Aberdeen Cocktail Bar Named Among Best In America Aberdeen Cocktail Bar Named Among Best In America
Aberdeen Cocktail Bar Named Among Best In America A Monmouth County cocktail bar picked up another national recognition after just one year of serving specialty drinks. Esquire named La Otra in Aberdeen Township on its list of 42 Best Bars in America for 2024. The bar is next to its sister restaurant Lita on Route 34, and both businesses are run by chef David Viana and his girlfriend Neilly Robinson. Bar manager Ricardo Rodriguez has a more "free-wheeling" approach to mixology at La Otra, compared to the Iberian classics at Lita. "Like the best bars attached to restaurants, the drinks are on the culinary side, such as the Tzatziki, which …
Winning $2M Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Prince George's County Convenience Store Winning $2M Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Prince George's County Convenience Store
Winning $2M Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Prince George's County Convenience Store Maryland's newest millionaire did so in style after picking up a golden Mega Money instant ticket that earned her a modest $2 million. A stop at Dash In in the 15500 block of Upper Marlboro turned $30 into seven figures after a lucky lady from Anne Arundel County scratched away and realized she had won 40 $50,0000 prizes on the ticket. “It was a lot of $50,000 prizes and I just knew that I won $2,000,000,” the finance worker told Lottery officials. “I was shaken and crying.” The big winner started to scratch off her instant ticket during a break at work, but she she saw the writing on the …
Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination A Florida-based company is recalling whole cucumbers that were shipped to 14 states, but may be contaminated with Salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. According to the FDA, the cucumbers subject to recall are dark green, between 1.5 inches and two inches thick and between five to nine inches long. Officials made note that mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included in the recall. FDA The recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons between Friday, May 17 and Tuesday, May 21 to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributor…
Bergen County Candy Shop That Blended Whimsy With Class Slated For Closure Bergen County Candy Shop That Blended Whimsy With Class Slated For Closure
Bergen County Candy Shop That Blended Whimsy With Class Slated For Closure A Bergen County candy store launched by an owner with a sweet desire to be both tap into her creative side and be part of her community's fabric is slated for closure. Westwood Candy Company & Gift Shoppe, owned by Kim Aluotto, will close on June 29. Aluotto opened the store shortly after moving to the area with her family from Denville in 2021. She left her full-time job as an occupational therapist to fulfill her dream of opening a candy and gift shop, something with a little bit more eccentricity and flexibility. "I love working with people and I had this idea of candy and gifts — …
'Bittersweet:' Hanna Krause Candy Shop Closing After 65 Years In Paramus 'Bittersweet:' Hanna Krause Candy Shop Closing After 65 Years In Paramus
'Bittersweet:' Hanna Krause Candy Shop Closing After 65 Years In Paramus Since 1959, Hanna Krause Home Made Candies located right off Route 17 in Paramus has been the go-to candy store for thousands of people, from both near and far. Anyone who's seen it knows it, and anyone who's been inside can still smell it. But in a bittersweet twist of fate, the iconic Hansel and Gretal-esque, tudor building with colorful cutouts and friendly faces will be closing its doors on Friday, June 28, after 65 years. The owner, Karen Ryan, whose grandfather opened the shop the same year she was born, is planning on retiring. And so, much to the disappointment of her cus…
Lobster Roll Chain To Set Up Shop In Lehigh Valley Lobster Roll Chain To Set Up Shop In Lehigh Valley
Lobster Roll Chain To Set Up Shop In Lehigh Valley Chain restaurant Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls will open its first Pennsylvania restaurant in Lehigh County.  The new location is slated to open for business at Promenade Saucon Valley sometime late this summer, property managers announced on Tuesday.  🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 We're continuing to grow and are thrilled to announce our newest tenant, Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls 🦞... Posted by Promenade Saucon Valley on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 While freshly sourced lobster from Maine is Mason's signature offering, diners can also choose from crab, shrimp, chowders, and bisques, the res…
Winning $580K Multi-Match Ticket Sold At Adelphi Wawa Winning $580K Multi-Match Ticket Sold At Adelphi Wawa
Winning $580K Multi-Match Ticket Sold At Adelphi Wawa A jackpot-winning ticket was sold to a lucky Maryland Lottery player at an area Wawa.  Lottery officials are encouraging shoppers to check their tickets after a winning Multi-Match ticket worth $580,000 was sold at Wawa on Riggs Road in Adelphi.  The winning numbers for the Thursday, May 30 drawing were: 03-05-21-31-32-34. When they claim their prize, the Multi-Match winner can choose between the annuity, paid in 25 equal installments, or an estimated $330,000 cash option. This was the third jackpot-winning ticket sold this year, and the first since a player won $660,0…
Beloved Restuarant To Close After Nearly 30 Years In Rye: 'We Will Miss You All' Beloved Restuarant To Close After Nearly 30 Years In Rye: 'We Will Miss You All'
Beloved Restuarant To Close After Nearly 30 Years In Rye: 'We Will Miss You All' After almost three decades as a community fixture, a well-loved Westchester restaurant will shut its doors for good. Town Dock Tavern, located in Rye at 15 Purdy Ave., will open for its last day in business after 27 years on Sunday, June 23, the eatery's owners announced on Tuesday, May 28. In their announcement, the owners, Anthony DeLuca and Mike Caiati, did not give a reason for the closure but said they enjoyed becoming a place of celebration and happiness for their customers over the years. "We have loved being a part of the community of Rye, and we always felt privileged to be h…
Nautical-Themed Brewery Closing Port Monmouth Tasting Room: 'Alas, It's Not To Be' Nautical-Themed Brewery Closing Port Monmouth Tasting Room: 'Alas, It's Not To Be'
Nautical-Themed Brewery Closing Port Monmouth Tasting Room: 'Alas, It's Not To Be' A Monmouth County brewery with beers paying tribute to the shoreline is shutting down its tasting room. Ross Brewing Company "made the incredibly difficult decision" to close its taproom in Port Monmouth, the brewery announced on social media on Wednesday, May 29. The company cited economic issues behind the decision to close the tasting room. The brewery will continue distributing beers after the Main Street taproom closes on Sunday, June 2. "We want to thank each and every one of you who has made these last five years of selling beer, and last year and a half of serving cu…
'Music Is Our Lifeblood:' Married Couple Bring Record Store, Intimate Venue To Boonton 'Music Is Our Lifeblood:' Married Couple Bring Record Store, Intimate Venue To Boonton
'Music Is Our Lifeblood:' Married Couple Bring Record Store, Intimate Venue To Boonton Music lovers in Morris County will have a place to call home, thanks to a husband and wife. On a recent trip to Boonton Coffee, Shane and Michele Murphy noticed a vacant storefront at 520A Main St. The West Milford couple knew immediately how to use it. Shane, a U.S. Army veteran, and Michele will soon be opening Hidden Tracks Records, a music store and intimate music venue. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, June 1. Click here for tickets. The store, named after Shane's podcast, HiddenTracks, will feature new and used vinyl records, CDs, cassette tapes, stereo and record equ…
Dunkin' Opening Newly Remodeled Store In Ramsey Dunkin' Opening Newly Remodeled Store In Ramsey
Dunkin' Opening Newly Remodeled Store In Ramsey Dunkin' is introducing a new concept to Bergen County. The store at 233 N. Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey will be celebrating a grand reopening of its Ramsey location on Friday, May 31.  The first 100 guests will receive a coupon book containing four free medium hot or iced coffee coupons per month for 14 months. The coupon books will be distributed at 9 a.m. Dunkin’ Rewards members, and those who sign up for Dunkin’ Rewards, can spin a Dunkin’ prize wheel to receive complimentary merchandise, including Dunkin’ cups, sunglasses, cinch bags and pens, beginning at 9 a.m. The 2,100-square-…
Stop & Shop To Close Underperforming Stores In Northeast Stop & Shop To Close Underperforming Stores In Northeast
Stop & Shop To Close Underperforming Stores In Northeast The future is grim for Stop & Shop's underperforming stores in the Northeast. The grocery giant — which operates 400 stores across Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts (where the company is headquartered) — announced plans to close a number of its underperformers in the interest of company longevity, officials confirmed with Daily Voice. Nearly half of the company's stores have been remodeled, and a Stop & Shop spokesperson said those stores continue to perform well. "We're committed to continuing to invest in our stores - as well in our prices - to deliver a great…