Dorchester, MA
Events
SPIN Boston's Grand Opening Features Star-Studded Lineup Of NHL, NFL Athletes SPIN Boston's Grand Opening Features Star-Studded Lineup Of NHL, NFL Athletes
Spin Boston's Grand Opening Features Star-Studded Lineup Of NHL, NFL Athletes A professional hockey player and professional football player walk into a ping pong bar. Although it may sound like the start of a joke, that was the reality SPIN Boston’s grand opening this past weekend. The event went down at the ping pong social club at 30 Melcher Street in the Seaport District of Boston on Friday night, Oct. 24.  With walls adorned in graffiti art from local artist BlindFox and a live exhibition from Artists for Humanity Co-Founder and Director Jason Talbot, guests could play at one of 14 tables. Artists for Humanity Co-Founder Jordan Talbot works on his spray pai…

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by David Cifarelli
Gaithersburg, MD
Business
Popular Taco, Tequila Spot Banditos Opening 3 Virginia, Maryland Locations Popular Taco, Tequila Spot Banditos Opening 3 Virginia, Maryland Locations
Popular Taco, Tequila Spot Banditos Opening 3 Virginia, Maryland Locations Taco and tequila fans are in for a treat as a new taco restaurant begins a soft opening in Towson. Banditos Tacos and Tequila, with established locations in Federal Hill and White Marsh, will be open at their new Towson location Tuesday, June 28, as first reported by WMAR2News. The expansion does not stop there, as the popular restaurant is also setting up new locations for Fairfax and Columbia, according to their website. Inspired by Mexican street food, Banditos boasts handcrafted cocktails using tequilas and mezcal. "So, come early and stay late," its website says. "'Cause hey, a littl…

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by Annie DeVoe
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
This Popular Restaurant Serves Up Long Island's Best Happy Hour, Voters Say This Popular Restaurant Serves Up Long Island's Best Happy Hour, Voters Say
This Popular Restaurant Serves Up Long Island's Best Happy Hour, Voters Say Looking to grab a drink after a long day? Look no further than this Long Island watering hole, according to voters. For a whopping seventh year in a row, those voters on Best of Long Island have named Spiro’s restaurant and lounge as having the best happy hour around. Located at 4 Patchogue Drive in Rocky Point, Spiro’s has been quenching thirsty patrons since 2011. “We offer a simple concept, quality food that tastes amazing, portions the way they should be, and prices that are reasonable,” reads the company’s Yelp profile. Spiro's touts a drink list that features over 20 specialty mart…

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by Michael Mashburn
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Roslyn Restaurant Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh' Offerings Roslyn Restaurant Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh' Offerings
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…

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by Nicole Valinote
Bristol, PA
Business
Taco + Cocktail Bar Opening 2nd PA Location Outside Philly Taco + Cocktail Bar Opening 2nd PA Location Outside Philly
Taco + Cocktail Bar Opening 2nd PA Location Outside Philly Another taco and cocktail bar is slated to open its doors outside Philadelphia. Bomba is scheduled to open next month at the Village at Newtown located at 2930 South Eagle Road. The 5,059-square-foot restaurant will offer seating for 185 guests and semi-private space for meetings and events. It will also have an all-season outdoor space with heaters. “We hope for Bomba to become a getaway for the community when we open our doors in February,” said Bomba founder Andy Himmel. “We think Newtown will love our global flavors and welcoming environment that’s perfect for a night out with friend…

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by Nicole Acosta
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
Updated Italian-American Restaurant Hailed As 'Westchester Treasure' Updated Italian-American Restaurant Hailed As 'Westchester Treasure'
Updated Italian-American Restaurant Hailed As 'Westchester Treasure' A Westchester County Italian restaurant has become a go-to for some residents thanks to its selection of homemade pasta dishes and cocktails. TVB by: Pax Romana is located at 171 East Post Road in White Plains. The restaurant's menu includes pasta dishes such as spaghetti alla carbonara, penne alla vodka and ravioli. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TVB by: Pax Romana (@paxromana_ny) Guests can also choose from entrees such as eggplant parmigiana, chicken parmigiana and branzino, a Mediterranean sea bass dish with sauteed season…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brookfield, CT
Lifestyle
New Restaurant Quickly Creates Buzz In Fairfield County New Restaurant Quickly Creates Buzz In Fairfield County
New Restaurant Quickly Creates Buzz In Fairfield County A new Fairfield County seafood restaurant is offering diners a different take on how they eat their seafood by serving up boils of all different flavors and heat levels. Norwalk's RHK Seafood Boil & Bar, located in SONO near the water, features locally sourced seafood that includes a boil menu that allows diners to select their seafood dies and customize the seasonings and heat levels. A special addition to the boil that each mixture of spices is mixed in a bag and then unveiled with diners so they received the full aroma of the mixtures they select. Shaking basket.Yelp But the res…

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by Kathy Reakes
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Business
1950s Style Bar Coming To Bergen County 1950s Style Bar Coming To Bergen County
1950s Style Bar Coming To Bergen County A 1950s style bar is coming to Bergen County later this spring. Gus' Last Word will be located at on Valley Boulevard in Wood Ridge, replacing Angeloni's. The website says the bar is a "love letter to the classic bars of the 1950s" and will focus on cocktails, icy drafts and comforting American fare. The bar will be "centered around the warm hospitality we were raised on," its website says. The owners are apparently the same team at the helm of Cowan’s Public in Nutley  and the Barrow House in Clifton. Gus' Last Word, 191 Valley Blvd., Wood-Ridge.

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Steak, Seafood Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Steak, Seafood
Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Steak, Seafood It can be hard to stay fresh when you’re a 10-year-old restaurant, but Insignia Prime Steak and Sushi is pulling it off nicely. Insignia is a high-end steakhouse in Smithtown that also serves sushi, elaborate cocktails, and has a wine list that boasts more than 500 labels. The restaurant offers prime dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood. On Tuesday and Sunday, price fixe menus are also available. Part of the Anthony Scotto Restaurants group, Insignia stays inline with and upholds Scotto’s reputation for creating posh restaurants that serve gourmet foods. Scotto’s other restaurants inclu…

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by Kristin Palpini
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
This Popular Fairfield County Seafood Restaurant Draws Diners From Near, Far This Popular Fairfield County Seafood Restaurant Draws Diners From Near, Far
This Popular Fairfield County Seafood Restaurant Draws Diners From Near, Far Love a little crab thrown in with some truffle fries, and a great salmon? Oh, wait, and maybe a tasty slider?  Then you'll want to head to The Crab Shell in Stamford. Even during COVID-19 pandemic times, fans of the restaurant on the water from both near and far, can't seem to say enough good things about the longtime restaurant.  The restaurant says it doesn't fool around when it comes to its patrons' health and follow all Connecticut regulations and CDC guidelines, in addition to modified table layout to operate at 50 percent reduced capacity indoors and ensuring a minimum of …

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by Kathy Reakes
Hartford, CT
Business
Food Trucks & Co., A Brick-And-Mortar Restaurant With Street-Style Eats, To Serve Cocktails Food Trucks & Co., A Brick-And-Mortar Restaurant With Street-Style Eats, To Serve Cocktails
Food Trucks & Co., A Brick-And-Mortar Restaurant With Street-Style Eats, To Serve Cocktails Food Trucks & Company, an Ansonia brick-and-mortar restaurant opened this September by a food truck owner who wanted to settle down, plans to sling area-brewed beers and craft cocktails to customers dining in, picking up and ordering delivery in the near future. "We had been on the road with our trucks [Food Trucks & Co and Bloom Kitchen & Co] for about a year testing the menus and listening to what our customers wanted," said Sedyra Nieves, the restaurant's social media manager and owner Ernie Nieves' daughter. "We’ve taken these menus and created a great variety that we feel co…

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by Christina Coulter
Ridgewood, NJ
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