and elegant eats, including chef-crafted artisan salads, sushi and local seafood, 21-day dry-aged USDA Prime steaks, local veggies and more. Though you’ll need to make reservations first, the eatery’s wide array of offerings make it an ideal location for brunch, lunch, dinner or dessert. Prime also provides a “…
Caribe On The Hudson Offers Riverside Dining In Haverstraw Caribe On The Hudson Offers Riverside Dining In Haverstraw
Caribe On The Hudson Offers Riverside Dining In Haverstraw Caribe on the Hudson, newly opened in Haverstraw, offers guests the distinct pleasure of enjoying an authentic Caribbean dining experience while overlooking the Hudson River. Located at 4 Main Street, Caribe on the Hudson provides an expansive menu with classic appetizers like empanadas, crab cakes and bacon-wrapped shrimp alongside chef-crafted salads, entrees, grilled specialties, seafood and desserts. Though Yelp reviews are scarce with this newly opened eatery, it’s managed to hold down a four-star rating with praise for both its food and service quality. “Attended a wedding anniversar…
Cafe Continental Serves Up Italian Cuisine Near Shopping Hotspot In Manhasset Cafe Continental Serves Up Italian Cuisine Near Shopping Hotspot In Manhasset
Cafe Continental Serves Up Italian Cuisine Near Shopping Hotspot In Manhasset For 54 years, Cafe Continental has been one of the premier places to enjoy an authentic Italian meal in Nassau County. Located at 1538 Northern Boulevard in Manhasset, the upscale eatery, which opened in 1964, specializes in crafting some of the most savory and traditional appetizers and entrees. Start out with an order of prosciutto, beef carpaccio, grilled portobello mushrooms, little neck clams or any other authentic appetizer. From there, move on to a soup or salad or dive right into a wide variety of Italian classics. From linguini with clams to broccoli rabe, spagh…
This Area Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY This Area Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY
This Area Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY  A popular pizzeria is the best reviewed in upstate New York, according to a brand-new report. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its new report of the municipalities that feature the top businesses in categories ranging from best pizzeria to specialty stops such as vegetarian restaurants and sushi bars. Factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking and number of negative reviews.” The report only includes restaurants from what it considers as upstate - which is considered north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings. "B…
Luigi’s Famiglia Cucina A Hidden Gem In Carmel Luigi’s Famiglia Cucina A Hidden Gem In Carmel
Luigi’s Famiglia Cucina A Hidden Gem In Carmel Whether you’re in the mood for authentic wood-fired pizza or any number of classic Italian fare, Luigi’s Famiglia Cucina has got you covered. Family owned and operated, Luigi’s, located at 62 Gleneida Avenue in Carmel, has been serving up a huge assortment of appetizers, pastas and other Italian specialties to New York City, Westchester and Putnam County guests for more than 35 years. The eatery has earned itself a 4.5/5-star rating on Yelp with more than 40 reviews. From portion size to pricing, atmosphere and more, reviewers have given Luigi’s a variety of positive feedback. “Best fettuc…
Pair Of New Restaurants Making Splash In White Plains Pair Of New Restaurants Making Splash In White Plains
Pair Of New Restaurants Making Splash In White Plains Food fanatics, rejoice: Two new establishments have been added to the restaurant scene in White Plains, and they're off to strong starts. First, Z Prime Italian Steakhouse, located at 189 E. Post Road, offers a wide variety of traditional steakhouse and authentic Italian cuisine. The menu features fresh fare like clams, mussels, and shrimp as well as land options like filet mignon, Colorado lamb, and veal chops. The restaurant’s Facebook reviews provide some insight regarding its impression with customers: “The service and food were equally superb. Very hospitable hosts. Staff and owners w…