Dorchester, MA
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Make And Eat Dumplings At New Mei Mei Headquarters In Boston Make And Eat Dumplings At New Mei Mei Headquarters In Boston
Make And Eat Dumplings At New Mei Mei Headquarters In Boston Dumpling lovers can get more than just a dining experience at the new Iron Works addition that offers dumpling factory tours, dumpling making classes, and of course, dumpling menu options.  Mei Mei, a woman-owned dumpling business, is coming back to the brick-and-mortar world on Saturday, Jan. 21 with the opening of its new Dumpling Factory, Cafe, and Classroom, according to the Mei Mei site.  The dumpling operation, originally founded by Chef Irene Li and her two older siblings, began its life as a food truck, then transitioned into a restaurant, then finally closed its dining room becaus…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Elizabeth, NJ
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Food Truck Explosion Burns Female Victim In Elizabeth Food Truck Explosion Burns Female Victim In Elizabeth
Food Truck Explosion Burns Female Victim In Elizabeth A female victim suffered burns in some type of food truck explosion on Thursday, Dec. 22 in Elizabeth, sources say. The incident happened on Polaris Street sometime around 1:20 p.m., Elizabeth police spokeswoman Ruby Contreras tells Daily Voice. The food truck had a "small flare up," she said. The victim was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston with minor injuries. Nothing further was immediately known.

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by Cecilia Levine
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
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Year After Crash, Sleepy Hollow Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’ Year After Crash, Sleepy Hollow Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’
Year After Crash, Sleepy Hollow Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’ More than a year after a car barreled into its front window and brought business to a standstill, a popular Westchester County deli still has a long road to recovery. The devastating crash at The Horseman Deli, located in Sleepy Hollow, occurred at exactly 3:05 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, owner Kirstina Rolon said. That’s when a sedan struck a nearby curb before smashing into the deli’s front window. The impact was so severe it dislodged the vehicle’s engine. Pictures posted on the deli’s Facebook page show the car lying on its roof surrounded by a devastating scene of shattered glass a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
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These Are Some Of Albany Area's Best Places For Burgers These Are Some Of Albany Area's Best Places For Burgers
These Are Some Of Albany Area's Best Places For Burgers If you’re looking for a high-caliber hamburger in the Capital District, you can’t go wrong with these choices, according to Yelp. Of the “best burgers in Albany,” the following restaurants ranked in the top based on customer ratings. No. 5 - Build A Burger Pub The bacon cheeseburger at Build A Burger Pub in Albany.Rachel H. on Yelp Much like Build-a-Bear, this Albany eatery keeps customers happy with a fully customizable menu that, unlike stuffed teddy bears, reviewers describe as “delicious.” Billing itself as the best burger in the Capital District, Build A Burger Pub has been servi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington, VA
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Arlington Foodies Desperate To Bring Crepe Truck Back Arlington Foodies Desperate To Bring Crepe Truck Back
Arlington Foodies Desperate To Bring Crepe Truck Back Members of the Arlington community are folding together in support of their favorite crepe business. Roberto Catanuso and Mounir Elhilali rolled out food truck Crepe Parfait — which translates to perfect crepes — more than a decade ago. They've been bringing joy and their delicious French treats to events across the DMV area ever since. That was, until, the truck broke down beyond repair, forcing Crepe Parfait to cancel its events, from Arlington neighborhoods to the Chevy Chase Farmers Market in Maryland, according to their Facebook page. However, Arlington residents aren't…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Massapequa, NY
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Levittown Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Vegetarian Restaurant Levittown Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Vegetarian Restaurant
Levittown Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Vegetarian Restaurant In its first year in business, a popular eatery was voted the best vegetarian restaurant on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Green Street Eatery was voted the best vegetarian restaurant on Long Island in 2022, according to the website. The restaurant, located at 7 Emerson Ave. in Levittown, opened in 2021 after the owners saw success from their Green Street food truck, which was also voted the best food truck on Long Island this year.  The restaurant offers vegan and gluten-free cuisine with a variety of smoothies, sandwiches, bowls, and more. Read the full ann…

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by Nicole Valinote
Stratford, CT
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Popular Eatery Opens New Location In Stratford Popular Eatery Opens New Location In Stratford
Popular Eatery Opens New Location In Stratford If you need breakfast or lunch fast but don't want fast food then you need to check out a Fairfield County restaurant that started out as a food truck and now has two storefronts and the trucks. Tasty Yolk known for its Bridgeport location as well as its food trucks, has just opened the new location in Stratford. What started with two friends opening a single food truck in 2016 has grown into a full-fledged business model that has foodies, food reviewers, and locals clamoring for more.  The Stratford location is at 3530 Main St. The Bridgeport location is at 2992 Fairfield Ave. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
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Popular Eatery Opens Brand-New Long Island Location Popular Eatery Opens Brand-New Long Island Location
Popular Eatery Opens Brand-New Long Island Location Hey cheesesteak lovers, you have a new location to get your fill of one of Long Island's favorite spots. Chiddy's Cheesesteak has opened a new location in Suffolk County in West Islip. The new location offers all the same menu items as the restaurant's other Long Island locations, including it's food truck and business has been brisk since they opened the doors. Voted Best Cheesesteak on Long Island by Bethpage Long Island for 2022, the restaurant serves up juicy sandwiches complete with rolls imported from Philadelphia and with Cheez Whiz. In case you are one of the few who have never be…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lakewood, NJ
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Popular Jersey Shore BBQ Joint Shutters Popular Jersey Shore BBQ Joint Shutters
Popular Jersey Shore BBQ Joint Shutters A popular Jersey Shore barbecue joint has closed its doors. Big Barlow's BBQ in Barnegat announced earlier this month that Aug. 21 would be its last day in business. Big Barlow's opened as a food truck in 2018 and has been operating out of a Main Street storefront for the last two years. Owner Chris Barlow says catering will still be available.

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by Cecilia Levine
Bergenfield, NJ
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Couple Rolls Out Bergen County Food Truck Couple Rolls Out Bergen County Food Truck
Couple Rolls Out Bergen County Food Truck A local couple who fell in love with food -- and then each other -- has rolled out a food truck in Bergen County. Crave Nation was launched by Jennifer Encarnacion and Milton Amoroso, who combined their backgrounds in business and the restaurant industry to make this dream of theirs come true, as first reported by BoozyBurbs. Crave offers a variety of sandwiches including burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, fried chicken and more. A schedule is expected to launch soon.

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
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Popular Long Island Food Truck Serves Up More Than Just Tasty Tacos Popular Long Island Food Truck Serves Up More Than Just Tasty Tacos
Popular Long Island Food Truck Serves Up More Than Just Tasty Tacos If you love a good taco and happen to be visiting the outlets in Suffolk County, then check out a food truck that foodies say is worth the trip. Cochinita Porky, usually at 1066 Long Island Ave., in Deer Park, is known for its unusual tacos and empanadas, with everything made fresh, using locally-sourced ingredients. From what locals and Yelpers say, the business is owned by two sisters who rent space in a body shop lot. And the prices are great too with four tacos and a can of soda costing just $10. Local Doug Gannon said he enjoys the Birria tacos and empanadas "as fresh as can be," and…

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by Kathy Reakes
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Fairfield County Food Truck Crowned Best Taco Spot In CT Fairfield County Food Truck Crowned Best Taco Spot In CT
Fairfield County Food Truck Crowned Best Taco Spot In CT National Taco Day is Sunday, Oct. 4 -- and if you live in Fairfield County, so is one of the best spots in the United States. Tacos El Azteca, a Norwalk-based food truck, was named the best taco spot in Connecticut by Yelp's list that runs down the best place in every state. "We looked at our reviews to identify businesses in the restaurants and food categories with a large concentration of reviews mentioning 'taco,' then ranked those businesses using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning 'taco,'" Yelp explained. Yelpers seem to be saying the same…

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by Cecilia Levine