Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
The Best Italian Restaurant In Massachusetts Has Surprising Culinary Influences The Best Italian Restaurant In Massachusetts Has Surprising Culinary Influences
The Best Italian Restaurant In Massachusetts Has Surprising Culinary Influences Massachusetts has a vast array of highly-reviewed restaurants but one Italian restaurant reigns supreme, according to the Daily Meal.  Scampo, located in Boston's Beacon Hill, was named the best restaurant for Italian food in Massachusetts by the Daily Meal, possibly because of its Mediterranean and middle-eastern influences that make its menu stand out.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scampo at The Liberty Hotel (@scampoboston) Scampo's chef, Lydia Shire, is an award-winning chef and trademark of Boston's culinary scene. Her I…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Morris County Seafood Restaurant To Shutter — But Another Could Be On The Way Morris County Seafood Restaurant To Shutter — But Another Could Be On The Way
Morris County Seafood Restaurant To Shutter — But Another Could Be On The Way A popular seafood restaurant is shutting down in Morris County, but the owners tell Daily Voice another could be on the way. H2Ocean Restaurant and Raw Bar will close on April 1, but the owners are not ruling out opening up a similar eatery at a new location sometime down the line. H2Ocean first opened in August 2014. It was the restaurant owners' third restaurant, located at 41 Ridgedale Ave. in Cedar Knolls.  Michael Frodella, who owns H2Ocean with his wife, Sylvia, said a developer came forward for a memory care facility and they made a business and family decision to sell. "T…

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by Jon Craig
Bedford, NY
Business
Martha Stewart's Latest Adventure: Katonah Celeb Stops By Popular Hot Dog Eatery Martha Stewart's Latest Adventure: Katonah Celeb Stops By Popular Hot Dog Eatery
Martha Stewart's Latest Adventure: Katonah Celeb Stops By Popular Hot Dog Eatery Northern Westchester's own Martha Stewart stopped by a restaurant in the region known for its foot-long hot dogs. The businesswoman and resident of Katonah visited Connecticut to stop by Frankie's Family Restaurant in the city of Waterbury for an early lunch. Thanks for visiting Martha Stewart!! Posted by Frankies Family Restaurant on Saturday, January 14, 2023 "Thanks for visiting Martha Stewart," the business wrote in a social media post, sharing a screenshot of a photo Stewart posted of hot dogs and burgers from the restaurant. The eatery, located at 464 Reidville Drive, offers up …

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by Nicole Valinote
Brentwood, NY
Business
Long Island Chef Gears Up To Serve Fresh Seafood Dishes At New Takeout Eatery In Miller Place Long Island Chef Gears Up To Serve Fresh Seafood Dishes At New Takeout Eatery In Miller Place
Long Island Chef Gears Up To Serve Fresh Seafood Dishes At New Takeout Eatery In Miller Place A Long Island chef is getting ready to open a new takeout eatery in Miller Place that he believes will bring something unique to the area. Maggie's Eatery is set to open in the coming days, pending a final inspection, owner Tyler Hannibal said. Hannibal named the restaurant after his late grandmother, who died about a week before he signed the lease. He said his grandmother had a love of baking and cooking and a hospitable nature, an energy Hannibal hopes to bring to the community through his new business. "I was born and raised on Long Island," Hannibal said. "I was a chef in the Hampton…

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by Nicole Valinote
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Lifestyle
New Lounge Breathes Life Into Old South Jersey Diner New Lounge Breathes Life Into Old South Jersey Diner
New Lounge Breathes Life Into Old South Jersey Diner There's a new, luxurious restaurant open in South Jersey.  Ristorante Lucca & Piano Lounge totally removed the former Mastons Diner at 144 Route 130 in Bordentown. "Anything is possible when everything is first class," the eatery says at the top of its web page. The menu includes seafood, steaks, and housemade pastas "served with impeccable finesse, elegance, and care," the restaurant says. Executive Chef Maurizio Peccolo crafts high-end, authentic Italian dishes with modern precision and flair. The culinary traditions of the region from which Lucca takes its name serve as the in…

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by Jon Craig
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
This Mass Eatery Makes Top 50 List Of Guy Fieri's Fave Diners, Drive Ins, And Dives This Mass Eatery Makes Top 50 List Of Guy Fieri's Fave Diners, Drive Ins, And Dives
This Mass Eatery Makes Top 50 List Of Guy Fieri's Fave Diners, Drive Ins, And Dives Guy Fieri has visited over 1,000 restaurants over the nearly 40 seasons of his show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives". Mashed.com compiled a list of his top 50 favorites out of all the show's featured eateries and Massachusetts was included among the elite few.  Boston's Yankee Lobster showcases Massachusetts' seafood prowess, and sent Fieri straight to "Flavortown".   View this post on Instagram A post shared by @yankeelobsterco The family-run establishment specializes in lobster and offers fresh seafood customers can buy by the pound as well a…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Beyond Beer: Warm Up With Best Holiday Drinks At These Spots In Boston Area Beyond Beer: Warm Up With Best Holiday Drinks At These Spots In Boston Area
Beyond Beer: Warm Up With Best Holiday Drinks At These Spots In Boston Area Sometimes coats and mittens don't quite cut it in winter weather. Keep cozy from the inside out at these local haunts that are spicing up drinks menus with festive cocktails and beverages.  Backbar (Somerville) If you're tired of endless apple and cinnamon holiday flavors, try backbar. The award winning spot is switching up traditional offerings with backbar's Hanukkah themed drinks menu.  Options include the Sababa, a savory chilled pina colada made with tahini and zhoug (zhoug is a spicy middle eastern sauce), from their Maccabee bar popup.  Maccabee bar operates through "popups," in wh…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Lifestyle
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews For 'Spectacular' Food, Large Portions New Hudson Valley Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews For 'Spectacular' Food, Large Portions
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews For 'Spectacular' Food, Large Portions Opened just three months, a new Hudson Valley restaurant is winning raves from online reviewers. In Rockland County, Dolce Vita, located in Nyack, offers diners everything from a raw bar to lamb chops and handmade pasta.  Before we go into the particulars, here's what one Yelper had to say: "We had the most delicious meat at the new Dolce Vita. I had the half rack of lamb chops. Tender and flavorful. Even the appetizer was outrageous, sizzling shrimp! They gave a large portion of food. I was so stuffed we didn't eat dessert but it looked amazing!!! Can't wait to come back! The wait st…

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by Kathy Reakes
Norwalk, CT
Business
New Norwalk Eatery Serves Up Gourmet Loaded Baked Potatoes, Seafood Dishes New Norwalk Eatery Serves Up Gourmet Loaded Baked Potatoes, Seafood Dishes
New Norwalk Eatery Serves Up Gourmet Loaded Baked Potatoes, Seafood Dishes A brand-new eatery is offering loaded baked potatoes, seafood dishes, and more at a Connecticut shopping mall. The Sleeping Potato opened at The SoNo Collection in Norwalk on Friday, Sept. 23, representatives announced. The SoNo Collection management team, the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling attended the official ribbon cutting. The shopping mall is located at 100 North Water St. The eatery is owned and founded by Har’rell Chisolm, and the team includes Norwalk franchisee owner Darrell Tyson and Chef Bion “BG” Green. The restaurant's menu offers a wide varie…

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by Nicole Valinote
Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide
New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide Fifty restaurants nationwide have been selected by The New York Times as "restaurants we love most in 2022." The selections include eateries from Portland, Maine to Eastsound in Washington State, and include restaurants in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma, among other states, including two in Nashville, Tennessee, and two in Coral Gables, Florida. The list was published on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Connecticut didn't make the cut, but neighboring New York State had six restaurants selected, with five of them in New York City: Bonnies: Cited for making Cantonese cuisine "seem new a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mamaroneck, NY
Business
Popular Mamaroneck Seafood Restaurant Holds Grand Opening Of New Location Popular Mamaroneck Seafood Restaurant Holds Grand Opening Of New Location
Popular Mamaroneck Seafood Restaurant Holds Grand Opening Of New Location A popular restaurant in Westchester County is reopening at a brand-new location. Harbour Fish Restaurant will hold the grand opening of its new Mamaroneck location at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The seafood restaurant, which was founded in 2018, has moved to 576 Mamaroneck Ave., the former location of Il Castello.  The owners announced plans to move from their previous location at 154 Mamaroneck Ave. in the middle of April. "We are looking forward to serving steaks, seafood, and pasta in a full-service dining room," the business said at the time.  The restaurant's menu…

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by Nicole Valinote
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
New Farmingdale Restaurant Draws High Praise For Pizza, Homemade Pasta New Farmingdale Restaurant Draws High Praise For Pizza, Homemade Pasta
New Farmingdale Restaurant Draws High Praise For Pizza, Homemade Pasta Open for just two months, a new Italian restaurant on Long Island is making a name for itself with fresh pasta, swirling drinks, and pizzas of all kinds. Owned by Chef Eric LeVine who also owns 317 Main in Farmingdale, Vico is located next door, at 313 Main St.  Vico's focus is freshly handmade pasta and pizzas that are quickly becoming the talk of foodies and Italian fans alike. A quick look at Yelp is full of five-star reviews for the newly renovated space that is small, but cozy and is hand designed by the chef. Chef LeVine says the name is derived from a small town in south…

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by Kathy Reakes