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Bar Announces Permanent Closure After Death Of Owner In Hawthorne Bar Announces Permanent Closure After Death Of Owner In Hawthorne
Bar Announces Permanent Closure After Death Of Owner In Hawthorne A bar in Northern Westchester that had originally decided to temporarily close following the death of its owner has now made the decision permanent.  Unionville Tavern, located in Hawthorne at 415 Commerce St., announced on Friday, March 10 that it would permanently close after serving customers for over 40 years, according to the business's staff.  The decision came after the death of owner Gordon Krueger of Ossining, age 78, on Friday, Jan. 13. The bar had originally decided to temporarily close after Krueger's death, which they had called a "profound loss," but t…
Acclaimed Westchester Eatery Opens Brand-New Location Right Next Door Acclaimed Westchester Eatery Opens Brand-New Location Right Next Door
Acclaimed Westchester Eatery Opens Brand-New Location Right Next Door Fans of a popular Westchester County sandwich shop don't have to travel far to visit the owners' newest restaurant.  In January, the owners of Mason Sandwich Co. in Eastchester opened The Prince, a new eatery located right next door. Online reviewers have praised The Prince for its convenient location at 31 Mill Road in Eastchester. "Pretty good salad/bowl spot. There are plenty of healthy food options as well as a reasonably sized juice selection," Ant R., of New York City, wrote in a Yelp review. "I'm slightly partial because I know the dudes who work here, but objectively spea…
New Steakhouse Off To Strong Start In Westchester New Steakhouse Off To Strong Start In Westchester
New Steakhouse Off To Strong Start In Westchester A steakhouse that opened up in Westchester County earlier this summer is off to a strong start, the owner is saying. Hudson Prime Steakhouse opened its doors on June 29. The restaurant is located at 5 North Buckhout Street in Irvington. The steakhouse was opened by Floria and Gino Uli.  Floria said she runs the restaurant, while her husband is the chef. The couple is originally from New York, and they have worked in the restaurant business in Florida as well. They also own an Italian restaurant in Hastings-On-Hudson called Divino Cucina Italiano.  Floria said she …
COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic
Covid-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic If it feels like fast food tacos, fried chicken sandwiches, and burgers are taking a bigger bite out of your wallet than just a few months ago - you are not alone. Across the nation, fast food prices have gone up significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, Restaurant Business reported. In fact, quickie restaurants haven't jacked up their prices like this since the Great Recession of 2008, according to Eat This, Not That. Citing government data, a Restaurant Business analysis found that prices at limited-service restaurants went up by 6.2 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, traditional resta…
COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes
Covid-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes A popular Northern Westchester business has been forced to permanently shut its doors after temporarily closing earlier due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Katonah Reading Rooms permanently shut down its business' after being forced to shut down in March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Coronavirus destroyed the Katonah Reading Room,” Pete Menzies, the co-owner of the business said. “It was slow and brutal, a piercing of the heart, and it hurt more than you can imagine.” Menzies said that late in March, he and his wife, Gretchen, had to call more than 20 employees to lay th…
COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes
Covid-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes A popular Northern Westchester business has been forced to permanently shut its doors after temporarily closing earlier due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Katonah Reading Rooms permanently shut down its business' after being forced to shut down in March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Coronavirus destroyed the Katonah Reading Room,” Pete Menzies, the co-owner of the business said. “It was slow and brutal, a piercing of the heart, and it hurt more than you can imagine.” Menzies said that late in March, he and his wife, Gretchen, had to call more than 20 employees to lay th…