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CT's Best Hole-In-Wall Burger Joint Revealed In New Rankings
A fresh burger debate is ready to hit the griddle.
The new state-by-state list was published by Tasting Table, and focuses on independent, no-frills burger spots with loyal local followings.
Tasting Table said it looked for unassuming places serving burgers that are consistently juicy, flavorful, and worth a drive.
For Daily Voice readers, the list includes standouts in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia.
Here are the burger joints named in those seven states:
New York: Paul's Da Burger Joint, Manhattan. The East Village spot has been s…
Citi Launches New Premium Card Aimed At High Spenders, Frequent Flyers: See The Perks
As major companies battle for premium customers, Citi has entered the ring with a new high-end credit card promising big rewards, flexible perks, and airline lounge access.
Citi has launched its most exclusive credit card yet, the Citi Strata Elite, the company announced on Monday, July 28. The card joins a wave of recent upgrades from competitors like American Express and Chase aimed at frequent travelers and high spenders.
The $595-per-year card offers up to 12x points on hotel stays, car rentals, and attractions booked through Citi Travel, plus 6x on air travel and weekend…
No. 1 American City Revealed In New Survey
They’re vibrant, unforgettable, and according to thousands of travelers, worth visiting again and again.
Travel + Leisure has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s best cities, based on votes from its readers — and one destination in Mexico claimed the top spot for the second year in a row.
The annual rankings spotlight cities that blend atmosphere, history, hotels, dining, culture, and bang-for-your-buck value.
In this year’s survey, voters particularly favored cities in Asia and Latin America, with seven of the top 10 located in Asia and six in Latin America.
While beloved global …
New Rankings Reveal America's Top Towns
Where can you find a waterfall, a blues club, and world-class waffles, all in one Top 10 list?
CNN Travel has unveiled its second annual ranking of America’s Best Towns To Visit, spotlighting small cities with standout charm, and a big dose of the unexpected.
The outlet tapped its readers and contributors for nominations.
It then narrowed the field by evaluating each town’s attractions, dining and drink options, cultural and nightlife scenes, identity, diversity, proximity to other destinations, and general “wow factor.”
Travel essentials like lodging and accessibility were also con…
Amex Upgrading Platinum Cards To Compete With Rivals: Here's What's New
American Express is launching its biggest-ever refresh of its Platinum credit cards, aiming to outshine rivals with new travel, dining, and lifestyle perks.
Amex announced the major updates to its US Consumer and Business Platinum Cards in a news release on Monday, June 16.
"More than forty years ago, we introduced the Platinum card, and we continue to offer Platinum cards with global servicing, unique benefits and experiences that our card members love," said Howard Grosfield, Amex's US consumer services president. "Platinum Card benefits and services resonate across generations, particula…
Owners Of Popular NJ Restaurant Leave America For Australia: 'Huge Loss For Dining Scene'
After nine years of redefining modern dining in New Jersey, the owners of one Essex County restaurant are heading home to Australia and closing the restaurant.
In an emotional announcement on Instagram, the owners of Common Lot in Millburn, Ehren and Nadine Ryan, said their final service was held on Friday, May 9. The couple, who built a family, a home, and a nationally recognized restaurant in the U.S., said the time had come to return to their roots.
“We had always believed we would stay in the US indefinitely given we have built businesses, had a family and rescued a dog here,” they wrot…
These CT Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
Several Connecticut restaurants are the cream of the crop when it comes to their wine offerings, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator.
A total of 36 eateries were recognized as winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine.
The restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 25, are (by county):
Fairfield County:
L'Escale Restaurant, Greenwich;
Tony's at the J House, Riverside;
Barcelona Wine Bar, Stamford;
The Restaurant At Rowayton Seafood, …
Warm, Inviting Stamford Restaurant A Big Hit Especially For Prime Rib
If you love prime rib or maybe pasta, then a trip to a favorite Fairfield County restaurant is a must.
Trips' Restaurant, nestled in downtown Stamford, receives rave reviews for its prime rib from foodies and online reviewers.
But the prime rib isn't the only thing that draws diners to the quaint, elegant-type restaurant that is also known to serve up a mean turkey club with fat steak fries during lunch.
If that doesn't do it for you, then certainly the pasta dishes and the many appetizers, especially the calamari, coconut shrimp, and fried zucchini trio, will do the job. …
Connecticut's Best Once-In-a-lifetime Meal Offers Classic French Indulgence, Website Says
If you only had one final opportunity to eat a meal in Connecticut, where would it be? There is a right answer to this question, according to Eat This Not That.
By searching reviews and food publications, Eat This Not That compiled a list of the best once-in-a-lifetime meals in each state. Their Connecticut pick is Union League Cafe, which they describe as “an old-world Parisian cafe.”
The cafe, Led by Executive Chef Guillaume Traversaz, is located in New Haven at 1032 Chapel Street, and offers daily specials, a raw bar, and a choice selection of desserts.
View thi…
Popular Restaurant Opens New Location In Westchester
A popular restaurant has opened a new location in the region.
Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar, which operates a Connecticut location in Litchfield County, now has a New York restaurant in Westchester County, located in White Plains.
The new restaurant's menu offers guests a wide selection of dinner dishes, including gyros, Faroe Island salmon, lamb chops, skirt steak, and more.
The drink menu includes a variety of cocktails, such as the "Greca Mule," and wines from around the world, including some from Greece.
"I have to start with saying it's about time White Plains has a superst…
Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, Leo DiCaprio Spotted At Westport Restaurant
Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio were spotted dining in Westport.
The three actors stopped for lunch at Bartaco on Wilton Road in Westport, located along the Saugatuck River, last Wednesday, GreenwichTime.com reports.
Cooper, who is renting a house on Sasco Hill in Fairfield, and DiCaprio were also seen last month boating together on the Long Island Sound.
Bartaco, located at 20 Wilton Road, is currently open by reservation only and takeout.
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