New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions Open for only three months, a new Afghan and Mediterranean restaurant in the Hudson Valley is receiving high ratings from foodies and online reviewers. Located in Rockland County, Mazadore Kebab, in the Tappan Plaza in Tappan, is quickly gaining a reputation for its fresh and quality ingredients with plenty of fragrant seasonings. But operating a top-notch restaurant is nothing new for the owners who owned Khyber Pass restaurant for 22 years in St Marks Place, in Manhattan, before the pandemic forced them to close. The menu features what you would expect from a kebab restaurant, plenty of…
Popular Pizzeria In Hartsdale Drawing Diners From Near, Far Popular Pizzeria In Hartsdale Drawing Diners From Near, Far
Popular Pizzeria In Hartsdale Drawing Diners From Near, Far A pizza place in the middle of Westchester County is garnering rave reviews from patrons from across the region -- and even the nation -- for its unique pies.  Pizza Domo, located in Hartsdale at 1 South Central Ave. (Route 100), is known for menu items such as a variety of pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, calzones, salads, and more, according to the restaurant's website.  Earlier Report - New Pizzeria Quickly Making A Mark In Westchester One popular pizza made by the restaurant, which opened in early 2022, is the Gran Mama's Pizza, which features fresh mozzarella, marinara s…
These Are Popular Spots For Pastrami Sandwiches In Westchester These Are Popular Spots For Pastrami Sandwiches In Westchester
These Are Popular Spots For Pastrami Sandwiches In Westchester Eateries in and around Westchester County have been selected by Yelp as popular spots to grab a pastrami sandwich.  The list includes locations in Hartsdale, White Plains, Scarsdale, Harrison, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Yonkers, and the Bronx.  The sandwich shops selected include:  Epstein's Kosher Delicatessen & Restaurant: Located at 387 North Central Ave. in Hartsdale, this spot serves "robust traditional home-style recipes without the frills or fuss," according to the restaurant's website.  MELT Sandwich Shop: Located at 277 Mamaroneck Ave. i…
'Dinner, Drinks, Desserts Were On Point': New Norwalk Restaurant Making A Splash 'Dinner, Drinks, Desserts Were On Point': New Norwalk Restaurant Making A Splash
'Dinner, Drinks, Desserts Were On Point': New Norwalk Restaurant Making A Splash A new Greek restaurant in Fairfield County is seeing praise for its service and dessert options. Mykonos Kouzina is located in Norwalk at 141 Main St.  The owners said the goal is for the eatery to offer the community a "unique Greek food dining experience." Some customers have already shared positive reviews of their experience at the restaurant. "From the minute you walk into this establishment you feel welcomed," Monica G. said in a Yelp review. "Our dinner, drinks, and desserts were on point. We were taken care of as if we had stepped off a private Jet. Custom…
Old-School Hoboken Restaurant Owners Tell Portnoy 'If You Don't Like It, Don't Post It' Old-School Hoboken Restaurant Owners Tell Portnoy 'If You Don't Like It, Don't Post It'
Old-School Hoboken Restaurant Owners Tell Portnoy 'If You Don't Like It, Don't Post It' If you don't like it, don't post it. Those were the instructions that Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy got from the owners of Leo's Grandevous in Hoboken. "I can't do that," Portnoy said simply.  The pizza-lover said he stopped into the Grand Street restaurant for some chicken parmesan, but was asked to rate their bar pie for his One Bite review series (Portnoy loves a bar pie).  The verdict? 7.2. "It's like an appetizer," he said. But, he added, that he did love the rest of the food and the atmosphere.  Leo's prides itself on being one of the oldest Italian restaura…
These PA Restaurants Were Named Among Best In America These PA Restaurants Were Named Among Best In America
These PA Restaurants Were Named Among Best In America Three restaurants in Pennsylvania were named among the best in the country in a brand-new list curated by the New York Times. The spots were mentioned on the outlet's 2022 Best Restaurants list published on Monday, Sept. 19. It highlighted “50 places in America we’re most excited about right now." The following restaurants made the list: Gabriella's Vietnam - 1837 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia This restaurant brings the truest most authentic flavors of Vietnam to the City of Brotherly Love by sourcing fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets, just as they would back in the southeast …
New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide, Including 6 In NY State New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide, Including 6 In NY State
New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide, Including 6 In NY State Six eateries in New York are among 50 nationwide that The New York Times labels "restaurants we love most in 2022." The list was published on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Five of the six are in New York City: Bonnies: Cited for making Cantonese cuisine "seem new again, no easy trick." The restaurant is located in Brooklyn, on Manhattan Avenue. Little Mad: Located in Manhattan, on Madison Avenue, the Korean American eatery's prime galbi "may be one of New York City’s best new steak offerings," says The Times. The Musket Room: The restaurant, which opened in 2013 in lower Manhattan, "takes …
These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings
These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings A ranking from TripAdvisor has determined which restaurants in the region aren't just winging it when it comes to their chicken wings. TripAdvisor shared a list of the best wings in the Hudson Valley and nearby communities. Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Cafe, a steakhouse located in the Greene County village of Tannersville, was ranked the best. According to TripAdvisor, the eatery has received a score of 4.5 stars from its more than 500 reviews. "We’ve been going to Last Chance for over 20 years," Christopher G. said in a review. "Founded in 1971 and now being run by a second generat…
This NJ Burger Joint Was Named Among Best In America This NJ Burger Joint Was Named Among Best In America
This NJ Burger Joint Was Named Among Best In America Do you like them big? Or perhaps, juicy?  Both are how one Bergen County restaurant serves its cheeseburgers which, according to Yelp, are the best in New Jersey. Marty's in Fort Lee also serves 'em fresh, with a focus on quality, its website says. "We cook and prepare your burgers the old fashion way, never frozen and never pre-packed. There are no shortcuts to how we serve our burgers." The menu is stuffed with something for everyone, from a classic burger to a BBQ burger piled high. Yelp compiled the rankings by looking at a large concentration of reviews mentioning “cheeseburger…
Popular New Rochelle Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location Popular New Rochelle Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location
Popular New Rochelle Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location A popular Venezuelan restaurant known for its outrageous arepas has added a new location in the Hudson Valley. Arepa Mania, long a Westchester County favorite on North Avenue in New Rochelle, has added another location in the city on Division Street, according to the owners. A visit to the new spot offers an expanded dining room with a bar and what many are calling online a "great vibe."  In case you haven't sampled an arepa, it's a small corn cake stuffed with all types of fillings, normally pork, chicken, and beef, and topped all with numerous tasty treats such as cheese, avocado, s…
Brand-New Pizzeria Open For Business In Hudson Valley Brand-New Pizzeria Open For Business In Hudson Valley
Brand-New Pizzeria Open For Business In Hudson Valley Pizza lovers in the Hudson Valley just hit the jackpot with the opening of a new pizza restaurant that specializes in brick oven and artisan pies. The new restaurant is Tesoro Ristorante and Pizzeria, located in Orange County at 1795 Route 32 in New Windsor. The artisan pizzas are the real deal with such favorites as the Crema De Carciofi smothered in artichokes, fresh basil, mozzarella, creamy sauce, and red pepper flakes; and the Italiana that includes plenty of cherry tomatoes, arugula, prosciutto, shaved Parmigiano in homemade seasoned pizza sauce. Tesoro Ristorante and Pizzeria of…
New Bay Shore Eatery Draws Praise For 'Huge Portions,' Frozen Drinks New Bay Shore Eatery Draws Praise For 'Huge Portions,' Frozen Drinks
New Bay Shore Eatery Draws Praise For 'Huge Portions,' Frozen Drinks A restaurant that opened on Long Island this past spring is seeing positive reviews from customers for its portion sizes and frozen beverages. LaLa's Lounge, located at 25 Bayview Ave. in Bay Shore, opened in May. The eatery that was formerly known as "Swept Away" was rebranded to create a relaxed and casual atmosphere, as Bay Shore already has many great down-by-the-waterfront restaurants, said Andy Tartaglia, who operates the restaurant with Leah Fernandes and Kevin Breeden. “[The building] has been a part of the community for a long time and it’s ebbed and flowed sort of," he said.…