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Kendall Jenner Spotted At CT Diner Kendall Jenner Spotted At CT Diner
Kendall Jenner Spotted At CT Diner Supermodel Kendall Jenner made an unexpected stop at a popular Connecticut eatery, leaving locals buzzing. The 29-year-old reality star and model shared a snap from inside Lakeside Diner in Stamford on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of her low-key outing. Diner owner Jane Agostino told CT Insider she recognized Jenner “immediately” when she walked in on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and she and her guests "couldn't have been more pleasant."  Jenner was joined by Renell Medrano, who is tagged in her photo at the table enjoying an omelet. Jenner was in the area for New York Fashion Week, where s…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Authentic Dim Sum, Dumplings Coming To Hudson Valley As Colorado Restaurant Expands East Authentic Dim Sum, Dumplings Coming To Hudson Valley As Colorado Restaurant Expands East
Authentic Dim Sum, Dumplings Coming To Hudson Valley As Colorado Restaurant Expands East A dim sum spot from Colorado is bringing its soup buns, dumplings, and other dishes all the way to Westchester County. Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings is preparing to open at 709 White Plains Road in Scarsdale. The Colorado-based restaurant has three locations in Aurora, Boulder, and Denver. Nana's menu features a variety of dim sum favorites, including sweet rice shao mai, honey chicken feet, and black bean spare ribs. Pan-fried dumplings come stuffed with shrimp and pork, chicken and corn, beef and celery, or pork and mushroom. View this post on Instagram …

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
These Orange County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says These Orange County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
These Orange County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic.  Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One In NY Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One In NY
Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One In NY Pizza Hut is unveiling a new restaurant. It's called Personal Pan Pizza Hut, and it will only serve a 6-inch personal pan pizzas to one customer at a time and by reservation only in a two-day preview. The Personal Pan Pizza Hut will be open in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from noon to 7 p.m. in Queens at 50th Avenue and Center Boulevard. Those who can get a spot can choose from any available pizza toppings, including the newest additions to Pizza Hut’s menu: pesto swirl, spicy sauce, chicken sausage, fresh diced garlic, and …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens
Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens Big food news in the region with the reopening of a favorite restaurant that closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lorenzo's Bistro, located in Sullivan County in Jeffersonville, reopened its doors on Monday, April 1, at 5002 Route 52 in the old Sal's Pizzeria building. Fans of the former Lorenzo's are already packing the restaurant.  Many of the "old favorites," such as the Cubano sandwich and Philly cheese steak, are back on the menu, as well as a lineup of everything from bagels and breakfast sandwiches to lunch and dinner entrees, including new Tex-Mex dishes. Resident Jason Dole …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions Open for only three months, a new Afghan and Mediterranean restaurant in the Hudson Valley is receiving high ratings from foodies and online reviewers. Located in Rockland County, Mazadore Kebab, in the Tappan Plaza in Tappan, is quickly gaining a reputation for its fresh and quality ingredients with plenty of fragrant seasonings. But operating a top-notch restaurant is nothing new for the owners who owned Khyber Pass restaurant for 22 years in St Marks Place, in Manhattan, before the pandemic forced them to close. The menu features what you would expect from a kebab restaurant, plenty of…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Brand-New Restaurant In Region To Hold Grand Opening: Here's What's On Menu Brand-New Restaurant In Region To Hold Grand Opening: Here's What's On Menu
Brand-New Restaurant In Region To Hold Grand Opening: Here's What's On Menu A brand-new restaurant in the region is preparing to celebrate its grand opening. Sullivan County eatery Logan's Bar & Grille, located at 64 North Main Street in Liberty, is set to hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, the Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce announced. The restaurant had its soft opening on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Logan's Bar & Grille's menu features classic bar fare, such as burgers, fries, onion rings, Buffalo wings, and heroes, along with dinner specials. Some shareable dishes include jalapeño poppers, fried pickl…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
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
Lifestyle
List Of Eateries For Fall Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Unveiled List Of Eateries For Fall Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Unveiled
List Of Eateries For Fall Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Unveiled A list of over 200 restaurants participating in Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, a two-week period during in which participating restaurants will offer three-course dinners and lunches at a set price in November, has been released by The Valley Table Magazine. This year, restaurants will provide dinners for the set price of $32.95 between Monday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 22 (not including beverages, tax and tip amounts). Some will also offer three-course lunches for $22.95.  Diners do not have to purchase tickets or register to participate; instead, those who would like to try new area re…

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by Christina Coulter
Business
Popular Area Restaurant Closes After 14 Years In Business Popular Area Restaurant Closes After 14 Years In Business
Popular Area Restaurant Closes After 14 Years In Business A favorite spot for foodies across the area who loved the tasting nights and other staples has closed its doors for good. The Artist's Palate, tucked into a row of businesses on Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, had offered vegetarian and imaginative regional plates for the past 14 years. Owner and chef Charles Fells said on Facebook that it was time to say goodbye and continue on with his other projects, including Canvas, a private catering business, and the ultra-popular, Brasserie 292, also on Main Street. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closure of TAP for good…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
New Name + New Menu = Win! For West Nyack's Crossroads Gastro New Name + New Menu = Win! For West Nyack's Crossroads Gastro
New Name + New Menu = Win! For West Nyack's Crossroads Gastro Made from scratch. That’s what Crossroads Gastro wants to emphasize. All beef for burgers is ground on the premises and sausages are stuffed in the kitchen; Crossroads Gastro takes time to ferment and pickle as well. The rebranded former Grub Café noodle bar in West Nyack is now serving a locally sourced, fresh, seasonal menu featuring vegan options and changing daily specials. They call their menu full of “American comfort foods.” And what is perhaps the most quintessential American comfort food? A burger, of course. You can’t go wrong with a burger at Crossroads Gastro. We found the patty…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Lifestyle
This Area Eatery Earns Top Spot Among Upstate Restaurants This Area Eatery Earns Top Spot Among Upstate Restaurants
This Area Eatery Earns Top Spot Among Upstate Restaurants While New York is filled with some of the country’s finest eateries, some Hudson Valley restaurants are among the state’s finest, according to a new report, and one Hudson Valley restaurant reached the top of the list. A popular Hudson Valley restaurant is the best-reviewed restaurant in upstate New York, according to a brand new report that was released. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its new report of the municipalities that feature the top businesses in categories ranging from best pizzeria to specialty stops such as vegetarian restaurants and sushi bars. Factors that…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
This Is The One Pizzeria You Should Visit In Westchester, Website Says This Is The One Pizzeria You Should Visit In Westchester, Website Says
This Is The One Pizzeria You Should Visit In Westchester, Website Says Decisions, decisions. If you had to go to one pizzeria in each of New York's 62 counties, which would be the ones? That's a "Pie in the Sky" question for most, who likely wouldn't be able to name more than a handful of counties. But a website has come out with its answers. In presenting them, newyorkupstate.com says its choices may not be the best in each county, but notes, "We just wanted to give a shout out to 62 wonderful places (out of the thousands to choose from, including hundreds in New York City alone!) and tip our readers off to some "pizza pie palaces" t…

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by Joe Lombardi