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Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Region: 'It Was Right Decision' Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Region: 'It Was Right Decision'
Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Region: 'It Was Right Decision' A beloved bakery that has been serving customers in Westchester for more than seven decades is coming to the end of its story.  The Riviera Bakehouse, located in Ardsley at 660 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), will be closing at the end of January 2024 after more than 70 years in business, the owners announced on the business's website.  The current owners, who have operated the bakery for 30 years, said that the decision to close was a heavy one to make.  "Despite how difficult it was to make this decision, in the end, we feel it was the right decision for us and ou…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares'
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' A restaurant in the region that closed a short time after filming an episode of Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares," is slated to be featured on the show's upcoming episode. The Love Bites cafe, which was located in Ulster County, will  be featured on the show that is known to rip apart a restaurant, and its owner, at 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 on Fox. The restaurant in Saugerties was run by childhood sweethearts who "have trouble separating their work and personal lives," according to Fox. To help celebrate the beloved restaurant, wedding photographer and food blogger Jason Bover, wh…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In Hudson Valley Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In Hudson Valley
Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In Hudson Valley A new eatery has opened for business in Westchester County.  Bagel Girl in North White Plains, located at 731 North Broadway, is now serving patrons.  The menu includes a variety of bagels, house-made spreads, and other baked items including muffins, croissants, and English muffins, according to the eatery's website.  The shop also sells breakfast sandwiches to-go, salads, yogurt, coffee, and tea.  Owner Lauren Bucci, who grew up in White Plains, said on the shop's website that starting Bagel Girl was her dream and that the pandemic gave her an opportunity to fulf…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Bagel Shop Opens In Hudson Valley New Bagel Shop Opens In Hudson Valley
New Bagel Shop Opens In Hudson Valley There's a new spot to grab a bagel in Westchester County.  Horseman Bagels, located in Sleepy Hollow at 276 North Broadway, opened for business on Saturday, Oct. 1.  The new shop features a variety of bagels and cream cheese spreads, and also sells muffins, donuts, croissants, and cold-cut sandwiches, owner Saeed Faghihi said.  "People in the neighborhood have been extremely supportive," Faghihi said.  Faghihi said the store will hold an event to celebrate the store's grand opening sometime in the coming weeks.  Horseman Bagels is currently open every …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
New Restaurant Set To Open In Hudson Valley New Restaurant Set To Open In Hudson Valley
New Restaurant Set To Open In Hudson Valley A brand-new restaurant is ready to launch this week in the Hudson Valley. The Station Grille, located in Dutchess County, is set to open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 21. The wait is over!! We will officially be open to the Public beginning Thursday October 21st!! Here is the opening live... Posted by The Station Grille on Sunday, October 17, 2021 The restaurant is located at 2578 Route 55 in Poughquag. In addition to a variety of steaks, The Station Grille's menu also includes entrees such as swordfish, lamb, rigatoni, and more. Read the full menu here. The restaurant also adverti…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
New Dunkin' Donuts Location Opens On Stretch Of Route 9W New Dunkin' Donuts Location Opens On Stretch Of Route 9W
New Dunkin' Donuts Location Opens On Stretch Of Route 9W A new combination gas station/Dunkin' Donuts has opened off a busy stretch of Route 9W. The old site of the Dickey's Diner located in Ulster County at 1417 Route 9W in Marlborough was repurposed and officially opened to customers on Friday, Sept. 4. The site consists of a gas station, a Chestnut Market, a drive-thru for Dunkin' Donuts.  "Thank you [CEO of Chestnut Petroleum] Mickey Jamal for investing in the Town of Marlborough and a  big thanks to our Town Board, Planning Board, ZBA and our Town code enforcement officer for all working together to bring this business to our smal…

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by Christina Coulter
Lifestyle
Multi-Level New Restaurant Set For Opening In Nyack Multi-Level New Restaurant Set For Opening In Nyack
Multi-Level New Restaurant Set For Opening In Nyack The Grand Opening of UP Lounge & Restaurant in Nyack is just around the corner. UP Lounge & Restaurant, located at 91 Main Street, will host its soft opening Saturday, July 13. The grand opening will follow shortly after on Thursday, July 18. UP Lounge’s soft opening will include live music, tasty hors d'oeuvres, and a complimentary glass of prosecco for each guest. Those interested can RSVP on the lounge’s website; tickets cost $25 online and $40 at the door. The grand opening, on the other hand, will feature live music from Blue Avenue Groove as well as full menu availability. Th…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
105-Twenty, Sister Eatery Of Briarcliff Manor Staple 105-Ten, Debuts In Croton-On-Hudson 105-Twenty, Sister Eatery Of Briarcliff Manor Staple 105-Ten, Debuts In Croton-On-Hudson
105-Twenty, Sister Eatery Of Briarcliff Manor Staple 105-Ten, Debuts In Croton-On-Hudson Food fanatics in the Croton-on-Hudson area will be pleased to hear about the opening of new bar and grill 105-Twenty Monday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. Located at 120 Grand Street, 105-Twenty is the sister locale of Briarcliff Manor’s 105-Ten, an area staple whose name is also based on the zip code of its hometown. The restaurant has released a sneak peek of its menu on Facebook. As for drinks, you’ll find a wide variety of red and white wines, bottled and draught beers, and specialty cocktails. As far as food options go, you’ll have just as big a selection: from burgers and roasted chicken entrees…

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by Valerie Musson