CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype' CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype'
CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype' Those looking for the best Italian dining experience in Connecticut with a unique New England twist will have to visit one Middlesex County eatery that rises above the competition, according to the Daily Meal.  Grano Arso, located in the town of Chester at 6 Main St. in a building dating back to 1902 that once housed a bank, has been named the best Italian restaurant in Connecticut by the Daily Meal, which cited the eatery's use of native New England grains in "steller" traditional pasta dishes.  Some of the impressive pasta dishes offered by the restaurant, owned by Chef Joel Gargano and …
Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New  Location In Yonkers: 'Fresh, Full Of Taste,' Visitors Say Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New  Location In Yonkers: 'Fresh, Full Of Taste,' Visitors Say
Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In Yonkers: 'Fresh, Full Of Taste,' Visitors Say A popular restaurant known for serving Halal food will soon be celebrating the opening of a new location in Westchester.  Shah's Halal Food, which opened a new location in Yonkers at 2475 Central Park Ave. in February, will be holding a grand opening celebration at its newest eatery in the city on Monday, April 24.  The restaurant chain, which also opened a location in White Plains in 2022, is known for menu items such as gyros and platters that include lamb, rice, hummus, and more, according to the business's website.  Related Story - Newly Opened Restaurant In W…
This Long Island Eatery Is Best Place For Taco Tuesday, Voters Say This Long Island Eatery Is Best Place For Taco Tuesday, Voters Say
This Long Island Eatery Is Best Place For Taco Tuesday, Voters Say Those looking for a new place to celebrate Taco Tuesday are in luck. Smōk-Haus, located in Garden City at 7 12th Street, has been officially voted as having the best taco on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island’s new 2023 rankings. Founder and Pitmaster Manny Voumvourakis opened the Garden City restaurant in 2017 due to his passion for “low and slow” cooked American barbecue. His website states he was “indoctrinated” into the practice by his mentor – the one and only Myron Mixon (Mixon is a five-time world barbecue champion). The former derivatives trader aims to “fus…
Former 'Top Chef Middle East' Contestant Is Getting Good Reviews For New Baltimore Restaurant Former 'Top Chef Middle East' Contestant Is Getting Good Reviews For New Baltimore Restaurant
Former 'Top Chef Middle East' Contestant Is Getting Good Reviews For New Baltimore Restaurant A former contestant on "Top Chef Middle East" has brought a Levantine experience to Baltimore with her new restaurant, Ammoora. Dima Al-Chaar comes with more than two decades of experience in the restaurant industry spanning 17 countries. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ammoora (@ammoorabaltimore) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ammoora (@ammoorabaltimore) Her latest venture Ammoora is located in the Ritz-Carlton, and draws on her family's recipes with a vegetable-forw…
VA Neapolitan Pizzeria Chain Is Getting So-So Reviews In Loudoun County VA Neapolitan Pizzeria Chain Is Getting So-So Reviews In Loudoun County
VA Neapolitan Pizzeria Chain Is Getting So-So Reviews In Loudoun County A northern Virginia Pizza Hut has an entirely new taste and look. The store on E. Market Street in Leesburg has been transformed into Pupatella, a Neapolitan pizzeria founded in 2007 by Enzo Algarme, The eatery opened earlier this year, complete with ovens shipped from Italy, a patio and outdoor bar. Pupatella has eight other locations across Washington DC and Virginia. So far, it's getting decent reviews, having earned an average of a 4-star review from 33 Yelpers as of Wednesday, March 29. Some customers raved about the authenticity and new ambiance, while others complained about high …
Best French Dip Found At This Long Island Restaurant, Foodies Say Best French Dip Found At This Long Island Restaurant, Foodies Say
Best French Dip Found At This Long Island Restaurant, Foodies Say When it comes to the best French dip around, hungry diners need look no further than this Long Island restaurant, according to online foodies. Bar Frites, located in Greenvale at 400 Wheatley Plaza, received the most mentions on a recent post asking where to find the best French dip sandwich on the Facebook group "Long Island Restaurant Group."  Opened in 2010, Bar Frites serves up a wide selection of “bistro fare,” including burgers, steaks, croque monsieur, and steamed mussels in a hip, urban setting, according to its website. Its menu also features a variety of salads, pastas, and piz…
Best Pizza In CT: 4 Pizzerias Rank On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Best Pizza In CT: 4 Pizzerias Rank On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US
Best Pizza In CT: 4 Pizzerias Rank On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US In honor of National Pizza Day, enjoy a tasty slice at one of the four Connecticut pizzerias on Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 list for best pizza spots in the United States.  The list is based on reviews and comments by readers.  The highest-ranked pizzeria in Connecticut is Zeneli Pizzeria & Cucina Napoletana in New Haven at 138 Wooster St., which came in near the top of the list at No. 3.  Started by four brothers from the coastal region of Albania, the first incarnation of the restaurant was located in Naples, Italy, where the brothers learned the tricks of …
Ridgefield Cafe Praised For 'Excellent, Satisfying' Food Ridgefield Cafe Praised For 'Excellent, Satisfying' Food
Ridgefield Cafe Praised For 'Excellent, Satisfying' Food A cafe in Fairfield County perfect for those with specialized diets is receiving a warm reception from visitors.  Botanika Cafe, which opened around March 2022 and is located in Ridgefield at 424 Main St.,  only serves plant-based organic food made with vegan and gluten-free ingredients.  Popular vegan dishes served by the eatery, which serves breakfast and lunch, include buffalo cauliflower wraps, buckwheat pancakes, crepes, Budha bowls, and pesto avocado toast.  All of the food is made from in-house ingredients, according to the restaurant. "Our passion is providing genuine foods of su…
This Pocantico Hills Eatery Serves Best 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Meal In State, Report Says This Pocantico Hills Eatery Serves Best 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Meal In State, Report Says
This Pocantico Hills Eatery Serves Best 'Once-In-a-lifetime' Meal In State, Report Says A Northern Westchester restaurant serves the best "once-in-a-lifetime" meals in New York, according to a new ranking from Eat This, Not That. The website published a list of the best "once-in-a-lifetime" meals that are worth traveling for in all 50 states on Sunday, Dec. 4. For New York, the publication named popular farm-to-table eatery Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills. The website reported that the restaurant serves "truly memorable" meals thanks to Chef Dan Barber and his team. "Possibly one of the best meals I've had in my life," Diana T. said in a Yelp review. "I'm lu…
Newly Opened Restaurant In White Plains Cited For 'Flavorful, Fresh' Fare Newly Opened Restaurant In White Plains Cited For 'Flavorful, Fresh' Fare
Newly Opened Restaurant In White Plains Cited For 'Flavorful, Fresh' Fare A popular restaurant's newly opened location in Westchester County is already receiving rave reviews.  Earlier Report - New Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening In Westchester County Shah's Halal Food in White Plains, located at 40 Mamaroneck Ave., which celebrated a grand opening on Tuesday, Nov. 2, is known for menu items such as gyros and platters that include lamb, rice, salads, hummus, and more, according to the business's website.  The restaurant also sells sandwiches and salads. Many of the business's visitors praised items such as the combo platter, which includes ma…
4 Massachusetts Eateries Make Yelp's List Of Top 100 US Restaurants For 2022 4 Massachusetts Eateries Make Yelp's List Of Top 100 US Restaurants For 2022
4 Massachusetts Eateries Make Yelp's List Of Top 100 US Restaurants For 2022 Massachusetts has lots to offer the local foodie, but the Mass food scene has attracted national attention. The Yelpers have spoken – four Massachusetts eateries made it to a list of America's top 100 restaurants. Sarma in Somerville, Fox & the Knife in Boston, Prezza in Boston, and Red Lentil Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant in Watertown made the Yelp list. The list was compiled through a process of asking Yelpers about their favorite spots to eat and then ranking the results by crunching data including number of submissions, ratings, and reviews. The Mass restaurants that made the …
North Jersey Thai Spot Named Among Best In America North Jersey Thai Spot Named Among Best In America
North Jersey Thai Spot Named Among Best In America "Cook like you would for yourself or your loved ones." That's Thai chef Buakaew Nartpranin's philosophy, anyway. Nartpranin's restaurant, Lotus Thai, in Guttenberg, was named to the "Eat This, Not That" list of the best Thai restaurant in every state. "With spices sourced from Thailand, take a trip to Lotus Thai for some food made from the freshest and finest ingredients," the article reads. "Head Chef Buakaew Nartpranin combines her love for cooking with her passion for providing high-quality food to create the dishes at this establishment. From fried rice and noodles to curries and soup…