Local Restaurant Mogul Buys Iconic West Springfield Eatery Local Restaurant Mogul Buys Iconic West Springfield Eatery
Local Restaurant Mogul Buys Iconic West Springfield Eatery Could wings soon be spotted over West Springfield? The owner of the Hangar restaurants, aka “Wings Over (town name),” has purchased the old Hofbrauhaus off Memorial Drive in West Springfield, according to MassLive. The purchase price was $500,000. Renovations are planned for the former German restaurant, which was well known for its food as well as the unique building. Rounded doorways, dark wooden shelves lining the walls, and a thick dark-colored barroom. Though associated with Memorial, Hofbrauhaus’ address is actually 1105 Main St. Hangar owner Harold Tramazzo has restaurants across …
New Dunkin' Donuts Location Opens In Ulster County New Dunkin' Donuts Location Opens In Ulster County
New Dunkin' Donuts Location Opens In Ulster County A new combination gas station/Dunkin' Donuts has opened off a busy stretch of Route 9W. The old site of the Dickey's Diner located in Ulster County at 1417 Route 9W in Marlborough was repurposed and officially opened to customers on Friday, Sept. 4. The site consists of a gas station, a Chestnut Market, a drive-thru for Dunkin' Donuts.  "Thank you [CEO of Chestnut Petroleum] Mickey Jamal for investing in the Town of Marlborough and a  big thanks to our Town Board, Planning Board, ZBA and our Town code enforcement officer for all working together to bring this business to our smal…
Duck Donuts Makes Bergen County Debut Duck Donuts Makes Bergen County Debut
Duck Donuts Makes Bergen County Debut Duck Donuts is opening its first Bergen County store. The made-to-order doughnut chain is opening a location at Sprout Brook Center in Paramus, BoozyBurbs reports. Native to Duck, North Carolina, Duck Donuts lets customers design their own vanilla cake doughnuts from a variety of toppings, drizzles and glazes. This will be New Jersey's sixth Duck Donuts store, with locations in Middletown, Avalon, Plainfield, Clark, Green Brook and Marlton. No word yet on an opening date. Duck Donuts, 556 Route 17 North, Paramus
Swingbellys Beachside BBQ Offers Dozens Of Dynamic Dishes In Long Beach Swingbellys Beachside BBQ Offers Dozens Of Dynamic Dishes In Long Beach
Swingbellys Beachside BBQ Offers Dozens Of Dynamic Dishes In Long Beach Next time you crave barbecue try some of the meaty dishes at Swingbellys Beachside BBQ in Long Beach. The signature here is meats that are cooked "long and slow" on a rotisserie pit fired with hickory, cherry, and apple woods. Sauces, sides, and dishes here are made from scratch. Smokehouse Specialties come with sides of pickles and onions and cornbread and include Pulled Pork Platter, 12-Hour Brisket, BBQ Chicken.  A hearty entree, The Famous Mac N’ Pete is of burnt ends brisket tossed with the eatery's housemade macaroni and cheese, topped with crispy onion, served with cornbre…
Lion's Den Gains Praise For Friendly Atmosphere, Popular Dishes Lion's Den Gains Praise For Friendly Atmosphere, Popular Dishes
Lion's Den Gains Praise For Friendly Atmosphere, Popular Dishes A friendly vibe and popular fare seem to be the winning combo drawing a steady following to a neighborhood bar and grill on Long Island. Lion's Den at 191 Higbie Lane in West Islip has a sign at the entrance inviting you into the neighborhood spot for "Good times, good food." The fun includes football nights and "Quick Draw" specials, happy hour, taco days, yoga classes, band and DJs. The eclectic menu ranges from apps like soft-baked pretzels and fried ravioli, to entrees with 12 different burgers, an array of Philly cheesesteaks, quesadillas, salads, sandwiches and specialties of En…
Here's The Scoop: Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Union County Here's The Scoop: Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Union County
Here's The Scoop: Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Union County From Vanilla—America’s favorite according to the International Dairy Foods Association—to Olive Oil (yes, really!), there’s no flavor of ice cream you can’t find in New Jersey. Here are five spots for a creamy, frozen treat in Union County. Magic Fountain, 498 Morris Ave., Summit. Winner of Daily Voice’s Best Ice Cream in Union County poll, Magic Fountain is the place to go for soft-serve in Union County. Online reviews call it a Summit staple; check out the magic blends. Zita’s Homemade Ice Cream, 1790 Springfield Ave., New Providence. Named for the family’s grandmother and aroun…
2nd Steve's Burgers Location Replacing Food Train In Garfield -- Another Maybe In The Works 2nd Steve's Burgers Location Replacing Food Train In Garfield -- Another Maybe In The Works
2nd Steve's Burgers Location Replacing Food Train In Garfield -- Another Maybe In The Works Steve's Burgers will be opening a second location in Garfield. The Route 46 restaurant will be opening at 68 Passaic St. -- formerly home to Food Train -- next month with a grand opening set for September, owner Stephen Chrisomalis said. The expansion was sporadic, he said, but people have been asking for another location for years. He's also hoping to open a third location soon, closer to his roots in Oradell. "I love burgers," said Chrisomaslis, 32 of Hackensack. "There weren't really too many good places around here when I first opened." Food Train in Garfield.Food Train The burge…
Multi-Level New Restaurant Set For Opening In Nyack Multi-Level New Restaurant Set For Opening In Nyack
Multi-Level New Restaurant Set For Opening In Nyack The Grand Opening of UP Lounge & Restaurant in Nyack is just around the corner. UP Lounge & Restaurant, located at 91 Main Street, will host its soft opening Saturday, July 13. The grand opening will follow shortly after on Thursday, July 18. UP Lounge’s soft opening will include live music, tasty hors d'oeuvres, and a complimentary glass of prosecco for each guest. Those interested can RSVP on the lounge’s website; tickets cost $25 online and $40 at the door. The grand opening, on the other hand, will feature live music from Blue Avenue Groove as well as full menu availability. Th…
Cannoli, Maple Bacon Coming To North Fork Doughnut Company New Location In Bay Shore Cannoli, Maple Bacon Coming To North Fork Doughnut Company New Location In Bay Shore
Cannoli, Maple Bacon Coming To North Fork Doughnut Company New Location In Bay Shore This fall you will be able to pick up one-of-a-kind donut flavors like cannoli, maple bacon and root beer float at North Fork Doughnut Company when its second location opens in Bay Shore.  The successful artisan donut shop in Mattituck whose nickname is NoFoDoCo will carry the same 10-variety tradition of freshly baked donuts, from jelly, cinnamon, glazed and special flavors to 1 East Main St. when it opens in fall, said employee, Kelsey Tuthill. "Our owners (Kellly Bruguccia and Jimmy Lyons) are awesome. Many of the recipes are from Kelly's mom, a baker," she told Daily Voic…
Popular Sandwich Shop Opens Newest Location In Long Beach Popular Sandwich Shop Opens Newest Location In Long Beach
Popular Sandwich Shop Opens Newest Location In Long Beach Long Islanders love their sandwiches piled high. Good news for Long Beach: Cherry Valley Sandwich Shop opened Memorial Day weekend at 831 West Beech St. The franchise has locations in Whitestone and West Hempstead and is noted for various melt in your mouth sandwiches. The Coyote, one from a long list, is chicken cutlet with melted mozzarella, bacon and ranch on a toasted garlic hero. But that's not all. Cherry Valley is also home to the Lemon Ice King of Corona for hand-scooped Italian ices, an employee told Daily Voice. And nightlifers: You can stop in really late when Cherry Valley is o…
Lobster Roll Co-Owner Filming Season 2 Of New PBS Cooking Show Lobster Roll Co-Owner Filming Season 2 Of New PBS Cooking Show
Lobster Roll Co-Owner Filming Season 2 Of New PBS Cooking Show The co-owner Andrea Anthony of The Lobster Roll AKA Lunch is filming Season 2 of a cooking show for PBS. Season 1 of "Eat, Drink, and Bake with Andrea" airs currently on We Cook TV. Season two will air mid-June to early July on PBS and June 5 on all other outlets, Anthony said. It is a "how-to" food show, says the affable Anthony, whose effervescent style and step-by-step cooking instruction is appealing and likely to draw a wide audience. Hers is a "how to" food show, with "no competitions or throwdowns," explained Anthony. The taping of season two is underway in Anthony's kitchen in the…
Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location
Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location A popular tapas restaurant and entertainment spot in South Norwalk Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant is opening a second location in Ridgefield. Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant has announced the grand opening Wednesday, May 22 from 4 to 10 p.m. at 426 Main St., formerly Fifty Coins. There will be complimentary Sangria, selected wine, and hors d'oeuvres. RSVP to [email protected] Chef Raul Gonzalez and owners Juan ‘Vinny’ Gonzalez, Galo Aleman, and Jose-Luis Contreras have created an intimate locale evoking the style and sensibility of a modern wine and tapas bar like …