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This Westchester Eatery Named As One Of Best Restaurants In Suburbs By Forbes: Report This Westchester Eatery Named As One Of Best Restaurants In Suburbs By Forbes: Report
This Westchester Eatery Named As One Of Best Restaurants In Suburbs By Forbes: Report An Italian restaurant in Westchester with a classic diner setting has been named one of the best eateries in the suburbs in a new report by Forbes.  Trattoria Vivolo, located in Harrison at 301 Halstead Ave., was recognized as one of the "best Italian restaurants in the 'burbs" by Forbes in a report on Tuesday, Jan. 9. In its write-up, the outlet praised several of the restaurant's menu items, including the polenta con funghi, the Eggplant rollatine, as well as the baccalà.  Forbes also highlighted several of the restaurant's pasta dishes such as the lasagna al for…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Brand-New Brewery Open For Business In Hudson Valley Brand-New Brewery Open For Business In Hudson Valley
Brand-New Brewery Open For Business In Hudson Valley Sake lovers rejoice. Premium sake maker Dassai has opened a new state-of-the-art brewery and tasting room in the Hudson Valley while launching its premium brand Dassai Blue. The 55,000-square-foot brewery opened on Saturday, Sept. 23 in Dutchess County in Hyde Park, according to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.  “New York’s craft beverage manufacturers are engines for job creation, tourism, and regional economic growth,” Hochul said. “Dassai’s expansion into the Mid-Hudson Region builds on New York’s national and international leadership in agribusiness and will be a welcome addition to thi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
College Student Bitten By Aggressive Animal Believed To Be Coyote In Hudson Valley College Student Bitten By Aggressive Animal Believed To Be Coyote In Hudson Valley
College Student Bitten By Aggressive Animal Believed To Be Coyote In Hudson Valley A student at a Hudson Valley college was bitten by what is believed to be a coyote. The incident took place in Dutchess County at Marist College in the town of Poughkeepsie around midnight on Tuesday, Feb. 7 near Leo Hall, according to the college's office of Safety of Security in a statement to students. Following the incident, the Dutchess County Health Department issued a warning alerting residents, including Marist College students, that an aggressive coyote was spotted on the college campus in the town of Poughkeepsie. It is unknown at this time if the animal is rabid, the department…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Nearly Three Decades In Business Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Nearly Three Decades In Business
Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Nearly Three Decades In Business A Hudson Valley restaurant has officially closed its doors after 28 years in business. The owners of The Would, located in Ulster County, announced on Monday, Sept. 6, that the restaurant had closed. "The Would is officially closed," owners shared in a Facebook post. "Thank you all for the support through the years. We are grateful for the many catered parties, weddings and special events that have done. To our regulars thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the kind words and support through the years." The restaurant was located at 120 North Road in Highland. It was owned by Claire …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
New Area Eatery Offers Authentic Detroit Pizza New Area Eatery Offers Authentic Detroit Pizza
New Area Eatery Offers Authentic Detroit Pizza An alum of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park has opened a new pizza joint in Poughkeepsie that will be the only spot in Dutchess County serving Detroit-style pies.  Detroit-style pizza is defined by its rectangular shape and thick crust that manages to be both crispy and chewy at the same time, is often topped with Wisconsin brick cheese and calls for the application of tomato sauce on top of, rather than under, its toppings.  Army vet Charlie Webb grew up just outside Detroit in Michigan, and began crafting his own pizzas when he lived in Syracuse to experience a sli…

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by Christina Coulter
Lifestyle
New Eatery Boasts Bread With Freshly Milled Flour From Hudson Valley New Eatery Boasts Bread With Freshly Milled Flour From Hudson Valley
New Eatery Boasts Bread With Freshly Milled Flour From Hudson Valley A couple who met as students at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park are opening a new eatery which will boast bread baked with freshly milled flour on-site, along with coffee, an extensive array of pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads, and breakfast fare. Daniel and Brittany Moreno's new bakery is in Fairfield County at 580 Riveside Ave. in Westport. It will open this Saturday, Sept. 5. At their new storefront called Kneads, the Morenos will utilize area wheat farmers to both bake, mill and source their 100 percent whole-wheat bread locally. "I wanted something simple, a caf…

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by Christina Coulter
Lifestyle
$98M Hotel Planned For Culinary Institute of America Hudson Valley Campus $98M Hotel Planned For Culinary Institute of America Hudson Valley Campus
$98M Hotel Planned For Culinary Institute of America Hudson Valley Campus A Hudson Valley icon, the Culinary Institute of America, will soon be home to a $98 million hotel, a brewhouse and an Italian cafe. According to the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council's 2019 progress report, the hotel, which would be located on the Dutchess County grounds of the institute will help the Culinary Institute of America extend its reach. The institute said in a statement that it has selected Nolan Reynolds International (NRI) to design, finance, build, and operate a hotel on the north end of the college’s Hyde Park campus, overlooking the Hudson River. NRI&nb…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Celebrity Chef, Culinary Institute Grad Charlie Palmer Opens Restaurant At Area Resort Celebrity Chef, Culinary Institute Grad Charlie Palmer Opens Restaurant At Area Resort
Celebrity Chef, Culinary Institute Grad Charlie Palmer Opens Restaurant At Area Resort Renowned local chef and hospitality entrepreneur Charlie Palmer is back at it again with a new project. His latest culinary endeavor is a restaurant serving Progressive American cuisine at the Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Dutchess County. The restaurant, called Willow, will open this fall and is anticipated to be a trendsetter that will “bring a Hamptons-like feel to Rhinebeck.” Willow will feature an open back deck and have a menu with local favorites like grilled Maine lobster, Hudson Valley foie gras, steak au poivre sourced from Hudson Valley farms and Hudson Valley summer corn pancakes. T…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Here's What's On Menu At Newly Opened Hot Dog Express In Pearl River Here's What's On Menu At Newly Opened Hot Dog Express In Pearl River
Here's What's On Menu At Newly Opened Hot Dog Express In Pearl River Have a hankering for a simple, no-nonsense and all-American meal? Stop by Pearl River’s newly opened Hot Dog Express, located at 184 Brightwood Avenue. The food-truck-turned-restaurant was opened by Bill Einhorn, who trained with the Culinary Institute of America, and his wife, Wendy. The eatery, which specializes in hot dogs and customized salads, had its official opening on Wednesday, May 15. The cozy space is about 400 square feet in size and is equipped with just four stools and a no-frills menu. Einhorn, a Nanuet resident and 30-year veteran of the food biz, knew that he wanted his ea…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Making Terroristic Threat After Backpack Incident At Culinary Institute Man Charged With Making Terroristic Threat After Backpack Incident At Culinary Institute
Man Charged With Making Terroristic Threat After Backpack Incident At Culinary Institute A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat in connection with a scary situation that included the man leaving a backpack inside the Culinary Institute of America during a Marist College musical performance. The incident took place around 2:41 p.m., on Sunday, May 5, when the Hyde Park Police responded to the Culinary Institute of America for a report of a “Dangerous Situation," said Hyde Park Police Chief Robert Benson. "Patrols were advised that an unknown male entered the Marriot Pavilion and was acting suspicious," Benson said. Officers arrived…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
AJ's Kitchen A Popular Spot For Sandwiches, Salads In Pearl River AJ's Kitchen A Popular Spot For Sandwiches, Salads In Pearl River
AJ's Kitchen A Popular Spot For Sandwiches, Salads In Pearl River Are you on the hunt for a new lunch spot offering a variety of fresh and healthy options? Look no further than AJ’s Kitchen, newly opened at 17 N. Main Street in Pearl River. AJ’s chefs have dedicated themselves to crafting one-of-a-kind meals using only the freshest ingredients. The eatery is the first one of its kind in Rockland County to provide fresh, healthy meals to guests through delivery as well as takeout. “We are the only spot in Rockland County where you can sit at a table or counter or call your order in for delivery to a Culinary Institute of America Chef and have your meal mad…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Talented Chef From Northern Westchester Dies At 24 Talented Chef From Northern Westchester Dies At 24
Talented Chef From Northern Westchester Dies At 24 Michael Prisciandaro of North Salem, a talented chef in New York City who received numerous promotions, died on Saturday, July 14. He was 24 years old. He was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park and worked as a chef at Le Bernardin in Manhattan, where he was promoted nine times. His giftedness excelled in the culinary arts. He exuded much love and pride in preparing gourmet meals, both professionally and personally. His favorite dish to cook was octopus.  His travels to Italy and Asia helped to further develop his understanding of the food preferences and preparati…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Anthony Bourdain Dead From Apparent Suicide At 61 Anthony Bourdain Dead From Apparent Suicide At 61
Anthony Bourdain Dead From Apparent Suicide At 61 Chef, author, and television personality Anthony Bourdain is dead of an apparent suicide. He was 61. Bourdain became most known as host of CNN’s “Parts Unknown” TV show. CNN reported early Friday morning that Bourdain was found dead in Strasbourg, France. A 1978 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, Bourdain returned to CIA last year where he was awarded an honorary doctorate. Bourdain also attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie. He was regarded as one of the most well-known and influential chefs in the world. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice fo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley's First Sake Brewery Opening Hudson Valley's First Sake Brewery Opening
Hudson Valley's First Sake Brewery Opening In a first for the Hudson Valley, the Culinary Institute of America has formed a partnership with Asahi-shuzo, the brewer of Dassai sake, to open a sake brewing factory in Hyde Park. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announced of the newly forged partnership during a visit to Marist College Thursday afternoon. For those not in the know, sake is an alcoholic drink produced from fermenting bran that can be consumed either hot or cold.  Asahi-shuzo, known around the world for its fine sake, is most famous for its Dassai line, which is named in part for revolutionary haiku poet, Masaoka Shiki, who ca…

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by Kathy Reakes