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Westchester Restaurateur's Popular Stamford Diner To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' Westchester Restaurateur's Popular Stamford Diner To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'
Westchester Restaurateur's Popular Stamford Diner To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' A popular Fairfield County diner known for making everything from scratch has hit the big-time with an upcoming appearance on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," starring Guy Fieri.  The Stamford Diner located at 135 Harvard Ave., is known for the sign with the giant cup of coffee and its famous matzo ball soup, giant sandwiches and entrees, and uber-friendly service. So, when Guy Fieri's crew came knocking wanting to showcase the diner it was no surprise to owner Ari Thanos who owns four other restaurants in the region and is opening a fifth next month. But still, when Guy …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Some Landmark Diner Staffers May Be Reassigned To Other Restaurants After Devastating Fire Some Landmark Diner Staffers May Be Reassigned To Other Restaurants After Devastating Fire
Some Landmark Diner Staffers May Be Reassigned To Other Restaurants After Devastating Fire A day after a devasting destroyed the beloved Landmark Diner near the border of Briarcliff Manor and Ossining, the owners are vowing to rebuild and hope to reassign some employees to other company restaurants. Landmark owner Ari Thanos, who has run the diner for the past 17 years, said he was thankful for the support community and first responders. “Thank you to the first responders that came to the scene and valiantly fought the intense fire,' said Thanos. "We are also thankful for the huge outpouring from the Ossining and Briarcliff Manor communities, including the Gullotta House and the …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
New Details: Landmark Diner Blaze Started In Kitchen Ceiling; Three Firefighters Injured New Details: Landmark Diner Blaze Started In Kitchen Ceiling; Three Firefighters Injured
New Details: Landmark Diner Blaze Started In Kitchen Ceiling; Three Firefighters Injured Officials said a fire that destroyed the Landmark Diner in Briarcliff Manor started in the ceiling while diners were inside the restaurant. The fire broke out around 9:45 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, while patrons were dining in the iconic restaurant located at at 265 Highland Ave., in Briarcliff Manor, said the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Heavy flames roared through the restaurant, sending three firefighters to the hospital for heat exhaustion, a department official said. All diners and staff were able to escape without any injuries, the department said. And while firefighters con…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Mirage Restaurant & Café Now Open In Westchester Mirage Restaurant & Café Now Open In Westchester
Mirage Restaurant & Café Now Open In Westchester The Mirage Restaurant & Café in Westchester has officially opened its doors to patrons as of Monday, July 22. Located at 700 North Avenue in New Rochelle, The Mirage is the newest restaurant from Ari Thanos, owner of the Thanos Restaurant Group. "The Mirage Restaurant & Café will be a welcome addition to New Rochelle," said Thanos. “The Mirage's expansive menu will offer breakfast at any time as well as something for everyone. Between our Grab n’ Go market, our close proximity to Iona and offering free parking in the back of the restaurant, visiting us …

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by Valerie Musson