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Tavern To Close Location In Avon After 30 Years: Here's When Tavern To Close Location In Avon After 30 Years: Here's When
Tavern To Close Location In Avon After 30 Years: Here's When An Italian restaurant chain that has been around for three decades has announced when one of its Connecticut locations will close.  First & Last Tavern will serve its last meals at its location in the Hartford County town of Avon at 26 West Main St. (Route 202) on Sunday, Nov. 10, the chain announced on social media. The restaurant did not specify a reason for the closure but thanked those who stopped by over the decades, many of whom celebrated major life events within its walls.  "It's hard to believe 30 years has passed since we first opened our doors. As we reflect on it …
Best Diners In North Jersey Best Diners In North Jersey
Best Diners In North Jersey Some are tiny train cars with just a few booths and one long counter. Others are big, sparkly disco balls with German chocolate cake, carrot cake,  and four different types of cheesecakes on display. Some stay true to the old-school classics and breakfast staples, while others have their very own house specials, and then some. If you ever struggled to pick a diner in New Jersey, you are not alone. Daily Voice came up with a list of some of the best diners in North Jersey, with help from Daily Voice Instagram followers, user-review sites, and prior rankings. Here's what we have: Top…
Accord Restaurant Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors Accord Restaurant Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors
Accord Restaurant Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors A restaurant in an unassuming building in the region is gaining traction with local foodies. Ulster County's Stone House Tavern, located in the hamlet of Accord, has garnered a five-star rating on Yelp. There seem to be many favorites from reviewers, and nightly specials and smells draw you in.  Some include truffled pot roast and little neck clams with pancetta, chorizo, bacon, tomato, onion, and a white wine and garlic sauce. Others go for the seafood, thinking bourbon-glazed salmon and jumbo shrimp with garlic celeriac purée.  Here's what Michelle D. had to say on Yelp this w…
New Shake Shack Reveals Opening Date In Port Chester New Shake Shack Reveals Opening Date In Port Chester
New Shake Shack Reveals Opening Date In Port Chester Craving burgers, fries, and a milkshake? A soon-to-be opening restaurant in Westchester has got you covered. A Shake Shack locale in Port Chester at 535 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m.  The new eatery will serve a variety of burgers, chicken bites, handspun milkshakes, fries, lemonades, and more and will be the first in Port Chester. It joins locations in White Plains, Yonkers, and White Plains.  Those who pay a visit to the Port Chester location can either eat inside or pick up. The restaurant will also offer delivery …
Greenwich Restaurant Ranks As One Of Best Spots In State To Grab Burger Greenwich Restaurant Ranks As One Of Best Spots In State To Grab Burger
Greenwich Restaurant Ranks As One Of Best Spots In State To Grab Burger It's National Cheeseburger Day. And if you're looking for a great burger to celebrate, here are some of the best-reviewed spots in Connecticut according to Yelp.  Hungry Bull Burger Co. — 381 Farmington Ave. in Plainville View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hungry Bull Burger Co. (@hungrybullburgerco) This Hartford County burger joint boasts a nearly perfect score on Yelp! with a 4.8 out of 5 stars rating. In fact, 80 of the restaurant's 94 reviews gave it a perfect score.  Highlighted review: "Awesome first visit t…
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Sushi? Burgers? French pastries? No matter what your hankering, there's a good chance you can find the food you're looking for in Bergen County. Several new restaurants have opened this summer, with more on the way. Here's a rundown: Bullhorns Burger Grill, 91 Route 17 south, Liberty Commons, East Rutherford, now open Butterfish, 15 Franklin Pl., Rutherford: "Michelin-worthy" sushi, coming soon Dodona Cafe, 529 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park: Albanian restaurant now open. Domoto by Domo, 570 Piermont Road, Closter: Sister restaurant of DOMODOMO, high-end Japanese food speciali…
New Cafe Opens At Delaware Plaza Featuring Breakfast, Burgers, Greek Specialties New Cafe Opens At Delaware Plaza Featuring Breakfast, Burgers, Greek Specialties
New Cafe Opens At Delaware Plaza Featuring Breakfast, Burgers, Greek Specialties There's a new cafe in the region serving everything from eggs and breakfast staples to Greek specialties.  In Albany County, Delaware Cafe opened on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 180 Delaware Ave. in Delmar. It's the former location of the Delmar Bistro Space.  The restaurant announced the opening on its website.  The menu includes all of the typical cafe fare: farm-fresh eggs; pancakes; and toast, along with burgers, sandwiches, chicken tenders, and chicken souvlaki. Delaware Cafe is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day but Tuesdays, when the restaurant is closed.  Cli…
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years Time is running out to visit this popular restaurant in the region. In Albany County, the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub is set to close its Colonie location – at 107 Wolf Road – after 20 years in business. The restaurant’s final service will take place Sunday, Aug. 11, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice. Employees are being offered positions at other locations or severance pay. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Ninety Nine Restaurant bills itself as a casual dining eatery focusing on traditional American pub fare. The Colonie location opened in 2003. View…
White Manna Hamburgers Crowned Best Burger Joint In North Jersey Competition White Manna Hamburgers Crowned Best Burger Joint In North Jersey Competition
White Manna Hamburgers Crowned Best Burger Joint In North Jersey Competition There you have it, another victory for White Manna Hamburgers. The acclaimed Hackensack burger joint whose sliders have won the love of diners from across the United States won the Daily Voice "Best Burgers in North Jersey" competition. The no-frills River Street eatery around since 1946 is famous for its shakes, crinkle cut fries, and its unmistakable its sliders. White Manna Hamburgers has been featured on "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" on the Travel Channel, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on Food Network, and more. It's been crowned the best burger joint by many a news outlet and …
Hudson Valley Eatery With New Location Cited For Tasty Burgers, Sandwiches Hudson Valley Eatery With New Location Cited For Tasty Burgers, Sandwiches
Hudson Valley Eatery With New Location Cited For Tasty Burgers, Sandwiches Looking for a laid-back, groovy kind of place to hang out this summer, grab a drink and a burger and some fries?  Then, a new Hudson Valley restaurant—Meyer's Olde Dutch or MOD in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie—is just the place, according to online reviewers and foodies. Local residents already have the pleasure of eating at Meyer's Old Dutch, which has a location in Beacon.  The new Arlington location, which opened in May, has a large shaded patio for outdoor dining and a superb bar, reviews say. The menu features something for everyone, even vegetarians and people with food …
New Wayback Burgers To Hold Grand Opening In Monroe New Wayback Burgers To Hold Grand Opening In Monroe
New Wayback Burgers To Hold Grand Opening In Monroe Do you feel like biting into a big burger and slurping down a hand-dipped milkshake?  Then head to Monroe, where a new Wayback Burgers will host its grand opening on Saturday, June 22, at 9:30 a.m. During the festivities, guests can enjoy a Buy One, Get One free classic burger in-restaurant. Entertainment will be on-site, and guests can also enter to win prizes, including Apple AirPods and a virtual reality headset. Wayback Burgers Known for their "cheesy burger," fries, tater tots, and hot dogs, the Monroe restaurant is owned by local Sonny Desai, who will present a $2,500 check to…
New Eatery Open For Business In Somers New Eatery Open For Business In Somers
New Eatery Open For Business In Somers If you're craving a bite to eat, you may want to check out an all-new café in Northern Westchester that just celebrated its opening.  Whatever Café, located at 18 Tighe Rd. in the hamlet of Shenorock in the town of Somers, opened for business on Saturday, June 8.  The all-new eatery, which brands itself as a "cozy new spot to the neighborhood," offers a wide variety of classic American and Mexican fare, including burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, tacos, burritos, and flatbread pizza.  The restaurant even combines the two, in items such as the "Big Mac tacos," …
Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Edgewater Opening Date Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Edgewater Opening Date
Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Edgewater Opening Date A popular bar and restaurant with nine locations in New Jersey is opening another later this month. Tommy's Tavern + Tap announced on Instagram that its Edgewater location will open at City Place on Wednesday, June 26. The expansive Tommy's menu includes pizza, burgers, salads, small plates, sushi, beer, cocktails, wine, happy hour specials, and more. Tommy's has locations in Sea Bright, Freehold, Clifton, Bridgewater, Edison, Princeton, Morris Plains, Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill, and now Edgewater. Tommy's Tavern + Tap, 11 The Promenade at City Place, Edgewater.
Western Mass Eatery Will Appear On 'America's Best Restaurants' Western Mass Eatery Will Appear On 'America's Best Restaurants'
Western Mass Eatery Will Appear On 'America's Best Restaurants' The owners of a popular restaurant in Berkshire County made a big announcement on the eatery's Facebook page last week: they're going to be on the "America's Best Restaurants Roadshow" The owners posted the video on Saturday, June 1, explaining that producers will film scenes from the Lanesborough restaurant on Monday, June 17.  The show features hosts Theo Williams, Jacalyn Mains, and Luis Rivera as they try some of the best foods from across the country from small, family-owned eateries.  Biggins Diggins boasts on its website that the restaurant will be your new …
Northeast Philadelphia Pub To Feature On 'America's Best Restaurants' Northeast Philadelphia Pub To Feature On 'America's Best Restaurants'
Northeast Philadelphia Pub To Feature On 'America's Best Restaurants' "Americas Best Restaurants" are slated to stop by Dagwood's Pub in Torresdale this month, producers say.  The ABR Roadshow will be filming on location on May 27 to highlight the pub's "special place" in the Northeast Philadelphia community, according to showrunners.  Dagwood's, 4625 Linden Avenue, will show off their most popular dishes through an interview with owners Ed and Theresa Grzeskiewicz. The pub's specialty is its seafood, though the menu also features pasta, burgers, appetizers and homemade soups and salads.  “We use the best ingredients,” including fre…
'Fugget'bout it!' This Eatery Has The Best Cheeseburger In Massachusetts 'Fugget'bout it!' This Eatery Has The Best Cheeseburger In Massachusetts
'Fugget'bout it!' This Eatery Has The Best Cheeseburger In Massachusetts If you're full up on turkey and looking for a good cheeseburger, make your way to Cape Cod, where Yelp says you can find the best one in the state.  The review site put together the top cheeseburgers in every state in 2023, between January 1 and July 20, and The knack in Hyannis topped the list for the Bay State.  The Cape Cod high-end fast-food restaurant opened in 2002 by brothers Van and Michael Haidas, who grew up working at Cooke’s in Hyannis. Their parents owned the seafood staple until it closed in 2021 after 43 years. View this post on Instagram …
Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Coming To Long Island Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Coming To Long Island
Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Coming To Long Island Burgers and brews with a side of automobile nostalgia. That’s what diners can expect at Ford's Garage, a popular chain of vintage car-themed restaurants set to open its first New York location on Long Island. The company has applied to the Town of Smithtown Board of Zoning Appeals to open a restaurant at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, a spokesperson told Daily Voice. Construction has not yet started, and no opening date has been announced. The interior of Ford's Garage. Facebook/Ford's Garage Ford's Garage opened its first location in Fort Myers, Florida, in 2012, less than a mi…
'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands Into East Rutherford 'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands Into East Rutherford
'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands Into East Rutherford The hamburger restaurant people have grown to love in Passaic County is moving up to Bergen County. Burgerstrasse, which has been a hit with burger aficionados since it opened in Clifton, is opening a second location in East Rutherford at 130 Park Ave. Edwin Decena, who runs Burgerstrasse, said he feels East Rutherford is ready for a burger joint of its own. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BURGERSTRASSE (@burgerstrasse) "We offer old school American comfort," Decena said. "we're no frills, no gimmicks, no specialty orders. We s…
New Shoreline Eatery Celebrates Opening In CT: 'Will Satisfy Every Craving,' Owner Says New Shoreline Eatery Celebrates Opening In CT: 'Will Satisfy Every Craving,' Owner Says
New Shoreline Eatery Celebrates Opening In CT: 'Will Satisfy Every Craving,' Owner Says An all-new New Haven County eatery just down the street from a beach is now offering delicious food served with a side of live music.  The Breakwall, located in West Haven at 305 Captain Thomas Blvd., celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 19, West Haven officials announced.  The new restaurant, located in the city's Savin Rock business district and owned by husband-wife team Brendan and Katrina Snow, is right down the street from Old Grove Park on Long Island Sound and offers a variety of burgers, seafood, and craft cocktails.  Some notable menu items hi…
Burgers, Nostalgia Collide At New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Amazing' Prices Burgers, Nostalgia Collide At New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Amazing' Prices
Burgers, Nostalgia Collide At New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Amazing' Prices A new Long Island restaurant serving up burgers with a side of '80s nostalgia is generating plenty of buzz just days after opening. The aptly-named Burgercade, located in Riverhead at 87 East Main Street, held its soft opening on Friday, July 14. Under the helm of owner Marc LaMaina, the eatery offers up fresh, local butcher brisket burgers alongside nearly a dozen rotating arcade games and toy cranes all nestled inside the oldest diner car in New York. "Ever have a juicy bacon cheeseburger and a game of Mortal Combat at the same time? You can here," LaMaina said. Gluten free buns. ✅…
This Long Island Restaurant Dubbed Best 'Hole In Wall' By Foodies This Long Island Restaurant Dubbed Best 'Hole In Wall' By Foodies
This Long Island Restaurant Dubbed Best 'Hole In Wall' By Foodies Maureen Daume had one thing on her mind when she turned to her fellow foodies for help: Where to find the best “hole-in-the-wall” restaurant on Long Island. Since posting her query on the Long Island Food & Drink Facebook group on Tuesday, July 4, nearly 100 people have responded with suggestions for where Daume can find that perfect, often overlooked eatery. After tallying up the responses, Howard’s Cafe, located in Patchogue at 404 South Service Road, was the clear winner, garnering nearly 40 recommendations. “Love their burgers,” reads one comment. “Definitely Howard’s,” reads ano…
Family's Popular Burger Restaurant Opens Another Jersey Shore Location Family's Popular Burger Restaurant Opens Another Jersey Shore Location
Family's Popular Burger Restaurant Opens Another Jersey Shore Location A popular burger restaurant is opening a second Jersey Shore location. This one will in Ship Bottom on LBI. Burger 25 has become a family operation as Denise and Steve Vetter's son, Aidan, will co-manage the Ship Bottom location, when it opens on Thursday, June 8. The restaurant replaces the former Surf Taco at 1915 Long Beach Blvd. Denise and Steve's daughter, Alexis, also works in the restaurant. They've operated their first restaurant in Toms River for 10 years. "We feel we have something for everyone," Denise Vetter said. Only a few more days to catch these January collabs and …
Popular Burger Spot Replacing Shuttered Jersey City Breakfast Joint Popular Burger Spot Replacing Shuttered Jersey City Breakfast Joint
Popular Burger Spot Replacing Shuttered Jersey City Breakfast Joint A popular burger joint is opening its second location in Jersey City this summer. Left Bank Burger Bar will be replacing Sam A.M., the breakfast joint that shuttered at 196 Pine St. in 2019. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Left Bank Burger Bar (@lb.downtown) Left Bank Downtown — joint's the flagship location — has been operating for several years adjacent to Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza, serving build-your-own burgers, made-to-order burger creations and a host of sides. An opening date has not yet been announced.
Longtime Buddies Liven Up Bergen County Dining Scene With New Restaurant Longtime Buddies Liven Up Bergen County Dining Scene With New Restaurant
Longtime Buddies Liven Up Bergen County Dining Scene With New Restaurant Chris Irving is diving headfirst into the restaurant business. Irving opened Eleven Central Bar and Restaurant in Midland Park last November, with his partner Paul Rosen, a longtime restauranteur.  "We're really looking forward to serve the local community," Irving, a Ramsey resident, said.  Eleven Central serves up delicacies like burgers, sandwiches, wings. Irving stresses that every ingredient they use is fresh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eleven Central (@elevencentralmp) "We're not using frozen beef," Irving said. "We…
Burgers Sold Through ‘Speakeasy' Window At Long Island Eatery Nominated For Best In State Burgers Sold Through ‘Speakeasy' Window At Long Island Eatery Nominated For Best In State
Burgers Sold Through ‘Speakeasy' Window At Long Island Eatery Nominated For Best In State The best hamburgers in New York may just come from a hidden, speakeasy-style window set in a black iron door below a flashing red light that signals when the grill is on. “The only way to find out, is to find out! Follow the red light!” reads the Instagram bio for Blackdoor Burger, a Long Beach restaurant known for keeping its exact location hush-hush. “#IfYouKnowYouKnow,” reads an Instagram post from June 2018. Rumor has it that those with a nose for tracking the tantalizing aroma of sizzling beef may get a whiff along New York Avenue, but that’s as much as this reporter is willing to d…
Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped? Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped?
Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped? It's more common for White Manna to earn some type of national ranking than not. The no-frills Hackensack burger joint, famous for its tiny sliders and building on River Street, has yet again been named the best in New Jersey, this time by "Readers Digest." While White Manna certainly has its fair share of rave reviews, some critics say the longtime hamburger joint, well, isn't all it's cracked up to be. "Used to be great went twice in the past 3 weeks and food was trash service was slow and grease was outrageous," one Daily Voice reader said. "Other places have better food they lost their…
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 …
NY Man Filing Lawsuit Has A 'Beef' With McDonald's, Wendy's NY Man Filing Lawsuit Has A 'Beef' With McDonald's, Wendy's
NY Man Filing Lawsuit Has A 'Beef' With McDonald's, Wendy's A New York man has some serious beef with fast-food chains Wendy's and McDonald's due to how they advertise their burgers.  Reuters reported on Wednesday, May 18, that Long Island resident Justin Chimienti is suing both chains over their burger sizes, saying the chains are defrauding customers by advertising their burgers as being bigger than they really are. The news outlet reported that Chimienti, who is a resident of Suffolk County, said the chains use undercooked patties in their advertisements, which makes them appear significantly bigger. Read the full report from Reut…
This VA Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers In The State, Website Says This VA Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers In The State, Website Says
This VA Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers In The State, Website Says 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 the best one in Virginia, a new list has got you covered. “Eat This, Not That” compiled its guide by including top-rated restaurants on Yelp. The Empire Burger at Gourmet Burger Bistro in Portsmouth is the best in the state, according to the food publication’s list. The burger consists of a hand-pressed patty topped with Philadelphia steak, sauteed onions, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and American cheese, and topped with lettuce …
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in Massachusetts. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers.  The locations have expanded across the United States, including a number of locations in Massachusetts. According …
These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest
These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest The New York Beef Council has announced the top 10 contenders for the best burger in the state. The organization announced the top 10 burgers on Monday, April 18, and said voting would end on Sunday, April 24. An Orange County restaurant, Ben's Fresh, which is located in Port Jervis, made the list with its "Benny Burger," and Illusive Restaurant & Bar, located in Rensselaer, also was voted among the top eateries for its "The Empire Smash Burger." The following burgers also made the list: Ale n Angus Pub, Syracuse, "Holy Smokers Burger" (Onondaga County) Madison Bistro, Wamp…