Mahopac, NY
Business
Popular Area Restaurant Closes After 14 Years In Business Popular Area Restaurant Closes After 14 Years In Business
Popular Area Restaurant Closes After 14 Years In Business A favorite spot for foodies across the area who loved the tasting nights and other staples has closed its doors for good. The Artist's Palate, tucked into a row of businesses on Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, had offered vegetarian and imaginative regional plates for the past 14 years. Owner and chef Charles Fells said on Facebook that it was time to say goodbye and continue on with his other projects, including Canvas, a private catering business, and the ultra-popular, Brasserie 292, also on Main Street. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closure of TAP for good…

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by Kathy Reakes
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Millburn Deli Opening To-Go Store In Morristown Millburn Deli Opening To-Go Store In Morristown
Millburn Deli Opening To-Go Store In Morristown The famed Millburn Deli is headed to Morristown. The deli that originated on Millburn Avenue in 1946 will open its second outpost across from the train station on Morris Street sometime this spring, store owners told Daily Voice. Although it's in Morristown, the new store will still be called "The Millburn Deli." It's intended for pick-up and delivery orders, the owners said. The sandwich shop is well-known across North Jersey and has been named to local and national "best of" lists (including this one by Thrillist).  The GodfaddaMillburn Deli The Millburn Deli is coming to 139 Mor…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bergenfield, NJ
Business
Website Names Wing Spots In Warren, Bergen Counties Among Best In NJ Website Names Wing Spots In Warren, Bergen Counties Among Best In NJ
Website Names Wing Spots In Warren, Bergen Counties Among Best In NJ North Jerseyans don't have to go far for some good chicken wings. Website Big 7 Travel named four spots -- three in Bergen County, one in Warren County -- among the seven best wing spots in New Jersey. "New Jersey chicken wings are among the best in the country," the site said, "so we set out to find where to find the best portions in the state." Bergen County's spots on the list are MaMa Chicken in Palisades Park, New York Wing Factory in Fort Lee and Buffalo's in Wood-Ridge. Buck Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Blairstown also made the list. Click here for the full article from Big …

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Build-Your-Own Mac & Cheese Restaurant Coming To Jersey City, Hoboken Build-Your-Own Mac & Cheese Restaurant Coming To Jersey City, Hoboken
Build-Your-Own Mac & Cheese Restaurant Coming To Jersey City, Hoboken A mac and cheese restaurant franchise is opening two New Jersey locations. Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese recently announced the launch of Hoboken and Jersey City locations.  One location is expected to open this year and another in 2021. The menu boasts build-your-own mac and cheese bowls with bases of pasta, quinoa, cauliflower or broccoli, along with an array of proteins, vegetables and cheese.  A variety of grilled cheese sandwiches are also available, as are vegan and gluten-free options. Check back for details on locations and opening dates.

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
Here Are Some Of The Highest Rated Morris County Pizzerias, According To Yelp Here Are Some Of The Highest Rated Morris County Pizzerias, According To Yelp
Here Are Some Of The Highest Rated Morris County Pizzerias, According To Yelp Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings in Morris County? Check out these five local pizzerias, which are top-rated on Yelp. 1. Pizza Cucina (440 Main Road in Towaco) Pizza Cucina in Towaco earned a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating, presumably for its variety of one-of-a-kind gourmet pies. Among favorites are the Goodfella (sausage and sautéed broccoli rabe) and the Chicken Pesto (pesto spread, grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella and wood-fired roasted peppers). For more information, visit the website. 2. M&S Pizza (333 Route 46 in Dover) With a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating, M&…

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by Valerie Musson
Briarcliff, NY
Business
Here Are The Highest Rated Westchester Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Here Are The Highest Rated Westchester Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp
Here Are The Highest Rated Westchester Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Sink your teeth into these Westchester County burger joints that are top-rated on Yelp: Pow! Burger (96 Triangle Center in Yorktown; 211 Main Street in New Rochelle) Pow! Burger in Yorktown and New Rochelle has a menu as unique as its name, contributing to its 4.5/5-star Yelp rating. The eatery serves up simple yet satisfying sandwiches, burgers and more. Burgers can be customized with an array of fresh toppings as well as gourmet options like chili and fried eggs. For more information, visit the website. Muscoot Tavern (105 Somerstown Turnpike in Somers) Muscoot Tavern in Somers is prim…

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by Valerie Musson
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Pie In The Sky: McKinney & Doyle Fine Foods Cafe In Pawling Serves Up Delicious Desserts Pie In The Sky: McKinney & Doyle Fine Foods Cafe In Pawling Serves Up Delicious Desserts
Pie In The Sky: McKinney & Doyle Fine Foods Cafe In Pawling Serves Up Delicious Desserts Shannon McKinney and Brian Doyle opened McKinney and Doyle Fine Foods Cafe back in 1991, and it’s been a Pawling staple ever since. Serving up everything from soups and salads to exquisite seafood, beef, chicken and duck entrees, McKinney and Doyle Fine Foods Cafe caters to those with even the most refined palates. Located at 10 Charles Colman Boulevard, the cafe also serves lunch, brunch and dinner as well as desserts like chocolate mousse cake, Bailey's Irish Cream cake, espresso mousse cake and other specialty cakes. Plus, customers can enjoy a beer, wine or cocktail from the cafe’s ext…

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by Valerie Musson
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
This Fairfield County Eatery Ranked Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation This Fairfield County Eatery Ranked Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation
This Fairfield County Eatery Ranked Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation The Daily Meal has ranked 75 of the nation’s best hole-in-the-wall eateries, and one Fairfield County locale has made the cut. What constitutes a “hole-in-the-wall” joint? It’s essentially an establishment that serves up spectacular food in a tiny, unassuming and/or inconspicuous storefront. The best hole-in-the-wall restaurants also have a unique atmosphere and authentic flair. Danny’s Drive-In, located off of I-95 on Ferry Boulevard in Stratford, has been around since 1935 and ranks at number 13 on the list. Dishing out classic American staples like hot dogs, burgers milkshakes and more, …

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by Valerie Musson
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
Police & Fire
Shuckin’ Sweet: Couple Finds Pearl In Closter Restaurant’s Oyster Shuckin’ Sweet: Couple Finds Pearl In Closter Restaurant’s Oyster
Shuckin’ Sweet: Couple Finds Pearl In Closter Restaurant’s Oyster A Tenafly couple dining at a popular new restaurant in Closter got a surprise from a sweet, petite oyster. Anton and Sheryl Schermer were enjoying an oyster sample at Stern & Bow on Schraalenburgh Road when he “bit down, wasn’t sure what it was and found a small pearl,” owner Russell Stern said. Pearls are extremely rare -- nature’s lottery, you could say. Oyster expert Kevin Joseph has shucked “thousands upon thousands upon thousands” of oysters and never found a pearl, Stern said. It was even more surprising that the pea-sized gem came from a Taylor Kumamoto, a tiny but plump oyste…

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by Jerry DeMarco
New City, NY
Lifestyle
New Name + New Menu = Win! For West Nyack's Crossroads Gastro New Name + New Menu = Win! For West Nyack's Crossroads Gastro
New Name + New Menu = Win! For West Nyack's Crossroads Gastro Made from scratch. That’s what Crossroads Gastro wants to emphasize. All beef for burgers is ground on the premises and sausages are stuffed in the kitchen; Crossroads Gastro takes time to ferment and pickle as well. The rebranded former Grub Café noodle bar in West Nyack is now serving a locally sourced, fresh, seasonal menu featuring vegan options and changing daily specials. They call their menu full of “American comfort foods.” And what is perhaps the most quintessential American comfort food? A burger, of course. You can’t go wrong with a burger at Crossroads Gastro. We found the patty…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Elizabeth, NJ
Business
Sticky's Finger Joint Coming To Union Sticky's Finger Joint Coming To Union
Sticky's Finger Joint Coming To Union Buffalo balsamic blue. Thai fiesta. Salted caramel pretzel. How are those for chicken fingers? They're all creations by Sticky's Finger Joint, opening a Union location in January, MyCentralJersey reports. The New York City-based eatery was launched in 2012 by childhood friends Jon Sherman and Paul Abrahamian.  The restaurant expanded to New Jersey earlier this year with a Paramus location and will be opening another store in Bridgewater this fall. Sticky's Finger Joint, 2151 Route 22, Union.

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Business
5 New Restaurants To Try In Bergen County 5 New Restaurants To Try In Bergen County
5 New Restaurants To Try In Bergen County Empanadas. Pad Thai. Mexican burgers. There is something for everyone in Bergen County. Here are some of the latest restaurants to open in the area. COMING SOON: Hook & Reel, Route 4, Elmwood Park: Seafood restaurant with nearly a dozen New Jersey locations. Try the cajun boil. No word yet on opening date, BoozyBurbs says. Hook & Reel is coming to Elmwood Park.Hook & Reel Hamburguesa, Hackensack Street, Carlstadt: "Mexico City street style burgers, like you've never tasted before," the website promises. The owners, the same ones who own Taqueria Los Gueros across Bergen C…

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by Cecilia Levine