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'Excitement, Sadness': Pizzeria In Rensselaer County Closing After 12 'Amazing' Years 'Excitement, Sadness': Pizzeria In Rensselaer County Closing After 12 'Amazing' Years
'Excitement, Sadness': Pizzeria In Rensselaer County Closing After 12 'Amazing' Years After more than a decade of slingin’ pies, a well-reviewed pizzeria in the region is calling it quits. Rensselaer County eatery Village Pizza & Deli – located in the Village of Nassau at 2 Melden Street – will permanently close on Friday, May 10. “After 12 amazing years, the time has come for our family to take on a new adventure,” owners Jim and Marsha Winters said on Facebook. “It is with both excitement and sadness that we share the news that we have sold Village Pizza.” The couple told longtime followers that between now and closing day they intend to use up what they have in stock…
Cohoes Pizzeria Closing Due To Owner's Health Issues: 'Incredibly Difficult' Cohoes Pizzeria Closing Due To Owner's Health Issues: 'Incredibly Difficult'
Cohoes Pizzeria Closing Due To Owner's Health Issues: 'Incredibly Difficult' A well-reviewed pizzeria in the region will close after just a year and a half in business. Albany County eatery Spindle City Pizza, located in Cohoes at 84 Ontario Street, will cease operations on Saturday, March 30, owner Ryan Hotaling said on Facebook. “Making this decision was incredibly difficult, but as a sole proprietor, with a minimalist support team on hand only a few hours per week, facing lingering health uncertainties, it is a necessary step,” he said. Earlier Report: New Pizzeria In Cohoes Wins Praise From 'Crust Snob' The restaurant opened in October 2022 and quickly …
New Bergen County Pizzeria Homage To Popular Owner's Late Grandmother New Bergen County Pizzeria Homage To Popular Owner's Late Grandmother
New Bergen County Pizzeria Homage To Popular Owner's Late Grandmother The owner of a popular Bergen County pizzeria that shuttered in August 2022 is weeks away from reopening a new shop. Dave Ligas, who owned Tavolino in Wallington, will be opening Casano's Pizza Parlor at 8 Highland Cross — formerly home to Top That! Donuts — in Rutherford, this spring, he tells Daily Voice. The pizzeria is named after Ligas' late grandmother: Marie Rene Casano, an "avid cook" who for years worked as a waitress at Mama Lucia’s in Newark, he said. Marie Rene died in the 1970s, and Casano's Pizza Parlor is retro-themed, in her honor, her grandson said. Follow Ligas as "…
Popular Yonkers Pizzeria Celebrates Grand Re-Opening Under New Owners Popular Yonkers Pizzeria Celebrates Grand Re-Opening Under New Owners
Popular Yonkers Pizzeria Celebrates Grand Re-Opening Under New Owners A well-liked pizzeria in Westchester celebrated its grand reopening after being taken over by new owners.  Bella Rosa Pizzeria, located in Yonkers at 1455 Nepperhan Ave., celebrated its grand reopening between Thursday, Feb. 1, and Sunday, Feb. 4 after being purchased by new owners Danielle and Manuel Peppers.  The celebrations included a ribbon-cutting ceremony joined by Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano in addition to several specials.  The pizzeria, which prides itself as "Hastings & Yonkers' Best Kept Secret" on its website, uses locally sourced ingredients for…
'Business Was Very Hard': Pizzeria In Chatham Closes After 9 Months 'Business Was Very Hard': Pizzeria In Chatham Closes After 9 Months
'Business Was Very Hard': Pizzeria In Chatham Closes After 9 Months A struggling pizzeria in the region is calling it quits after less than a year in business. Columbia County eatery Napoli Pizza & Cucina, located in Chatham at 10 Main Street, initially announced that it was temporarily closing on Friday, Dec. 15. A spokesperson later confirmed to Daily Voice that the pizzeria will not be re-opening. “All I know is business was very hard for them, very slow,” the employee said. “They are not planning on opening up again.” Napoli Pizza & Cucina opened in March 2023 in the former PIMA Mediterranean Kitchen building, serving up specialty wood fired …
Popular Bergen Pizzaiolo Opening New Store Year After Closing Popular Bergen Pizzaiolo Opening New Store Year After Closing
Popular Bergen Pizzaiolo Opening New Store Year After Closing The owner of a popular Bergen County pizzeria that shuttered in August 2022 has announced plans for a return. Dave Ligas, who owned Tavolino in Wallington, said on Instagram this week he has plans to open a new shop at the former site of Top That! Donuts in Rutherford. Ligas — who also runs Coniglio’s in Morristown — said only that the shop will be a brand new concept with the same staple pies, and some different options opening in the next few months. Ligas' new shop will be located at 8 Highland Cross. Follow him on Instagram for updates.
Popular Pizza Guru Pleasantly Perplexed By Glenville Eatery: 'Never Had One Quite Like This' Popular Pizza Guru Pleasantly Perplexed By Glenville Eatery: 'Never Had One Quite Like This'
Popular Pizza Guru Pleasantly Perplexed By Glenville Eatery: 'Never Had One Quite Like This' After trying thousands of pizzas across the country, Dave Portnoy has pretty much seen - and tasted - it all, making his recent visit to a New York pizzeria that left him pleasantly perplexed all the more intriguing. The 46-year-old Barstool Sports founder stopped by Schenectady County’s Slice of Glenville, located in Glenville at 10 Glenridge Road, for his popular “One Bite Pizza Reviews” series on Friday, July 28. His curiosity was piqued right out of the gate. “Oh interesting. It almost looks like a bar pie but bigger,” he says in the video posted on Facebook. “What an interesting look…
Popular NJ Pizzeria Expands With New Margate Location Popular NJ Pizzeria Expands With New Margate Location
Popular NJ Pizzeria Expands With New Margate Location Go big or go home seems to be the motto at Tony Boloney's. The popular New Jersey pizzeria last month opened another brick and mortar location in Margate, located on Ventnor Avenue. Billed as "good grub for badass people," the restaurant offers "freakin’ amazing pizza, subs, & other crazy grub," its website says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tony Boloney's (@tonyboloneys) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tony Boloney's (@tonyboloneys) A French onion cheesesteak…
Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Harrison Location Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Harrison Location
Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Harrison Location A pizzeria that first opened in New York City 90 years ago and has continued through four generations is now set to expand to a second location in Westchester.  Patsy's Pizzeria will soon open a location in Harrison at 7 Purdy St., the restaurant announced on social media on Wednesday, May 24.  A New York staple since 1933, Patsy's began in Harlem and has since expanded to 15 locations across the state, including one in New Rochelle at 2 Pelham Rd.  The pizzeria chains are known for their authentic Sicilian coal oven pizza. They are also purported to be the inventors of selling pizza by t…
Hard Work Pays Off For Bergen Brothers Expanding 'Mob Pizzeria & Burgers' Hard Work Pays Off For Bergen Brothers Expanding 'Mob Pizzeria & Burgers'
Hard Work Pays Off For Bergen Brothers Expanding 'Mob Pizzeria & Burgers' A pair of Bergen County brothers are expanding their award-winning mob-themed pizzeria and burger restaurant. Waldy, 29, and Kevin Salinas, 25, who own "Mob Pizzeria & Burgers" on Hackensack Street in Wood-Ridge, are opening their second location Main Street in Hackensack sometime in March. The brothers' parents moved their family to Hackensack from El Salvador when they were young. Kevin and Waldy both graduated from Hackensack High School, and went on to work in the restaurant industry right after graduation: Waldy in the kitchen at Oak Ale House in Maywood, and Kevin down the street…
New Clifton Park Pizzeria Promises 'Authentic, Delicious Italian Cuisine' New Clifton Park Pizzeria Promises 'Authentic, Delicious Italian Cuisine'
New Clifton Park Pizzeria Promises 'Authentic, Delicious Italian Cuisine' A new pizzeria in the Capital Region is setting high expectations ahead of its grand opening. Bella Lucia Pizzeria, located in Saratoga County at 1218 Route 146 in Clifton Park, is set to open Wednesday, Feb. 1, according to a Facebook post. Owner’s Melissa Craine and Sean Lee previously ran the popular Halfmoon Sandwich & Salad Shoppe, which closed in August 2022 after 15 years.  They told WTEN former employees would be offered positions at the new restaurant. Calzone: A baked Italian turnover made of pizza dough and stuffed with seasoned ricotta, mozzarella and a topping of y…
Historic Bergen County Pizzeria Shutters Historic Bergen County Pizzeria Shutters
Historic Bergen County Pizzeria Shutters A popular Bergen County pizzeria is set to close after 25 years in business. Brooklyn's Pizzeria in Edgewater announced the closure on its website. The shop's flagship store opened in the early 1900s in Harlem, NY — its owner, Patsy Lancieri, among the first New Yorkers to use a coal-burning brick oven in the 1990s, the website reads. Years later, Lancieri's nephew, Pat Grimaldi, opened his pizzeria in Brooklyn. Later came the Hackensack location in 1993, where owner John Grimaldi met his wife, Julie. Brooklyn's opened in Edgewater in 1997, and then in Ridgewood in 2001. The Edgewater sho…
Croton Falls Pizza Place Praised For 'Good Food, Good People' Croton Falls Pizza Place Praised For 'Good Food, Good People'
Croton Falls Pizza Place Praised For 'Good Food, Good People' No matter how you slice it, a Northern Westchester pizzeria has seen praise from a number of online reviewers who shouted out its garlic knots and New York-style pies. Frank's Pizzeria, located in Croton Falls, at 2 West Cross St., opened in 2017. Since then, it's seen a variety of positive reviews from customers, who have lauded its pizzas and pasta dishes. "Good food and good people," Tim W., of Putnam Valley, said in a Yelp review. "My wife especially likes their spaghetti with meat sauce. I have never had a bad pizza from there." Pizza from Frank's PizzeriaInstagram/Frank's Pizzer…
Iconic Pizzeria With Location In Yonkers Planning New Shop In Florida Iconic Pizzeria With Location In Yonkers Planning New Shop In Florida
Iconic Pizzeria With Location In Yonkers Planning New Shop In Florida An iconic pizzeria chain with a location in Westchester County is reportedly going to expand far beyond in roots in the region and open a new location in Florida, according to Naples Florida Weekly. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana has plans to open in the Sunshine State, a Trinity Commercial Group representative confirmed to the news outlet. “We have no immediate plans to search in SW Florida for Frank Pepe’s but we have signed some leases in Southeast Florida and continue to actively search on this [east] coast,” the group emailed Naples Florida Weekly.  The pizzeria chain currently …
Mahwah Native Quits NY Job To Open Hackensack Pizzeria With GF Mahwah Native Quits NY Job To Open Hackensack Pizzeria With GF
Mahwah Native Quits NY Job To Open Hackensack Pizzeria With GF James Stathopoulos' friends said he didn't have the guts. He was too conservative to quit his stable job and pursue his dream of opening a pizzeria. Let's just say Pizza Knight is officially open for business, and Stathopoulos is excited to show the city — and his friends — what he's made of. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @pizzaknighthackensack View this post on Instagram A post shared by @pizzaknighthackensack "I always wanted to open a pizzeria," said Stathopoulos, who left h…
Legendary Route 46 Pizzeria Sold After 64 Years In Business Legendary Route 46 Pizzeria Sold After 64 Years In Business
Legendary Route 46 Pizzeria Sold After 64 Years In Business An iconic family-owned pizzeria has been sold after 64 years in business. Pizza Town USA on Route 46 in Elmwood Park made the announcement last week on Facebook. "Pizzatown would like to thank everyone for their loyal patronage over the last 64 years," the wrote. "We have sold our family business but we can assure you that the product will not change. Please support the new owners the same as you supported us over the years. Thank you all very much." Pizza Town has been manned by Michelle and Bruce Tomo, whose dad, Raymond, opened the popular eatery. Raymond died in 2019 at 93 years …
Popular Hoboken Pizzeria Basile's Expanding To Jersey City Popular Hoboken Pizzeria Basile's Expanding To Jersey City
Popular Hoboken Pizzeria Basile's Expanding To Jersey City A Hoboken pizzeria frequented by late-night bar-goers is expanding to Jersey City. Basile's will open at 116 Newark Ave., as part of an effort to revitalize the  Grove Square property across from the PATH station. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Historic Downtown Jersey City (@hdsid_jc) Basile's moved into it's Washington Street eatery in 2011 and quickly became a favorite with lines wrapping around the block as late as 4 a.m. No word yet on an opening date.
Wildwood's Popular Route 66 Restaurant & Pizzeria For Sale: Report Wildwood's Popular Route 66 Restaurant & Pizzeria For Sale: Report
Wildwood's Popular Route 66 Restaurant & Pizzeria For Sale: Report Always dreamed of operating a pizzeria? You're in luck, and you don't need to worry about the mortgage. Wildwood Boardwalk Route 66 Restaurant & Pizzeria located at 2700 Boardwalk in Wildwoods is for sale, the Coastline Realty website shows. The sale includes the business and equipment only -- not the building and property. It's listed at $180,000, according to WatchTheTramCarPlease. Memorabilia like the Elvis and Betty Boop statues ad 1932 hot rod on the roof do come with the deal. This 140-seat restaurant is in an ideal location on the Boardwalk and is fully operationa…
Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says
Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says A variety of new restaurants are set to make a splash in the Hamptons this summer, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The news outlet reported that the restaurants span a variety of types of food, from upscale seafood eateries to expanding pizzerias from established owners.  Bloomberg reported that the following eateries are set to open up this summer or have recently begun serving guests: Roberta's, a pizzeria in Montauk O by Kissaki, a Japanese restaurant located at 47 Montauk Highway in East Hampton Lobster Roll, located at 32 Montauk Highway in Southampton, and an off-shoo…
New Owners, Same Pizza: New Chapter Begins For La Bella Roma In Paramus New Owners, Same Pizza: New Chapter Begins For La Bella Roma In Paramus
New Owners, Same Pizza: New Chapter Begins For La Bella Roma In Paramus Longtime Paramus pizzeria La Bella Roma is under new ownership. However, customers likely won't notice a change, the new owners tell Daily Voice. The previous owners of the Farview Avenue shop — in business for nearly 50 years — have been looking to sell the business for about two years, sources say. Finally, they struck a deal. And the new owners are excited to be at the helm of the shop that for years has brought borough residents great food and lots of joy. The announcement of the sale came in a post from the borough’s mayor, Richard LaBarbiera, who described the business as a “pillar…
Popular Brewster Pizzeria Sees Praise For 'Spectacular' Sauce Popular Brewster Pizzeria Sees Praise For 'Spectacular' Sauce
Popular Brewster Pizzeria Sees Praise For 'Spectacular' Sauce A Hudson Valley pizzeria has been lauded by online reviewers for its convenient location and quality sauce.  Putnam County restaurant Gaetano Pizza & Cafe is located at 100 Independent Way in Brewster. The eatery offers a wide variety of specialty pies, such as lasagna pizza, baked ziti pizza, marsala pizza, and more. Online reviewers have praised the sauce the restaurant uses and the quality of the pies. "The best pizza in the Carmel area," David E., of Carmel, said in a Yelp review. "Great sauce and cooked as you prefer. Add your own fresh Basil from your garden and it's M…
Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter
Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter A well-known pizzeria in Asbury Park is closing after nearly six years in business. Medusa Stone Fired Kitchen will serve its last supper on Monday, Feb. 28, the restaurant said in a social media post. The shop owners said they plan to celebrate its closing every day until then by serving up dinner with lots of laughter and gratitude for everyone’s support through these Six amazing Years. "We will never forget all of the friends we have made and the moments we have celebrated together in our little restaurant." Owners Aimée McElroy and Lauren Castellini met at Porta, before…
Bergen County Pizzeria To Open 2nd Location Bergen County Pizzeria To Open 2nd Location
Bergen County Pizzeria To Open 2nd Location A Bergen County pizzeria that opened its first location in 2018 will soon have another. Urban Tomato — headquartered in Palisades Park — announced this month that it will be expanding to Edgewater. Happy new year 2022. May your new year be filled with health , wealth, and great 🍕 #urbantomato Posted by Urban Tomato on Saturday, January 1, 2022 The new shop will be located on Old River Road and is set to open in the spring. The menu boasts pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, coffee, and more.
Employee Hospitalized Following Fight At CT Pizzeria Employee Hospitalized Following Fight At CT Pizzeria
Employee Hospitalized Following Fight At CT Pizzeria A Connecticut pizzeria employee remains hospitalized after a fight with another employee. The incident took place in New Haven County around 2:30 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Alfa Pizza at 54 Naugatuck Ave. in Milford when police were called for an altercation. According to the Milford Police Department, the altercation escalated, and one of the employees was seriously injured, for which he is still being treated.  "Our investigators are still working to determine exactly what happened between the two, and have not been able to interview the injured employee, to date," the dep…
Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Announces 'Immediate, Permanent' Closure Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Announces 'Immediate, Permanent' Closure
Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Announces 'Immediate, Permanent' Closure A Hudson Valley pizzeria has permanently closed. The owners of Pie For the People in Kingston made the announcement in a Facebook post on Saturday, Nov. 27. "We are saddened to announce the immediate and permanent closure of Pie For The People in Kingston," the post reads. "We want to thank all our customers, their support and for all the love we received throughout the years. We also want to thank our staff for an amazing job and helping us get as far as we did through these crazy times." The pizzeria was located at 55 Washington Ave. in Kingston.
Popular Morris County Pizzeria Abruptly Shutters After 25 Years Popular Morris County Pizzeria Abruptly Shutters After 25 Years
Popular Morris County Pizzeria Abruptly Shutters After 25 Years A popular pizzeria in Morris County has permanently shuttered after 25 years in business. Cafe Villa on Main Street in Chatham closed Sunday, NJ- and PA-centered restaurant group 40NORTH announced in a message sent to its email subscribers. “After over 25 years, Cafe Villa will be closing its doors at the end of service on Sunday, October 31st,” the email begins. “In this season of gratitude, we give thanks for you, our wonderful guests, and your support. We value your patronage and appreciate the confidence you put in us.” Meanwhile, customers with 40NORTH rewards points can use them at …
Award-Winning Chef Brings Pizzeria To Bergen County Award-Winning Chef Brings Pizzeria To Bergen County
Award-Winning Chef Brings Pizzeria To Bergen County Award-winning Chef Mathieu Palombino will soon launch a gourmet pizza joint in Bergen County. GiGi & Mario Pizzeria will open its doors Oct. 10 at The Promenade at City Place in Edgewater, BoozyBurbs reports. Serving a wide variety of red and white specialty pies as well as appetizers, salads, burgers and more, GiGi & Mario’s offers modern twists on traditional Italian favorites. Pies are topped with fresh vegetables, meats and seafoods — the Fungi E Salsiccia, for example, boasts mozzarella, wild mushroom trifolati, sausage, olives, and oregano. Of course, customers can also crea…
‘You Have To Be Dedicated:’ Bergen County Native Hits It Big In Crypto, Opens Smoke Shop At 24 ‘You Have To Be Dedicated:’ Bergen County Native Hits It Big In Crypto, Opens Smoke Shop At 24
‘You Have To Be Dedicated:’ Bergen County Native Hits It Big In Crypto, Opens Smoke Shop At 24 A Bergen County man who hit it big in a cryptocurrency investment and opened a smoke shop at the age of 24 says dedication is the key for aspiring entrepreneurs. Generoso Lombardo graduated from Westwood High School in 2015 before attending Bergen Community College for three years and transferring to Montclair State University, where he studied business administration, he told Daily Voice. While Lombardo didn’t immediately know the specifics, he knew he wanted to own some type of business. Meanwhile, his side job kept him busy — and motivated — in between classes. “I got really motivated…
Popular NYC Pizzeria Expands To Bergen County Popular NYC Pizzeria Expands To Bergen County
Popular NYC Pizzeria Expands To Bergen County A popular New York City pizzeria is expanding to Bergen County. Song E Napule in Greenwich Village is coming to The Parker development in Downtown Rutherford, BoozyBurbs reports. The NYC restaurant is run by Ciro Iovine, a self-described dreamer, and father of three.  A pizza chef since 13, Iovine met his wife, Austria, after three years in New York. With help from his new love, and his brother, Giovanni, Song E Napule opened in January 2015. Click here to see the menu. No word yet on an opening date. Song E Napule, 106 Park Avenue, Rutherford
Popular Pizzeria Closes Westchester Location Popular Pizzeria Closes Westchester Location
Popular Pizzeria Closes Westchester Location A popular pizzeria known for its thin, charred crust has closed one of its locations in the region. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza has permanently closed the doors of its Westchester location on Main Street in White Plains. However, the chain has five restaurants on Long Island -- in Bohemia, Woodbury, Commack, Carle Place, Stony Brook and Wantagh -- as well as seven other states, including New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Other staples at Anthony's are homemade meatballs, Eggplant Marino (named after partner and NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino) and oven roasted chicken …
Jersey Shore Pizzeria Opening Clifton Location Jersey Shore Pizzeria Opening Clifton Location
Jersey Shore Pizzeria Opening Clifton Location Tommy’s Tavern + Tap will soon open the doors of a new location in Clifton, reports say. The Jersey shore pizzeria and bar, which is founded by the creators of Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza, will open this fall at the former TGI Friday’s at The Promenade Shops, reports say. With existing locations in Sea Bright, Freehold and Staten Island, the Clifton shop marks the first North Jersey location for the pizzeria. Tommy’s is known for its fresh coal-fired pizzas and other classic bar fare. The chain also offers rotating daily lunch specials like half-priced sushi, burgers and wings. Click here f…