This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews
This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews If you live anywhere in Western Massachusetts you probably already know about the Rail Trail Ale House and its brick-oven artisan pizzas, Angus burgers, and hand-cut fries. But just in case you don't here's a quick rundown of what you'll find when you visit this Hampden County hot spot which is a favorite with Southwick locals. The menu features a complete rundown of just about every type of pizza such as the buff chicken with house-made Buffalo sauce or the mushroom madness ( no explanation needed). But just in case you are picky, or can't find that right combination they will make it for…
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021 Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021 When it comes to quality restaurants, Connecticut is tops in New England, at least according to Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2021. Three eateries from the Nutmeg State made the list.  Rhode Island and Maine each had one. Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire had none. Here's the rundown: 23. Los Andes Restaurant – Providence, RI (Providence County) 33. Tacos El Azteca – Norwalk, CT (Fairfield County) Click here for a Daily Voice story on Tacos El Azteca. 60. Grassroots Ice Cream – Granby, CT (Hartford County) 61. September in Bangkok – New Haven, CT (N…
Best Burger Spots In North Jersey Best Burger Spots In North Jersey
Best Burger Spots In North Jersey A great burger doesn't have to be fancy. Throw a juicy patty between two buns, add the fix-ins in between and boom, you have yourself a burger. But if you're looking for some variety, you've come to the right place. Here are some of the best burger joints in North Jersey, each one uniquely delicious. The sampling of spots below were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. BERGEN View this post on Instagram A post shared by nyceeeeeats (@nyceeeeeats) Steve's B…
New Restaurant Opens In Westchester New Restaurant Opens In Westchester
New Restaurant Opens In Westchester Falafel lovers can gear up for a fix of their favorite with the opening of a new restaurant in Westchester specializing in the tasty chickpea delights. The Falafel Place, owned by Tamara and Ehud Cafri, celebrated its grand opening in White Plains on Tuesday, May 11, with a big celebration that included the White Plains BID and White Plains Mayor Tom Roach for a ribbon-cutting. The Cafris, who owned the popular Hummus Place on the Upper West Side for more than 15 years, decided to bring this authentic Middle Eastern (and kosher) food to Westchester by opening Falafel Place in Yonk…
Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites
Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites Italian food lovers will want to check out a Southern Italian Trattoria that is making waves in Fairfield County for its authentic flair.  Cafe Silvium, located in Stamford, is garnering glowing reviews on Yelp and from foodies who know good Italian when they taste it. "The best food and the best value in the county. Enough said," said one Yelper. Located at 371 Shippan Ave., a lot of the talk surrounding the restaurants centers on their homemade pasta, and fresh-made mozzarella, as well as the unusual meats, offered such as wild board and version.  "Yay an authentic Italian place! Every…
Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Westchester Locations Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Westchester Locations
Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Westchester Locations If Greek is calling your tastebuds help can be found at Lefteris Gyro, which is so popular with locals it has four locations in the area. Known for their gyros, of course, the restaurants, all located in Westchester, also get high marks from Yelpers and local foodies for their Greek salads, souvlaki, and a host of other items. The restaurant locations are Yonkers, Tarrytown, Mount Kisco, and Pleasantville.  It's hard to receive five-star after five-star reviews on Yelp, but Lefteris seems to have mastered their craft to do just that. Many people commented on the great service as well as …
Jersey Shore Jamaican Restaurant Ranks Among Best In America Jersey Shore Jamaican Restaurant Ranks Among Best In America
Jersey Shore Jamaican Restaurant Ranks Among Best In America A Jamaican restaurant on the Jersey Shore was ranked the best in the state by Yelp -- making it among the best in the U.S. and Canada. The user-review website "identified businesses in the Jamaican category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews," it said. Norah's Irie in Long Branch -- representing New Jersey -- has 4.5 stars on Yelp and received 278 reviews. A hidden gem on Springdale Avenue, you might walk right past Norah's if you didn't know it. Owner Nora opened the joint in 2013, and describes it as  an island-…
New Long Island Thai Restaurant Off To Strong Start New Long Island Thai Restaurant Off To Strong Start
New Long Island Thai Restaurant Off To Strong Start If Thai noodles are your thing, then a new restaurant on Long Island that is off to a strong start might just be your spot. Open for only two months in Bethpage, the Theo Thai Bistro is racking up the five-star reviews on Yelp and with foodies alike. The owner, Thanida Nguyen, said the restaurant focuses on lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components and a spicy edge. It's also served with love. "Friendly family-owned restaurant. This was the best place I tried for Vietnamese food in LI and the Thai food was so delicious," said one Yelper. Some menu favorites seem to be Theo'…
Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House
Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House The Angler Fish Market & Chowder Co.'s menu has plenty of items that could hook someone in. $1 freshly shucked oysters on Wednesdays, 50 cent shrimp cocktails, a weekly gluten-free menu, succulent scallops, creamy chowder all caught my attention. The menu at The Angler, located in Worcester County, in Westminster, is, for the most part, traditional New England chowder house: crab cakes, Buffalo shrimp, PEI mussels, oysters, chowder, Fried whole belly clams, Pretzel encrusted halibut, Dill cucumber salmon, Fish and chips, and Pan-seared scallops. It’s the daily specials where Gira…
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Not many Northampton restaurants can say they were part of the funky city before it was cool. But as they come up on 50 years in the business, Fitzwilly’s Restaurant can claim a hand in its renaissance. Opened in 1974, Fitzwilly’s on Main Street near the Truck-Eating Bridge, serves updated-takes on classic American dishes for lunch and dinner. The restaurant was part of the vanguard in Northampton's 1980s transformation from a depressed suburb to the thriving art, dining, and entertainment destination that it is today.  During COVID-19, Fitzwilly’s is opening daily for indoor dining …
New Long Island Seafood Restaurant Making A Splash New Long Island Seafood Restaurant Making A Splash
New Long Island Seafood Restaurant Making A Splash Just in time for the arrival of spring, a new seafood restaurant has opened on Long Island that is already making a splash. Sea Bar in Great Neck is the type of restaurant that sources its wide-range of seafood daily from local sources and used fresh locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. A look at the new menu shows a lot of the usuals such as crab cakes and lobster rolls, but also has an interesting mix of such offerings as tuna tartar, fish tacos, and steaks, yes, steaks. The kitchen of Sea Bar is run by a renowned chef from Greece, Gregory Zapantis, who is known far and wide f…
Popular Fairfield County Greek Eatery Serves Up Impressive Array Of Items Popular Fairfield County Greek Eatery Serves Up Impressive Array Of Items
Popular Fairfield County Greek Eatery Serves Up Impressive Array Of Items When you have had enough burgers and fries or pizza, why not think outside the box and go for the Greek? And there's just the place in Stamford at the popular Kouzina Greek Taverna & Bar which is known for their relaxed atmosphere and chill "island" feel. The owners of Kouzina say the restaurant is inspired by the beach culture of the Greek Island and offers traditional taverna fare with a coastal vibe. Yelper reviewers seem to agree with the whole concept of Kouzina and provide the restaurant with plenty of five-star reviews. One Yelper, says the restaurant is "insanely delicious."…