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These Westchester County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says These Westchester County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
These Westchester County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic.  Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One In NY Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One In NY
Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One In NY Pizza Hut is unveiling a new restaurant. It's called Personal Pan Pizza Hut, and it will only serve a 6-inch personal pan pizzas to one customer at a time and by reservation only in a two-day preview. The Personal Pan Pizza Hut will be open in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from noon to 7 p.m. in Queens at 50th Avenue and Center Boulevard. Those who can get a spot can choose from any available pizza toppings, including the newest additions to Pizza Hut’s menu: pesto swirl, spicy sauce, chicken sausage, fresh diced garlic, and …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Top 10 Pizzerias In Westchester Revealed In These Rankings Top 10 Pizzerias In Westchester Revealed In These Rankings
Top 10 Pizzerias In Westchester Revealed In These Rankings Many of the selections in a popular website's rankings of the Top 10 pizzerias in Westchester are familiar places with well-earned reputations. But a few may come by surprise. The rankings, by Trip Advisor, are based on reviews. No. 1 Sal's Pizza, located on Mamaroneck Avenue in Mamaroneck, has 100 "excellent" ratings out of 195 reviews. Eateries in Yonkers -- No. 3 Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and No. 8 Pizza Barn -- and New Rochelle -- No. 7 Patsy's Pizzeria and No. 10 Pizzeria La Rosa -- account for 40 percent of the Top 10. Several spots in surrounding communities are als…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
New Eatery To Bring Homemade 'Creative Dishes' To Westchester New Eatery To Bring Homemade 'Creative Dishes' To Westchester
New Eatery To Bring Homemade 'Creative Dishes' To Westchester An all-new restaurant in Westchester will soon be serving up a variety of homemade pasta dishes and pizza cooked up by a chef known for his creativity.  Via Veroli Restaurant, located in Yonkers at 2150 Central Park Ave., will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 12:30 p.m. The eatery, located in the former home of Reggia Morelli Ristorante, will serve meals that offer a "unique twist" to Italian cuisine, according to the restaurant's website.  Some menu items include "IFC," or Italian fried chicken served with creamy polenta,…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions Open for only three months, a new Afghan and Mediterranean restaurant in the Hudson Valley is receiving high ratings from foodies and online reviewers. Located in Rockland County, Mazadore Kebab, in the Tappan Plaza in Tappan, is quickly gaining a reputation for its fresh and quality ingredients with plenty of fragrant seasonings. But operating a top-notch restaurant is nothing new for the owners who owned Khyber Pass restaurant for 22 years in St Marks Place, in Manhattan, before the pandemic forced them to close. The menu features what you would expect from a kebab restaurant, plenty of…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
It's Opening Day For New Restaurant In Hudson Valley It's Opening Day For New Restaurant In Hudson Valley
It's Opening Day For New Restaurant In Hudson Valley A new restaurant is set to throw open its doors in the Hudson Valley. The International Buffet & Grill, in Dutchess County, opens on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 2355 South Road in the town of Poughkeepsie, taking the place of a Golden Corral that shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not a lot is known about the new restaurant except it serves a variety of international food including American, Mexican, Italian, and Dominican, the restaurant said on Facebook. Some choices on the buffet will include pizza, chicken rotisserie, desserts, and a chocolate fountain. The restaurant…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
List Of Eateries For Fall Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Unveiled List Of Eateries For Fall Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Unveiled
List Of Eateries For Fall Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Unveiled A list of over 200 restaurants participating in Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, a two-week period during in which participating restaurants will offer three-course dinners and lunches at a set price in November, has been released by The Valley Table Magazine. This year, restaurants will provide dinners for the set price of $32.95 between Monday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 22 (not including beverages, tax and tip amounts). Some will also offer three-course lunches for $22.95.  Diners do not have to purchase tickets or register to participate; instead, those who would like to try new area re…

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by Christina Coulter
Business
Here Are The Highest Rated Westchester Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Here Are The Highest Rated Westchester Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp
Here Are The Highest Rated Westchester Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Sink your teeth into these Westchester County burger joints that are top-rated on Yelp: Pow! Burger (96 Triangle Center in Yorktown; 211 Main Street in New Rochelle) Pow! Burger in Yorktown and New Rochelle has a menu as unique as its name, contributing to its 4.5/5-star Yelp rating. The eatery serves up simple yet satisfying sandwiches, burgers and more. Burgers can be customized with an array of fresh toppings as well as gourmet options like chili and fried eggs. For more information, visit the website. Muscoot Tavern (105 Somerstown Turnpike in Somers) Muscoot Tavern in Somers is prim…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
New Name + New Menu = Win! For West Nyack's Crossroads Gastro New Name + New Menu = Win! For West Nyack's Crossroads Gastro
New Name + New Menu = Win! For West Nyack's Crossroads Gastro Made from scratch. That’s what Crossroads Gastro wants to emphasize. All beef for burgers is ground on the premises and sausages are stuffed in the kitchen; Crossroads Gastro takes time to ferment and pickle as well. The rebranded former Grub Café noodle bar in West Nyack is now serving a locally sourced, fresh, seasonal menu featuring vegan options and changing daily specials. They call their menu full of “American comfort foods.” And what is perhaps the most quintessential American comfort food? A burger, of course. You can’t go wrong with a burger at Crossroads Gastro. We found the patty…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
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Hot Dog Eating Contest Highlights Walter's 100th Anniversary Celebration Hot Dog Eating Contest Highlights Walter's 100th Anniversary Celebration
Hot Dog Eating Contest Highlights Walter's 100th Anniversary Celebration Nationally known Walter's Hot Dogs is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a hot dog eating contest at its original location. The centennial is being marked with one dollar dogs Monday, Aug. 26 which is customer appreciation day at all three Walter's locations, in Mamaroneck, White Plains, and Stamford. The contest is at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 937 Palmer Ave. in Mamaroneck. There will be live music and all age fun activities. Walter's Hot Dogs opened in 1919 on Palmer Avenue. The building itself was established in 1928. It is a copper-roofed Chinese pagoda and a National Regi…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Specials, Service Make Wellington’s Grill A Popular Dining Destination In Harrison Specials, Service Make Wellington’s Grill A Popular Dining Destination In Harrison
Specials, Service Make Wellington’s Grill A Popular Dining Destination In Harrison Craving a hearty meal in a contemporary and modern setting? Stop by Wellington’s Grill, a Harrison staple located at 110 Halstead Avenue. With various specials throughout the week, Wellington’s Grill, originally opened in 1995, serves up savory seafood, burgers, steaks, bbq ribs and much more. Start off with some sliders or the popular appetizer known as Famous Wellington’s Nachos, which are topped with guacamole, black olives, sour cream, melted three cheese blend and jalapeños. Entrees include the New York strip steak, St. Louis BQ ribs, blackened ribeye steak, slow roasted prime rib an…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Popular Westchester Chef David DiBari Opens New Diner & Bar In Port Chester Popular Westchester Chef David DiBari Opens New Diner & Bar In Port Chester
Popular Westchester Chef David DiBari Opens New Diner & Bar In Port Chester Real foodies in Westchester will already know that the latest "hot spot" for dining from Chef David DiBari, Eugene's Diner & Bar opened Friday in Port Chester. But for those looking for a cool, quirky and yummy place to eat, Eugene's just might be a stop you'll want to make for not only great food but a definite cool atmosphere as well. From the minute you walk in the door, the 70s come screaming at you from the pink flamingos to Formica countertops to the hook art rugs on the walls to the communal tables where you get to know your neighbor, lohud reported. All that aside, what di…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
This Is The One Pizzeria You Should Visit In Westchester, Website Says This Is The One Pizzeria You Should Visit In Westchester, Website Says
This Is The One Pizzeria You Should Visit In Westchester, Website Says Decisions, decisions. If you had to go to one pizzeria in each of New York's 62 counties, which would be the ones? That's a "Pie in the Sky" question for most, who likely wouldn't be able to name more than a handful of counties. But a website has come out with its answers. In presenting them, newyorkupstate.com says its choices may not be the best in each county, but notes, "We just wanted to give a shout out to 62 wonderful places (out of the thousands to choose from, including hundreds in New York City alone!) and tip our readers off to some "pizza pie palaces" t…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
VOTE NOW: Here Are DVlicious Best Westchester County Pizza Finalists VOTE NOW: Here Are DVlicious Best Westchester County Pizza Finalists
Vote NOW: Here Are DVlicious Best Westchester County Pizza Finalists Who has Westchester County's best pizza? We asked -- and you answered. Five eateries are now in the running for the DVlicious "best." The winner will be announced Monday, April 9.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
New Fresh Casual Eatery Opens In Prime Spot Near Tarrytown Train Station New Fresh Casual Eatery Opens In Prime Spot Near Tarrytown Train Station
New Fresh Casual Eatery Opens In Prime Spot Near Tarrytown Train Station Tarrytown commuters and residents ready for a yummy, healthy meal will soon be able to duck into a new restaurant -- the Grass Roots Kitchen -- by the train station for a dose of delicious. Slated to open in March, the Grass Roots Kitchen is the newest restaurant from Dave Starkey's ERL Hospitality group that also operates favorites Tomatillo, Sweet Grass Grill, and Red Zebra. The restaurant will feature with fresh-baked muffins, biscuits, salads, vegetarian sandwiches, and a lot more. The philosophy behind the restaurant group is where the food they serve is grown and by whom? Along with …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Is Eastchester Sandwich Heaven? It Is Now, Thanks To Westchester Chef Is Eastchester Sandwich Heaven? It Is Now, Thanks To Westchester Chef
Is Eastchester Sandwich Heaven? It Is Now, Thanks To Westchester Chef Yonkers resident Louis Brindley is just 25 and already making stuff dreams are made of. At least sandwich dreams. His Eastchester eatery, Mason Sandwich Company which he started with his brother George in March 2016, has been turning heads -- and winning tastebuds -- since first opening its doors. Mason Sandwich -- which bills itself on its website as "not your average sandwich spot," --  features about 16 sandwiches, three salads, and an assortment of "plates" -- ancient grain bowls, mac n' cheese, wings and other platters, none no more than $12. (Most items are in the …

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Lifestyle
Eat Your Way Through Yonkers With International Restaurant Week Eat Your Way Through Yonkers With International Restaurant Week
Eat Your Way Through Yonkers With International Restaurant Week Ready to try some new foods?Head to Yonkers. The city's International Restaurant Week starts Monday, Jan. 22 and goes till Sunday, the 28th.  The event, sponsored by the Yonkers Downtown Business Improvement (BID), includes such restaurants as X20 Xaviars on the Hudson, Dolphin Restaurant, Nawab Restaurant, Zuppa Restaurant, Yonkers Brewing Co., Tacos El Poblano, Le Moulin and Francey Brady’s. Fourteen eateries in all are particpating. Mention Yonkers International Restaurant Week when you call for reservations. Go to the website here to get your vouchers for 20 percent off lunch and 25 pe…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Lifestyle
Where To Eat Next: Westchester Foodies Share Their Top Picks Where To Eat Next: Westchester Foodies Share Their Top Picks
Where To Eat Next: Westchester Foodies Share Their Top Picks If you're a foodie, you often count your year in terms of where you ate -- and what you tasted. Which is why we went to the experts -- local food bloggers and Instagrammers who eat out for a living. What follows are their top picks of 2017 as well as where they're looking forward to sampling in 2018. Caitlin Duggan, Westchester_Carbdashian 2017 Faves 808 Social, Scarsdale: This was my biggest find in 2017. A world could be said about the food, drinks and atmosphere of this place. I have never been disappointed in the food, whether I order in-house or via Uber Eats. Additionally, the serv…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Lifestyle
DVlicious: Westchester's 2017 Best Foods Revealed DVlicious: Westchester's 2017 Best Foods Revealed
DVlicious: Westchester's 2017 Best Foods Revealed Who has the best steak, pizza, ice cream, bagels and more in Westchester County? Readers picked their DVlicious favorites in 2017. In case you missed it -- or simply want to know where to go -- a recap follows. Steakhouse: Croton Creek Steakhouse, Croton  (The restaurant has since closed -- after a 10-year run -- and is now operating under new ownership. Called The Creek Restaurant & Bar -- and still features some of Croton Creek's menu favorites.) Coffee: Coffee Lab Roasters, Tarrytown  Burgers: Squire's, Briarcliff Manor Pizza: Tie between Sal's in Mamaroneck and Johnny's Pizzeria in…

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by Daily Voice