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Stop & Shop Launches Own Coffee Brand With These 7 Varieties
Stop & Shop is introducing its own private-label coffee brand in days.
The seven new varieties of its "Taste of Inspirations" are Bold Barista, Cozy Cabin, Dawn’s Dance, Smoky Symphony, Sunrise Solace, Tropical Twist, and Mellow Moonlight (decaf).
They are available at the supermarket's 360 stores in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island starting this weekend, in time for National Coffee Day, on Sunday, Sept. 29.
All flavors are made with 100 percent premium Arabica beans.
The coffee collection was produced in collaboration with coffee specialist Andrew He…
Newly Remodeled Dunkin' Reopens In Hudson Valley Following 2021 Fire
Nearly three years after a devasting fire destroyed a Dunkin' and other stores at a Hudson Valley plaza, a grand reopening ceremony will welcome back customers this weekend where they could win free coffee for a year.
"Free Coffee for a Year" was offered to the first 100 guests in line beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16 to celebrate the reopening.
The fire, which took place in Rockland County on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, destroyed The Rise (where the fire started), a gun range, and spread to a Dollar General store and Dunkin' around noon on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 112 North Middlet…
'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Capital Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?'
A new, upscale restaurant in the region serving coffee, cocktails, and small plates is earning high praise just months into business.
The Scene, located in Albany at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in late July 2023.
Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant offers craft cocktails, specialty coffees, and all-day brunch options, including sandwiches, bagels, and oatmeal.
Among the popular choices, according to Yelp, is the Scenewich, made with a fried egg, brie, prosciutto, caramelized onion, honey mustard, and arugula on a croissant.
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'New Gem': Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor
A new restaurant in the region serving up specialty coffees, craft cocktails, and an all-day brunch menu is garnering high praise weeks into business.
Albany County eatery The Scene, located in Albany in the shadow of the Crossgates Mall at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in early July 2023.
Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant aims to offer a unique and modern experience for diners, reads its website.
“Whether you’re looking to grab a coffee in-between meetings, a 5 PM espresso martini with coworkers, or Sunday brunch with the girls, The Scene is truly the…
Popular New England Coffee Chain Opens First Capital Region Location
Java heads have a new place to get their caffeine fix after a popular New England coffee chain opened its first location in the region.
Aroma Joe’s, located in Troy at 666 Hoosick Road, held its grand opening on Monday, May 8, the company announced on Instagram.
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Founded in East Rochester, New Hampshire in 2000 by four cousins, the company has gone on to open over 70 locations in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Florida, according to its w…
Area Donut Shop Named Best In State
A Hudson Valley donut shop ranked as among the tops in the country, according to a newly released report.
Glazed Over Donuts in Beacon was ranked as New York’s best doughnuts by Insider.com, which ranked each state’s top stops for the pastries throughout the country.
At Glazed Over Donuts, in Beacon, each doughnut comes with a glaze, topping, and drizzle. You can combine a number of assortments to produce a wide variety of doughnut options, according to the shop's website.
insider.com notes that Glazed Over Donuts doesn’t stop at pastries, with ice cream sandwiches, sundaes, coffee, …
Fork In The Road Dishes Waffles, Coffee, Tea In Quaint Ridgefield Cottage
Ridgefield has a brand new waffle bar and cafe.
Fork in the Road Market is the new resident of the tiny house locals call adorable, a very quaint brick cottage with a gable roof at 3 Danbury Road close to Route 116.
Here you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy a waffle, along with an array of coffees, espresso drinks, and teas.
"We have sweet and savory options. There's salmon waffle with horseradish sauce, chicken and mushrooms with pesto sauce, apple pie with cinnamon raising drizzle and other choices," Laura Welber said.
Local walkers and drivers-by, and visitors from out of town are…
