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Popular Eatery Chain To Open Third Location On Northern Westchester Riverfront: Here's When Popular Eatery Chain To Open Third Location On Northern Westchester Riverfront: Here's When
Popular Eatery Chain To Open Third Location On Northern Westchester Riverfront: Here's When A successful eatery chain specializing in old-fashioned custard-based ice cream will soon hold a grand opening in Northern Westchester for its third location.  On Thursday, May 16, Penny Lick Ice Cream Company will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its all-new location in Ossining at the Gourdine Kiosk at Henry Gourdine Park at 1A Westerly Rd.  During the ceremony, which will begin at 2:30 p.m., the new dessert shop will celebrate with scoops of its ice cream and sorbets, which are all peanut, tree nut, and sesame-free.  The new Ossining location will be the company's third…
Locally-Loved Fried Chicken Heads To New Woburn Location Locally-Loved Fried Chicken Heads To New Woburn Location
Locally-Loved Fried Chicken Heads To New Woburn Location An eatery that became known for its "O.G." chicken sandwich is bringing what has been called the "best chicken sandwich anywhere" to another Massachusetts location.  Flip The Bird, a locally-owned restaurant specializing in Southern-style fried chicken and ribs, got its start in Beverly in 2019 and now, four years later, is set to open its fourth Massachusetts location, according to Flip The Bird.  Construction has already begun at 880 Main Street in Woburn, which previously housed a "Wuburger" location.  “We were waiting for the perfect location to pop up that was not too far away from o…
Visitors 'Really Impressed' By New Wood-Fired Pizza Place In Willimantic Visitors 'Really Impressed' By New Wood-Fired Pizza Place In Willimantic
Visitors 'Really Impressed' By New Wood-Fired Pizza Place In Willimantic Visitors are already singing praises of a new wood-fired pizza place in eastern Connecticut that prides itself on using fresh local ingredients.  Windham County's Trigo Wood-Fired Pizza, located in Willimantic at 744 Main St., is an all-new "Harvest-to-Hearth" restaurant that held a grand opening celebration on Friday, Feb. 17, and has already seen plenty of patrons.  The celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and also featured speeches from Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Windham Mayor Tom DiVivo, Mansfield Mayor Toni Moran, and other restaurant owners in the area.  The…
Black-Owned Restaurant Delivers 'Eclectic Experience' To Diners In Bridgeport Black-Owned Restaurant Delivers 'Eclectic Experience' To Diners In Bridgeport
Black-Owned Restaurant Delivers 'Eclectic Experience' To Diners In Bridgeport Black history month celebrates the too-often neglected histories and accomplishments of Black Americans, according to BlackHistoryMonth.gov, and can serve as a reminder to support Black-owned businesses, including this eatery with Southern and Haitian influences. Co-created by executive chef Damon Daye and owner/partners, Wesley Arbuthnot, and Ishalee Green, 29 Markle Ct. Restaurant & Lounge in Bridgeport promises diners an eclectic experience with top-shelf cocktails, art-filled walls, and seasonal meals.  Executive Chef Damon DayeFacebook / 29 Markle Ct. Restaurant & Lounge Fo…
New Restaurant In New Rochelle Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes New Restaurant In New Rochelle Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes
New Restaurant In New Rochelle Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes A new restaurant serving up a menu of local, seasonal American dishes in a “contemporary and casual setting” is now open in Westchester County. Town House officially opened its doors in the heart of New Rochelle in September 2022. Its name is an ode to its three-story restored, historic building that hosts dining, parties, art exhibits, and other community events, the company said. Led by New Rochelle native and Executive Chef Chris dos Reis, its menu features several small plates and salads, including tuna tartare, grilled octopus, and shaved goat cheese salad with badger flame beets an…
New Beacon Business Offers 'Core Cocktails' Using Local Ingredients New Beacon Business Offers 'Core Cocktails' Using Local Ingredients
New Beacon Business Offers 'Core Cocktails' Using Local Ingredients A new Hudson Valley business is offering a unique selection of canned cocktails made with locally-sourced ingredients.  Liquid Fables opened in Dutchess County in late July, according to owner Matt Green. The business offers a selection of "Core Cocktails" at its tasting room at 1 East Main St. in Beacon. The company currently serves up four "Core Cocktails," two of which are vodka-based, one made with rye whisky and one with gin. "Being in Beacon, there are a lot of people who come up from Westchester and the city," Green said. "It’s a lot of people who stumble upon us, and the…
Restaurant Focusing On Coastal Italian Cuisine To Open In Hudson Valley Restaurant Focusing On Coastal Italian Cuisine To Open In Hudson Valley
Restaurant Focusing On Coastal Italian Cuisine To Open In Hudson Valley A new restaurant that focuses on coastal Italian cuisine made with local ingredients is set to open its doors in the Hudson Valley in the coming weeks. Primo Waterfront is preparing to host its official grand opening in Orange County sometime in November, according to owner Jesse Camac, who also is a co-created Heritage Food + Drink in Wappingers Falls. The restaurant is located at 50 Front St. in the City of Newburgh. Camac said the restaurant's menu will take a different approach compared to the Italian cuisine served in the area, as it will focus mainly on seafood and lighter pasta dish…
Restaurant Run By Long Island Couple Offers Taco Tuesdays, Summer Menu Restaurant Run By Long Island Couple Offers Taco Tuesdays, Summer Menu
Restaurant Run By Long Island Couple Offers Taco Tuesdays, Summer Menu A Long Island restaurant run by a husband and wife who grew up in the area offers guests an evolving menu, which the owners say incorporates local ingredients. Leilu, located at 10 New St. in Huntington, was opened in the summer of 2019 by James and Meghan LaCourte. The couple was born and raised in Huntington. The restaurant's name comes from a combination of the couple's daughters' names, Leila and Lucie. The owners say they incorporate local ingredients in their dishes.  "The menu itself will hold on to some guest favorites, but rotate through seasonal ingredients …
Here Are The Five Highest Rated Ulster County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Here Are The Five Highest Rated Ulster County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp
Here Are The Five Highest Rated Ulster County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Sink your teeth into these five Ulster County burger joints that are top-rated on Yelp: 1. Joe Beez (456 Broadway in Kingston) With a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating, Joe Beez in Kingston is known primarily for its bold, beefy and affordably priced burger options. Varieties include the Big Ben Rothlisburger (three burger patties with American cheese, lettuce, bacon, swiss cheese, ham, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, capicola, and jalapeños), the Jimmy Buffett (two grilled burgers with onions, peppers, mushrooms, bacon, cheddar, Swiss, lettuce, tomatoes and thousand island dressing) and the Mack …
Woodbury's Rustic Root Cited For Variety, Evolving Menu Woodbury's Rustic Root Cited For Variety, Evolving Menu
Woodbury's Rustic Root Cited For Variety, Evolving Menu Modern American-style eatery Rustic Root continues to receive rave reviews after opening its Long Island doors more than three years ago. Located at 7927 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury, Rustic Root offers a modest variety of American classics with extra attention paid to sourcing local and high-end ingredients. The restaurant’s Executive Chef, Thomas Gloster, has many years of industry experience and won the Chopped cooking competition on the Food Network in 2014. On the menu, you’ll find several small bites and appetizers, salads loaded with fresh greens and house-made dressing, grass-fed bu…
Village Social Serves Up More Than Tasty Pizza In Northern Westchester Village Social Serves Up More Than Tasty Pizza In Northern Westchester
Village Social Serves Up More Than Tasty Pizza In Northern Westchester Saucy, savory pizza is the specialty at Village Social Kitchen & Bar, but it’s far from the only item on the menu. Village Social, located at 251 East Main Street in Mount Kisco, was opened in July 2010 by Joe Bueti, who, according to the restaurant’s website, “had a clear vision for his home away from home - a perfect union of design, community, and lifestyle, all while serving up great food, drink, music and conversation.” Mogan Anthony, Village Social’s Executive Chef, has international culinary expertise to push the boundaries of traditional American classics by adding a modern twis…
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream On Long Island Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream On Long Island
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream On Long Island A dish of ice cream sings summer fun, evokes family memories, and makes the clouds go away on a rainy day. It's not hard to find five places you might scream for ice cream on Long Island. Hope's Land of Candy, 3951 Long Beach Road, Island Park: Here's where you'll find old-fashioned candy, ice cream, milkshakes, and specialties like Waffle Sundae and Banana Splits.  "This place rocks! Amazing milkshakes, amazing ice cream sundaes and the greatest collection of old school and new candy I've ever seen," a Facebook review said. It goes on to describe the shop's interior like this: "An old…
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream In Northern Westchester Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream In Northern Westchester
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream In Northern Westchester There is no shortage of places to scream for ice cream in northern Westchester County. Here's the scoop on five you might try. Longford's Own-Made Ice Cream, 4 Elm Place, Rye: Ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt are served at this shop. Longford's also has a shop in Larchmont and a wholesale facility in Stamford, Connecticut. The ice cream is "Such good quality. It's so good. We're very local. We're a small business so we do a lot in the community. We donate ice cream to events. A lot of families love our ice cream. We do cakes as well," a shop employee Emily Topp told Daily Voice. She sa…