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…
Bergenfield's Iconic Hot Dog Vendor Retires After 39 Years Bergenfield's Iconic Hot Dog Vendor Retires After 39 Years
Bergenfield's Iconic Hot Dog Vendor Retires After 39 Years Most everyone in Bergenfield knows Mark Butler and his hot dog truck. A local institution, Butler's food truck has been in the same place since 1981, back when it was a pick-up, in the parking lot behind Tommy Fox's. Bergenfield has already started bracing for the change it will feel on Dec. 31, when Butler retires. The vendor, of Ridgefield Park, made his official retirement announcement Friday in a Bergenfield Facebook group.  The post amassed hundreds of comments from longtime customers both congratulating Butler on his next chapter and expressing sadness for a great loss in the borou…
Egg-citing, Egg-ceptional, Egg-squisite: The Tasty Yolk Makes Bacon, Egg And Cheese A Star Egg-citing, Egg-ceptional, Egg-squisite: The Tasty Yolk Makes Bacon, Egg And Cheese A Star
Egg-citing, Egg-ceptional, Egg-squisite: The Tasty Yolk Makes Bacon, Egg And Cheese A Star What came first? The food truck or the restaurant? In this case, it’s the egg. Long before he became a New England Culinary Institute-trained chef and winner of Food Network's Chopped "Breakfast Battle," Fairfield native Eric Felitto was known for his bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches. From an early age he was frying them up for all his friends, his older brother and his brother’s friends, too. “It got to the point where my brother would pretend to be our father, call the middle school and sign me out during the day when he and his friends had free periods in high school so I could make san…
Chiddy's Cheesesteaks, With New Long Island Locale, Gets Praise For 'Perfect-Sized Sandwiches' Chiddy's Cheesesteaks, With New Long Island Locale, Gets Praise For 'Perfect-Sized Sandwiches'
Chiddy's Cheesesteaks, With New Long Island Locale, Gets Praise For 'Perfect-Sized Sandwiches' Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks, known for its “perfect-sized” authentic Philly-style cheesesteak sandwiches, has opened a new location on Long Island -- in Commack. Located at 2187 Jericho Turnpike, the Commack location was officially opened at the end of June. While cheesesteaks are clearly the star of the show, Chiddy’s also offers a wide variety of wraps, salads, fries, hot dogs and even Mexican fare like tacos and empanadas. Breakfast options like bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches are also available all day long. Chiddy’s, which opened in 2014, also has locations in Farmingdale and Bay Shore. In…
North Jersey Friendship House Launches New Food Truck, Thanks To Oritani Bank North Jersey Friendship House Launches New Food Truck, Thanks To Oritani Bank
North Jersey Friendship House Launches New Food Truck, Thanks To Oritani Bank The OritaniBank Charitable Foundation recently announced that the $60,000 grant it provided to the North Jersey Friendship House (NJFH) in 2017 for the food truck purchase, equipment and training of staff members has come to fruition. On Tuesday, July 24, the staff of NJFH rolled up to the bank with the new truck and set up lunch for the staff and Board of Directors to say “thank you” and show them how the grant money was being spent. Headquartered in Hackensack, the volunteer service’s mission is to assist persons with disabilities on their path to wellness and recovery with the goal of imp…
Popular Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill Opening Location In Dutchess Popular Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill Opening Location In Dutchess
Popular Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill Opening Location In Dutchess A popular Mexican restaurant is coming to Dutchess. Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill's ninth location will be opening the second week of June at 1110 Route 55 in Lagrangeville, which is across the street from McDonald’s and walking distance to Arlington High School. The restaurant prides itself on extensive menu comprised of signature items, as well as build your own burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, salads and more. Additionally, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and nut free options will be offered.  During the grand opening, every 50th customer will win a gift card for free burri…