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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Hudson Valley Location Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Hudson Valley Location
Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Hudson Valley Location Foodies who love a nice hot salty pretzel will be happy to know that a Philly Pretzel Factory is opening a new location in the Hudson Valley. Bringing the pretzel shop to Rockland County is the brainchild of two friends, Rob O'Malley and Bobby Miller who have been looking for a new career that would be fun as well as tasty. Located in New City at 98 S Main St., the new shop is just waiting for final inspections so they can throw open their doors, the duo said. Both men have been living in the New City area for the past 25 years and say they are looking forward to becoming more involved in …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
'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 …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Brand-New Meat, Grocery Shop Off To Strong Start In Westchester Brand-New Meat, Grocery Shop Off To Strong Start In Westchester
Brand-New Meat, Grocery Shop Off To Strong Start In Westchester Supply chain issues and COVID haven't stopped the owners of a new Westchester supermarket and eatery from throwing open its doors and pounding the pavement looking for customers. La Hacienda Meat & Grocery Market, located at 1727 Central Park Ave., in Yonkers, is making the best of things after just a little over three weeks in business and is already making a name for itself among foodies. Tanyi Arriaga, one of the owners with her husband and brother-in-law, said little by little the community is finding them and are liking what they see. "We have received lots of support from the co…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
What Are Your Favorite Bagel Spots In Rockland County? What Are Your Favorite Bagel Spots In Rockland County?
What Are Your Favorite Bagel Spots In Rockland County? Hey bagel lovers, it's National Bagel Day and we have picked a few spots in Rockland County that are known for serving a great bagel, of course with plenty of cream cheese or a smear. If you don't agree with our choices, let us know where you go for bagels in the comments section. We are always on the hunt for great places to eat and love finding new spots. But first, did you know that the bagel is nearly 500 years old and was first documented in travels from the Jewish families of Poland in the 1600s. They arrived in America with the huge Polish-Jewish immigration in the 1800s to New York…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
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…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
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 …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Two Hudson Valley Eateries Rank Among 20 Best New Restaurants In Nation By Esquire Two Hudson Valley Eateries Rank Among 20 Best New Restaurants In Nation By Esquire
Two Hudson Valley Eateries Rank Among 20 Best New Restaurants In Nation By Esquire For those looking for a restaurant made for a holiday celebration, two area establishments have just been named to Esquire magazine's 20 Best New Restaurants, fit the bill. Coming in at No. 6, The DeBruce, in Sullivan County's Livingston Manor, offers a world-ranked chef in a chic, wide-windowed dining room that overlooks the Catskills. According to Esquire, Chef Aksel Theilkuhl is creating food so good curated right from the area, that people with a love of yummy food keep coming back for more. Some of the noted menu items included a roasted chicken and mashed potatoes to stand u…

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by Kathy Reakes