Chef Bringing 'High-Quality, Natural' Italian Food To 2 New CT Locations Chef Bringing 'High-Quality, Natural' Italian Food To 2 New CT Locations
Chef Bringing 'High-Quality, Natural' Italian Food To 2 New CT Locations A chef who has already served fresh, authentic Italian food to a Massachusetts city for nearly two decades is expanding to two all-new locations in Connecticut.  The owners behind Gran Gusto, a restaurant located in Cambridge, Massachusetts at 90 Sherman St. since 2007, will soon be opening two new locations in both New Haven and West Hartford, Connecticut, according to owner and partner Cait Danahy.  The West Hartford location is expected to open in April at 111 Memorial Rd. in Blue Back Square, and the New Haven location will open soon after in late April or early May at 278 Park St. on …
Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Popular Diner Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Popular Diner
Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Popular Diner Funnyman Jimmy Fallon was spotted at a popular Long Island restaurant. The Tonight Show host and SNL alum stopped by Glen Cove Diner in Glen Cove for dinner on Thursday, Jan. 26, the restaurant announced on Facebook. “It was an honor to serve Jimmy Fallon here at Glen Cove Diner tonight!” reads the post. “Hope you visit us again soon!” Accompanying the post is a picture of Fallon, age 48, smiling with restaurant employees. It was an honor to serve Jimmy Fallon here at Glen Cove Diner tonight! Hope you visit us again soon! Who can guess what... Posted by Glen Cove Diner and Cafe on Th…
Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List
Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List A popular deli in the Hudson Valley is the lone New York eatery to make Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants list. Dutchess County staple Rossi & Sons Rosticceria Deli, located in Poughkeepsie, is among this year’s most popular and highly rated restaurants, according to Yelp users. Rossi's was cited by Yelp for "exemplary meats on fresh-baked breads." "But it’s not just about sandwiches," Yelp says. "The deli offers authentic Italian entrees like Chicken Parmigiana, meatballs, chicken marsala, and lasagne bolognese, alongside soup and a cadre of salads." Established in 19…
New Capital Region Pizzeria Promises 'Authentic, Delicious Italian Cuisine' New Capital Region Pizzeria Promises 'Authentic, Delicious Italian Cuisine'
New Capital Region Pizzeria Promises 'Authentic, Delicious Italian Cuisine' A new pizzeria in the Capital Region is setting high expectations ahead of its grand opening. Bella Lucia Pizzeria, located in Saratoga County at 1218 Route 146 in Clifton Park, is set to open Wednesday, Feb. 1, according to a Facebook post. Owner’s Melissa Craine and Sean Lee previously ran the popular Halfmoon Sandwich & Salad Shoppe, which closed in August 2022 after 15 years.  They told WTEN former employees would be offered positions at the new restaurant. Calzone: A baked Italian turnover made of pizza dough and stuffed with seasoned ricotta, mozzarella and a topping of y…
'Time To Say Goodbye': Popular Italian Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 60 Years 'Time To Say Goodbye': Popular Italian Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 60 Years
'Time To Say Goodbye': Popular Italian Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 60 Years After six decades of serving up classic Italian dishes, a popular restaurant in the Capital Region known for its “top notch” service is closing. John Riccitello’s Restaurant, located at 1687 Foster Avenue in Schenectady, will serve its last customer on Sunday, Jan. 29, the restaurant announced on Facebook. “After 55 years of our lives spent at the restaurant, it is time for us to say goodbye,” husband and wife owners Lewis and Donna Riccitello said. “We are sad to go, but excited to see what comes next! “We sincerely want to thank all our customers who have supported us and stayed with us…
New Beginnings: Popular Italian Restaurant In Monroe To Relocate After 25 Years New Beginnings: Popular Italian Restaurant In Monroe To Relocate After 25 Years
New Beginnings: Popular Italian Restaurant In Monroe To Relocate After 25 Years The owner of a popular Italian restaurant in Fairfield County has announced plans to close the eatery as he prepares to move the restaurant to a new location. Carl Anthony Trattoria in Monroe will close its current location at 477 Main St. and relocate to a nearby neighborhood, representatives announced on Thursday, Jan. 5. The new location will be announced sometime early this year. The brand was first introduced in Monroe in 1998 by chef and owner Sam Devellis. Representatives said the news comes as Devellis and his Carl Anthony Restaurant Group have entered into a partne…
Falling Building Chunks Force Peekskill Restaurant To Close Temporarily Falling Building Chunks Force Peekskill Restaurant To Close Temporarily
Falling Building Chunks Force Peekskill Restaurant To Close Temporarily A restaurant in Northern Westchester was forced to temporarily close after pieces of the building's front facade fell down on the street, causing a safety hazard.  Rocco's Downtown, an Italian eatery in Peekskill at 23 South Division St., will close while repairs are conducted on the building's front face, which started falling apart just before New Year's Eve, the business's owners announced on Wednesday, Jan. 4.  After pieces of the building started falling on the street, Peekskill Fire Department members got on a ladder and knocked down the remaining loose pieces. The sidewalk …
Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In White Plains Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In White Plains
Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In White Plains A well-known Italian restaurant that has provided a spot for families to gather for 27 years has permanently closed.  Graziella's Italian Bistro, located in White Plains at 99 Church St., served meals to visitors for the last time on Saturday, Dec. 31, the owners announced on the restaurant's website.  The business was forced to close because the building that houses it was sold after the restaurant's lease ended, owner Gracie DiFeo said.  "We want to take the time to thank all our wonderful guests and employees for supporting us through the years. We are extremely humbled t…
Boston Italian Restaurant 'Soft Launches' Its Reopening Boston Italian Restaurant 'Soft Launches' Its Reopening
Boston Italian Restaurant 'Soft Launches' Its Reopening A beloved Italian eatery that closed in 2020 after 27 years in business "soft launched" its reopening under new ownership this week and is teasing patrons about when they will be able to get their next pasta fix, according to BosGuy. Casa Giacomo was formerly known as Giacomo's and was owned by Jackie Taglieri. Taglieri sold the restaurant to the team responsible for nearby eateries Kava Neo Taverna and Ilona. The new owners chose a subtle way to advertise that Casa Giacomo was open to the public after closing for a year for renovations.  The restaurant's Instagram hinted at its return but …
This Italian Restaurant Serves Best Calamari In NY, Report Says This Italian Restaurant Serves Best Calamari In NY, Report Says
This Italian Restaurant Serves Best Calamari In NY, Report Says An Italian restaurant in New York that is known for its large, family-style portions serves the best calamari in the state, according to a new ranking from Eat This, Not That. Carmine's Italian Restaurant's Times Square location in New York City was named to the website's list of the best fried calamari in each state. The ranking was published on Friday, Nov. 18. The website shouted out the restaurant's spicy marinara sauce that is offered with the appetizer. Carmine's also has several other locations, including one on the Upper West Side and one in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Read th…
'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Pound Ridge 'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Pound Ridge
'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Pound Ridge A well-known restaurant in Northern Westchester is being commended for its cozy setting and well-prepared authentic Italian dishes.  DiNardo's Ristorante Italiano, located in Pound Ridge at 76 Westchester Ave., is known for homemade pasta and pizzas, as well as an extensive collection of wines, according to the business's website.  Fresh ingredients such as seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, game, seafood, and fine Italian olive oils feature in the restaurant's dishes.  Opened 48 years ago by owner Frank Salvi, the business hopes to offer "a great atmosphere,…
Beloved Italian Restaurant In Braintree Reopening…Kinda Beloved Italian Restaurant In Braintree Reopening…Kinda
Beloved Italian Restaurant In Braintree Reopening…Kinda A restaurant that has been closed since July is coming back to life, but not exactly how patrons might have expected.  Maria's Restaurant, an Italian and Greek eatery at 240 Quincy Avenue in Braintree, has new owners and a new name – but will allegedly be similar to the original restaurant that opened in 1950, according to Boston Restaurant Talk.  Braintree residents wondered why the restaurant, which advertises eggplant parmigiana, veal pizziola, and chicken ravioli, was not open for business in July, according to a post made in a Braintree Facebook group. The restau…