Longtime Buddies Liven Up Bergen County Dining Scene With New Restaurant Longtime Buddies Liven Up Bergen County Dining Scene With New Restaurant
Longtime Buddies Liven Up Bergen County Dining Scene With New Restaurant Chris Irving is diving headfirst into the restaurant business. Irving opened Eleven Central Bar and Restaurant in Midland Park last November, with his partner Paul Rosen, a longtime restauranteur.  "We're really looking forward to serve the local community," Irving, a Ramsey resident, said.  Eleven Central serves up delicacies like burgers, sandwiches, wings. Irving stresses that every ingredient they use is fresh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eleven Central (@elevencentralmp) "We're not using frozen beef," Irving said. "We…
Brand-New Waterfront Restaurant Set For Opening Day In Tarrytown Brand-New Waterfront Restaurant Set For Opening Day In Tarrytown
Brand-New Waterfront Restaurant Set For Opening Day In Tarrytown Fans of waterfront dining will want to check out a new restaurant in Westchester that will soon celebrate its opening day.  The Sailhouse, located in Tarrytown at 238 Green St. right on the Hudson River, will hold a grand opening on Saturday, April 15 starting at 1 p.m., the restaurant announced on social media.  Located at the Washington Irving Boat Club, the newly-renovated eatery will serve a variety of food and drinks, including wings, pasta, seafood, and more.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by @thesailhousetarrytown Those w…
12-Band Music Festival Rocks Atlantic City 12-Band Music Festival Rocks Atlantic City
12-Band Music Festival Rocks Atlantic City The Orange Loop Amphitheater is the place to be in Atlantic City on Saturday, Sept. 24.  That's when "Frantic City," an exciting new outdoor festival, features 12 bands. Live entertainment begins at noon and is hosted by comic actor Fred Armisen. The event lineup will see performances from Car Seat Headrest, Yo La Tengo, Snail Mail, Murder City Devils, Shannon and The Clams, Rocket From The Crypt, Superchunk, The Bouncing Souls, Samiam, Titus Andronicus, Protomartyr and Control Top. Concertgoers can shop unique vendors selling everything from vinyl records to original artwork, as wel…
They Might Be Giants Playing Sold Out Shows In Mass After Car Crash, COVID They Might Be Giants Playing Sold Out Shows In Mass After Car Crash, COVID
They Might Be Giants Playing Sold Out Shows In Mass After Car Crash, COVID They might be giants, but the only way they are going to crush New England is with stellar live performances and sold-out shows. John Flansburgh and John Linnell, who met while growing up in Lincoln, MA, make up the duo known as They Might Be Giants. For some 40 years, the band has released numerous albums, covered several genres and even won two Grammys. Now TMBG is once again performing for their fans in the Commonwealth who have waited a long time to hear the band’s iconic sound live.  “We have a very, very enthusiastic fan base and they were ready to wait to come see us,” Linnell sa…
New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report
New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report A new restaurant serving Southern food, fancy drinks and live music has opened in South Jersey, NJ Advance Media reports. Essie's, owned by Mike and Cherie Gillespie, is located at 1 Garfield Ave. in Clementon. Essie'sFacebook/ Essie's Its opening was fraught with delays due to the pandemic and a roof collapse caused by a snowstorm in 2017, the outlet reports. The eatery features cajun and creole dishes like hot wings, fish tacos, fried oysters, hush puppies and more, its menu says. Fans of the long-awaited restaurant posted about their anticipation on Facebook.  Fans looked forwa…
'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Scarsdale 'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Scarsdale
'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Scarsdale He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent and performed for the likes of David Letterman, Howard Stern, and Chelsea Handler.  Now, comedian Joe Matarese is bringing “New York City’s best comedy” to Westchester County. On Thursday, July 28, the 30-year veteran stand-up will mark the grand opening of his latest venture, B-Side Comedy Club, a 60-seat venue located on Garth Road in Scarsdale. Joining Matarese on stage will be fellow comedians Nick Scopoletti, Pete Ungar, and Daniel Tirado. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Matarese (…
New Eatery, R&B Lounge Opens In South Jersey After Pandemic Delay, Renovations New Eatery, R&B Lounge Opens In South Jersey After Pandemic Delay, Renovations
New Eatery, R&B Lounge Opens In South Jersey After Pandemic Delay, Renovations Essie's Restaurant & Lounge in Clementon is officially open after a two-year delay due to the coronavirus pandemic and renovations. The eatery features creole cuisine and live rhythm and blues and jazz. In 2017, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Mike and Chèrie Gillespie purchased a South Jersey building with the vision of opening an upscale restaurant and live music lounge.  Shortly thereafter, a snowstorm caused the roof to cave in, delaying their plans. The global pandemic, a massive renovation, and two years later, the pair have finally opened Essie’s Restaurant & Lounge at 1 Gar…
Wild Honey Smokehouse Opens At Atlantic City's Tropicana Hotel-Casino Wild Honey Smokehouse Opens At Atlantic City's Tropicana Hotel-Casino
Wild Honey Smokehouse Opens At Atlantic City's Tropicana Hotel-Casino Looking for some mouth-watering food while imagining your winnings at an Atlantic City casino? Welcome to Wild Honey Smokehouse and Tavern at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. The regional BBQ and American comfort food restaurant features innovative, Texas-sized cocktails, a selection of double-barrel smoked libations and a rotating slate of live music. Wild Honey BBQ, which officially opens Tuesday, May 10, is one of eight new eateries opening at the Tropicana this year. It's located in the Quarter at Tropicana, an Old Havana-themed shopping mall at 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. The cul…
Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus
Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus Oceanfest is back, baby. The day-long Fourth of July event is making its big return this summer after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, according to its website. With a steady decline in New Jersey's coronavirus cases, "it is the perfect time to bring Oceanfest back,” Co-chair Esther Cohen told NJ Advance Media. Oceanfest is held along the Long Branch boardwalk from Pier Village to Seven Presidents’ Park.  It will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, and feature live music, more than 40 food vendors, arts and crafts, and beach activities, according to NJ.com. Fireworks blast off at…
Popular Westchester Restaurant Offers Waterfront Dining Year-Round Popular Westchester Restaurant Offers Waterfront Dining Year-Round
Popular Westchester Restaurant Offers Waterfront Dining Year-Round A popular restaurant in Westchester County offers its guests scenic waterfront dining all year-round. The Barley Beach House is located at 95 Dearborn Ave. in Rye. The restaurant's menu includes a wide variety of dishes, from buffalo chicken wraps and chipotle burgers to butternut squash ravioli and linguine scampi. The eatery also offers specialty cocktails, including apple cider sangria and Don Q strawberry daiquiris. The restaurant has also recently advertised its "Wine Wednesdays," which feature live music and half-priced bottles of wine. The Barley Beach House is open on weekdays fr…
New Restaurant Set To Open In Hudson Valley New Restaurant Set To Open In Hudson Valley
New Restaurant Set To Open In Hudson Valley A brand-new restaurant is ready to launch this week in the Hudson Valley. The Station Grille, located in Dutchess County, is set to open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 21. The wait is over!! We will officially be open to the Public beginning Thursday October 21st!! Here is the opening live... Posted by The Station Grille on Sunday, October 17, 2021 The restaurant is located at 2578 Route 55 in Poughquag. In addition to a variety of steaks, The Station Grille's menu also includes entrees such as swordfish, lamb, rigatoni, and more. Read the full menu here. The restaurant also adverti…
New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Traditional Italian Favorites Made From Scratch New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Traditional Italian Favorites Made From Scratch
New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Traditional Italian Favorites Made From Scratch A brand-new Long Island restaurant is seeking to create a comfortable, relaxing environment where guests can try Italian cuisine made from scratch. Cosimo's Italian Fine Cuisine hosted its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 1. The restaurant is located at 668 South Country Road East in Patchogue. Owner Cosimo Fragomeni said over the summer he was driving past the location after a catering event, and he had a gut feeling that he should check it out.  He spoke to the owner of the business, and just a few months later Cosimo's was in business. Fragomeni said his restaurant focuses …