Tenafly Resident Opens Vegan, Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Restaurant In Englewood Tenafly Resident Opens Vegan, Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Restaurant In Englewood
Tenafly Resident Opens Vegan, Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Restaurant In Englewood A new take on old favorites has set up shop in Bergen County. Fat Choy has opened at 52 E Palisade Avenue in Englewood. The restaurant celebrated its grand opening on Monday, August 7. Fat Choy bills itself as "kind of Chinese," "also vegan," while also ensuring its food is kosher certified. Standout items include General Lee's Cauliflower, Kung Pao Tots & Tofu and Not Quite Beef & Broccoli.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fat Choy (@fatchoyworld) "Our most expensive entrée is $21," Jon Krieger, who runs the restaurant…
Brand-New Jersey Mike's To Open In Mohegan Lake Brand-New Jersey Mike's To Open In Mohegan Lake
Brand-New Jersey Mike's To Open In Mohegan Lake Sandwich lovers will want to look out for a new Jersey Mike's location that will soon be opening in Northern Westchester.  The Jersey Mike's eatery is set to open in Mohegan Lake at 3144 East Main St. in the plaza across from Cortlandt Town Center, according to the company's website.  An opening date has not yet been announced for the location.  Known for made-to-order sub sandwiches, the company, based in Manasquan, New Jersey, has around 2,000 locations across the United States.  Many of the cold subs offered by the numerous locations are made "Mike's Way," with onions, lettuce, tomato…
New Eatery To Bring Homemade 'Creative Dishes' To Yonkers New Eatery To Bring Homemade 'Creative Dishes' To Yonkers
New Eatery To Bring Homemade 'Creative Dishes' To Yonkers An all-new restaurant in Westchester will soon be serving up a variety of homemade pasta dishes and pizza cooked up by a chef known for his creativity.  Via Veroli Restaurant, located in Yonkers at 2150 Central Park Ave., will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 12:30 p.m. The eatery, located in the former home of Reggia Morelli Ristorante, will serve meals that offer a "unique twist" to Italian cuisine, according to the restaurant's website.  Some menu items include "IFC," or Italian fried chicken served with creamy polenta,…
Popular Food Truck Opens Restaurant In Ossining Popular Food Truck Opens Restaurant In Ossining
Popular Food Truck Opens Restaurant In Ossining A family-owned business that has already found success as a food truck is now trying its hand at opening up a restaurant location in Northern Westchester.  Popular food truck Wanna Empanada is holding a grand opening event for its physical restaurant location in Ossining at 238 North Highland Ave. on Saturday, July 22. Owned by husband and wife Philip and Kenelyn along with Philip's mother, Doreen, the business is already known for selling empanadas with over 70 different savory and sweet fillings, including beef, chicken, cheese, pork, Mexican street corn, jalapeno poppers, shrimp, and ev…
Lowell Food Truck Works Quickly To Open Brick-And-Mortar, Building On Popularity Lowell Food Truck Works Quickly To Open Brick-And-Mortar, Building On Popularity
Lowell Food Truck Works Quickly To Open Brick-And-Mortar, Building On Popularity A popular eatery for takeout is setting up a permanent headquarters in Middlesex County.  Mira Vé, a Colombian street food eatery known for its vividly-decorated food truck, is preparing to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant in fall 2023, according to an announcement on the eatery's Facebook page.  The new location will be located at 105 Mammoth Road in Lowell, the post said.  Mira Vé is known to keep its customers "coming back for more," according to a door dash review.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🇺🇸 Mira Ve Food Truck 🇨🇴…
New Eatery Opens In White Plains: 'We Are Like Family At This Restaurant' New Eatery Opens In White Plains: 'We Are Like Family At This Restaurant'
New Eatery Opens In White Plains: 'We Are Like Family At This Restaurant' An all-new Dominican restaurant is now offering a taste of the Caribbean in the heart of Westchester.  Asopao Restaurant, newly opened in White Plains at 185 Main St., will be holding an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 13 at 5 p.m. that will be attended by White Plains city officials.  The new eatery, created by cousins Santiago Gomez and Winston Bernal, will be bringing a variety of Dominican-inspired salads, soup, rice, and fresh fish dishes to those interested in stopping by.  Other options include mofongos, which are mashed plantains usually served with chunks of chi…
'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother 'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother
'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother It's out with Fascino and in with Gioia Mia.  Gioia Mia, which translates to "My Joy" has taken over the spot formerly held by Fascino, at 331 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. The restaurant is now run by Mary Cumella, who was general manager of Fascino, with Logan Ramirez, who was chef de cusine at Fascino, serving as an executive chef. Cumella said she had planned to open Gioia Mia at another location but plans fell through. She initially ran Gioia Mia as a pop-up concept at Fascino's and received "incredible" feedback. "The guests loved it," Cumella said. "They said it was the best meal t…
'Reinvented Comfort Food' On Menu At New Long Island Restaurant Set To Open 'Reinvented Comfort Food' On Menu At New Long Island Restaurant Set To Open
'Reinvented Comfort Food' On Menu At New Long Island Restaurant Set To Open A new restaurant on Long Island promising fresh twists on old classics is set to welcome its first diners. JTI’s American Kitchen and Bar, located in Brightwaters at 91 Howells Road, will hold its grand opening on Friday, July 7. The name pays homage to the site’s former occupant, the Jon Thomas Inne, which dates back to 1925. Owner Robert Trovato describes the restaurant as a “culinary adventure” crafted by his chef brother, Nicholas, and their close friend Jason Vilardi. “Together, along with our families - we've poured our passion and expertise into creating a dining experience like no…
New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date
New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date A new fast-casual eatery in Stamford serving up Mexican-inspired dishes has set an opening date.  Bubbakoo's Burritos, located in Stamford at 800 E Main St., will open up for business on Wednesday, June 28, according to an announcement from the eatery's owners, Perry and Fenil Patel.  Earlier Report - New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford Visitors to the new Bubbakoo's location can expect a wide variety of classic Mexican-inspired menu offerings such as burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos, in addition to more unique items like "chiwawas," a split-fried ball of rice…
Movie Theater In Historic Building Will Become Korean BBQ Spot In Bergenfield Movie Theater In Historic Building Will Become Korean BBQ Spot In Bergenfield
Movie Theater In Historic Building Will Become Korean BBQ Spot In Bergenfield A meat palace is replacing a movie palace. Meat Palace, a Korean BBQ and Hotpot restaurant, is replacing the shuttered Bergenfield Cinemas at 58 S Washington Ave., Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio announced on Facebook. The Meat Palace name is meant to pay homage to the original Palace Theatre, which opened at the spot in the early 1920s, Amatorio said. Meat me at the Palace! Thrilled to announce that a new Korean BBQ & Hotpot is coming to town! The restaurant will be... Posted by Arvin Amatorio on Thursday, June 22, 2023 The new owner plans to restore and renovate the theatre as…
Brined Chicken Showed Former Techie The Light — His Restaurant Opens This Week In Fair Lawn Brined Chicken Showed Former Techie The Light — His Restaurant Opens This Week In Fair Lawn
Brined Chicken Showed Former Techie The Light — His Restaurant Opens This Week In Fair Lawn Dan Mezzalingua was never too fond of chicken. Then, the New York City techie tried it brined. "It was so flavorful and amazing," the New Vernon resident said. "I didn’t know it could be like that... I wanted the world to taste it." And so, pursuing the longtime passion of opening a restaurant, Mezzalingua did just that, and brought Brine to Chelsea in 2018. Five years later, Brine is coming to Fair Lawn. Mezzalingua is holding a grand opening for his restaurant, located in Fair Lawn's Promenade off Route 208, this weekend. Dan Mezzalingua demonstrates how to order on the touch-scree…
'Food Is Immaculate': New Restaurant In Capital Region Earning High Praise 'Food Is Immaculate': New Restaurant In Capital Region Earning High Praise
'Food Is Immaculate': New Restaurant In Capital Region Earning High Praise A new restaurant in the region is earning high praise days after opening. Rensselaer County’s Sabor Caribeño, located in Troy’s Little Italy neighborhood at 230 4th Street, held its grand opening on Saturday, June 17. The name translates to "Caribbean Flavor." Owned by Troy City Council member Steven Figueroa, the eatery serves up daily specials in addition to a limited menu of chicken and beef empanadas, as well as fried and stew chicken, and stew pork chops.  Fresh delicious food at Sabor Caribeño we will be open today from 12 PM to 7:30 PM!!! Posted by Sabor Caribeño on Wednesday…