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French cuisine
Port Chester, NY
Business
New Restaurant Bringing Italian-French Flair Readies For Opening In Port Chester: Here's When
A chef with fine-dining credentials is bringing a new Italian and French-inspired restaurant to a Westchester village, where he hopes to combine refined flavors with a deeply personal touch. Talia, a 120-seat restaurant founded by Chef Ian Vest, will officially open its doors Saturday, August 9, at 25 Willett Ave. in Port Chester, just steps from the Port Chester train station and downtown arts and music scene. Named after his daughter, the restaurant is a passion project for Vest, who honed his craft in acclaimed kitchens such as DANIEL, the Michelin-starred restaurant from Che…
Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Friendly Service On Long Island In 2024: LB Bistro
We are thrilled to announce that LB Bistro has been named Best Friendly Service on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, LB Bistro is the latest venture from the team behind LB Social, bringing a French-inspired dining experience to the heart of Long Beach. Its menu features classic dishes such as Moules Frites, Escargot, Coq au Vin, and Ratatouille, offering patrons a delightful culinary journey through French cuisine, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island began…
Saratoga Springs, NY
Lifestyle
'Chic, Inviting' New Restaurant In Saratoga Springs Earning High Praise
Downtown Saratoga Springs just got a whole lot tastier. Familiar Creature, a Montreal-inspired restaurant and wine bar, officially opened its doors on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 42 Phila Street—and foodies are already buzzing about it. The culinary venture comes from Brendan Dillon and Dennis Kiingati, the same duo behind the acclaimed Hamlet & Ghost on Caroline Street. Described as a vibrant wine-focused restaurant in the heart of downtown, Familiar Creature serves French-inspired small plates, cheeses, and charcuterie in a cozy yet upscale vibe. The menu is a celebration of bold flavors an…
Glastonbury, CT
Lifestyle
Glastonbury, Simsbury Restaurants Among Most Romantic In US: See Top Valentine's Day Picks
From fireside steakhouses to waterfront fine dining, these spots set the stage for love on Valentine's Day. OpenTable has revealed its 2025 list of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US. Nineteen of those restaurants recognized are in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Whether you're planning an intimate candlelit dinner or a scenic waterfront experience, these restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for romance. J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood (Glastonbury, CT) For a cozy yet upscale experience, J. Gilbert's delivers prime…
Hartford, CT
Business
Elevated Dining: New Upscale Restaurant With Skyline Views Opens In Hartford
A new restaurant will allow guests to enjoy a fine dining experience high above Connecticut's capital city. The Foundry is opening on the 20th floor of the One State Street building on Thursday, Jan. 16. The high-end restaurant has taken over the former space of ON20, which closed in 2020. The Foundry combines contemporary American seasonal cuisine with panoramic views of the city. According to its website, the restaurant will use high-quality and sustainable ingredients from across New England. View this post on Instagram A post sh…
Mineola, NY
Lifestyle
Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024
Long Island’s dining scene sizzled in 2024 with a delicious mix of new openings, bringing fresh flavors and exciting experiences to foodies across the region. Here’s a look back at Daily Voice’s coverage of the restaurants that opened this year in Nassau and Suffolk counties: Yayoi Ramen In Carle Place Cited For 'Solid Lunch Specials' Yayoi Ramen – located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road – opened in late June 2024. Our lead: A new Long Island restaurant that invites diners to “experience the art of ramen” earned high praise weeks into business. Uno Mas Southampton Cited For 'Deligh…
North Salem, NY
Business
North Salem Eatery Earns Michelin Guide Star: 'Modern Farmhouse'
A successful restaurant set inside a farmhouse in Northern Westchester has received more recognition from the prestigious Michelin Guide. La Bastide By Andrea Calstier, located in North Salem at 721 Titicus Rd. (Route 116), is one of thirteen new eateries in the New York City area to receive Stars from the Michelin Guide, which helps readers discover the best restaurants by listing establishments well-received by its reviewers. The North Salem restaurant was one of eight One Stars, an indicator of "high-quality cooking." In its write-up of the eatery, …
Morristown, NJ
Business
Two NJ Restaurants Make OpenTable’s 2024 Top 100 List
Two celebrated New Jersey dining destinations have earned spots on OpenTable’s 2024 Top 100 Restaurants list, chosen entirely by diner reviews. Stella Restaurant in Ventnor and The Saddle River Inn in Saddle River represent the Garden State in this year’s rankings, which are driven by insights and reviews from verified OpenTable users. Stella Restaurant carries a rich legacy. Founded by Chef Nicholas LoBianco and his late wife, Stephanie, the Ventnor gem is the latest in a series of acclaimed LoBianco restaurants in South Jersey. Known for exceptional food and personable service, the restau…
Northern Valley, NJ
News
'Greatest Customers In The World:' French Restaurant Closing After Almost 30 Years In Northvale
A restaurant on the brink of hitting its 30th year in its current Bergen County location — and 36 years in business overall — will be closing its doors this weekend. Madeleine's Petit Paris, a French fine-dining restaurant on Tappan Road in Northvale, said on its website that its last day in business will be Sunday, Oct. 27. Madeleine's was first opened by Gaspard Caloz, who was born in the Alps of Switzerland and developed a love of cooking at 14 years old, the restaurant's website says. After marrying his wife, Madeleine, the couple welcomed two children and moved to New Jersey, as…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
'Great Addition': New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Well-Balanced, Delicious' Fare
A new French restaurant on Long Island promising classic bistro fare in a warm atmosphere is delighting diners just weeks into business. Village Bistro – located in East Hampton at 10 Main Street – held its grand opening in early May 2024. Under the direction of owner Adam Potter, the 90-seat restaurant serves a number of French-inspired dishes, like croque monsieur made with comte cheese, bechamel sauce, and ham. Or the ricotta cavatelli, available with bolognese or classic tomato sauce. Diners can also choose from appetizers like tuna tartare, escargot, and heirloom tomato tart, and dess…
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Acclaimed French Restaurant Opening Second Location In Hudson County
Diners in Hudson County are going to be saying "ooh la la" to its newest addition to the restaurant scene. Faubourg, a French restaurant that opened to acclaim in Montclair in 2019, is opening a second location in Weehawken this summer at 1100 Avenue at Port Imperial, a block from the Hudson River waterfront. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Faubourg Montclair (@faubourgmontclair) Dominique Paulin and Chef Oliver Muller said every detail in the new restaurant is "meticulously planned" to enhance the guest experience, with Fa…
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Lifestyle
Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Hudson Valley Restaurant
A new Hudson Valley restaurant features eclectic New American cuisine in a relaxed setting with a Food Network "Chopped" chef at the helm. The Dining Room in Rockland County in Blauvelt, at 135 East Erie St., is a stylish but casual 65-seat restaurant, that includes a full-service bar, and offers dinner nightly and brunch on weekends. Executive Chef Gregory Stott, whom guests can see in action through a large glass restaurant-front window, specializes in New American, Northern Italian, and French fine-dining cuisine. “At The Dining Room, I’m not married to a singl…
Brentwood, NY
Business
New Eatery Takes Over Beloved Long Island French Spot
Shortly after a staple Long Island restaurant closed down, a new spot has taken its place, offering delicious meals at any time of day. Sunflower Cafe & Bakery has big shoes to fill. Located at 825 Montauk Highway in Bayport, the eatery opened on Tuesday, Dec. 12, taking over the spot formerly occupied by Le Soir – which closed at the end of November 2023 and was dubbed a “Grand Dame of Long Island French Restaurants” by a Facebook user. Now, after a face-lift consisting of checkered flooring and more, Sunflower Cafe & Bakery is ready to feed diners brunch, lunch, and dinner (and…
Hyde Park, NY
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Top 50 US Restaurants List: New Report
A new report by The New York Times listed four New York eateries among the Top 50 in the nation. Stissing House, located in Dutchess County at 7801 South Main Street in Pine Plains, is among the locales to be lauded by The Times in its 2023 “The Restaurant List,” which tests hundreds of eateries across the US to determine which are sending out the most exceptional and exciting dishes. Situated in a building with over 200 years of history, Stissing House as it’s known today officially opened in March 2022 when Clare de Boer took over the French restaurant and turned it into a country taver…
Bristol, PA
Lifestyle
Flight Attendant's Restaurant Among 3 Philly Eateries Named To NY Times 'Best In America' List
The "New York Times" has compiled a list of 50 best restaurants in America. Three of those are based in Philadelphia, and they're all new, having opened sometime since 2022. The Philadelphia restaurants on the NYT list are: El Chingon, a Mexican restaurant at 1524 S 10th Street Chef Juan Carlos "takes us home to the Pueblan kitchen where his mother taught him to cook," Nikita Richardson writes. "El Chingon doesn’t clamor for attention or traffic in gimmicks; it’s simply a neighborhood restaurant, albeit one of the highest order." My Loup, a French restaurant at 2005 Walnut St. in Rittenh…
Hudson, NY
Lifestyle
Al Roker Lauds Eatery In Our Neck Of The Woods As ‘Best New Restaurant’
America’s weatherman Al Roker was all smiles during a trip to a new restaurant in our neck of the woods. The longtime Today Show presenter took to Facebook on Saturday, April 29, to heap praise on Columbia County eatery Shadow 66, located in Ghent at 47 Old Post Road. It welcomed its first diners on Thursday, March 23. “Congratulations to @astrid_sunshine and her hubby, Patrick on opening the best new restaurant in @columbiacountyny @shadow66restaurant,” the 68-year-old Roker said. “The decor, the food, the service: #manifique.” Congratulations to @astrid_sunshine and her hubby, Pa…
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
New French Restaurant, Bar On Long Island Cited For 'Exemplary Service'
A new French restaurant and bar on Long Island is delighting diners just weeks after opening. Brasserie by Chef Aless, located in Massapequa at 5590 Merrick Road, opened on Thursday, April 6, inside the former digs of McCann’s Pub & Grill. The eatery is the brainchild of owner Justin and Aless (the chef), who both come from a family of restaurateurs and hoteliers, according to its website. Chef Aless grew up in New York City and ran her family restaurant until 2017 before opening a catering business, which now operates out of Brasserie. “Both moved to Seaford during the pandemic and …
Yorktown, NY
Lifestyle
'Welcoming, Trendy, Classy': Yorktown Eatery Draws High Marks For Steaks, Salads
A Northern Westchester restaurant that is known for its steaks and salads has been praised by a number of online reviewers as a great spot for a romantic date night. The Gramercy is located at 345 Kear St. in Yorktown Heights. The eatery offers a wide variety of appetizers and entrées, such as French Onion Soup, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, and Filet Frites, which is an eight-ounce center-cut filet mignon served with house fries. Some online reviewers have lauded the restaurant's atmosphere and décor. "Service, atmosphere, and food were all fantastic," John W. said in a Yelp review. …
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Acclaimed Chef Opens French Bistro Madame In Jersey City
An acclaimed chef who has worked at highly-rated restaurants across North Jersey is helming a French restaurant replacing another in Jersey City. A Nutley native, Chef Jamie Knott has opened Madame, which replaces Madame Claude Bis on 4th Street, located behind Cellar 335 — one of Knott's other restaurants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madame (@madamejerseycity) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madame (@madamejerseycity) Knott also owns the Saddle River Inn and Sadd…
Quincy, MA
News
Second Season Of HBO Series On Julia Child Filming In Brookline
An HBO series based on the life of celebrated chef Julia Child will film in Brookline this week, a note from the production team says. Several residents in Brookline received a note this week that explained the "Julia" filming schedule and how it could affect them. Though, the neighborhood for the shoot was blocked out. Crew members set up locations for the season 2 episodes on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 22-23. Filming began on Wednesday and will finish on Thursday, the note says. "Julia," about the improbable rise of the French cuisine connoisseur, chef, and kitchen educator Julia Child, s…
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Menu Items At Martha Stewart's New Eatery Create Buzz, Including 'Fluffy' Baked Potato Recipe
Martha Stewart's new Las Vegas restaurant is already creating buzz for some of the dishes offered on its menu. The Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 13. The 81-year-old Northern Westchester resident named the restaurant after her country farmhouse, which is located in the Bedford hamlet of Katonah. Earlier report - Look Inside: Celebrities Join Bedford's Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant The Bedford's menu includes French-inspired cuisine and some of Stewart's favorite recipes. Some entrées featured on the menu include lemon r…
Fairfax, VA
Lifestyle
Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining
If you find yourself hungry and interested in trying a new outdoor dining scene, there are five restaurants in D.C. worth a visit, according to OpenTable. One-hundred restaurants in the U.S. have been ranked by their outdoor dining experience and luckily for DMV residents, five of them are right around the corner. Here are the local restaurants you should try if you're craving good food and outdoor dining: 1. Zaytinya, located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, is Mediterranean cuisine with a modern flare. Their outdoor space is partly undercover and always lively. ZaytinyaZaytinya Fa…
Chappaqua, NY
Lifestyle
Versatile Chappaqua Restaurant's Menu Goes Far Beyond Its Signature French Fare
A Northern Westchester restaurant is seeing praise for its menu, which includes French cuisine and award-winning barbecue. Le Jardin Du Roi first opened in Chappaqua in 2001, according to the eatery's website. The restaurant, located at 95 King St., offers a wide variety of dishes, including escargots, roasted salmon quinoa, omelets, bacon jalapeño mac and cheese, and more. "This is a nice little place in Chappaqua which is a quiet town," Brian M., of Brooklyn, said in a Yelp review. "It's a French/American Bistro Cafe that has simple decor. I would say you come here for the staff, …
Towson, MD
Business
Couple Bringing French Restaurant To Baltimore
A native Baltimore chef and his family will soon be opening the doors to their French rotisserie-style restaurant located in the Southwest District. Rooted Rotisserie is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Joseph and Amanda Burton, as first reported by Baltimore Magazine. Diners can expect a variety of French-inspired dishes including duck leg confit and brined juicy rotisserie chicken. The couple plans to partner with several different Maryland businesses to keep their menu at the 1116 Hollins St. location fresh and local, the outlet reports. To read the full article fr…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says
A variety of new restaurants are set to make a splash in the Hamptons this summer, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The news outlet reported that the restaurants span a variety of types of food, from upscale seafood eateries to expanding pizzerias from established owners. Bloomberg reported that the following eateries are set to open up this summer or have recently begun serving guests: Roberta's, a pizzeria in Montauk O by Kissaki, a Japanese restaurant located at 47 Montauk Highway in East Hampton Lobster Roll, located at 32 Montauk Highway in Southampton, and an off-shoo…
Bergenfield, NJ
Business
Popular Dish-Washer Turned Chef Gives New North Jersey Eatery Special Twist
A popular North Jersey restaurateur who broke into the industry as a dish-washer is expanding his pasta and sandwich shop — this time with a twist. Michael Carrino's "Mike’s Pasta and Sandwich Shoppe" in Nutley will transform into Mike’s Pasta Shoppe for its upcoming Park Avenue location in East Rutherford, BoozyBurbs reports. The exact opening date was not known. Carrino is known for both his French-centric and Modern American cuisines. He commands the kitchens at a country club and formerly owned Pig & Prince in Montclair. "A graduate of the acclaimed Culinary Institut…
Yorktown, NY
Lifestyle
Yorktown Restaurant Cited For Unique Menu, Atmosphere
A Northern Westchester restaurant that offers a blend of German and French cuisine has seen praise from guests for its unique menu and relaxing atmosphere. Christian and Pamela Schienle, the owners of Nadine's in Yorktown Heights, also operate a French restaurant in New York City. Located at 715 Saw Mill River Road, the restaurant's menu features appetizers such as pierogies, escargots, and hot pretzels. Main courses include salmon filet, blue crab ravioli, along with jägerschnitzel, a breaded pork or chicken dish served with a brown mushroom sauce, red cabbage, and spätzle.…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
This Huntington Eatery Voted Long Island's Best French Restaurant
For the second year in a row, a well-known bistro was voted the best French restaurant on Long Island. Bethpage Best of Long Island announced that Suffolk County eatery Bistro Cassis was voted the best French restaurant by Long Islanders for 2022. The restaurant is located at 55 Wall St. in Huntington. The menu features steak frites, pan-roasted salmon, slow-braised lamb shanks, and many other dishes. Guests can also choose from a selection of French wines. "With every order the server places a slice of baguette on your bread dish and they replenish it when gone," Andrew C., of Melv…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Brand-New Suffolk County Restaurant Blends American, French Cuisine
A brand-new Long Island restaurant is offering a menu that blends American and French cuisine. Réserve Restaurant held its official grand opening on Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb. 19. Located at 326 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, including brie and fig pizza, New York strip steak, and chaleureux gnocchi, which is made with lobster. Find the full menu here. The eatery also offers brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., serving meals such as avocado toast, quiche lorraine, and eggs benedict made with smoked salmon. Online r…
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Popular French Cafe Whose Cookies Made Oprah's 'Favorite Things' List Opens NJ Outpost
A French-inspired New York City cafe has opened its first New Jersey location. Maman — launched in 2014 by husband and wife duo Benjamin Sormonte and Elisa Marshall — is located on Hudson Street in Jersey City. View this post on Instagram A post shared by maman (@_mamannyc_) Maman's famous nutty chocolate chip cookie was named one of "Oprah's Favorite Things" in 2017, and one of the best chocolate chip cookies in New York by "NY Magazine." The menu boasts breakfast spreads and sandwiches, brunch, soups and salads, a bevy of French pastries,…
Chappaqua, NY
Lifestyle
New Family-Run Eatery To Open In Hudson Valley
A new family-run eatery is set to open its doors in the Hudson Valley just in time for Valentine's Day. Upstream Café will hold its grand opening in Dutchess County on Valentine's Day, Monday, Feb. 14. The new café is located at 368 Main St. in Poughkeepsie According to the announcement, the eatery will offer a blend of French and Caribbean cuisine. “We’re Salmons. We swim upstream,” Shereen Salmon told us. Upstream Café officially arrives at 368 Main Street on... Posted by City of Poughkeepsie on Friday, January 28, 2022 The menu includes French fish, vegetable and soup dishes, a…
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