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Golden Corral Serving Up All You Can Eat Wings Special Golden Corral Serving Up All You Can Eat Wings Special
Golden Corral Serving Up All You Can Eat Wings Special Golden Corral is expanding its dinner buffet to include unlimited bone-in and boneless chicken wings. The promotion is available now at participating restaurants after 4 p.m. on weekdays and during regular weekend dinner hours, although prices and schedules may vary by location. Golden Corral says the promotion is to "close out summer," but did not give a specific end date. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based chain said the seasonal feature brings back its traditional Buffalo-sauced bone-in wings and introduces hand-breaded boneless pieces served plain so diners can add Sweet Chili, Garlic P…
Crave This: Pakistani Street Eats Draw Rave Reviews For New Troy Restaurant Crave This: Pakistani Street Eats Draw Rave Reviews For New Troy Restaurant
Crave This: Pakistani Street Eats Draw Rave Reviews For New Troy Restaurant Looking for your next flavorful obsession in Troy?  You might want to follow your nose to Naan Kebab, the city’s newest fast-casual halal spot that’s quickly earning fans one tikka-loaded bite at a time. Located at 120 Hoosick Street, Naan Kebab quietly opened in late June, and word is already spreading like sizzling ghee on a hot naan. Open daily, this cozy eatery is serving up Pakistani-style kebabs, wraps, biryanis, and street food staples, blending bold spice, comfort food charm, and casual convenience. The menu is bursting with craveable creations, including: …
Award-Winning Chef Bringing Summer Camp Vibes To Mystic's Newest Seafood Spot Award-Winning Chef Bringing Summer Camp Vibes To Mystic's Newest Seafood Spot
Award-Winning Chef Bringing Summer Camp Vibes To Mystic's Newest Seafood Spot A popular restaurant and its award-winning chef are opening a different kind of seafood spot inspired by summer fun along the Connecticut shoreline. The Shipwright's Daughter is expected to launch its new concept, Mystic Fish Camp, in August, the restaurant said in an Instagram post on Thursday, June 19. The fast-casual seafood restaurant will be downtown at 4 Main Street, near Mystic's iconic drawbridge that spans the Mystic River. Mystic Fish Camp is inspired by the New London County village's fishing history and warm-weather fun for children. "Mystic Fish Camp is where New Eng…
Chipotle Is Bringing Its First Drive-Thru To Naugatuck With A Tasty Twist Chipotle Is Bringing Its First Drive-Thru To Naugatuck With A Tasty Twist
Chipotle Is Bringing Its First Drive-Thru To Naugatuck With A Tasty Twist Naugatuck residents hungry for something new won’t have to wait much longer. Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its very first location in town, giving local fans a new reason to skip cooking. The new restaurant, located at 112 Bridge Street, opens on Wednesday, April 30, and includes a Chipotlane — a drive-thru pick-up lane that lets customers grab digital orders without getting out of their cars. It's a first-of-its-kind experience for the borough, where fast-casual options are limited. The store is open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Naugatuck diners will also be among the first to try…
Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie
Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie Capital Region residents will soon have a new spot to get their burrito fix. Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its newest location in Colonie on Monday, March 17, bringing its beloved burritos, bowls, and tacos to 1707 Central Avenue, according to a job posting on its corporate website. The popular restaurant chain is known for its made-to-order Mexican-inspired meals, where diners can customize everything—from protein choices like chicken, steak, carnitas, and barbacoa to free toppings including four types of salsa, fajita veggies, sour cream, cheese, and guac (for an extra charge, of cours…
Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out
Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out Chipotle's latest menu addition is turning up the heat while also keeping things sweet. The fast-casual chain is adding chipotle honey chicken to its options, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 6. The new flavor is a bold, smoky, and slightly sweet twist on Chipotle's classic grilled chicken. Chipotle tested out the honey chicken in Nashville and Sacramento before the limited-time launch across North America and Europe. "Chipotle honey chicken was our top performing limited-time offer in test markets and we're excited for guests to taste this bold, new protein w…
Popular Tex-Mex Chain Shutters Hicksville Location Popular Tex-Mex Chain Shutters Hicksville Location
Popular Tex-Mex Chain Shutters Hicksville Location It’s a somber day for queso lovers and margarita enthusiasts on Long Island. The sizzling sound of fajitas and the tableside theatrics of “Guacamole Live” have all fallen silent as On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has officially shuttered its only two Long Island locations. Both the Holtsville restaurant on Middle Avenue and the Hicksville spot in Broadway Mall now bear the tragic, final designation on Google: “Permanently Closed.” Even the company’s official website has erased any trace of these Tex-Mex outposts, as if they were never part of the On The Border family at all. …
Married Couple Set To Open NJ's First Capriotti's, Popular Sandwich Shop, In Princeton Married Couple Set To Open NJ's First Capriotti's, Popular Sandwich Shop, In Princeton
Married Couple Set To Open NJ's First Capriotti's, Popular Sandwich Shop, In Princeton A sandwich restaurant chain that started in the Little Italy neighborhood of Wilmington, Delaware, will soon have its first New Jersey location in Princeton, officials said. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will open on North Harrison Street in the Princeton Shopping Center on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the company said in a news release. The shop will introduce Garden State residents to the chain’s famous sandwiches, including its signature slow-roasted turkey subs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Capriotti's Sandwich Shop (@capriottis…
Panera Marks Opening Of New Islandia Restaurant With Ceremonial Bread-Breaking Panera Marks Opening Of New Islandia Restaurant With Ceremonial Bread-Breaking
Panera Marks Opening Of New Islandia Restaurant With Ceremonial Bread-Breaking The irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread is now filling the air of Islandia. Panera Bread marked the grand opening of its newest restaurant – located at 1900 Veterans Memorial Highway – with a customary bread-breaking ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The bakery-cafe chain is popular for its soups, salads, sandwiches, and freshly baked goods. Customer faves include the mac and cheese, and the sourdough bread. Doherty Enterprises “We’re thrilled to open our newest Panera Bread location in Islandia and bring our fresh, wholesome menu to this vibrant community,” said Tim Doherty, preside…
Popular Fast Casual Dining Chain Files For Bankruptcy Popular Fast Casual Dining Chain Files For Bankruptcy
Popular Fast Casual Dining Chain Files For Bankruptcy A popular fast casual dining chain has filed for bankruptcy after months of reporting financial distress. BurgerFi International, Inc., announced the Chapter 11 filing on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The Florida-based company is also the parent company of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. All 144 locations of the two brands across the the nation will remain open and continue normal operations. BurgerFi makes up 93 of the eateries, and Anthony's the other 51. The Chapter 11 filing includes the 67 corporate-owned locations of both brands. "BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings are dyn…
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Patchogue Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Patchogue
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Patchogue Don’t let the name fool you; all body types are welcome at this new Long Island restaurant. Fat Boy’s Burrito opened its latest store in Patchogue, at 74 East Main Street, on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Founded in 2017 by Tony Othman, the fast-casual Mexican eatery specializes in “fat” burritos, as well as quesadillas, tacos, and street corn. Customer favorites, according to Yelp, include the Fat Hawaiian Burrito – made with marinated steak, grilled pineapple shrimp, rice, arugula, salsa, onion strings, and Fat Boy’s sauce. View this post on Instagram …
Popular Italian Restaurant Chain Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Multiple Locations Popular Italian Restaurant Chain Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Multiple Locations
Popular Italian Restaurant Chain Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Multiple Locations Buca di Beppo is Buca di bankrupt. The popular Italian eatery chain announced it had filed for Chapter 11 this week and would close several underperforming locations, including restaurants in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland.  Like many other restaurant chains, Buca di Beppo said the business hadn't bounced back since the COVID-19 pandemic. Customer spending is lower than expected, and supply costs remain high, according to court documents. It's a common tale for several "fast-casual" dining restaurants that have failed to thrive in recent years.   Revenue for…
Chipotle Opening New Long Island Restaurant Chipotle Opening New Long Island Restaurant
Chipotle Opening New Long Island Restaurant Long Islanders will soon have a new spot to grab their burritos, bowls, and tacos. Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open its newest location in Islandia, in the new retail development planned west of Veterans Memorial Highway near Sycamore Lane. The new restaurant will occupy nearly 2,500 square feet and will feature a drive-through, according to Breslin Realty. An expected opening date was not given. Named after the Nahuatl name for a smoked and dried jalapeno chili pepper, the Newport Beach, California-based Chipotle operates 3,200 locations around the world, including more than 200 in…
Red Lobster Abruptly Closes Dozens Of Restaurants, Including Westchester Location Red Lobster Abruptly Closes Dozens Of Restaurants, Including Westchester Location
Red Lobster Abruptly Closes Dozens Of Restaurants, Including Westchester Location Fast-casual seafood restaurant Red Lobster has abruptly closed dozens of its restaurants. The company is also considering filing for bankruptcy protection, according to a CNN report. On its website, Red Lobster lists many of its restaurants as being "temporarily closed," including these New York locations: Kingston, Scarsdale, Nanuet, Poughkeepsie, Stony Brook No closures are currently listed for Connecticut or Massachusetts restaurants. Founded in 1968, Red Lobster has around 600 restaurants in the United States, Canada, and overseas. According to another CNN report, Red Lobster's prob…
Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg
Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg Burrito lovers rejoice! Chipotle opened its newest location in Phillipsburg on Tuesday, April 30. The new location, at 1341 Route 22, features the brand's Chipotlane, a drive-thru pickup lane allowing guests to pick up their digital orders without leaving their cars. The location will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is also offering the chicken al pastor for a limited time. The chicken al pastor is a marinade of seared morita peppers and ground achiote, balanced with a splash of pineapple.  Chipotle said it is hiring for the new Phillipsburg location, looking to fill 30 p…
Shake Shack Opens First NJ Drive-Thru Restaurant In Middlesex County Shake Shack Opens First NJ Drive-Thru Restaurant In Middlesex County
Shake Shack Opens First NJ Drive-Thru Restaurant In Middlesex County Shake Shack has opened its first Garden State drive-thru location in North Brunswick. The new restaurant is at 240 Grand Ave. along northbound Route 1. The 3,500-square-foot Shake Shack features a double drive-thru; it represents only the 32nd restaurant – out of the burger chain’s more than 500 locations system-wide – to feature a drive-thru.  Shake Shack’s menu includes made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crispy chicken, hand-spun milkshakes, house-made lemonades and more.  The Shake Shack opening will be followed by another fast casual dining addition at MainStreet NB. Chipotle…
Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open At Arlington Mall Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open At Arlington Mall
Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open At Arlington Mall A fast-casual Latin American restaurant is the latest eatery coming to one Arlington mall. Maizal will be opening in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, according to an announcement on the mall's website. Maizal offers create your own green, grain or mixed bowls, assorted arepas, and specialty items such as south American hot dogs, empanadas, street corn, plantains, yucca, churros and cookie sandwiches, the announcement says. Maizal has two locations in Washington DC, one in Charlottsville, one in Reston, and one in Ballston.
Chicken Joint Famous For Its Crimson Sauce Expands Northern Virginia Footprint Chicken Joint Famous For Its Crimson Sauce Expands Northern Virginia Footprint
Chicken Joint Famous For Its Crimson Sauce Expands Northern Virginia Footprint A fast-growing, fast-casual chicken restaurant is expanding its northern Virginia footprint. Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken, which is based in Los Angeles, CA, is opening a store at the Embrey Mills Town Center in Stafford — and 25 more across Virginia are in the works. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CrimsonCoward (@crimsoncoward) With a successful opening in Woodbridge earlier in January 2023, the Stafford location marks Crimson Coward's second in northern Virginia. Crimson Coward intently curates quality at each aspect…
Popular Deli Known For Baked Potato Masterpieces Coming To Bucks County Shopping Center Popular Deli Known For Baked Potato Masterpieces Coming To Bucks County Shopping Center
Popular Deli Known For Baked Potato Masterpieces Coming To Bucks County Shopping Center A popular fast-casual deli with locations across the US is adding another store to its Pennsylvania fleet. The third McAlister's location will be coming to Warrington Crossing, located at 60 Easton Road, in Warrington. As of last March, McAlister's operated more than 520 locations in 29 states. Founded in 1989, McAlister's offers hand-crafted sandwiches, salads, and their signature "ginormous spuds" — or loaded baked potatoes. We're talking romesco chicken, black Angus roast beef, veggie spud, or just plain spud. An opening date has not yet been announced.
Popular Chain Plans Brookline Location Offering Fast Food Classics With 1 Notable Difference Popular Chain Plans Brookline Location Offering Fast Food Classics With 1 Notable Difference
Popular Chain Plans Brookline Location Offering Fast Food Classics With 1 Notable Difference Burger-loving diners in Brookline will soon be able to get all the flavor without any animal products. PLNT Burger, a fast-casual chain specializing in plant-based American classics, is opening a new location in Brookline, slated to open in fall 2023.  The new eatery, which will be located at 297 Harvard Street, will be PLNT Burger's first brick-and-mortar store in Massachusetts.  PLNT Burger started inside a Whole Foods grocery store in Maryland and now has 14 locations, many of which still operate inside Whole Foods markets.  The chain has two other Massachusetts locations in the form …
New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date
New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date A new fast-casual eatery in Stamford serving up Mexican-inspired dishes has set an opening date.  Bubbakoo's Burritos, located in Stamford at 800 E Main St., will open up for business on Wednesday, June 28, according to an announcement from the eatery's owners, Perry and Fenil Patel.  Earlier Report - New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford Visitors to the new Bubbakoo's location can expect a wide variety of classic Mexican-inspired menu offerings such as burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos, in addition to more unique items like "chiwawas," a split-fried ball of rice…
East Coast, Meet West: New LI Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco East Coast, Meet West: New LI Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco
East Coast, Meet West: New LI Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco A Mexican restaurant chain serving up “the best of the San Francisco taqueria experience” is already making a splash with customers days after opening its newest location on Long Island. Dos Toros Taqueria, located in New Hyde Park at 1624 Marcus Avenue, held its grand opening on Thursday, Jan. 19. It’s the brand’s 19th location in New York. The fast-casual Mission-style taqueria was founded by California brothers Leo and Oliver Kremer who, according to the company’s website, got a “rude awakening” when they arrived on the East Coast and realized “the same stuff simply wasn’t available.” …
Rising Forbes Star Brings 'Toastique' To Hoboken Rising Forbes Star Brings 'Toastique' To Hoboken
Rising Forbes Star Brings 'Toastique' To Hoboken If you're looking to catch a rising star, look no further than Toastique Hoboken. The cafe chain's founder, Brianna Keefe, was named to the Forbes "30 Under 30" for food and drinks last year. Brianna Keefe.Provided Toastique's grand opening is on Jan. 21 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1450 Washington St. and 15th Street. The Hoboken franchise is owned by Jude Sangillo. With locations in Cape May County (Stone Harbor), Washington D.C., Virginia and Colorado, Toastique is a gourmet toast and juice bar. Toastique prioritizes fresh ingredients and combines the service of a fast-casual dining con…
Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Long Island Location Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Long Island Location
Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Long Island Location Lovers of all things pasta can soon get their fill with a popular eatery set to open its second location on Long Island. The new Noodles & Company in Farmingdale, located at 909 Broadhollow Road, will open Wednesday, Dec. 14, the company revealed. Earlier Report: Popular Eatery Opening Second Location In Nassau County It will mark the second Nassau County location for the chain restaurant, which operates in 31 states. The other location is in Garden City on Old Country Road. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Noodles & Com…
New White Plains Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations' New White Plains Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations'
New White Plains Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations' A taste of Hawaii has arrived in the Hudson Valley. Westchester County eatery Pokémoto, located at 240 Main Street in White Plains, officially opened its doors in October 2022. It marked the company’s 29th location and first in New York, according to the restaurant’s website.  Those who have visited the Aloha State will no doubt recognize poke (pronounced POH-keh) as a native Hawaiian cuisine typically made up of diced fresh fish served over rice and topped with vegetables and sauces. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pokemoto® (…
Hot Chicken Chain Spices Up Route 17 Hot Chicken Chain Spices Up Route 17
Hot Chicken Chain Spices Up Route 17 A Virginia-based chicken joint is expanding to New Jersey with its first location planned for Route 17 in Paramus, BoozyBurbs reports. Hot Chickin Kitchn features a fast casual style and specializes in fried chicken items that are made to order. But what truly constitutes their namesake is their unique brand of premium hot sauces, each infused with a different type of pepper.  Earlier this year, Hot Chikin Kitchn announced earlier this year its plans to open 200 new locations around the country. The chain was founded in 2020 with its first location in Woodbridge, VA.  It's n…
Meet The Local Dad Expanding Popular North Jersey Salad Chain Meet The Local Dad Expanding Popular North Jersey Salad Chain
Meet The Local Dad Expanding Popular North Jersey Salad Chain A North Jersey dad is pitching in to help expand a popular salad chain. Sloan Zuckerman, who lives in Tenafly with his family, is opening The Salad House in Englewood.  The chain has stores in Millburn, Morristown, Westfield, Montclair, Livingston, Ridgewood and Sparta. The Englewood store at 31 E. Palisade Ave. is already open. Founded in 2011 and franchising since 2017, Salad House is a health-conscious fast casual restaurant brand that serves up fresh, made-to-order customizable salad creations.  In addition to its various salad menu items, Salad House also offers grain bowls, sandwic…
Popular Fast-Casual Chicken Restaurant Opens In Morris County Popular Fast-Casual Chicken Restaurant Opens In Morris County
Popular Fast-Casual Chicken Restaurant Opens In Morris County A popular fast-casual chicken restaurant has opened a new location in Morris County. La Rosa Chicken & Grill on Dover Chester Road in Randolph held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, the township’s economic development committee said on social media. 🚨 Grand Opening Alert 🚨 La Rosa Chicken is opening! 🗓 April 21, 2022 ⏰ 10:00 am 🎀 ✂️ 10:30 am 📍 80 Dover Chester... Posted by Randolph Township Economic Development Committee on Thursday, April 7, 2022 Originally launched by Vincenzo Pugliese in Marlboro in 1994, La Rosa specializes in homest…
Owners Of CT Restaurant Announce Plans To Close Location, Open New Eatery Owners Of CT Restaurant Announce Plans To Close Location, Open New Eatery
Owners Of CT Restaurant Announce Plans To Close Location, Open New Eatery The owners of a well-known vegan restaurant in Connecticut have announced plans to permanently close the eatery as they prepare to open a new restaurant. New Haven County restaurant G-Zen will officially close its doors on Saturday, April 30, after 11 years in business, according to an announcement from Chef Mark Shadle and Ami Beach. The owners said they will close the eatery, located at 2 East Main St. in Branford, as they prepare to open G-Monkey Plant-Fueled Fast Food in West Hartford, which they described as a fast-casual eatery with a brand-new vegan menu. "G-Monkey Plant-Fueled Fast…
Mediterranean Restaurant Chain Opens Suffolk County Location Mediterranean Restaurant Chain Opens Suffolk County Location
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 …
Popular Mexican Eatery To Open Fourth Long Island Location Popular Mexican Eatery To Open Fourth Long Island Location
Popular Mexican Eatery To Open Fourth Long Island Location A fast-casual Mexican restaurant is planning to open a fourth Long Island location. The Guac Shop, which will be launching the new eatery in Wantagh, serves tacos, burritos, bowls, salads, and quesadillas with interesting toppings like mango salsa and pineapple chili sauce. Among the proteins on the menu are chicken, shrimp, barbacoa (braised, shredded beef), carnitas (slow-roast pork), and turkey. Guac Shop opened in 2018 in Garden City. It also locations in Jericho and Seaford. The Guac Shop recently signed a long-term lease for its latest locale at 1161 Wantagh Avenue in Wanta…