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Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens
Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens Big food news in the region with the reopening of a favorite restaurant that closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lorenzo's Bistro, located in Sullivan County in Jeffersonville, reopened its doors on Monday, April 1, at 5002 Route 52 in the old Sal's Pizzeria building. Fans of the former Lorenzo's are already packing the restaurant.  Many of the "old favorites," such as the Cubano sandwich and Philly cheese steak, are back on the menu, as well as a lineup of everything from bagels and breakfast sandwiches to lunch and dinner entrees, including new Tex-Mex dishes. Resident Jason Dole …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Area Inn & Restaurant To Reopen After Two-Year Closure Area Inn & Restaurant To Reopen After Two-Year Closure
Area Inn & Restaurant To Reopen After Two-Year Closure A Hudson Valley restaurant located in a historic inn will soon reopen its doors after a two-year closure. The Bird and Bottle Inn in Putnam County announced that the restaurant and tavern will reopen on Friday, April 8. The inn will reopen later in the spring.  The inn is located at 1123 Old Albany Post Road in Garrison. "It’s time! After 2 years of renovation and a global pandemic, we are happy to announce the opening of the lovingly restored, historic Bird & Bottle Inn," the inn said in a Facebook post. "We will open the restaurant and tavern on April 8th, with our 5 room i…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Popular New Restaurant In Area Announces Temporary Closure Popular New Restaurant In Area Announces Temporary Closure
Popular New Restaurant In Area Announces Temporary Closure A restaurant in the area known for its fantastic views of both a golf course and the mountains has temporarily closed. The popular Ulster County eatery, Maggie Mae's, located in New Paltz, announced on Facebook on Monday, Jan. 10 that it has closed for the season. Although the owners did not give a reason for the closure, they did say they plan to reopen on Friday, March 11 in time for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The owners thanked patrons for their support during the restaurant's first year and promised to return. The restaurant is known for its expansive views of a golf course and t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Hudson Valley Restaurant Reopens After Closure Due To Ida Damage Hudson Valley Restaurant Reopens After Closure Due To Ida Damage
Hudson Valley Restaurant Reopens After Closure Due To Ida Damage After a months-long closure due to flooding damage from Tropical Depression Ida, a Westchester County restaurant is serving guests again. OKO Rye officially reopened on Wednesday, Dec. 1. "We are excited to share that our tables are set, bar is stocked and kitchen is firing, and after extensive renovations after the flood, are re-opening TONIGHT, Wednesday!" OKO Rye shared in an Instagram post. The restaurant is located at 29 Purchase St. in Rye, and it's open Tuesdays through Sundays.  Chef Brian Lewis, the owner of the eatery, announced that the business was temporarily closed for renov…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Reopen With New Dishes, Vaccine Requirement Hudson Valley Restaurant To Reopen With New Dishes, Vaccine Requirement
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Reopen With New Dishes, Vaccine Requirement A Westchester County restaurant has announced its reopening plans after temporarily closing its doors in June. Goosefeather is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 19. The restaurant will accept limited reservations because it is still in the process of staffing. The restaurant, which is located at Tarrytown House Estate at 49 E Sunnyside Lane, has been on hiatus since June 1. "We were notified by the Tarrytown House Estate that the entire property must close its doors to the public in an effort to reorganize and reassess after a difficult year due to the Covid-19 pandemic," The owners wrote i…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Reopens After Hiatus Due To Pandemic COVID-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Reopens After Hiatus Due To Pandemic
Covid-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Reopens After Hiatus Due To Pandemic A popular area restaurant is set to reopen its doors to guests after taking a temporary hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Robert and Denise Horton, the owners of Tboy’s Bistro in Westchester County, located in Sleepy Hollow, announced that it is back in business “to a whole new audience” after being forced to close due to the outbreak of the virus. The Hortons, who owned and operated American Bistro in Tuckahoe and Crestwood before opening Tboy’s Bistro, have recently welcomed patrons back for the first time in months. According to the owners, “Tboy’s Bistro exudes warmth and charm from…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Known For Burgers, Shakes Closes COVID-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Known For Burgers, Shakes Closes
Covid-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Known For Burgers, Shakes Closes A popular burger joint that sold "elevated comfort food" just couldn't cut it in the uncertain dining climate of COVID-19, according to a post announcing its closure in Westchester on its Facebook page.  "Dexter’s Den has been forced to close and though it was a passionate venture for me personally, it is the right thing to do at this time," wrote the owner of the Irvington restaurant, Emily Fe­li­ciano on Friday, Sept. 4. The restaurateur asked the community for donations toward the reopening of her second restaurant, Black Cat Cafe, which is "on course to reopen this autumn." In tota…

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by Christina Coulter
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Restaurant, Supermarket Self-Serve Food Bars Face Uncertain Future COVID-19: Restaurant, Supermarket Self-Serve Food Bars Face Uncertain Future
Covid-19: Restaurant, Supermarket Self-Serve Food Bars Face Uncertain Future In a world where COVID-19 pandemic rules dictate norms, self-serve and buffet-style eateries are in a possibly contaminated pickle.  While the Centers for Disease Control says there isn't concrete evidence that connects handling and consuming food with contracting the virus, the agency does maintain that the virus can spread on surfaces touched by the infected and via droplets spewed from a sick individual's mouth and nose.  The Food and Drug Administration recommends the discontinuation of these types of establishments entirely until social distancing measures are lifted. &n…

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by Christina Coulter
News
Italian Restaurant Reopens In Area After Remodel, New Shop Sells Products Italian Restaurant Reopens In Area After Remodel, New Shop Sells Products
Italian Restaurant Reopens In Area After Remodel, New Shop Sells Products An Ulster County restaurant that temporarily closed due to COVID-19 came back with a bang, remodeling their store and adding a market of over 300 Italian products. Palizzata on 298 Wall St. in Kingston celebrated its reopening and expansion with a ribbon-cutting, attended by local officials and chamber of commerce members clad in protective masks, on Thursday, Sept. 3.  The restaurant is also in the process of creating an online store, allowing shipping or in-store pickup, for items featured at the new market, which include pastas, sauces, oils, balsamic vinegars, cheeses and prepared …

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by Christina Coulter
Lifestyle
Popular Area Eatery To Open At New Orange County Location Popular Area Eatery To Open At New Orange County Location
Popular Area Eatery To Open At New Orange County Location Customers who went into mourning when the Sweet Onion Brewhouse closed its door last year will be happy to know the popular restaurant is reopening the area. The restaurant's owners posted on Facebook they have partnered with Colonial Lanes and GW’s American Burgers to bring the Sweet Onion Brewhouse to a new location in Orange County: Chester. The new location will be in Chester Plaza next to the bowling alley. "Please stay tuned for updates on our opening date, new menu items, and more," the post said. Formerly located in Florida, the brewhouse was known for its all locally sourced food…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Golden Corral With New Owner Reopens In Middletown Golden Corral With New Owner Reopens In Middletown
Golden Corral With New Owner Reopens In Middletown Following a sudden shutdown earlier this year, a Golden Corral franchise in the area has reopened under new ownership. The new franchisee, BME Group, announced in February that the location on Route 211 in Middletown has officially reopened as of Thursday, March 28 after it was temporarily shut down for undisclosed reasons. The 10,000-square-foot location will feature "an endless buffet with more than 150 items including hot-off-the-grill steaks served at dinner, a build-your-own-salad bar, a variety of slow-smoked meats, and mouthwatering desserts." The newly open location will p…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
It's Opening Day For Golden Corral In Area It's Opening Day For Golden Corral In Area
It's Opening Day For Golden Corral In Area Golden Corral is now back in Poughkeepsie. Following several false starts, the popular family-style eatery is marking its reopening day on Tuesday, Nov. 13 on South Road (Route 9) in Poughkeepsie, opening at 10 a.m. The reopening comes a year after it initially opened and suddenly shuttered its doors, much to the surprise of area residents. The restaurant opened in January last year after months of delays but closed abruptly after two months in business. The "unprecedented" closure was a first for Golden Corral, a company's spokesman said at the time, adding that the corporation has never …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Opening Date Now Set For Golden Corral In Area Opening Date Now Set For Golden Corral In Area
Opening Date Now Set For Golden Corral In Area Golden Corral is set to make its grand return to Poughkeepsie. Following several false starts, the popular family-style eatery is scheduled to open on Tuesday, Nov. 13 on South Road (Route 9) in Poughkeepsie. The reopening comes a year after it initially opened and suddenly shuttered its doors, much to the surprise of area residents. The restaurant opened in January last year after months of delays but closed abruptly after two months in business. The "unprecedented" closure was a first for Golden Corral, a company's spokesman said at the time, adding that the corporation has never been for…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Hudson Valley Favorite Joseph's Steakhouse To Reopen After Blaze Hudson Valley Favorite Joseph's Steakhouse To Reopen After Blaze
Hudson Valley Favorite Joseph's Steakhouse To Reopen After Blaze When Joseph's Steakhouse in Hyde Park burned down in March of last year, the owner Joseph Wilson said he was throwing in the towel and not reopening the restaurant.  Then, over the weekend, an amazing thing happened, Wilson announced on the steakhouse's Facebook page that he did indeed intend to reopen the restaurant, and teased hopefuls, with a planning for a May to June opening.  The fire, which was caused by malfunctioning equipment, happened when Wilson was alone in the restaurant. He said at the time he was lucky to be alive and that the restaurant was closed at the time. A dog who li…

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by Kathy Reakes