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Bagel Lovers Rejoice: New Scarsdale Spot Earns Rave Reviews Bagel Lovers Rejoice: New Scarsdale Spot Earns Rave Reviews
Bagel Lovers Rejoice: New Scarsdale Spot Earns Rave Reviews Move over milk and cookies—a new bagel shop in Westchester that has received plenty of rave reviews since opening weeks ago is ready to serve those regaining their appetites after Christmas dinner.  The Bagel Emporium, which has six locations across Westchester, opened a new locale in Scarsdale at 16 Chase Rd. in mid-November.  The chain offers a long list of bagel options, some of which include poppy; sesame; everything; blueberry; cinnamon raisin; "Fruity Pebble;" French toast; and rainbow.  As for spreads, options include butter, cream cheese, lox, and tofutti.  For…
Supporters Of Freehold Township HS Football Coach Battling Cancer Plan Drive-By Event Supporters Of Freehold Township HS Football Coach Battling Cancer Plan Drive-By Event
Supporters Of Freehold Township HS Football Coach Battling Cancer Plan Drive-By Event Freehold is rallying to support a beloved football coach and history teacher battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. An event called "Coach Mac’s KO Cancer Drive By" will be held in the Freehold Township High School parking lot at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. The drive-by was planned to show support for 44-year-old Brian McNamara as he undergoes heavy chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The special parade was organized by a close friend of McNamara's named Lenny. "Everyone has been asking to see Brian, but due to his current treatment schedule and health, this dr…
Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Fort Lee Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Fort Lee
Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Fort Lee A popular Korean entertainment design company is bringing a tranquil dessert cafe concept to America, and its first location will be in Bergen County. Cheongsu, the first of Seoul’s renowned Glow Seoul, is opening in Fort Lee on Dec. 16.  Cheongsu, founded by Glow Seoul, harmonizes Korean aesthetics, culinary mastery, and nature’s serenity into a modern café experience. Designed as a sanctuary for relaxation and reflection, Cheongsu offers guests a retreat from the chaos of everyday life. "Our mission with Cheongsu is to offer more than just a café experience—it’s an immersive retreat…
Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Downtown Silver Spring Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Downtown Silver Spring
Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Downtown Silver Spring A long-awaited bakery and coffee shop in downtown Silver Spring is set to open its doors this week, much to the delight of Montgomery County residents. Prime Coffee & Bakery will be hosting a grand opening celebration beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at its new location on Thayer Avenue, where they will serve freshly roasted beverages, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads. "At Prime Coffee & Bakery, we believe in making a difference beyond the coffee cup," the owners stated. "We are deeply committed to fostering community connections, creating local job opportunities, and s…
Win Free Coffee At Dunkin Grand Reopening At Newport Centre Mall Win Free Coffee At Dunkin Grand Reopening At Newport Centre Mall
Win Free Coffee At Dunkin Grand Reopening At Newport Centre Mall The Dunkin at Newport Centre Mall is celebrating its new facelift and free coffee is involved. Dunkin will be hosting a grand reopening celebration for its location at Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City on Thursday, Dec. 5. The Dunkin is located on the second level of the shopping plaza. To celebrate the grand reopening, Dunkin’ is offering 100 days of free coffee to the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line at the location, beginning at noon. 100 days of free coffee recipients will receive a free medium hot or iced coffee for 100 consecutive days on the Dunkin’ app. To qualify, g…
Gourmet Breakfast Eatery Readies For Opening In New Rochelle Gourmet Breakfast Eatery Readies For Opening In New Rochelle
Gourmet Breakfast Eatery Readies For Opening In New Rochelle A breakfast restaurant chain specializing in gourmet toast has announced the opening date for its new Westchester locale. Toastique, located at 604 North Ave. in New Rochelle, will hold a grand opening event on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The eatery, a chain with locations across the country, is known for its "gourmet toast." If you're wondering what that means, some options include the "Avocado Smash," topped with avocado, watermelon radish, marinated tomatoes, and chili oil; the "3-Cheese Italian," topped with prosciutto, melted swiss and fontina with roasted garlic onio…
Look Inside NJ's First Eataly: Sprawling Store, Restaurant Open At Short Hills Mall Look Inside NJ's First Eataly: Sprawling Store, Restaurant Open At Short Hills Mall
Look Inside NJ's First Eataly: Sprawling Store, Restaurant Open At Short Hills Mall Eataly is now open in the Garden State. The Italian marketplace opened its first New Jersey location at The Mall at Short Hills on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The 17,000 square foot store aim to give patrons a taste of the "authentic Italian lifestyle," according to a release. Eataly Short Hills features a 230-seat restaurant and bar, Eataly Ristorante, which offers traditional antipasti, pasta dishes, Pizza Napoletana, and main courses like chicken Milanese, alongside an extensive wine list. The store also hosts several quick-serve counters that offer grab-and-go items including coffee, pastries,…
New Wawa Store Grand Opening In PA Brings Free Coffee, T-Shirts New Wawa Store Grand Opening In PA Brings Free Coffee, T-Shirts
New Wawa Store Grand Opening In PA Brings Free Coffee, T-Shirts A new Wawa store's grand opening in Berks County will feature free hot coffee and T-shirts, the company announced. The new store is located at 10 Bernville Road in Robesonia, according to the company. Its grand opening will be held beginning with a countdown at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. Doors will officially open at 8 a.m. There will be free T-shirts for the first 100 customers along with free any-size hot coffee on opening day, while supplies last, the company stated.  A brief ceremony marking the store's opening will be held at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Hoagies for Heroes hoagie…
Trash Bag-Wearing Man Busted Breaking Into Popular Fredericksburg Coffee Shop: Police Trash Bag-Wearing Man Busted Breaking Into Popular Fredericksburg Coffee Shop: Police
Trash Bag-Wearing Man Busted Breaking Into Popular Fredericksburg Coffee Shop: Police A popular Fredericksburg coffee spot did not miss a beat after a trash bag-wearing man vandalized the business. Roger Ruffner, 66, couldn't wait to get his caffeine fix on Monday morning, and broke dozens of window panels at Hyperion Espresso during a strange scene that played out in the 300 block of William Street. The incident was reported shortly before 3 a.m. on Nov. 4.  Upon arrival, police say that officers found Ruffner standing in front of the building, wearing a trash bag and holding a plastic pole and broomstick.  According to the Fredericksburg Police Department, Ruff…
Dunkin Celebrating Grand Reopening Of Jersey City Location Dunkin Celebrating Grand Reopening Of Jersey City Location
Dunkin Celebrating Grand Reopening Of Jersey City Location A Dunkin in Jersey City is celebrating its new facelift. Dunkin will be hosting a grand reopening celebration for its location at 725 State Route 440 on Thursday, Nov. 7.  To celebrate the grand reopening, Dunkin’ is offering 100 days of free coffee to the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line at the location, beginning at 9 a.m.  100 days of free coffee recipients will receive a free medium hot or iced coffee for 100 consecutive days on the Dunkin’ app. To qualify, guests must be a Dunkin’ Rewards member or must sign up on the day of the event and will receive the promotiona…
Popular Eatery Franchise Opens New Locale In Yonkers: Here's Where Popular Eatery Franchise Opens New Locale In Yonkers: Here's Where
Popular Eatery Franchise Opens New Locale In Yonkers: Here's Where Pastry lovers, an all-new eatery in Westchester serving up delicious baked goods is now open for business.  Paris Baguette, a French-Korean bakery chain with more than 4,000 locations across the globe, has opened a new location in Yonkers at 1771 Central Park Ave., city officials said on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  The new eatery, located in the Highridge shopping plaza, serves a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, tea, and fresh bread.  Sweet and savory options include sugar mochi donuts, very berry pastries, soft strawberry cheesecakes, ham and chee…
Market Reopens In Bedford After Fire At Mount Kisco Locale Market Reopens In Bedford After Fire At Mount Kisco Locale
Market Reopens In Bedford After Fire At Mount Kisco Locale A market that was forced to close after a devastating fire has reopened in a new location in Northern Westchester.  Mast Market, a cafe and organic food store originally located in Mount Kisco, held a soft reopening in Bedford at 1 Court Rd. on Saturday, Oct. 26.  The reopening comes more than a year after a blaze at its Mount Kisco locale on South Moger Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, that forced the market to relocate to Bedford.  Earlier Report - 3-Alarm Blaze Breaks Out At Business In Mount Kisco Although the market is now open to customers, it will not launc…
7 Fast Facts About PA's Newest Bookstore (EXCLUSIVE; PHOTOS) 7 Fast Facts About PA's Newest Bookstore (EXCLUSIVE; PHOTOS)
7 Fast Facts About PA's Newest Bookstore (Exclusive; Photos) A new bookstore brought hundreds of people out in Palmyra on Saturday, Oct. 26. Here's what we've learned about Book Bar and its owner/CEO Brittany Haynes.  "I decided to pursue my big dream of opening a little bookstore by creating Book Bar LLC in the fall of 2023," Brittany wrote on the Book Bar website.  Background Brittany comes from the book world, in 2019, she moved to PA from Ohio (but is originally from Missouri) to start a job with a publishing company in the area after obtaining her Master's degree, she told us in an interview conducted via email. "My now husband and I w…
Remodeled Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening With '100 Days Of Free Coffee' In Larchmont Remodeled Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening With '100 Days Of Free Coffee' In Larchmont
Remodeled Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening With '100 Days Of Free Coffee' In Larchmont Following the remodeling of its interior, a Westchester County Dunkin' locale will soon be celebrating its reopening by offering 100 days of free coffee to a lucky few.  The Dunkin' at 1311 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) in Larchmont will be holding a grand reopening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m.  If you like free coffee, you'll want to make sure you arrive early: the first 100 Dunkin' rewards members in line for the celebration will receive a free medium hot or iced coffee for 100 consecutive days on the Dunkin' phone app.  To qualify for this, you'll have to be a Du…
Coffee Shop With Middle Eastern Spin Coming Soon To West Hartford Coffee Shop With Middle Eastern Spin Coming Soon To West Hartford
Coffee Shop With Middle Eastern Spin Coming Soon To West Hartford The windows of Yemerica Coffee in Hartford County loudly proclaim it's coming soon. Though the owners have not given any definitive date of when that will be, several people have posted their excitement online about the prospect of having a Yemen coffee house close to home.  The coffee shop is located at 1000 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford. The cafe hasn't released its menu, but a Yelp page for the business says it will serve breakfast, brunch, coffee, and tea.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by القرية العربيه …
Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63 Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63
Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63 Terri Breen, of Essex Fells and later of West Orange, passed away on Oct. 14, 2024. She was 63 years old. Born Mary Theresa Faleskie on Dec. 12, 1960, at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, HI, Terri graduated from Hawaii Baptist Academy and earned her BA from Pennsylvania State University, State College. After college, Terri moved to New York City, beginning her career in advertising at Doyle Dane Bernbach and later at Women’s Day Magazine. She left her career to focus on what she considered her most important job of all — raising her beloved sons, Conor and Liam. Devoted to their growth, …
Stop & Shop Launches Own Coffee Brand With These 7 Varieties Stop & Shop Launches Own Coffee Brand With These 7 Varieties
Stop & Shop Launches Own Coffee Brand With These 7 Varieties Stop & Shop is introducing its own private-label coffee brand in days. The seven new varieties of its "Taste of Inspirations" are Bold Barista, Cozy Cabin, Dawn’s Dance, Smoky Symphony, Sunrise Solace, Tropical Twist, and Mellow Moonlight (decaf). They are available at the supermarket's 360 stores in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island starting this weekend, in time for National Coffee Day, on Sunday, Sept. 29. All flavors are made with 100 percent premium Arabica beans. The coffee collection was produced in collaboration with coffee specialist Andrew He…
Dunkin' Giving Free Coffee For A Year At North Bergen Grand Reopening Dunkin' Giving Free Coffee For A Year At North Bergen Grand Reopening
Dunkin' Giving Free Coffee For A Year At North Bergen Grand Reopening Dunkin is celebrating the grand reopening of its North Bergen location with some free coffee. A grand reopening of the North Bergen location at 6903 Kennedy Blvd. will be held at Wednesday, Sept. 18. Dunkin’ is offering free coffee for a yerar to the first 100 guests in line at the restaurant at 9 a.m. The free coffee for a year giveaway entitles customers to a coupon book containing four free medium hot or iced coffee coupons per month for 14 months, good only at the North Bergen Dunkin’ at 6903 Kennedy Blvd. The coupon books will be distributed beginning at 10:00 a.m. Additiona…
How To Get Free Coffee, 99 Cent Ice Cream Scoops At Newly-Remodeled Wyckoff Dunkin' How To Get Free Coffee, 99 Cent Ice Cream Scoops At Newly-Remodeled Wyckoff Dunkin'
How To Get Free Coffee, 99 Cent Ice Cream Scoops At Newly-Remodeled Wyckoff Dunkin' A Bergen County Dunkin' store just got even better. The newly remodeled 2,400-square-foot store at 525 Cedar Hill Ave., in Wyckoff, which also serves up Baskin Robbins ice cream, is reopening on Friday, Sept. 13. To celebrate the grand reopening, guests can enjoy a single scoop of Baskin-Robbins ice cream for just 99 cents from 9 a.m. to noon on the day of the grand reopening, and are invited to spin a prize wheel for free Dunkin’ merchandise and giveaways, while supplies last. Dunkin’ is also offering 100 Days of Free Coffee to the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line at store b…
Newly Remodeled Dunkin' Reopens In Pearl River Following 2021 Fire Newly Remodeled Dunkin' Reopens In Pearl River Following 2021 Fire
Newly Remodeled Dunkin' Reopens In Pearl River Following 2021 Fire Nearly three years after a devasting fire destroyed a Dunkin' and other stores at a Hudson Valley plaza, a grand reopening ceremony will welcome back customers this weekend where they could win free coffee for a year.  "Free Coffee for a Year" was offered to the first 100 guests in line beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16 to celebrate the reopening.  The fire, which took place in Rockland County on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, destroyed The Rise (where the fire started), a gun range, and spread to a Dollar General store and Dunkin' around noon on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 112 North Middlet…
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…
Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Opens New Stand In Connecticut Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Opens New Stand In Connecticut
Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Opens New Stand In Connecticut A new drink drive-thru coffee stand, 7 Brew, is set to open another Connecticut location this Fall. Known for its 20,000 different kinds of drinks ranging from coffee, smoothies, shakes, and teas, 7 Brew will open in New Haven County in Wallingford in September. Gracie Hughes, a spokesperson for the company, said the future coffee stand was dropped on site and will be located at 905 N. Colony Road. 7 Brew More than your standard coffee stand, 7 Brew offers an extensive variety of unique drink combinations. From the original Blondie, a caramel and vanilla brew, to 7 Energy smoothies, shak…
Gourmet Grocery DeCicco & Sons To Open In Greenwich Gourmet Grocery DeCicco & Sons To Open In Greenwich
Gourmet Grocery DeCicco & Sons To Open In Greenwich Gourmet grocery fans will be ecstatic to learn that DeCicco & Sons is making its Connecticut debut with a new store in Fairfield County.  It will occupy a 20,000-square-foot space at 11 Glen Ridge Road in Greenwich. The store is slated to welcome shoppers in the Summer of 2025, pending town approval. A specific opening date has not yet been announced. Store officials said Greenwich residents can look forward to "an unparalleled selection of premium products," including their acclaimed beer selection, Italian bakery, fresh produce, and highly rated prepared…
New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In Irvington: 'We Look Forward To Seeing You There' New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In Irvington: 'We Look Forward To Seeing You There'
New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In Irvington: 'We Look Forward To Seeing You There' Coffee lovers in Westchester, mark your calendars — an all-new cafe dedicated to enhancing its customers' daily caffeine intake will soon be celebrating its opening.  LuDy Cafe, located in Irvington at 7 North Astor St., will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. The establishment, founded by husband and wife Tim and Ashley Akapo, aims to "enhance your coffee experience and make every moment memorable," according to its Yelp page. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will feature live music and giveaways, the eatery will offer coffee and complimentar…
Dunkin' Opening Newly Remodeled Store In Ramsey Dunkin' Opening Newly Remodeled Store In Ramsey
Dunkin' Opening Newly Remodeled Store In Ramsey Dunkin' is introducing a new concept to Bergen County. The store at 233 N. Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey will be celebrating a grand reopening of its Ramsey location on Friday, May 31.  The first 100 guests will receive a coupon book containing four free medium hot or iced coffee coupons per month for 14 months. The coupon books will be distributed at 9 a.m. Dunkin’ Rewards members, and those who sign up for Dunkin’ Rewards, can spin a Dunkin’ prize wheel to receive complimentary merchandise, including Dunkin’ cups, sunglasses, cinch bags and pens, beginning at 9 a.m. The 2,100-square-…
20-Year-Old Reaching Dreams By Opening Upscale Brunch Spot In Central Jersey 20-Year-Old Reaching Dreams By Opening Upscale Brunch Spot In Central Jersey
20-Year-Old Reaching Dreams By Opening Upscale Brunch Spot In Central Jersey Tatum Menake's dream of owning a restaurant matched what she saw in Lincroft: a need for an upscale brunch spot. Menake said she's opening a breakfast and lunch restaurant called Tatum's Table. It'll be located in The Lincroft Grove shopping plaza at 650 Newman Springs Road.  Her first business will take over the former home of Restaurante Puerto Rico, which closed in March 2022. The Colts Neck woman said she was inspired by her family's three generations of experience in the food business.  Menake's brother runs Navy St. Cafe and she has worked with him in the tak…
South Jersey Coffee Shop Bringing Cali-Inspired Drinks To Second Location South Jersey Coffee Shop Bringing Cali-Inspired Drinks To Second Location
South Jersey Coffee Shop Bringing Cali-Inspired Drinks To Second Location A New Jersey coffee shop serving up cups of California-style caffeine is about to open up its second location. California Cold Co. is holding its grand opening for its shop in Brick Township on Saturday, Feb. 17. The store will be on 990 Cedarbridge Avenue, inside the Town Hall Shoppes plaza. Fans said they're excited to see California Cold Co. expanding to a second location. "Looks beautiful!" one person wrote on Facebook. "I am excited to have your delicious coffee in Brick!" "Congratulations!" another person commented. "So excited for you all! Brick is so lucky to have you!" We’re…
Worker Chases Customer With Scissors After Disagreement Over Cup Of Coffee In Somerville: Cops Worker Chases Customer With Scissors After Disagreement Over Cup Of Coffee In Somerville: Cops
Worker Chases Customer With Scissors After Disagreement Over Cup Of Coffee In Somerville: Cops A disagreement over how to make a proper cup of coffee nearly came to blows earlier this month when an employee of a Somerville chased a complaining customer throughout the building with a pair of scissors, authorities said.  Vladislav Sinev, 53, of Chelsea, is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon stemming from an incident on Nov. 12 at Zaruma Gold Coffee in Somerville, Somerville police said.  The customer, whose name was not released, said he'd ordered a coffee from the 37 Woodbine Street cafe, but he didn't like how it was made. He took it back t…
'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Capital Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?' 'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Capital Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?'
'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Capital Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?' A new, upscale restaurant in the region serving coffee, cocktails, and small plates is earning high praise just months into business. The Scene, located in Albany at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in late July 2023. Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant offers craft cocktails, specialty coffees, and all-day brunch options, including sandwiches, bagels, and oatmeal.  Among the popular choices, according to Yelp, is the Scenewich, made with a fried egg, brie, prosciutto, caramelized onion, honey mustard, and arugula on a croissant. View …
Coffee Shop With Location In Greenwich Opens Second CT Store In Darien Coffee Shop With Location In Greenwich Opens Second CT Store In Darien
Coffee Shop With Location In Greenwich Opens Second CT Store In Darien A popular coffee shop founded in New York is quickly becoming known in Connecticut for its freshly brewed drip coffee. Gregorys Coffee opened its second location in Connecticut on Friday, Oct. 13 in the Darien Commons. Gregorys' other Connecticut locale is in Greenwich, at 343 Greenwich Ave. Gregorys is known for its freshly brewed drip coffee, specialty handcrafted drinks, and house-made pastries. Its everyday blend, Gregs House, has been hailed as smooth, naturally sweet, and balanced.  Start your day with a freshly brewed cup of Gregorys Coffee which just opened in Darien.Gregorys…
Hair Salon/Coffee Bar Opens In Caldwell: 'Bring The Hamptons To New Jersey' Hair Salon/Coffee Bar Opens In Caldwell: 'Bring The Hamptons To New Jersey'
Hair Salon/Coffee Bar Opens In Caldwell: 'Bring The Hamptons To New Jersey' A new business in Caldwell is combining haircutting, coffee and live entertainment into one package. Mane.Lobby is a new salon opening at 461 Bloomfield Avenue, with a grand opening set for Saturday, Sept. 23. The salon allows customers to get their caffeine fix, with Italian brewed espressos, lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos while they get their hair trimmed and also promises to host live entertainment every month with an in-house band. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mane.Lobby (@mane.lobby) "We want to bring the Hamptons to Ne…