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TGI Fridays Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants TGI Fridays Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants
TGI Fridays Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants Casual dining chain TGI Fridays has filed for bankruptcy several weeks after at least 12 of its restaurants suddenly closed. The company filed the Chapter 11 petition on Saturday, Nov. 2, in Texas, near its Dallas headquarters. Founded in New York City in 1965, TGI Fridays has 95 restaurants in the US, 39 of which the company owns and operates. The other 56 are independent franchises not involved in the bankruptcy petition. The company said that all those locations will remain open. According to the TGI Fridays website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanent…
Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants
Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Restaurant chain Denny's plans to shut down as many as 150 of its locations. The company said half of the underperforming outlets will close by the end of the calendar year and the others will go out of business in 2025. Specific restaurants slated for closure have not yet been announced. In announcing the move, Denny's said customers have been ordering from restaurants less often. In addition to the closures, Denny’s will trim the number of items on its menu from 97 to 46 and no longer require outlets to be open 24/7, according to a CNN report. Founded in 1954 in California as Dann…
Nominate Your Favorite Hudson Valley Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice Nominate Your Favorite Hudson Valley Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice
Nominate Your Favorite Hudson Valley Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice Daily Voice is excited to announce its first-ever Readers’ Choice contest in Hudson Valley! Readers’ Choice is set to showcase the top businesses that make Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties special. Whether it’s a cozy coffee shop, a family-run pizzeria, a boutique spa, or a dedicated local handyman, this is your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve. Who makes the best pie in Hudson Valley? Engin Akyurt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-pizza-2619970/ Nominations Are Open! Do you have a favorite place you love to dine at? Is there a hairstylist…
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venue Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venue
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venue After nearly 11 years of rave reviews in the Hudson Valley, a popular brewing company and restaurant is hopping the river to open a new dining venture. Dutchess County's Mill House Brewing Company in Poughkeepsie announced this month that it will open The Ridge by Mill House in Ulster County, in Highland. The Ridge, located at 387 South St., is the former site of the Gunk Haus and is slated to premiere its new concept restaurant this winter. Owned by Daniel Crocco, executive chef and co-owner, and Jamie Bishop, brewmaster, say the new venture will be a stop for locals and visitors alike wi…
$280K Scam: Father, Daughter Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Woman $280K Scam: Father, Daughter Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Woman
$280K Scam: Father, Daughter Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Woman A man and daughter have been accused of stealing over $280,000 from a Hudson Valley resident. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the indictments and arrests of Ulster County residents Frank Whittaker, age 56, of Kingston, and his daughter Christine Ellsworth, age 38, of Accord, for allegedly stealing more than $280,000 from a vulnerable elderly victim. After earning the trust of the victim, an Ulster County resident, by providing lawn maintenance and assisting with household tasks, Whittaker and Ellsworth gained access to the then-92-year-old’s checkbook …
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…
Lightning Strike Sparks Blaze At Historic Northern Westchester Inn Lightning Strike Sparks Blaze At Historic Northern Westchester Inn
Lightning Strike Sparks Blaze At Historic Northern Westchester Inn An over 120-year-old former convent in Northern Westchester that has since been converted to an inn was damaged by a lightning strike and resulting fire.  The blaze began in Peekskill on Wednesday, July 17 just after 4:15 p.m. when lightning from a passing thunderstorm struck the Abbey Inn & Spa at 900 Fort Hill Rd., according to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department, which helped respond to the incident.  Arriving fire crews raced to the 122-year-old building and began cutting into the layers of asphalt shingles, foam insulation, tar, plywood, and lumber in the roof …
John Oliver Bear Cakes Flying Off Trays At Hudson Valley Bakery John Oliver Bear Cakes Flying Off Trays At Hudson Valley Bakery
John Oliver Bear Cakes Flying Off Trays At Hudson Valley Bakery A bakery and restaurant owner in the region is having the time of his life selling comedian John Oliver bear cakes after a fake fight with the funnyman over restaurant equipment from a closed Red Lobster. The whole "fight" began when Oliver, who had purchased kitchen equipment from a closed Red Lobster in Ulster County, recreated the restaurant in his studio to serve the audience the signature Cheddar Bay biscuits. He also commented on his HBO show "Last Week Tonight" on Sunday, June 2, about someone who had posted a sign on the door of the closed restaurant saying they wanted to buy some k…
Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week The lineup of restaurants has been unveiled for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week for Fall of 2023. HVRW celebrates top restaurants, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy exceptional dining at an approachable price point.  During the two weeks of Restaurant Week, diners may choose from 140-plus restaurants with prix fixe lunches and dinners for $24.95, $29.95, $39.95, or $44.95 (the price is set by participating restaurant). This year's festivities are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 12. Restaurants participating represent the following counties: Westchester Rockland Put…
Ex-Employee Accused Of Robbing Ex-Boss At Gunpoint At Restaurant In Capital District Ex-Employee Accused Of Robbing Ex-Boss At Gunpoint At Restaurant In Capital District
Ex-Employee Accused Of Robbing Ex-Boss At Gunpoint At Restaurant In Capital District An ex-employee at a restaurant in the region is behind bars, accused of robbing his former boss at gunpoint. Police in Columbia County were called at around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, with reports of an armed robbery at a restaurant in Hudson, located on Warren Street. The manager told 911 dispatchers that a former employee, Benny Dean Jr., age 44, had entered the kitchen area from an alley and told her that he had a gun. He then demanded that she give him all the money from the business safe, Hudson police said. The woman complied and Dean fled with a small amount of cash, according to p…
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…
Popular Eatery Opening New Location In Hudson Valley Popular Eatery Opening New Location In Hudson Valley
Popular Eatery Opening New Location In Hudson Valley Fans of a Hudson Valley bakery known for their wedding cakes and yummy bread and baked goods will be happy to learn they are adding another location with expanded offerings. Orange County favorite the Newburgh Flour Shop, announced this week that it will be opening a new venture in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie in the Spring. Called the Newburgh Flour Shop at The Academy!, the new venture will be a brand new eating and drinking destination in the heart of Poughkeepsie, said Chef and owners Michael and Alexandra Kelly. Pasteries.@PastureMama "We're thrilled to bring Newburgh Flour Sho…
Area Italian Eatery Cited For 'Fantastically Delicious' Dishes, Reasonable Prices Area Italian Eatery Cited For 'Fantastically Delicious' Dishes, Reasonable Prices
Area Italian Eatery Cited For 'Fantastically Delicious' Dishes, Reasonable Prices Whether you’re in the mood for authentic wood-fired pizza or classic Italian fare, a longtime favorite restaurant has got you covered. Family-owned and operated for more than 35 years, Putnam County staple Luigi’s Famiglia Cucina in Carmel has quite a following of foodies and earns a solid 5-star rating on Yelp. But don't make the mistake that Luigi's is a pizza joint. It's far from, offering upscale dining with pizzas thrown into the mix.  Known for their large assortment of appetizers, pasta, and wood-fired pizza, some favorites mentioned over and over again include pizzas of any kind, …
Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester
Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester A popular actor has opened an Italian restaurant in Westchester County. The Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant opened its doors in White Plains over the summer. The restaurant is located at 264 Main St. in White Plains. The actor, known for his roles in films such as Bullets over Broadway and A Bronx Tale, opened the eatery in partnership with the owners of Empire Steak House. They also operate a location with Palminteri in midtown Manhattan. Menu offerings include homemade pasta dishes such as seafood risotto, mushroom ravioli, and lobster ravioli. Guests can also…
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies A co-owner of Frank Pepe's, ranked No. 1 on Daily Meal's list of the 101 best pizzerias in America each of the last three years, has died. Gary Bimonte died on Wednesday, April 7.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, which has 12 locations in the Northeast (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island), announced his death on the Facebook page of its flagship New Haven location and said the New Haven location would be closed Thursday, April 8. Neither the circumstances surrounding his death nor his age have been immediately released. On its website, the company posted a stat…
Woman May Spend Life In Prison For Killing Westchester Restaurant Co-Worker Woman May Spend Life In Prison For Killing Westchester Restaurant Co-Worker
Woman May Spend Life In Prison For Killing Westchester Restaurant Co-Worker A dishwasher at a Hudson Valley restaurant may spend the rest of her life in prison after admitting to murdering a co-worker. New York City resident Rosa Ramirez was sentenced to 17 years to life in prison for the 2018 stabbing of Bonifacio “Boni” Rodriguez in Westchester County at River City Grille in Irvington-on-Hudson in 2018. Ramirez, 29, pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court earlier this year to second-degree murder. On April 10, 2018, Ramirez was working as a dishwasher in the kitchen with other staff members with other members of the kitchen’s staff when she attacked Rodriguez, 38…
NY, NJ, CT Agree To Shared COVID-19 Restrictions, New Measures NY, NJ, CT Agree To Shared COVID-19 Restrictions, New Measures
NY, NJ, CT Agree To Shared Covid-19 Restrictions, New Measures Amid what they described as a lack of federal direction and nationwide standards, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced a regional approach to combatting the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the tristate area. The uniform standards will limit crowd capacity for social and recreational gatherings to 50 people, effective 8 p.m. Monday, March 16, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said in a morning conference call with the news media. This follows updated guidance that the Centers for …
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…
New Italian Restaurant Opens In New City New Italian Restaurant Opens In New City
New Italian Restaurant Opens In New City Rockland County welcomes Norcina restaurant to New City. County Executive Ed Day and other officials celebrated the grand opening of the new eatery, serving pizza and Italian cuisine, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  "We wish them well and hope residents will stop in for a bite to eat," Day said.