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Saratoga
Business
'With Heavy Heart,' Restaurant In Ballston Spa Closes 'With Heavy Heart,' Restaurant In Ballston Spa Closes
'With Heavy Heart,' Restaurant In Ballston Spa Closes A well-reviewed restaurant in the region is shutting down after three years in business. Saratoga County eatery Nani’s Indian Kitchen – located in Ballston Spa at 256 Milton Avenue – permanently closed on Saturday, Dec. 30. “With a heavy heart, we wanted to let all our customers know today is our last day,” owner Nafeesa Koslik said on Facebook. “We are very grateful for the support and love we received over the previous three years. We have met fantastic people through our little restaurant and will forever cherish these relationships.” Opened in 2020, Nani’s served a number of Indian d…

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by Michael Mashburn
Monmouth
Business
Husband-Wife Duo With Fashion Background Bring Indian Royalty, Intimate Dining To Red Bank Husband-Wife Duo With Fashion Background Bring Indian Royalty, Intimate Dining To Red Bank
Husband-Wife Duo With Fashion Background Bring Indian Royalty, Intimate Dining To Red Bank They come from the fashion industry and always loved entertaining friends at home. So Amrita Jogi and her husband, Manish Kumar, opened a small intimate Indian restaurant in Milwaukee, WI, last year with extended family. Saffron's Manish Kumar, Executive Chef Abhishek Patil and Amrita Jogi Courtesy of Alexandra Ventura But they live near the Jersey Shore in Millstone and wanted to bring the ambiance and vibe of New York City —where Manish still works in fashion — to Monmouth County, Jogi told Daily Voice.  Their new, second restaurant, also called Saffron, will open on Friday,…

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by Jon Craig
Arlington
Business
Best New Eateries In America: Yelp List Includes Three DMV Restaurants Best New Eateries In America: Yelp List Includes Three DMV Restaurants
Best New Eateries In America: Yelp List Includes Three DMV Restaurants Three restaurants in the DMV have been ranked among the best new restaurants in the U.S. by Yelp. The user-generated review site compiled a list of the 25 best eateries in the country in an effort to "celebrate the rising stars of the culinary world. "It’s a mouthwatering trip around America that highlights some of your favorite places and their most popular dishes." The DMV area restaurants on the list include: 5. Rania, Washington, D.C: The Michelin star restaurant is from the team behind the famed Punjab Grill DC. They said Rania is their "daring new vision that shatters stereotypes o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Monmouth
Business
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…

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by Jon Craig
Saratoga
Lifestyle
New Clifton Park Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way' New Clifton Park Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way'
New Clifton Park Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way' A new restaurant in the region serving Indian cuisine is getting plenty of praise days into business. Saratoga County eatery Kati Roll Wala, located in Clifton Park at 309 Clifton Park Center Road, held its grand opening Monday, Oct. 30. The star of the show is the Kati roll, an Indian layered flatbread wrap typically filled with coriander chutney, egg, and chicken. Diners can choose from over a dozen such wraps, including the Paneer Tikka Roll, made with Indian cottage cheese, marinated in spicy tandoori marinade, grilled, and wrapped in Indian roti bread. Rollin' into the weekend w…

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by Michael Mashburn
Nassau
Lifestyle
'Now That's Talent': New Hicksville Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes 'Now That's Talent': New Hicksville Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes
'Now That's Talent': New Hicksville Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes A new restaurant serving up kebabs and Kathi rolls has quickly impressed the Long Island community with its bold flavors. Kathis & Kababs, located at 55 Broadway in Hicksville, is a new restaurant that specializes in just that: Kathi rolls and kebab plates, as well as a smattering of other Indian dishes. Tucked away close to the Long Island Railroad station, the small-but-might eatery has impressed diners since its opening in August 2023. “The first time I had chicken tikka was in London,” said Yelp reviewer Cher Y. of Locust Valley, “and this one has brought me back in those days.…

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by Sophie Grieser
Northern Valley
Lifestyle
Northern Valley Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show Northern Valley Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show
Northern Valley Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show Poonam Ribadia, a Bergen County native, has been wowing foodies on Instagram. Now everyone will soon get to see what she brings to the kitchen. Ribadia is one of the contestants on the new Hulu cooking competition show "Secret Chef" which premieres on Thursday, June 29. On "Secret Chef," 10 contestants are isolated in a secret kitchen. Guided by a mischievous talking hat, the chefs are tasked to perform a series of cooking challenges. The contestants also serve as judges, rating each other's dishes in blind taste tests. The winner receives $100,000. View this post on In…

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by Sam Barron
Monmouth
Lifestyle
Indian Restaurant Replaces Burger Joint At Freehold Raceway Mall Indian Restaurant Replaces Burger Joint At Freehold Raceway Mall
Indian Restaurant Replaces Burger Joint At Freehold Raceway Mall A new Indian restaurant has replaced Bobby's Burger Palace at Freehold Raceway Mall. Royal Ganesha opened on April 4, according to the new owner, Harinder "Harry" Arora. It's next to The Cheesecake Factory on the mall's second level at the former burger joint, which closed about three years ago,  It is the first restaurant for Arora, who is a chef. "So far all our guests love our food," he told Daily Voice on Tuesday, April 11. "My family owned a restaurant in my home country," Arora said. "I want to do something for the community."  There are traditional Indian dishes like samosas, ch…

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by Jon Craig
Middlesex MA
Business
Pandemic Woes Cause Vegan Eatery In Newton To Close After Decade Of Service Pandemic Woes Cause Vegan Eatery In Newton To Close After Decade Of Service
Pandemic Woes Cause Vegan Eatery In Newton To Close After Decade Of Service A popular eatery in Newton that specializes in "delectable varieties of vegetarian and vegan choices and plenty of Gluten Free options" is shutting down after a decade in business. Walnut Grille, located at 1203 Walnut Street in Newton Highlands, will be closing its doors on Saturday, April 1, the restaurant said in a Facebook post.  As of April 1st, Walnut Grille will be closing. We want to thank everyone for all of their support over the past 10... Posted by Walnut Grille on Friday, March 24, 2023 The eatery said they "never really recovered financially from the pandemic" and thus m…

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by David Cifarelli
Wilton
Lifestyle
Michelin-Star Chef Opens Eatery In Wilton, Asks Diners To 'Try New Things' Michelin-Star Chef Opens Eatery In Wilton, Asks Diners To 'Try New Things'
Michelin-Star Chef Opens Eatery In Wilton, Asks Diners To 'Try New Things' A Connecticut restaurant with a Michelin-star executive chef is being praised for bringing New York City-level cuisine to the region.  Located in Fairfield County, Athithi Indian Cuisine, on Danbury Road (Route 7) in Wilton, offers modern Indian dishes inspired by the travels of executive chef Hemant Mathur, who was the first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star in North America.  Chef Hemant MathurAthithi Indian Cuisine Mathur, who owns three restaurants as well as a catering business, opened the eatery in the fall of 2022 after seeing a gap in the market for a high-scale eatery in t…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Suffolk NY
Police & Fire
'This Buffet Has No Competition': New East Setauket Eatery Making Splash 'This Buffet Has No Competition': New East Setauket Eatery Making Splash
'This Buffet Has No Competition': New East Setauket Eatery Making Splash A new Indian restaurant that opened on Long Island is making a big impression on some of its early customers. Taj Crown of India opened its doors in East Setauket on Friday, Sept. 9. The restaurant, located at 10 Woods Corner Road, offers a wide selection of appetizers and entrées, such as Samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala, a Fish Curry made with tilapia, Taj Shrimp Curry, and Lamb Vindaloo. Some online reviewers have praised the eatery's lunch and brunch buffets.  "This place has recently opened where the old Curry Club used to be. They have a lunch buffet Monday through Friday and a br…

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by Nicole Valinote
Capital District
Lifestyle
New Albany Restaurant Praised For 'Amazing' Food, Good Service New Albany Restaurant Praised For 'Amazing' Food, Good Service
New Albany Restaurant Praised For 'Amazing' Food, Good Service A new Indian restaurant in the Capital Region has seen praise from online reviewers who shouted out its quality dishes and good service.  Dosa Grill is located at 1225 Western Ave. in Albany. The owners say the restaurant focuses on offering meals made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.  They said all items on the menu are prepared fresh, and they don't use packaged curry powders or canned, seafood, vegetables or meat. Some specials offered on the menu include eggplant masala, chicken vindaloo, and Goan fish curry. Online reviewers have praised some of the dishes offere…

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by Nicole Valinote
Shelton
Lifestyle
New Indian Eatery Focusing On Takeout Opens For Business In Fairfield County New Indian Eatery Focusing On Takeout Opens For Business In Fairfield County
New Indian Eatery Focusing On Takeout Opens For Business In Fairfield County The owners of a restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine have opened a brand-new location for takeout and delivery in Fairfield County. Jaipore Xpress began serving customers in the Ridgefield area on Monday, Jan. 24, according to Jeevan Pullan, who co-owns the eatery with Roshan Balan. The two also own Jaipore Royal Indian Cuisine in neighboring Putnam County, in Brewster. Pullan said plans have been in the works for the new space for nearly a year now, but due to the pandemic, there were some delays. “We’re finally here," he said.  He added that for the time being, the new location w…

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by Nicole Valinote
Nassau
Business
Brand-New Restaurant Gears Up For Grand Opening In Nassau County Brand-New Restaurant Gears Up For Grand Opening In Nassau County
Brand-New Restaurant Gears Up For Grand Opening In Nassau County A brand-new restaurant that specializes in Indian cuisine is preparing to host its grand opening on Long Island. Mahal, located in Nassau County, is currently in its soft opening phase, with plans for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting during the second week in February. Representatives said the upscale restaurant first opened its doors in the middle of December, and the eatery has been seeing a lot of support from the community, with many guests coming in on the weekends in particular. The restaurant, located at 290 Glen Cove Road in Roslyn Heights, is owned by Chef Santokh Singh, who pr…

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by Nicole Valinote
Suffolk NY
Lifestyle
New Restaurant Offers Inventive Food From Long Island 'Ghost Kitchen' New Restaurant Offers Inventive Food From Long Island 'Ghost Kitchen'
New Restaurant Offers Inventive Food From Long Island 'Ghost Kitchen' A new "ghost kitchen" recently opened on Long Island is becoming all the rage with foodies who like to eat healthily and on the go. Jeera, a "ghost kitchen restaurant" that operates inside a Long Island favorite --  Akbar -- the Indian restaurant in Garden City, serves healthy wraps, salads, and snack rolls with bold and unique Indian flavors, all to go, or for delivery.  Ghost kitchens are opening up all over the country as dining out has changed since the pandemic and allows several restauranteurs to operate out of a single location (kitchen) and then sell their food through takeout or d…

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by Kathy Reakes
Suffolk NY
Lifestyle
New Long Island Indian Eatery Quickly Grows Following New Long Island Indian Eatery Quickly Grows Following
New Long Island Indian Eatery Quickly Grows Following A new Long Island Indian restaurant is representing the whole subcontinent on one menu. The owner of the Royale Restaurant and Bar in Carle Place said that he’s not normally a fan of the term “Indian cuisine” because it is too vague. It “would be like saying to a sommelier 'North American wine,' " said Amrinder S in a statement. "Like Napa, Sonoma, Columbia, and Anderson Valley, for example, there are many areas within India that have its own unique cooking methods, spices, and local ingredients." But in the case of The Royale, an exception can be made. The restaurant really does seek to …

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by Kristin Palpini
Nassau
Lifestyle
Long Island Eatery Draws High Marks For Indian Fare Long Island Eatery Draws High Marks For Indian Fare
Long Island Eatery Draws High Marks For Indian Fare If you are sick and tired of pizza and burger takeout, then get on that computer and check out the menu at a well-liked Indian restaurant on Long Island. Filled with spicy and traditional Indian specialties, House of India in Huntington is sure to get you out of the take out blues and add a little zip to your tastebuds. And, if you are a vegetarian, it's a great place to get your fill of veggie dishes that will keep. you coming back for more such as mix vegetable curry or Aloo Gobhi, a mix of cauliflower, potatoes and green peas cooked with herbs and spice. A glance at the menu, which…

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by Kathy Reakes
Ridgewood
Business
Bergen County Restaurant Openings Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings A burger joint, hookah lounge and Indian bistro are only some of the new dining establishments opening in Bergen County. Turmeric Indian Bistro, Ridgewood: A modern Indian restaurant offering a mix of Pan-Indian and Dehli staples, including some Southern Indian specialties, its Facebook page says. The restaurant is replaced the shuttered Bricklane Curry house at 34 Franklin Ave. Las Vegas Sushi, Fort Lee: All you can eat sushi options for $29 and $39. Classic and specialty rolls are all approximately $12. 1475 Bergen Blvd. Vida Garden, Englewood: Enjoy a cocktail, hookah and small bites i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus
Business
Indian Restaurant Replacing Paramus KFC Indian Restaurant Replacing Paramus KFC
Indian Restaurant Replacing Paramus KFC A new Indian eatery is coming to Paramus. Bombay Wala & Co is replacing the former KFC on Forest Avenue in Paramus, according to a sign hanging outside the storefront, located in the same shopping center as Dunkin' Donuts. The sign says the company is the "pioneer of Indian street food." No word yet on an opening date. Bombay Wala & Co., 440 Forest Ave., Paramus

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by Valerie Musson
Hudson
Business
Curry Up Now: Indian Restaurant Franchise Opening North Jersey Storefronts Curry Up Now: Indian Restaurant Franchise Opening North Jersey Storefronts
Curry Up Now: Indian Restaurant Franchise Opening North Jersey Storefronts Curry Up Now is coming to New Jersey. The restaurant franchise based on Indian street food concepts is opening new stores in Hoboken and Newark, along with three other unspecified locations on the horizon as well. The new Hoboken store will open its doors at 91 Washington St., Tuesday, Feb. 25. The first 100 people in line will receive a free burrito or bowl, and the shop is also offering 50 percent off the full menu all day. The Newark shop will be coming to 58 Halsey St., this spring. Curry Up Now, a franchise specializing in Indian cuisine based on street food concepts, will soon o…

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by Valerie Musson
Union
Business
Couple Opens Westfield Mediterranean Restaurant Couple Opens Westfield Mediterranean Restaurant
Couple Opens Westfield Mediterranean Restaurant The married owners of an Indian restaurant in Westfield are opening a Mediterranean eatery right down the street. Kanika Bakshi and Simran Bakshi are opening La'Vash on Quimby Street, where their other restaurant Spice Bazaar was before it moved to Elm Street. The restaurant will open at the end of October. The owners will be giving 100 free meals to customers on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lavash, 114 Quimbly St., Westfield

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by Cecilia Levine
Hudson
Lifestyle
Curry Restaurant Chain Coming To Hoboken, Newark Curry Restaurant Chain Coming To Hoboken, Newark
Curry Restaurant Chain Coming To Hoboken, Newark Curry Up Now, a fast-casual restaurant serving up the spicy south Indian staple with unique fusion-cuisine twists, is opening its newest New Jersey location in Hoboken before the end of the year, and there’s plans for a Newark location to open not long after that, spokespeople for the chain said in a statement. The Hoboken store will be located at 91 Washington St. and the Newark shop will be located at 58 Halsey St.  Curry Up Now began life as a food truck in 2009 operated by husband-and-wife team Akash and Rana Kapoor and has since expanded to three food trucks and seven fixed resta…

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by Paul Milo
Union
Lifestyle
At Spice Bazaar's New Spot In Westfield, The Chefs Will Put On A Show At Spice Bazaar's New Spot In Westfield, The Chefs Will Put On A Show
At Spice Bazaar's New Spot In Westfield, The Chefs Will Put On A Show Spice Bazaar, the popular Westfield Indian restaurant, will open at its new location June 10 -- with a twist. Guests at the new site, at 39 Elm St., will see the eatery’s chefs prepare dishes tableside for what owners Simran Bakshi and Kanika Vij-Bakshi will be an “interactive” experience. The restaurant will also offer additional seating as well as other changes to its decor, co-owner Simran Bakshi says: “Spice Bazaar will no longer be known as casual dining as we have designed a more vibrant environment, making it into modern Indian dining.” Spice Bazaar will also be rolling out new men…

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by Paul Milo
White Plains
Lifestyle
Here Are Four Places In Westchester South Of I-287 To Take Mom On Mother’s Day Here Are Four Places In Westchester South Of I-287 To Take Mom On Mother’s Day
Here Are Four Places In Westchester South Of I-287 To Take Mom On Mother’s Day It's too late to get a table at many great Southern Westchester restaurant but here are four you can give a try to take your favorite mom on Mother's Day, but call ahead. Royal Palace Catering Hall & Restaurant: 77 Knollwood Road, White Plains- (914) 289-1988: Spice up the celebration at this Indian restaurant serving a 45-course brunch Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. "After visiting this wonderful restaurant, I can say “I love Indian food” I truly enjoyed my first visit. My friends and I felt like home! We will definitely come back. Oh, and I love Indian music too," with a smiley…

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by Donna Christopher
New Canaan
Lifestyle
Chef Prasad Offers Offers Fine Indian Cuisine, And Even Cooking Classes, In New Canaan Chef Prasad Offers Offers Fine Indian Cuisine, And Even Cooking Classes, In New Canaan
Chef Prasad Offers Offers Fine Indian Cuisine, And Even Cooking Classes, In New Canaan Chef Prasad, located at 62 Main Street in New Canaan, has developed into an area staple that serves hot, fresh and authentic Indian fare. Named after head Chef Prasad Chirnomula, the eatery specializes in crafting the subtle and delicate flavors that are so well known in the four culinary regions of India. “Just as the United States is home to a melting pot of culinary traditions- so too is India, whose four regions each produce food distinct in its flavors and techniques. Chef Prasad has long hoped that eating at his restaurants will enlighten the palates of his guests to the subtleties a…

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by Valerie Musson
Danbury
Lifestyle
This Fairfield County Restaurant Rated Among Best For Indian Food In CT This Fairfield County Restaurant Rated Among Best For Indian Food In CT
This Fairfield County Restaurant Rated Among Best For Indian Food In CT A “panel of culinary experts” from Connecticut Magazine has ranked one Fairfield County eatery for having some of the best Indian cuisine in the state. Kolam Regional Cuisine of India, located at 316 South Main Street in Newtown, offers a wide variety of authentic Indian fare. The restaurant is open seven days a week and even offers a special brunch buffet on Monday through Friday. Kolam’s menu is full of freshly prepared classics like naan, tandoori chicken, kebabs, bagara baingen (baby eggplant cooked with spices) and more. The eatery also provides ‘box’ options for takeout, which include…

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by Valerie Musson
Pascack Valley
Business
Longer Wait Expected For Renovation Of North Jersey Indian Restaurant Longer Wait Expected For Renovation Of North Jersey Indian Restaurant
Longer Wait Expected For Renovation Of North Jersey Indian Restaurant Customers can expect a longer wait for the completion of Downtown Dhaba, which is moving to a brand new location down the block in Westwood. The restaurant -- which opened a year ago on Westwood Avenue -- is working on a larger, renovated space on Center Avenue. Downtown Dhaba did not say when the new space will be ready, but urged customers to visit its Allendale location, Nirvana Indian Kitchen. ABOUT DOWNTOWN DHABA: "Dhaba is a generic name for eateries in North of India that serve fresh local cuisine and is regarded as one of the tastiest and most authentic regional foods to expl…

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by Cecilia Levine