Brentwood, NY
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'Superb': New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Offers 'Hamptons Vibe Without The Drive'
A new restaurant on Long Island serving seasonal Italian and American cuisine alongside wine and cocktails is making a splash with diners just weeks into business. Elaine’s Restaurant and Bar – located in East Setauket at 316 Main Street – held its grand opening on Thursday, April 4. Under the direction of husband-and-wife team Enzo and Elaine Micali, the eatery offers a number of Italian-inspired dishes, like spaghetti aglio e olio, pappardelle alla bolognese, and orecchiette with sausage, broccoli rabe, and parmigiano reggiano. Its menu also features a number of salads and small plates,…
Paramus, NJ
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Shuttered Oradell Coffee Shop Cool Beans Replaced By 'Freestyle Italian' Restaurant ORA
Five years after Cool Beans closed, a brand-new restaurant has opened in its place. ORA, which brands itself as a "freestyle Italian" restaurant, is now open in brand-new construction on Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, where Cool Beans stood before closing in 2019. Posted by ORA FreeStyle Italian on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 "The term 'ORA' means now, or right now in Italian," its website says. "And that’s what the food is at this restaurant: a full examination of Italian cooking, but viewed through the lens of what’s happening now in American cooking." Chef and co-founder is Tom Silve…
Clifton Park, NY
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Italian Restaurant In Capital Region Closes After 10 Years: 'Proud And Honored'
After a decade of satisfying hungry patrons, that’s a wrap for this popular Italian restaurant in the region. Saratoga County eatery Nonna Maria’s Italian Kitchen – located in Halfmoon at 1505 Route 9 – permanently closed on Wednesday, May 15. The restaurant space will be taken over by neighboring establishment Mi Mexico Lindo, owner Gerry Cunsolo said in a goodbye post on Facebook. “About 10 years ago we stumbled upon this little place in a strip mall in Halfmoon, we figured we would take a chance,” he said. “We didn’t know that the chance would turn into endless amounts of customers who …
Westport, CT
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Popular Waterfront Westport Restaurant Adds Patio For Summer Dining
A popular Fairfield County waterfront Italian restaurant has added a new patio with a full-service bar just in time for summer dining. Arezzo Ristorante & Bar in Westport, located along the Saugatuck River, unveiled its new patio bar this week, complete with a full-service bar. The restaurant, known for its authentic Italian food and drinks, and expansive wine list, said the new patio offers picturesque views of the Post Road Bridge leading into downtown Westport. The new outdoor bar. Arezzo Ristorante & Bar In addition to the patio, the restaurant's main dining roo…
Hudson, NY
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New Italian Eatery In Capital Region Praised For 'Delicious, Fresh Pasta In Beautiful Space'
A new restaurant in the region serving classic Italian fare with a side of rustic charm is already garnering rave reviews. Columbia County eatery Via Cassia opened in March 2024 in Hudson at 214 Warren Street, in the former Ca’Mea Restaurant space. Under the direction of seasoned restaurateur and chef Gaetano Arnone, Via Cassia has a mouthwatering menu of lunch and dinner options highlighting its housemade pasta. Among them are the spaghetti with roasted garlic, calabrian chilis, and pecorino romano, and the rigatoni with braised pork and garlic breadcrumbs. Diners can also opt for …
Yorktown, NY
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Yorktown's Little Sorrento Offers Throwback Prices To Celebrate 35th Anniversary
A much-loved Italian restaurant in Northern Westchester celebrated its 35th anniversary by throwing it back to the late eighties. Little Sorrento, located in Yorktown Heights at 3565 Crompond Rd. (Route 202) since 1989, celebrated its 35th year in business during an event held on Wednesday, April 3. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the business, owned by the DePaterio family, offered traditional dishes at the prices they would have been offered in 1989. This meant dishes like the Chicken Parmigiana Dinner and Large Pizza were $10.95 and $8.00, respectiv…
Franklin Township, NJ
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New Italian Restaurant Opens In Bridgewater
The dining scene in Bridgewater is getting a big boost. Mia Sorella 202 recently opened in the township at 793 US-202. Posted by Mia Sorella 202 on Friday, March 8, 2024 The restaurant offers standard Italian dishes like masala, piccata and chicken francese. It also offers chicken or veal sam topped with eggplant, fresh tomatoes and fresh mozzarella in a brandy demi glaze sauce, chicken or veal mona lisa, a chicken breast or veal sauteed by scallops, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes a spinach in a pink sauce, and so much more. Other dishes include spaghetti and meatballs a…
Hudson, NY
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Husband-Wife Duo Behind New Pasta Shop In Capital Region ‘Completely Floored’ By Support
Steve Gonzalez and Kate Galassi are feeling the love. A week after opening their new pasta shop in Greene County – Via Ravioli on Route 9W in Coxsackie – the husband-and-wife duo says the outpouring of support they’ve received from community members has left them “completely floored.” Despite the rain, more than 100 people showed up Wednesday, March 6, for the grand opening of their business. Gonzalez had to make a second batch of ricotta ravioli to keep the shelves stocked. “We are glad to know we live amongst so many true ravioli lovers,” the couple said on Facebook. The heart of their …
Yorktown, NY
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Rebranded Restaurant Celebrates 15th Anniversary In Mohegan Lake
A restaurant in Northern Westchester celebrating its 15th anniversary is rebranding under a new name. Augie's Prime Cut, located in Mohegan Lake at 3436 Lexington Ave., has changed its name to "Augie's Prime Italian" and will be celebrating its 15th anniversary between Sunday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 13, the owners announced. The idea to rebrand the eatery under a new name was prompted by a desire for change as the restaurant approached the milestone anniversary. "Augie’s has always been about delivering exceptional dining experiences—and that’s exactly what we’ll continue to do …
Albany, NY
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Pasta La Vista: Italian Restaurant Chain Shutters NY Location After 19 Years
An Italian restaurant chain with locations across the country has closed several of its New York eateries. Carrabba’s Italian Grill shuttered its Albany County restaurant – located in Latham at 675 Troy Schenectady Road – on Friday, Feb. 23 after 19 years in operation. It was the company’s sole Capital Region location. The restaurant chain also closed its only Long Island locations, in Smithtown at 730 Smithtown Bypass, and in Central Islip at 20 North Research Place. A spokesperson for Carrabba’s parent company, Bloomin’ Brands, told Daily Voice the closures were a business decision that …
Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers To Celebrate Annual Downtown Restaurant Week: These Eateries Participating
Foodies who are always on the lookout for new restaurants and dishes to try may want to take advantage of an upcoming annual downtown restaurant week to be held by a city in Westchester. The 2024 Yonkers Downtown Restaurant Week, organized by the Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District (YDWBID), will be held from Monday, Feb. 19 to Sunday, March 10, officials announced. During the week-long event, the 15 participating restaurants will offer a $20 2-course Lunch; a $45 3-course Dinner; and a $55 3-course second dinner tier for either dine-in or takeout.&nbs…
Hartford, CT
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Well-Loved CT Restaurant Announces Closure: 'We Will Miss You'
A popular Italian eatery in Connecticut has announced that it will soon be closing for good. Lena's Italian Kitchen, located in Hartford County at 206 West Center St. (Route 502) in Manchester, announced on social media that it would be open for its last day of business on Saturday, Jan. 20. The owners, who ran the restaurant for a decade after taking it over from the past managers, cited medical reasons as the explanation for the closure. "Our family has thoroughly enjoyed serving our customers and making many new friends in the community over the last 10 years," the own…
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