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New Restaurant In Hudson Valley Uses Walls As Blackboards: Here's What's Cooking New Restaurant In Hudson Valley Uses Walls As Blackboards: Here's What's Cooking
New Restaurant In Hudson Valley Uses Walls As Blackboards: Here's What's Cooking A hip and visually pleasing new restaurant in the Hudson Valley is getting lots of buzz from online reviewers and foodies alike. Located in Rockland County, Lavagna—in Italian, it means blackboard—opened in May in Suffern and was quickly embraced by food lovers for its small plates, impressive beer and wine list, and unique artwork on blackboard walls by Nyack artist Mike Delaney.   For those wondering where this place is, it's the former home of Capital One and then Java Love Coffee Roasting Co., at 50 Lafayette Ave., in Suffern.  The restaurant is the brainchild of Ar…
Northern Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections Northern Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections
Northern Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections If you aren't burned out from tacos from Cinco de Mayo and need a taco fix, then a new restaurant in the Hudson Valley specializing in handmade tortillas (think jalapeno) and small plates might be a new favorite. Northern Westchester's The Tortilla Project, located in Baldwin Place, is making waves with foodies and Yelpers for its eclectic mix of tacos, side dishes, tapas, and craft cocktails. Opened in January and located in a strip mall, you will first notice that the small restaurant's sleek decor is not strip mall material, according to Yelpers.  One Yelper put it this way: "The v…
Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Northern Westchester After One Last Event Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Northern Westchester After One Last Event
Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Northern Westchester After One Last Event A brewery in Northern Westchester that served as the site of countless beloved memories for visitors has closed for good.  Peekskill Brewery, located at 47 South Water St. in Peekskill, announced its permanent closure on Monday, Nov. 27 in a post on social media.  In their post, the owners did not give a reason for the closure but thanked those who came to the brewery's last "Kick the Keg" Happy Hour event held on Wednesday, Nov. 22.  "Thank you all for your posts, emails, phone calls," the owners wrote, adding, "We wish you all a happy and healthy Holiday Season!"  Th…
Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot' Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot'
Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot' A new restaurant in the region is setting big expectations fresh off its grand opening. Rensselaer County eatery Finn’s, located in Troy at 40 River Street, welcomed its first diners on Thursday, May 25. “Your new favorite neighborhood spot,” reads the restaurant’s Instagram page. The venture is the brainchild of husband and wife owners Kelly and Joe Proctor, who also own The Daisy in Cohoes and Frankie Bird in Troy, according to Mrs. Proctor’s LinkedIn profile. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Finns (@finnsat40riverstreet) Cus…
'Best NY Burger' Nominees Include 2 Capital Region Restaurants 'Best NY Burger' Nominees Include 2 Capital Region Restaurants
'Best NY Burger' Nominees Include 2 Capital Region Restaurants When it comes to the best burger in New York, two contenders vying for the title aren't very far away. Rensselaer County eatery Illusive, located in Rensselaer at 3 Ferry Street, and Columbia County’s Chatham Brewery, found in Chatham at 59 Main Street, are among 29 restaurants that were nominated for this year’s Best New York Burger Competition. Voting for the 7th annual contest, which is put on by the New York Beef Council, is underway until Wednesday, April 19. Chatham Brewery was nominated for its burgers, which are made with beef from local Trowbridge Farms, in the town of Ghent. In…
Fire Closes Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Fire Closes Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant
Fire Closes Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant A popular Northern Westchester restaurant known for its wings, burgers and ribs and for being a great place for families to have a dinner out is closed due to a kitchen fire. The fire took place in Northern Westchester County on Saturday, April 8 at the New York Firehouse Grille at 63 Welcher Ave., in Peekskill. Although no one was injured, the entire kitchen was destroyed.  The owners said on Facebook the restaurant will be closed while they deal with insurance and rebuild the kitchen. A favorite with online reviewers and foodies, the "Firehouse" is one of those places where you can…
Popular Pizzeria Opens New Location In Northern Westchester Popular Pizzeria Opens New Location In Northern Westchester
Popular Pizzeria Opens New Location In Northern Westchester A longtime favorite pizzeria in Northern Westchester has opened a new restaurant nearby offering its much-loved pizza and homemade pasta. Amore Pizzeria, a fixture in Armonk for years, has launched the new location in Katonah, much to the delight of foodies and locals alike.  Known for their "Grandma" pan pizza, and homemade pasta, the new restaurant features all of the above, with new items including a complete pan pizza section featuring all types of selections, gelatos, and a huge array of artisanal salads. The success of the new location has been so huge that the restaurant ran ou…
'Cutest' New Sandwich Shop In Westchester Draws Praise For 'Great' Menu 'Cutest' New Sandwich Shop In Westchester Draws Praise For 'Great' Menu
'Cutest' New Sandwich Shop In Westchester Draws Praise For 'Great' Menu There's a cute little shop in Westchester that might draw you in for the butcher shop with piles of delicious meats, but the smell of sizzling sandwiches and other delights will have you pulling up a chair for a bite to eat. And there's plenty to eat at That Family Feeling Shop & Grill in Irvington-on-Hudson, from the family-size Philly sandwiches to the sizzling soups and fresh burgers and salads. Known around the area as that "cute sandwich shop," That Family Feeling is also known for having the nicest staff and of yeah, great chocolate cake. Quickly becoming a favorite with foodies …
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant's New Location In Westchester Off To Strong Start Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant's New Location In Westchester Off To Strong Start
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant's New Location In Westchester Off To Strong Start For those looking for something different to try for dinner, check out the new tapas bar in Westchester that is quickly becoming a fan of foodies and racking up five-star reviews online. The Basque Tapas Bar in Tarrytown is just the spot to visit with friends and load on an assortment of small plates to share as you enjoy the quality ingredients the restaurant is known for. The new restaurant is the sister to Basque in Piermont across the river in Rockland County. The Tarrytown location is every bit as good and offers the same Spanish flavors with a flair, according to online reviewers. "H…
Westchester Eatery Cited For Selection Of Bagels, Sandwiches, Wraps Westchester Eatery Cited For Selection Of Bagels, Sandwiches, Wraps
Westchester Eatery Cited For Selection Of Bagels, Sandwiches, Wraps If you happen to love bagels and want to try one that has been named the "best in the area" five times, then jump in your car and head for the Bagel Emporium in Tarrytown. The shop, which is one of five in the region, offers a wide array of bagels and sandwiches and wraps and omelets, and other sweet things. Unsurprisingly the line at the Emporium is always long and servers are what you expect in New York, funny and hurry up and make your order. So study your menu well before walking to that counter full of colorful and savory or sweet bagels of all kinds. Fruity Pebbles with strawber…
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It New Haven's Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, named the best pizza in the country by The Daily Meal and The Guardian, is debuting a new iteration of its classic coal-fired pies.  Available for a limited time starting Monday, Nov. 30, the eatery known for its crunchy, charred crust will list chicken pesto pizza on its menu at its 12 locations in the Northeast.  The breakout pizza is made with mozzarella cheese, oven-roasted chicken, red peppers, nut-free pesto sauce, grated pecorino romano cheese and olive oil. Watch the making of the new pie here on the restaurant's Instagram.…
These New York Eateries Rank Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation These New York Eateries Rank Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation
These New York Eateries Rank Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation A number of New York restaurants have been ranked among the nation’s top “hole-in-the-wall” eateries, according to a new list compiled by The Daily Meal. From diners to burger stands, taco bars and more, hole-in-the-wall eateries come in all shapes and sizes. Here are the top New York establishments that made the cut: Baohaus (Manhattan): This 14th Street hidden gem has just a handful of stools inside its brick walls but plenty of tasty Taiwanese fare. Burger Joint (Manhattan): Nestled at 119 W. 56th Street, Burger Joint provides the authentic “hole-in-the-wall” experience with b…
Stop & Shop Rolling Out Chicken Wing Bars To Nearly 200 Stores Stop & Shop Rolling Out Chicken Wing Bars To Nearly 200 Stores
Stop & Shop Rolling Out Chicken Wing Bars To Nearly 200 Stores Stop & Shop is bringing a new hot food option for customers, introducing chicken wing bars to nearly 200 stores in the Northeast. The company announced this week that it has started deploying the wing bars to 187 locations in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island as part of Stop & Shop’s “Taste of Inspirations” brand. The wings will cost $7.99 per pound and come in eight different flavors: Breaded Mild Wings; Breaded Spicy Wings; Breaded Honey Wings; Buffalo Boneless Wings; Garlic Parmesan Wings; Barbeque Boneless Wings; Sweet Chili Boneless Wings; Pit …