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Massapequa, NY
Business
One Of LI's Top-Rated Pizzerias To Open Massapequa Park Location One Of LI's Top-Rated Pizzerias To Open Massapequa Park Location
One Of LI's Top-Rated Pizzerias To Open Massapequa Park Location A Long Island pizzeria that boasts glowing reviews from visitors and national critics is expanding.  Taglio Pizza, at 85 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola, will open a second location in Massapequa Park later this year.  Related: These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles Owner Rob Cervoni said the new location at 115 Front St. is being renovated to convert it from a former sushi restaurant to an artisanal Roman pizzeria. He hopes to open the new location in early December.  View this post on Instagram …

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by Josh Lanier
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Lifestyle
Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Hudson Valley Restaurant Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Hudson Valley Restaurant
Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Hudson Valley Restaurant A new Hudson Valley restaurant features eclectic New American cuisine in a relaxed setting with a Food Network "Chopped" chef at the helm. The Dining Room in Rockland County in Blauvelt, at 135 East Erie St., is a stylish but casual 65-seat restaurant, that includes a full-service bar, and offers dinner nightly and brunch on weekends. Executive Chef Gregory Stott, whom guests can see in action through a large glass restaurant-front window, specializes in New American, Northern Italian, and French fine-dining cuisine.  “At The Dining Room, I’m not married to a singl…

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by Kathy Reakes
Teaneck, NJ
Police & Fire
UPDATE: 'Chopped' Kosher Chef Jailed On New Child Sex Assault Charges Out Of Teaneck UPDATE: 'Chopped' Kosher Chef Jailed On New Child Sex Assault Charges Out Of Teaneck
Update: 'Chopped' Kosher Chef Jailed On New Child Sex Assault Charges Out Of Teaneck A kosher chef from Teaneck who appeared on the Food Network show "Chopped” was jailed after a grand jury in Hackensack indicted him on charges of sexually assaulting a child. Shalom "Sal" Yehudiel, 41, was arrested at JFK Airport last month when authorities said he tried to flee the country. He'd only just had previous child sex assault charges against him dismissed by a judge in Hackensack at the time. A new indictment charges Yehudiel with sexually assaulting a girl who was 14 and 15 twice in Teaneck between November 2016 and April 2017. Yehudiel -- now lives in Aventura, FL -- surr…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Teaneck, NJ
Police & Fire
Judge Dismisses Child Sex Charges Against 'Chopped' Kosher Chef From Teaneck Judge Dismisses Child Sex Charges Against 'Chopped' Kosher Chef From Teaneck
Judge Dismisses Child Sex Charges Against 'Chopped' Kosher Chef From Teaneck A judge in Hackensack dismissed child sex assault charges against a kosher chef from Teaneck who appeared on the Food Network show "Chopped.” Shalom Yehudiel, 41, had his rights violated by the FBI when federal authorities failed to surrender a video tied directly to the case, Bergen County Superior Court Judge Christopher Kazlau ruled on Monday, Aug. 7. The judge dismissed the charges without prejudice, which allows prosecutors to reinstate the case if any new evidence comes to light. Yehudiel had owned and operated The Humble Toast, a kosher eatery on Queen Anne Road, for several years …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Business
3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Hudson Valley 3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Hudson Valley
3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Hudson Valley A three-time Food Network "Chopped" champion who has been battling Multiple Sclerosis since 2004 has opened a new restaurant in the Hudson Valley. Chris Holland's Kantina, located in Rockland County, puts an Asian twist on small plates, tacos, and more in the hamlet of Sparkill in Orangetown. Holland has cooked Asian cuisine for most of his culinary career. That began for Holland shortly after being diagnosed with MS, when he ended his career as a paralegal and a battle with addiction. "I always wanted to be a chef, but thought it would be far too difficult. Thinking about further; howeve…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fort Lee, NJ
Business
3X 'Chopped' Champion With MS From Bergen County Has New Restaurant 3X 'Chopped' Champion With MS From Bergen County Has New Restaurant
3X 'Chopped' Champion With MS From Bergen County Has New Restaurant A three-time Food Network "Chopped" champion from Bergen County who has been battling Multiple Sclerosis since 2004 has opened a new restaurant in New York. Chris Holland's Kantina, in Sparkill, puts an Asian twist on small plates, tacos and more. Holland, a Fort Lee native, has cooked Asian cuisine for most of his culinary career. That began for Holland shortly after being diagnosed with MS, when he ended his career as a paralegal and a battle with addiction. "I always wanted to be a chef, but thought it would be far too difficult. Thinking about further; however, I realized that nothing …

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by Cecilia Levine
Teaneck, NJ
Business
Bergen's Rabbinic Council Ends Contracts With Kosher Chef Charged With Child Sex Assault Bergen's Rabbinic Council Ends Contracts With Kosher Chef Charged With Child Sex Assault
Bergen's Rabbinic Council Ends Contracts With Kosher Chef Charged With Child Sex Assault A Teaneck chef once praised in the Jewish community for his restaurants has been chopped from his contract with the local rabbinical council that upheld his kosher certification following his arrest on charges of child sex assault. The Rabbinical Council of Bergen County announced that it will not be renewing its contracts with Shalom "Sal" Yehudiel, 40, due to the charges slapped against him last week. The announcement was posted to Twitter Thursday, March 24 by Asher Lovy, the director of an organization aimed at fighting child sex assault in Orthodox Jewish communities. The Council las…

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by Cecilia Levine
Teaneck, NJ
News
UPDATE: Food Network Kosher Chef From Teaneck Charged With Teen Sex Assaults UPDATE: Food Network Kosher Chef From Teaneck Charged With Teen Sex Assaults
Update: Food Network Kosher Chef From Teaneck Charged With Teen Sex Assaults An accomplished kosher chef from Teaneck who appeared on the Food Network show "Chopped" was jailed on child sex assault charges. Shalom Yehudiel, 40, of Surfside, FL, remained held in the Bergen County Jail on Thursday, March 17, following his arrest the day before, records show. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella issued a statement that said, in part:  "On Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, the FBI contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding the alleged sexual assault of a child. A months-long investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the FBI …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show
Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show Fans of the reality TV cooking competition "Chopped" may want to check out a popular Long Island restaurant. The eatery, 317 Main Street, is owned by "Chopped" champion, Chef Eric LeVine.  The restaurant, named after its address at 317 Main St. in Farmingdale, is a gastropub and American Grill.  The menu features a variety of burgers, including a "Crispy Chicken" burger and "Cuban Style" burger, along with a "burger of the week," a new weekly creation by LeVine and his team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 317 Main Street (@317…

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by Nicole Valinote
Pascack Valley, NJ
Lifestyle
ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'CHOPPED' ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'CHOPPED'
ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'Chopped' A Bergen County mom who teaches cooking classes will be competing on an episode of Food Network's "CHOPPED" this week. Hillsdale's Rama Ginde, who owns WannaBee Chef, will be on the Tuesday, May 25 episode airing at 9 p.m. Ginde was trained at the French Culinary Institute and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She also graduated from the Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, and Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. She opened WannaBee in 2012 and recently transitioned to virtual classes. View this post on Instagram A po…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
Lifestyle
Hoboken Chef Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Taco Brawl Hoboken Chef Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Taco Brawl
Hoboken Chef Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Taco Brawl A Hoboken eatery is sharing the secret sauce they've been holding on to for weeks. Kiersten Gormeley, founding owner and executive chef of SHAKA, won the Taco Brawl episode of "Chopped" on Food Network, taking home the $10,000 grand prize. The episode aired May 18. Gormeley felt confident going into the competition.  As an all-state swimmer in high school, she learned how to manage pre-match nerves, and the variety of tacos she’s served since SHAKA’s opening in 2016 gave her a solid foundation to work from, the restaurant said in a press release. Her rivals were talen…

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by Cecilia Levine
New Haven, CT
Business
Gourmet Comfort Food Restaurant Opens in New Haven County Gourmet Comfort Food Restaurant Opens in New Haven County
Gourmet Comfort Food Restaurant Opens in New Haven County A Stamford chef who attended the Culinary Institute of America in New York has returned to his home state to offer around-the-clock breakfast and tacos good enough to eat for every meal. Chef and owner Christopher Batemann has fed eaters in New York City at the Pierre Hotel and the Essex House, in Hawaii at the Four Seasons locations in Maui and Hualalai, overseas in Dubai at the Emirates Towers Hotel and Jumeirah Creekside Hotel. In 2014, the prodigal chef returned to Connecticut, working with Chopped judge Aaron Sanchez at Palmona in his hometown of Stamford, then opene…

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by Christina Coulter
Hartford, CT
Business
ROLL UP: Hartford Area Chef's New Taco Truck Promises 'Straight Deliciousness' ROLL UP: Hartford Area Chef's New Taco Truck Promises 'Straight Deliciousness'
Roll UP: Hartford Area Chef's New Taco Truck Promises 'Straight Deliciousness' An award-winning chef with restaurants across Connecticut has rolled out his latest creation: A taco truck. Tyler Anderson launched Ta-Que last week alongside business partner AJ Auricchio.  The "mobile party unit" -- complete with a self-contained kitchen -- made its debut last Friday outside of the Wise Old Dog on South Quaker Lane. The truck will be used to cater parties through Anderson's catering business "wherever, whenever and however," he said. Ta-Que will be catering a series of nine farm dinners over the summer, with six at the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington and three at Sub Ed…

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by Cecilia Levine
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Lifestyle
Modern Chinese, Hong Kong Dishes Stand Out On 'Top Chef's' Goosefeather Menu Modern Chinese, Hong Kong Dishes Stand Out On 'Top Chef's' Goosefeather Menu
Modern Chinese, Hong Kong Dishes Stand Out On 'Top Chef's' Goosefeather Menu A "Top Chef" dishes up noodles and dim sum at his new Westchester restaurant Goosefeather, where Hong Kong and modern Chinese food are the stars of a robust menu. Chef and owner Dale Talde, and his wife, Agnes Chung, opened their restaurant under Food Crush Hospitality in September inside the Tarrytown House Estate's King Mansion. The historic 150-year-old estate was once owned by the man who built the B&0 Railroad. Talde was a two-time "cheftestant" on Bravo's "Top Chef" and became one of the show's most popular cast members. Along with several other national television appearanc…

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by Donna Christopher
Monsey, NY
Lifestyle
Rockland County Chef On 'Chopped' Was Pro Golfer & Wall Street Broker Rockland County Chef On 'Chopped' Was Pro Golfer & Wall Street Broker
Rockland County Chef On 'Chopped' Was Pro Golfer & Wall Street Broker Pressure and competition have played equally important roles in Rockland County chef Gregory Stott's life. The former pro golfer-turned-Wall Street stock broker combined both elements over the summer as a contestant on Food Network's cooking show "Chopped." The episode titled "Weird, Wacky, and Wild!" on Wikipedia will air on Sept. 17. Stott -- the executive head chef of The Old '76 House in Tappan -- couldn't say much about the show other than it being unforgettable. "It was an amazing experience," Stott said. "It wasn't what I expected." Stott is the executive chef at The Old '76 …

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by Cecilia Levine
Ridgewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Bergen County Chef Eliminated On 'Chopped' Bergen County Chef Eliminated On 'Chopped'
Bergen County Chef Eliminated On 'Chopped' Pressure and competition have played equally important roles in Bergen County native Gregory Stott's life. The former pro golfer-turned-Wall Street stock broker combined both elements over the summer as a contestant on Food Network cooking show "Chopped." The episode titled "Weird, Wacky, and Wild!" aired on Sept. 17 at 9 p.m. Chef Stott was eliminated just before the dessert round. Stott -- a Ridgewood native who lives in Haworth with his wife and two daughters -- is the executive head chef of The Old '76 House in Tappan, N.Y. He and three other contestants were presented with a box of…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bridgeport, CT
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Chef Eric Felitto Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Episode Fairfield County Chef Eric Felitto Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Episode
Fairfield County Chef Eric Felitto Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Episode To say Fairfield County Chef Eric Felitto is a little psyched about winning Tuesday night's episode of "Chopped" is an understatement. Early Wednesday, Felitto, who was hard at work, took a break from cooking to tell Daily Voice about how he had to wait almost a year before revealing that he won the event against three other chefs. "I filmed on Jan. 18., 2017 and had a $250,000 fine hanging over my head if I told anyone," the popular chef of The Chelsea an the Tasty Yolk food trucks said.  Know for delicious sandwiches and entrees such as the mouth-water Chicken Scarpariello, lus…

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by Kathy Reakes
Bridgeport, CT
Lifestyle
Popular Fairfield County Chef Appears On Food Network's 'Chopped' Popular Fairfield County Chef Appears On Food Network's 'Chopped'
Popular Fairfield County Chef Appears On Food Network's 'Chopped' Click here for an updated story: Fairfield County Chef Beats Three Others To Win Food Network's 'Chopped' Episode Fairfield County residents will have a chance to watch one of their own compete against the best chefs in the country on a new episode of "Chopped" on the Food Network. Known for the amazing food at The Chelsea in Fairfield, and the super popular Tasty Yolk food trucks in Bridgeport and now Fairfield, Chef Eric Felitto, will whip out his best-kept skills to dazzle the tough judges when the show airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday on the Food Network.  Of course, mum is the wo…

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Westchester Cooks Tied As Winners On 'Food Network Star' Show Westchester Cooks Tied As Winners On 'Food Network Star' Show
Westchester Cooks Tied As Winners On 'Food Network Star' Show Two cooks with ties to Westchester and Fairfield counties made it to the final two on the Food Network's next 'Food Network Star." For the first time in the popular TV show's history, there was a tie. The Sunday, Aug. 5 finale ended with Jessica Tom of Pleasantville and Christian Petroni of Rye Brook named winners. Tom, a Pleasantville High School graduate, survived elimination from the Food Network's next "Food Network Star," but fought back, winning the Star Salvation round to become a winner. Petroni premiered as a contestant as reported by Daily Voice here in June on th…

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by Jon Craig
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
Westchester Chef/Owner Will Be Finalist On Food Network Star Show Westchester Chef/Owner Will Be Finalist On Food Network Star Show
Westchester Chef/Owner Will Be Finalist On Food Network Star Show Restaurateur Christian Petroni of Rye Brook is featured as a contestant on the new season of Food Network Star hosted by Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay, and premiering on Sunday, June 10. Petroni is the co-owner of the Fortina restaurants in Armonk, Yonkers, Rye Brook, Brooklyn and Stamford. He won Season 4 of "Chopped" and has been a judge on the Food Network show. Earlier Daily Voice coverage of Petroni's popular Italian restaurants can be found by clicking here. Culinary superstars Flay and De Laurentiis return to mentor and judge ten culinary hopefuls for a shot at stardo…

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by Jon Craig
Greenwich, CT
Lifestyle
Popular Fairfield County Chef To Be Featured On Food Network Popular Fairfield County Chef To Be Featured On Food Network
Popular Fairfield County Chef To Be Featured On Food Network A popular Fairfield County chef will be featured on one of the most popular shows on the Food Network on Tuesday night, April 24.Westport's Matt Storch will appear on "Chopped" at 10 p.m. The 1995 Staples graduate is the executive chef/owner of Match in Norwalk, chef/partner at The Chelsea in Fairfield and newly opened Match Burger Lobster in Saugatuck. Storch graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park A viewing party will be held at Match starting at 9 p.m. at 98 Washington St. Norwalk. 

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by Joe Lombardi