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New Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening In Westchester County New Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening In Westchester County
New Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening In Westchester County A popular restaurant chain has opened its first location in Westchester County.  Shah's Halal Food's new location in White Plains at 40 Mamaroneck Ave. celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Nov. 2.  The chain is known for its signature chicken, lamb, and fish gyros and platters, as well as its falafel, according to its website.  The restaurant also sells a variety of sandwiches and salads. Shah's Halal Food also has 20 other locations across Long Island and Connecticut, according to its website. 

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes
New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes A new restaurant serving up a menu of local, seasonal American dishes in a “contemporary and casual setting” is now open in Westchester County. Town House officially opened its doors in the heart of New Rochelle in September 2022. Its name is an ode to its three-story restored, historic building that hosts dining, parties, art exhibits, and other community events, the company said. Led by New Rochelle native and Executive Chef Chris dos Reis, its menu features several small plates and salads, including tuna tartare, grilled octopus, and shaved goat cheese salad with badger flame beets an…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Brand-New Pizzeria Serves Up Sourdough Pies In Hudson Valley Brand-New Pizzeria Serves Up Sourdough Pies In Hudson Valley
Brand-New Pizzeria Serves Up Sourdough Pies In Hudson Valley A brand-new pizzeria, owned by two area residents, has begun serving pies made with sourdough in the Hudson Valley. The Dutch Crown, located at 85 Main St. in the Dutchess County city of Poughkeepsie, is currently in its soft opening phase. The restaurant, owned by Christian Gannon and Chef Eli Kochman, is operating with limited hours and a limited menu. Gannon said they plan to hold a grand opening in the near future. The Dutch Crown is owned by Christian Gannon and Chef Eli KochmanThe Dutch Crown/Eli Kochman He and Kochman have been preparing to open the business for about a year. …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Popular Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens New Location In Westchester County Popular Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens New Location In Westchester County
Popular Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens New Location In Westchester County A popular restaurant chain known for its fried chicken has opened its first Westchester County location. Sticky's Finger Joint has opened at the Cross County Center in Yonkers, the shopping center announced on Thursday, Sept. 1. The restaurant is 1,740 square feet and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. According to the announcement, Sticky's was founded 10 years ago in Greenwich Village and has since expanded to nine locations in New York and four in New Jersey. The menu features chicken tenders, sandwiches, wraps, and more. “We are thrilled to welcome such a popular NYC eatery for …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Look Inside: Celebrities Join Westchester's Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant Look Inside: Celebrities Join Westchester's Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant
Look Inside: Celebrities Join Westchester's Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant Martha Stewart's brand-new restaurant named after the town where her Northern Westchester home is located has officially opened for business. The Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 13, representatives from Paris Las Vegas announced.  The Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 13, representatives announced.Palm + Ocean Digital The restaurant was named after the 81-year-old's country farmhouse in the Bedford hamlet of Katonah and features a 194-seat dining area. “I am so thrilled to open the doors to The Bedford at Paris L…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Martha Stewart's New Restaurant Named After Westchester Town Set To Open Martha Stewart's New Restaurant Named After Westchester Town Set To Open
Martha Stewart's New Restaurant Named After Westchester Town Set To Open Lifestyle maven Martha Stewart is set to throw open the doors on her first restaurant that reflects her culinary inspirations and style. The Bedford by Martha Stewart, named after the town in which her Northern Westchester estate is located (in the hamlet of Katonah), is nestled inside Paris Las Vegas and is set to open on Saturday, Aug. 13. Reservations are already being snapped up and can be made online for the restaurant which aims to transport guests to Stewart's country farmhouse. The menu features French-inspired cuisine and a combination of Martha’s favorite recipes, Paris Las Vega…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Owners To Rebrand Restaurant With 32-Year History In Hudson Valley New Owners To Rebrand Restaurant With 32-Year History In Hudson Valley
New Owners To Rebrand Restaurant With 32-Year History In Hudson Valley A favorite Hudson Valley restaurant that recently closed after 32 years will be replaced with a new restaurant focusing on new-American cuisine. Dutchess County staple Hudson's Ribs and Fish, located in Fishkill, was known for, of course, its fish and ribs, but also for having some of the best steak and seafood dishes around. A favorite for special events or just a Friday night out, the owners said at the time of the sale that the new owners would be keeping Hudson's name. But alas, the new owner, also the owner of BarVino Wine Bar & Lounge, which is located on half of Hudson's propert…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley
Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley Jersey Mike's Subs announced plans for the grand opening of its new sandwich shop in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the restaurant chain will open a location in Orange County at 444 Route 211 East in Middletown, representatives announced. The grand opening will include a fundraiser through Sunday, Aug. 14, to support Hudson Valley Light It Up Blue For Autism, according to the announcement.  Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon prior to the opening can make a minimum $3 donation in exchange for a regular sub. “I am so very excited to be the general manage…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Martha Stewart To Open Restaurant Named After Westchester Town Martha Stewart To Open Restaurant Named After Westchester Town
Martha Stewart To Open Restaurant Named After Westchester Town Martha Stewart will soon open a restaurant that pays homage to the New York town where she has been a longtime resident. The exact opening date of “The Bedford,” has not yet been announced, but the restaurant, which will be in Las Vegas, is scheduled to open in the spring of 2022, according to Paris Las Vegas. The eatery was designed by Stewart and takes inspiration from her country farmhouse in the hamlet of Katonah, located in the town of Bedford in Northern Westchester County. It will have 194 seats and serve seasonally-inspired American cuisine. "It's a charming restaurant," Stewart t…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Brand-New Jersey Mike's Opens In Hudson Valley Brand-New Jersey Mike's Opens In Hudson Valley
Brand-New Jersey Mike's Opens In Hudson Valley A new Jersey Mike's sandwich shop has opened in the Hudson Valley. The new Jersey Mike's Subs is located at 2627 South Road Suite #20 in Poughkeepsie. The grand opening took place on Monday, March 7, and was attended by state and local officials, including Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, according to an announcement from the Dutchess County Government. The restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., according to the Jersey Mike's website.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Friendly’s Opens First Fast-Casual Cafe Friendly’s Opens First Fast-Casual Cafe
Friendly’s Opens First Fast-Casual Cafe Restaurant chain Friendly's has launched its first fast-casual cafe.  The company announced that it has opened its first "Friendly's Cafe" in Hampden County, Massachusetts.  The eatery is located at 291 East Main St. in Westfield. It opened on Saturday, Feb. 26, representatives said.  The 2,700 square-foot location seats 45 guests. Guests can either order directly at the counter or use a QR code at the table to have food delivered, Friendly's said.  Orders can also be placed online and either delivered or picked up at designated "to-go" areas. "Friendly's Cafe de…

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by Nicole Valinote
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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