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Popular Italian Restaurant In Region Closing After 18 Years: 'Many Thanks' Popular Italian Restaurant In Region Closing After 18 Years: 'Many Thanks'
Popular Italian Restaurant In Region Closing After 18 Years: 'Many Thanks' For nearly two decades, MezzaNotte Ristorante in Guilderland has been a cherished spot for Italian cuisine, special celebrations, and warm hospitality.  Now, after 18 years in business, the family-run restaurant is preparing to serve its final meals. The beloved restaurant will permanently close on Saturday, April 12, owner Connie Ware announced on Facebook. “After 18 years of owning and running a successful restaurant, it’s time to retire,” Ware wrote. “I’ve loved serving and seeing the smiling faces that have visited us at MezzaNotte and will miss the friendship and warmth shown…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Three NY Restaurants Named To Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In US Three NY Restaurants Named To Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In US
Three NY Restaurants Named To Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In US Several restaurants in the Northeast are among the best 100 places to eat in the US, according to a new list. Yelp has released its 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, spotlighting everything from food trucks and fast-casual gems to fine dining standouts. The list was created from restaurant reviews, ratings, and activity, then further curated by community managers and Yelp's "trend expert." Peruvian Cuisine In Dutch Country Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was ranked No. 5 in the nation, standing out for its Peruvian-inspired arepas stuffed with options li…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
NY's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks NY's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks
NY's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks From fireside steakhouses to waterfront fine dining, these spots set the stage for love on Valentine's Day. OpenTable has revealed its 2025 list of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US. Nineteen of those restaurants recognized are in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Whether you're planning an intimate candlelit dinner or a scenic waterfront experience, these restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for romance. J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood (Glastonbury, CT) For a cozy yet upscale experience, J. Gilbert's delivers prime…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Making Mark In Hudson Valley 'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Making Mark In Hudson Valley
'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Making Mark In Hudson Valley If you are ready for an upscale night out enjoying Greek cuisine while gazing upon the new Tappan Zee Bridge, local foodies say Trata on the River is the spot. Located in Rockland County in Piermont, Trata on the River opened its doors in October in the completely renovated old Pier 701 restaurant.   Online reviewers say the restaurant, owned by Efthimios Salouros and Annamarie Adinolfi, focuses on Greek cuisine but makes you feel like you're on a Mediterranean Island. Chef José Luis Falcóne, who has worked at high-end restaurants such as Nobu, Café des Artistes, and Windows on t…

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by Kathy Reakes