Stratford, CT
Business
New Pizzeria Opens Up Shop In Stratford: 'Symphony Of Flavors,' Owner Says New Pizzeria Opens Up Shop In Stratford: 'Symphony Of Flavors,' Owner Says
New Pizzeria Opens Up Shop In Stratford: 'Symphony Of Flavors,' Owner Says An all-new pizzeria that hopes to serve as a go-to spot for carefully-crafted food, as well as sports and live entertainment, is celebrating its opening in Fairfield County.  Runway 180 Saloon, located in Stratford at 7365 Main St. in the Oronoque Shopping Plaza and owned by Rob Lisi, will be celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 16 at 4 p.m.  The new eatery's menu features a variety of specialty pies, including unique ones like mashed potato, blackened chicken chipotle, and pastrami reuben.  The restaurant is also clearly inf…

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by Ben Crnic
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Long Island Location Opening Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Long Island Location Opening
Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Long Island Location Opening A Long Island restaurant known for its fusion flavors has once again proven that it is worth the wait by opening its fifth location. The Smithtown location of Dirty Taco + Tequila, located at 716 Smithtown Bypass, officially opened its doors to the public on Friday, June 16, to the excitement of Long Islanders and taco lovers alike. Self-dubbed as “part LA taco truck and part Asian street food with an urban street vibe,” Dirty Taco + Tequila debuted its creative taco and cocktail offerings in 2018. View this post on Instagram A post share…

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by Sophie Grieser
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Business
Popular NJ Pizzeria Expands With New Jersey Shore Location Popular NJ Pizzeria Expands With New Jersey Shore Location
Popular NJ Pizzeria Expands With New Jersey Shore Location Go big or go home seems to be the motto at Tony Boloney's. The popular New Jersey pizzeria last month opened another brick and mortar location in Margate, located on Ventnor Avenue. Billed as "good grub for badass people," the restaurant offers "freakin’ amazing pizza, subs, & other crazy grub," its website says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tony Boloney's (@tonyboloneys) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tony Boloney's (@tonyboloneys) A French onion cheesesteak…

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by Jon Craig
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service
New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service A popular restaurant serving up authentic Vietnamese dishes is garnering plenty of praise after opening its newest location on Long Island. The Rolling Spring Roll, located in Commack at 6120 Jericho Turnpike, held its grand opening in mid-April 2023. “Authentic and fresh Vietnamese cuisine for Long Island,” reads the restaurant’s Facebook page. It marks the third location for the business, which began as a food truck operated by aspiring Vietnamese chef Joe Bui in March 2012. He wanted to introduce Long Islanders to the delicious and healthy food that he grew up with, reads the website.…

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by Michael Mashburn
Cambridge, MA
Lifestyle
Locally-Loved Fried Chicken Heads To New Woburn Location Locally-Loved Fried Chicken Heads To New Woburn Location
Locally-Loved Fried Chicken Heads To New Woburn Location An eatery that became known for its "O.G." chicken sandwich is bringing what has been called the "best chicken sandwich anywhere" to another Massachusetts location.  Flip The Bird, a locally-owned restaurant specializing in Southern-style fried chicken and ribs, got its start in Beverly in 2019 and now, four years later, is set to open its fourth Massachusetts location, according to Flip The Bird.  Construction has already begun at 880 Main Street in Woburn, which previously housed a "Wuburger" location.  “We were waiting for the perfect location to pop up that was not too far away from o…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Peekskill, NY
Business
New Restaurant To Celebrate Grand Opening In Peekskill New Restaurant To Celebrate Grand Opening In Peekskill
New Restaurant To Celebrate Grand Opening In Peekskill If you're in the mood for steak but are open to something with a South American flair, you might want to visit a restaurant in Northern Westchester that will soon celebrate its grand opening.  Gauchos Steakhouse (formerly named Downtown Brazilian Steakhouse) located in Peekskill at 5 North Division St., will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, June 9 at 5 p.m., the restaurant's owners announced on social media.  The restaurant is a Brazilian-styled steakhouse that serves fire-roasted meats inspired by South American cuisine, including picanha, a top sirloin cap; costela, also known as be…

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by Ben Crnic
Lakewood, NJ
Business
Family's Popular Burger Restaurant Opens Another Jersey Shore Location Family's Popular Burger Restaurant Opens Another Jersey Shore Location
Family's Popular Burger Restaurant Opens Another Jersey Shore Location A popular burger restaurant is opening a second Jersey Shore location. This one will in Ship Bottom on LBI. Burger 25 has become a family operation as Denise and Steve Vetter's son, Aidan, will co-manage the Ship Bottom location, when it opens on Thursday, June 8. The restaurant replaces the former Surf Taco at 1915 Long Beach Blvd. Denise and Steve's daughter, Alexis, also works in the restaurant. They've operated their first restaurant in Toms River for 10 years. "We feel we have something for everyone," Denise Vetter said. Only a few more days to catch these January collabs and …

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by Jon Craig
Yonkers, NY
Business
New Eatery Opens In Yonkers: 'Already Everybody's House' New Eatery Opens In Yonkers: 'Already Everybody's House'
New Eatery Opens In Yonkers: 'Already Everybody's House' An all-new eatery opened by two owners with deep roots in their community is now serving up tasty cuisine from a variety of cultures in Westchester.  Francis Deli & Grill, located in Yonkers at 295 South Broadway, celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 31 that featured appearances from Yonkers city officials such as Mayor Mike Spano.  The new eatery is owned by Francis and Lily Ramirez, who have been involved in opening restaurants in South Yonkers for over 20 years.  The business is primarily a deli and grill but also serves a combi…

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by Ben Crnic
Elizabeth, NJ
Business
Popular Diner Opens 4th NJ Location Popular Diner Opens 4th NJ Location
Popular Diner Opens 4th NJ Location A new diner is about to be the "Toast" of Union County. Toast City Diner announced it will be opening its fourth location in the Garden State in downtown Cranford.  The diner is expected to open in fall 2023 at South and Walnut Ave next to the Cranford Hotel and be run by founder Amy Russo and her partner Adam Torine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toast City Diner (@toastcitydiner_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toast City Diner (@toastcitydiner_) The diner has l…

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by Sam Barron
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Business
Family Opens Glen Rock Restaurant Following Food Truck Stint Family Opens Glen Rock Restaurant Following Food Truck Stint
Family Opens Glen Rock Restaurant Following Food Truck Stint Paul Apostolopoulos has graduated from the food truck to the storefront. Apostolopoulos with his wife, Jen, have opened Rock'n The Grill, a new restaurant in Glen Rock. Previously,  Apostolopoulos ran a food truck in Paterson at The Home Depot.  "We fell in love with Glen Rock and we wanted to open a restaurant here," Jen said. "We love the small town feel. Everyone has been so warm and inviting. It's a wonderful community." Already, Glen Rock has been responding to Rock'n The Grill. In its first week, the restaurant sold 1,100 burgers. "It was insane," Paul said. "I just keep hearing 'bu…

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by Sam Barron
Quincy, MA
Lifestyle
Organic Cafe Heads To Dedham, Promises An 'Urban Oasis' Organic Cafe Heads To Dedham, Promises An 'Urban Oasis'
Organic Cafe Heads To Dedham, Promises An 'Urban Oasis' Dedham diners will soon have a healthful option for every meal of the day at one convenient location. Life Alive Organic Cafe, an eatery that offers a chef-inspired, plant-forward menu, will open its tenth Massachusetts location in Dedham at 220 Legacy Place this fall, according to a release from the company. “The Life Alive team is pleased to have the opportunity to serve the vibrant communities that surround Dedham, Massachusetts,” said Bryan Timko, CEO of Life Alive. "With each new cafe, we hope to further drive the conversation around positive eating, and make it easier for our guests…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lynn, MA
Lifestyle
North Andover Pizzeria Closes After 33 Years Of Business North Andover Pizzeria Closes After 33 Years Of Business
North Andover Pizzeria Closes After 33 Years Of Business A signature New England pizza brand closed a decades-old pizza shop while gearing up for a the public celebration of a new, state-of-the-art location. Sal's Pizza served up pizza at 409 Main Street in North Andover for 33 years before announcing the location's permanent closure on Monday, May 15, according to a release from the company. “We will cherish the memories of our customers, employees, and the North Andover community for years to come,” said Sal Lupoli, CEO and president of Sal’s Pizza. “We cannot thank the North Andover community enough for their support and hope they will come…

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by Morgan Gonzales