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Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Product Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Product Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Product Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination A manufacturer is recalling a frozen food product due to the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Wawona Frozen Foods issued the recall for its Organic Daybreak Blend, 4-pound size because the frozen organic strawberries in the blend may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. "Although Hepatitis A has not been detected in this product and there are no illnesses associated with the product, out of an abundance of caution, consumers should stop consuming the food," the FDA said. The recalled…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Restaurant To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester New Restaurant To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester
New Restaurant To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester If you're in the mood for steak but are open to something with a South American flair, you might want to visit a restaurant in Northern Westchester that will soon celebrate its grand opening.  Gauchos Steakhouse (formerly named Downtown Brazilian Steakhouse) located in Peekskill at 5 North Division St., will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, June 9 at 5 p.m., the restaurant's owners announced on social media.  The restaurant is a Brazilian-styled steakhouse that serves fire-roasted meats inspired by South American cuisine, including picanha, a top sirloin cap; costela, a…

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by Ben Crnic
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Popular Eatery Now Reopened For Business In Westchester: 'Unforgettable Experience' Popular Eatery Now Reopened For Business In Westchester: 'Unforgettable Experience'
Popular Eatery Now Reopened For Business In Westchester: 'Unforgettable Experience' A popular Northern Westchester eatery is once again serving up delicious sandwiches after closing temporarily for renovations.  The Sandwich Spot, located in Valhalla at 160 Legion Dr., resumed serving its signature deli sandwiches and Nutella-flavored treats on Monday, June 1 after closing for renovations, the eatery's owners announced on social media.  Earlier Report - Popular Eatery To Reopen In Valhalla In their announcement, the owners wrote that they are ready to serve an "unforgettable experience!"  The eatery is well-known for filling sandwiches to the bri…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Eatery Opens In Westchester: 'Already Everybody's House' New Eatery Opens In Westchester: 'Already Everybody's House'
New Eatery Opens In Westchester: 'Already Everybody's House' An all-new eatery opened by two owners with deep roots in their community is now serving up tasty cuisine from a variety of cultures in Westchester.  Francis Deli & Grill, located in Yonkers at 295 South Broadway, celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 31 that featured appearances from Yonkers city officials such as Mayor Mike Spano.  The new eatery is owned by Francis and Lily Ramirez, who have been involved in opening restaurants in South Yonkers for over 20 years.  The business is primarily a deli and grill but also serves a combi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts'
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Nearly 500,000 juicers are being recalled after reports of hundreds of malfunctions reported by consumers, some of which included injuries that required emergency treatment, according to federal officials.  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Empower Brands is recalling approximately 469,000 Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers due to both laceration and ingestion hazards. According to the CPSC, the juicers can rupture during use, striking users and posing a laceration hazard. They've also been known to leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing an ad…

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by Zak Failla
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New Eatery Quickly Making Mark In White Plains New Eatery Quickly Making Mark In White Plains
New Eatery Quickly Making Mark In White Plains A new Westchester coffee shop founded with the purpose of donating all profits to nonprofit organizations has awarded its first grants to charities that were selected by customers.  The Pamplemousse Project, located in White Plains at 124 Mamaroneck Ave. (Route 125), and named after a nickname for the owners' dog, opened in December 2022 with a plan to donate all profits to charity organizations.  Earlier Report - New Philanthropic Coffee Shop In White Plains Celebrates Official Grand Opening Now, several months after opening, that plan has come to fruition, as the cafe anno…

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by Ben Crnic
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Just In Time For Summer: New Ice Cream Shop To Open In Westchester Just In Time For Summer: New Ice Cream Shop To Open In Westchester
Just In Time For Summer: New Ice Cream Shop To Open In Westchester As the temperatures grow warmer and the summer months grow closer, a new ice cream shack will be opening in Northern Westchester for those looking to cool down with a sweet treat.  MJay's Ice Cream Shack, located in Cortlandt Manor at 3535 Crompond Rd., will be opening for business on Thursday, June 1, the owners announced on social media.  The shack will offer soft serve, classic cones, and cups, as well as sundaes and milkshakes. Unique sundae flavors include cookie monster sundaes with chocolate chip cookies, whipped cream, and cherries; and Empire sundaes with cookies and…

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by Ben Crnic
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Brand-New Chick-fil-A To Open In Westchester Brand-New Chick-fil-A To Open In Westchester
Brand-New Chick-fil-A To Open In Westchester Iconic fast food chain Chick-fil-A is planning to open a third location in Westchester that will be perfect for hungry commuters who have built up an appetite.  The new location will soon open along the New York Thruway (Interstate 87) in Hastings-on-Hudson at the Ardsley Travel Plaza at Mile 6, according to Chick-fil-A.  An opening date has not yet been announced for the eatery.  The restaurant is the third announced location in Westchester and the fourth in the Hudson Valley.  Other upcoming Westchester locations include a restaurant in Yonkers at the intersection of…

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by Ben Crnic
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Year-Round Golf: Indoor Simulator To Open Soon In Westchester Year-Round Golf: Indoor Simulator To Open Soon In Westchester
Year-Round Golf: Indoor Simulator To Open Soon In Westchester If you're a golf nut and wish you could hit the links throughout rain, snow, or sleet, an upcoming indoor golf simulator in Westchester may help scratch the itch.  X-Golf, an indoor golf simulator experience, is set to open in Scarsdale at 870 Central Park Ave. in Q3 of 2023.  Owned by Westchester natives Pete and Joan Gilmore, the golf simulator will be housed in an 8,840-square-foot retail building once occupied by Walgreens.  The business gives participants "unparalleled realism" by using a combination of camera systems, infrared lasers, impact sensors, and…

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by Ben Crnic
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50,000-Plus Bottles Of Popular Brand Of Buffalo Wing Sauce Recalled 50,000-Plus Bottles Of Popular Brand Of Buffalo Wing Sauce Recalled
50,000-Plus Bottles Of Popular Brand Of Buffalo Wing Sauce Recalled A recall has been issued for a popular brand of buffalo wing sauce due to an undeclared ingredient. T.W. Garner Food Company is voluntarily recalling 50,688 12-ounce bottles of Texas Pete Buffalo Wing Sauce because some of the bottles may contain Texas Pete® Extra Mild Wing Sauce which contains soy, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product, the FDA noted The product can be identified as a 12 oz. glass bottle with…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Harrison Location Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Harrison Location
Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Harrison Location A pizzeria that first opened in New York City 90 years ago and has continued through four generations is now set to expand to a second location in Westchester.  Patsy's Pizzeria will soon open a location in Harrison at 7 Purdy St., the restaurant announced on social media on Wednesday, May 24.  A New York staple since 1933, Patsy's began in Harlem and has since expanded to 15 locations across the state, including one in New Rochelle at 2 Pelham Rd.  The pizzeria chains are known for their authentic Sicilian coal oven pizza. They are also purported to be the inventors of…

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by Ben Crnic
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Iconic Eatery Closes After 52 Years In Westchester: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says Iconic Eatery Closes After 52 Years In Westchester: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says
Iconic Eatery Closes After 52 Years In Westchester: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says A pizzeria in Westchester that became a community staple for over half a century and became the setting of countless memories has closed as its owner prepares to enjoy retirement.  Raceway Pizza, located in Yonkers at 775 Yonkers Ave., has closed, owner Luigi Petrozza announced on social media on Wednesday, May 24.  Petrozza, whose family began the restaurant in 1971, cited his retirement as the reason for the restaurant's closing.  "Working here with my mom and dad for many, many years...it's going to be sad, but it's time for me to just let go and do what I have to do now,…

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by Ben Crnic
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Time To Pump Iron: New Gym Opens In New Rochelle Time To Pump Iron: New Gym Opens In New Rochelle
Time To Pump Iron: New Gym Opens In New Rochelle Those hoping to get into shape in time for summer may want to check out an all-new gym that just opened in Westchester.  LA Fitness, located in New Rochelle at 75 Nardozzi Pl., is now open to members looking to improve their health, Simone Development Companies and G&S Investors announced on Monday, May 8.  The more than 36,000-square-foot gym, located near both Interstate 95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, features amenities like a 25-yard three-lane lap pool, a whirlpool spa, locker rooms with both showers and saunas, a group exercise studio, and even an indoor c…

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by Ben Crnic