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Mediterranean Cuisine
Arlington
Business
Beloved H Street Mediterranean Eatery Closing In Northeast DC After Seven Years
A beloved Northeast DC Mediterranean eatery will be shuttering its doors next week, much to many customers' dismay. Sospeso, which can be found on one of the busiest blocks in the H Street Corridor in Northeast DC will serve its final meal on Sunday, April 7 as the owners prepare to shut down its operations. The announcement was made on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sospeso (@sospesodc) "It is with mixed emotions that we share this news: after seven incredible years, we’re preparing to CLOSE our doors in just two…
Burlington
Business
Mediterranean-Fresh Restaurant Opens In South Jersey
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, the nation’s leading fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, is set to open its newest location in Delran on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The new Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh features stuffed pitas, laffas, traditional gyros, bowls, plates and salads that are packed with unique earth-grown flavors, like olive oil, paprika and hummus, making each dish simple, clean and good for you. The new location at 1361 B Fairview Blvd is owned by Aditya Sirpal. After making a career switch away from the IT world in 2013, Sirpal became a serial entrepreneur in the Delran community, havi…
Bergenfield
Business
Growing New Milford Bakery Has Locals Hooked On Baklava
For Aleria Bakery, it's all about the baklava. The popular Cliffside Park bakery and cafe, which opened in 2021, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location in New Milford at 160 Henley Ave. on Monday, Jan. 15. The opening is a homecoming for Kehetrin Alper, a New Milford resident and one of the co-owners of the restaurant, with her business partner, Sema Gozukucuk. Aleria Bakery The idea for the second location came when the owner of Crespo Hookah Grill in New Milford tried some of her baklava. "He never had baklava," the owner said. "He said 'this is amazing. What is this…
Norfolk
Lifestyle
'Thanks For Your Business': Restaurant In Needham To Close After 4 Years
A restaurant that has brought Mediterranean and South American flavors to Needham will shut its doors after four years. Latina Kitchen and Bar at 30 Dedham Ave. will pour its last drinks and serve its final dishes on Sunday, Dec. 17, according to a post on social media. Thanks for your business! We hope you've enjoyed your time with us as much as we've enjoyed serving you.Thanks team for your hard work and resilience. You inspire us and keep us going through tough times. The restaurant opened just before the pandemic, which caused serious issues throughout the restaurant industry. But ow…
Burlington
Business
Fast-Casual Mediterranean Chain Signs Lease In Delran: 'Rooted In Tradition'
A fresh new restaurant is coming to Burlington County early next year. Fast-casual Mediterranean chain Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh at Hartford Corners in Delran has signed a lease for 1,700 square feet of space at Hartford Corners in Delran, according to Levin Management Corp. The restaurant is aiming for an opening in late January or early February 2024, a spokeswoman said. Believing that "simple tastes better," Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh offers nutrient-rich menu items that can be customized to a guest’s liking and dietary needs, including vegan and gluten-free. The menu f…
Nassau
Lifestyle
'Phenomenal' Restaurant Opens First Location In Farmingdale
A popular New York City-based restaurant that has only a few locations outside the city has finally made a touchdown on Long Island, with even more plans to expand. “This place is going to be a success.” Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant taïm, which started in the Big Apple, opened its first-ever Long Island location in Farmingdale, at 1024 Broadhollow Road, on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Offering pitas, bowls, and salads that are fully customizable, taïm has already captured the hearts of Long Islanders with its self-described “nutritious yet highly craveable” dishes. …
Fairfax
Business
Lunchtime GOAT: Popular Mediterranean Chain Opens In Fairfax Shopping Center
A fast-growing, fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant is dropping its dreamy falafel, pita, and bowls deeper into the DMV. Fresh off of feeding an army of reporters and staff outside of the Federal Courthouse in downtown DC last week, taim is opening its fourth DMV location in Fairfax's Westfair shopping center. Taim's newest location will officially open Friday, Aug. 11, at 11 a.m. The first 50 customers will receive taim swag. Expanding from Dupont Circle, which has been named “The Lunchtime GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time), Fairfax's taim joins locations in College Park, MD, and Tysons Corn…
Fairfield
Lifestyle
New Fairfield Eatery Weeks Away From Opening
A restaurant that has been set to debut in Fairfield County for over a year promises to be more than just a place to eat and drink, but a place to make connections. The eatery called Esh Modern Mediterranean is preparing to open to diners looking for chef-curated meals, announcing on Friday, May 19 that the opening date is only weeks away. Located at 1401 Kings Highway in the town of Fairfield, Esh has curated an inviting atmosphere for diners filled with plants, warm colors, and a dining option that is a bit unusual. The restaurant offers a "community table" dining option, where guests …
White Plains
Business
Popular Restaurant To Reopen At New White Plains Location After Being Closed By Fire
A beloved Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar in Westchester is set to reopen at a new location after a fire forced it to temporarily close. Shiraz Kitchen and Wine Bar, previously located in Elmsford, is now set to open at a new location in downtown White Plains at 80 Mamaroneck Ave. on Friday, April 21, according to the eatery's owners. The restaurant, owned by Reza Parhizkaran, had to relocate after a fire erupted elsewhere in the building that once housed it. Now that it is ready to reopen, the eatery will once again serve up its award-winning authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Menu…
Chappaqua
News
Chappaqua Steakhouse Is Favorite Spot For Singer, Actress Vanessa Williams
Actress and singer Vanessa Williams is showing her love for a Northern Westchester steakhouse. Williams, who was also crowned Miss America in 1984, dined at Mentor’s Mediterranean Steakhouse in Chappaqua this past week. The business, located at 415 King St., shared a post on Instagram about Williams' visit, saying "it's always a pleasure" when she stops by to support the restaurant. Mentor Berisha, the owner of the restaurant described Williams as a phenomenal person and a regular guest at the eatery. View this post on Instagram A post sha…
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
4 Massachusetts Eateries Make Yelp's List Of Top 100 US Restaurants For 2022
Massachusetts has lots to offer the local foodie, but the Mass food scene has attracted national attention. The Yelpers have spoken – four Massachusetts eateries made it to a list of America's top 100 restaurants. Sarma in Somerville, Fox & the Knife in Boston, Prezza in Boston, and Red Lentil Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant in Watertown made the Yelp list. The list was compiled through a process of asking Yelpers about their favorite spots to eat and then ranking the results by crunching data including number of submissions, ratings, and reviews. The Mass restaurants that made the …
Orangetown
Lifestyle
New Nyack Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews For 'Spectacular' Food, Large Portions
Opened just three months, a new Hudson Valley restaurant is winning raves from online reviewers. In Rockland County, Dolce Vita, located in Nyack, offers diners everything from a raw bar to lamb chops and handmade pasta. Before we go into the particulars, here's what one Yelper had to say: "We had the most delicious meat at the new Dolce Vita. I had the half rack of lamb chops. Tender and flavorful. Even the appetizer was outrageous, sizzling shrimp! They gave a large portion of food. I was so stuffed we didn't eat dessert but it looked amazing!!! Can't wait to come back! The wait st…
Orangetown
Lifestyle
New Tappan Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions
Open for only three months, a new Afghan and Mediterranean restaurant in the Hudson Valley is receiving high ratings from foodies and online reviewers. Located in Rockland County, Mazadore Kebab, in the Tappan Plaza in Tappan, is quickly gaining a reputation for its fresh and quality ingredients with plenty of fragrant seasonings. But operating a top-notch restaurant is nothing new for the owners who owned Khyber Pass restaurant for 22 years in St Marks Place, in Manhattan, before the pandemic forced them to close. The menu features what you would expect from a kebab restaurant, plenty of…
Warren Hunterdon
Lifestyle
Former 55 Main Restaurant Location To Become Mediterranean Eatery With Flemington Family Ties
A Mediterranean eatery is coming to the location of recently closed Flemington staple 55 Main — and it’s owned by someone who has a brother in the local food business as well. Mayor Betsy Driver made the announcement on Facebook on Monday, Oct. 31, stating that Eyad Shehawy, brother of Little Egypt Oasis owner Moe, is bringing a Mediterranean-style eatery into the space. The news comes about a week after 55 Main — a beloved borough staple for 14 years — announced its abrupt closure on its website citing staffing problems and “constantly increasing costs,” DailyVoice.com reported. “More g…
Rutherford
News
East Rutherford Restaurant Cooks Victory Dinner For New York Yankees
The New York Yankees got a taste of Bergen County. The staff at Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in East Rutherford served the team dinner after its 4-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians in Game One of the American League Division Series on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The menu included a list of Mediterranean fare that included: Red snapper Skirt steak Lamb chops Ceviche Lemon potatoes Sautéed spinach Shishito peppers Greek fries Zucchini and eggplant chips Chopped Greek Salad Aaron Judge stopped by the kitchen to pose for a photo after completing one of the most impressive offensive regular seas…
Fairfax
Lifestyle
Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining
If you find yourself hungry and interested in trying a new outdoor dining scene, there are five restaurants in D.C. worth a visit, according to OpenTable. One-hundred restaurants in the U.S. have been ranked by their outdoor dining experience and luckily for DMV residents, five of them are right around the corner. Here are the local restaurants you should try if you're craving good food and outdoor dining: 1. Zaytinya, located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, is Mediterranean cuisine with a modern flare. Their outdoor space is partly undercover and always lively. ZaytinyaZaytinya Fa…
Worcester
Lifestyle
Worcester Eatery Serves Up Best Sandwich In Massachusetts, New Report Says
A popular Massachusetts eatery that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine was selected as the restaurant that serves the best sandwiches in the state in a new report from Eat This, Not That. The website published its list of the best sandwiches in every state on Friday, March 11. The publication determined that Massachusetts' best sandwiches are the falafel and shawarma pita bread sandwiches served at Worcester eatery Shawarma Palace. The restaurant is located at 20 Franklin St. Read the full report from Eat This, Not That here.
Nassau
Business
New Port Washington Eatery Offers Mediterranean Cuisine With Waterfront Views
A new Long Island restaurant is offering guests a selection of modern Mediterranean cuisine in a waterfront setting. Nino's Beach first opened its doors in April and is co-owned by brothers Michael and Franco Vendome, according to representatives. The restaurant is located at 43 Orchard Beach Boulevard in Port Washington at an about 9,500 square-foot location, with space for 200 guests. The eatery also has a dock that can accommodate 30 boats. The menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisine made with locally-sourced ingredients, such as locally-sourced oysters at the raw b…
Nassau
Lifestyle
Roslyn Restaurant Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh' Offerings
A Long Island restaurant that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine has seen praise for its cocktails and fresh dishes. Greek restaurant Kyma is located at 1446 Old Northern Boulevard in the Nassau County village of Roslyn. The owners also operate a location in New York City. The eatery offers guests a variety of dishes, such as spanakopita, grilled octopus, seafood linguini, and lamb chops. For dessert, guests can order baklava, Greek cookies, molten chocolate cake, and more. Online reviewers have praised the selection of dishes offered on the menu. "Great spot when craving G…
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Popular Restaurant Opens New Location In Westchester
A popular restaurant has opened a new location in the region. Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar, which operates a Connecticut location in Litchfield County, now has a New York restaurant in Westchester County, located in White Plains. The new restaurant's menu offers guests a wide selection of dinner dishes, including gyros, Faroe Island salmon, lamb chops, skirt steak, and more. The drink menu includes a variety of cocktails, such as the "Greca Mule," and wines from around the world, including some from Greece. "I have to start with saying it's about time White Plains has a superst…
Morris
Lifestyle
Popular Mediterranean Restaurant Comes To Morristown
Hummus Republic, an authentic and primarily plant-based Mediterranean eatery, has opened a new location in Morristown. First launched in 2013, Hummus Republic now has 11 stores open throughout California, Massachusetts and of course, the Garden State, with several more stores currently under construction. Hummus Republic’s versatile menu allows customers to customize their own wraps, pitas and bowls with healthy Mediterranean ingredients like couscous, kale, falafel, shawarma, fresh vegetables and of course, several hummus varieties. Meat options include Moroccan grass-fed steak, lemon ch…
Suffolk NY
Business
Mediterranean Restaurant Chain Opens Suffolk County Location
A popular Mediterranean restaurant chain has opened its first location on Long Island. CAVA's first day of business in Melville was on Friday, Aug. 13. The restaurant is located at 834 Walt Whitman Road. CAVA Melville (our first Long Island location!) is now open. You can find us (and our pickled onions) at 834 Walt... Posted by CAVA on Friday, August 13, 2021 The chain operates 10 other locations in New York, along with locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Colorado, and more. The restaurant serves casual, customizable meals, such as grain bowls and salads. Check out the …
Hampden
Lifestyle
Mediterranean Restaurant Is Springfield's 'Best-Known Secret'
In the more than 20 years Nadim’s has been open, the restaurant has earned the local’s admiration and support with its authentic Mediterranean cuisine and dedication to the community. Just about everyone in Springfield knows Nadim’s. The restaurant participates in many downtown events and fundraisers like the Springfield BID’s Out to Lunch Concert Series, SantaCon, “Bowties and Beers” Suit Up Springfield, and “Culture & Cocktails” Springfield Museums. Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill is currently taking donations to provide tasty meals to health care professionals at Baystate and…
Brookfield
Lifestyle
Popular Restaurant Relocates In Fairfield County
After 13 successful years in Norwalk, Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar has moved to a new location in Westport. With just a little under a month at its new home, the restaurant, known for its mixed Mediterranean cuisine with a South American flair, has added some new items to its already popular menu, such as pizza. Located at 33 Jesup Road at the former site of Matsu Sushi, the new home for longtime restauranteers offers a chance to shake things up a bit with some new menu items while retaining their impeccable service and food quality. The owner and chef, Renato Donzelli, i…
Morris
Lifestyle
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: Morristown Restaurant's Outdoor Heated Igloos Combat New
Covid-
19 Restrictions
A modern Mediterranean eatery in Morristown is combatting New Jersey's new COVID-19 restrictions with an innovative eating arrangement: Igloos. Gov. Phil Murphy Monday announced restaurants, bars, clubs and lounges must close indoor dining at 10 p.m. Outdoor dining may continue, he said, and igloos are allowed. This will be the second year that Fig & Lily Garden on Cattano Avenue will have the heated bubbles. A modern Mediterranean eatery in Morristown is offering guests the unique chance to dine in heated outdoor “igloos” throughout the fall and winter seasons.Fig & Lily Gard…
Peekskill
Business
Covid-
19: Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Closes
One of the area's favorite restaurants for elegant dining with a casual atmosphere has closed its doors due to financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). On Sunday, June 28, the owner of Kitchen 273, in Armonk, Fatsmir Pushka posted on Instagram, the restaurant was closed permanently after a year-and-half in business. "It’s with deep sadness at end of business tonight we will be closing our doors permanently," Pushka said. "The financial burden as a result of COVID has made it impossible to remain open." Although the restaurant attempted to make a go of it by offering ta…
Union
Business
Best Brunch Spots In Union County, According To Yelp
Stacks of pancakes or endless mimosas, these Union County brunch spots have something for everyone. Here are some of the highest-rated brunch spots in the area, according to Yelp. Scroll down for full list. 5. Westfield Station Cafe: This family-owned eatery is located across from the Westfield Train Station and serves up hearty, traditional breakfasts along with popular Mediterranean dishes. Pair eggs and bacon with hummus and pita, or a bagel and lox with baba ganoush. The combinations are endless. 339 South Ave., Westfield. Start your breakfast like a true Italian at Farinolio in W…
Union
Business
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
Nassau
Lifestyle
Smok-haus Pairs Smoked Meats, Wholesome Dishes In Garden City
Smoked meats barbecued "low and slow" paired with "wholesome" dishes is the hallmark of Smok-haus in Garden City. The menu features brisket, pulled pork, ribs, shredded beef, lamb, porchetta, chicken, turkey, sausage, and wings smoked for hours on hickory among a blend of woods. The casual restaurant with a full-service bar, in and outside seating, and a takeout counter, opened in November across from the old Sears. Since opening in November owner Manny Voumvourakis said he's enjoyed a steady following among area residents and local workers from the corporate park at the location. "We …
Nassau
Lifestyle
Autentico Serves Up Farm Fresh, Locally Sourced Italian Fare In Oyster Bay
Described as serving creative and modern authentic Italian cuisine, Autentico restaurant, located at 124 South Street in Oyster Bay, is quickly becoming a staple after opening its doors in 2016. Known for using farm-fresh and locally sourced ingredients, Autentico offers modern and seasonal takes on some of the most traditional Italian fare. The restaurant’s head chef, Francesco Pecoraro, previously operated a restaurant in Italy and has brought the same culinary touch to Autentico: “Working both summer and winter seasons, I have been able to travel throughout Italy, which offered me the o…
Hackensack
Business
5 New Bergen County Restaurants
Several new cafes and eateries are opening or coming soon to Bergen County. Here are five that are open now or will be soon. COMING SOON: Vish, 6 Washington St. Tenafly: Vegetarian, vegan and Kosher Medietteranean cuisine with an expansive hummus bar. Add chick peas, Egyptian beans, shakshuka, eggplant, mushrooms, salads and more. No word yet on opening date. This will be the Israeli-based restaurant's first New Jersey location, BoozyBurbs reports. Nazca Cevicheria and Tiki, 20 E. Madison Ave., Dumont: The owners of Habana Casual Cafe are opening this eatery, which will focus on Nikke…
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