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Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Popular Diner Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Popular Diner
Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Popular Diner Funnyman Jimmy Fallon was spotted at a popular Long Island restaurant. The Tonight Show host and SNL alum stopped by Glen Cove Diner in Glen Cove for dinner on Thursday, Jan. 26, the restaurant announced on Facebook. “It was an honor to serve Jimmy Fallon here at Glen Cove Diner tonight!” reads the post. “Hope you visit us again soon!” Accompanying the post is a picture of Fallon, age 48, smiling with restaurant employees. It was an honor to serve Jimmy Fallon here at Glen Cove Diner tonight! Hope you visit us again soon! Who can guess what... Posted by Glen Cove Diner and Cafe on Th…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Hudson Valley Bakery Serves Up Authentic Greek Pastries, Butter Biscuits Hudson Valley Bakery Serves Up Authentic Greek Pastries, Butter Biscuits
Hudson Valley Bakery Serves Up Authentic Greek Pastries, Butter Biscuits With Greek Orthodox Easter just around the corner, the owners of a Hudson Valley bakery are preparing a variety of deals in an effort to get more people to experience authentic Greek cuisine. Belegrina opened in Dutchess County in 2019 at 818 Route 52 in Fishkill, just months before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Niki Quinn, who co-owns the bakery with Candace "Candy" Baker. Quinn said they came up with the idea to open the bakery after Baker sampled some of Quinn’s mother’s pastries, including her celebrated Greek butter biscuits. “The pandemic kind of was a punch in th…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Acclaimed Restaurant Opens New Location In Hudson Valley Acclaimed Restaurant Opens New Location In Hudson Valley
Acclaimed Restaurant Opens New Location In Hudson Valley A popular restaurant that was voted the best Greek Restaurant for three years in a row by Hudson Valley Magazine, has opened a new location. Athena Gyro, known for top-notch fare in Dutchess County at its Lagrangeville location, has opened a new restaurant in Fishkill. The Fishkill location is currently open and serving customers at 1113 Main St., in the building where Il Barilotto Enoteca once resided. The new restaurant is just like the Lagrangeville location with the same menu, hours, and quality. The official grand opening was held on Thursday, Feb. 24. The menu features overstu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Area Locations Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Area Locations
Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Area Locations If Greek is calling your tastebuds help can be found at Lefteris Gyro, which is so popular with locals it has four locations in the area. Known for their gyros, of course, the restaurants, all located in Westchester, also get high marks from Yelpers and local foodies for their Greek salads, souvlaki, and a host of other items. The restaurant locations are Yonkers, Tarrytown, Mount Kisco, and Pleasantville.  It's hard to receive five-star after five-star reviews on Yelp, but Lefteris seems to have mastered their craft to do just that. Many people commented on the great service as well as …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Niko's Grill & Sub Offers Plenty More Than Its Signature Greek Menu Niko's Grill & Sub Offers Plenty More Than Its Signature Greek Menu
Niko's Grill & Sub Offers Plenty More Than Its Signature Greek Menu If you’re looking for a Greek restaurant that offers fresh, authentic cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere, Niko’s Grill & Subs is bound to be your new ‘gyro.’ Located at 15 Backus Avenue in Danbury, Niko’s has been in the business of providing affordable and delicious Greek offerings for more than five years. From classics like tzatziki, souvlaki and gyros to more eccentric offerings like falafels, salads and flatbreads, Niko’s menu provides the distinct opportunity to sample the staple flavors of Greece. Of course, the restaurant also features some classic American fare for those wh…

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by Valerie Musson
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Owner Of New Greek Eatery At Former Friendly's Site In Yorktown Is Experienced Restaurateur Owner Of New Greek Eatery At Former Friendly's Site In Yorktown Is Experienced Restaurateur
Owner Of New Greek Eatery At Former Friendly's Site In Yorktown Is Experienced Restaurateur Rui Cunha, who has been a restaurateur in Westchester for about 15 years, opened up Pappous Greek Kitchen in July at what used to be a Friendly’s restaurant. Serving up authentic greek fare, fresh salads and gyro and Pappous style sandwiches, this establishment has something everyone can enjoy. Yorktown was chosen carefully as the the restaurant’s locale. As Cunha’s hometown, he knows the area well and said that he felt “a tremendous need for a new restaurant in Yorktown.” Cunha also said that while he deliberately kept the menu small upon opening, he hopes to expand the restaurant’s offer…

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by Valerie Musson