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Craft Beers

Towson, MD
Business
Aussie's New Baltimore Brewery Is 'All Too Serendipitous' Aussie's New Baltimore Brewery Is 'All Too Serendipitous'
Aussie's New Baltimore Brewery Is 'All Too Serendipitous' After nearly two decades living in Australia, Jeff Osborne is moving back to the States. But he won't be leaving Australia entirely behind. Osborne is weeks away from opening M8, an Australian-themed bar pronounced mate, in Baltimore.  The spot will be replacing Checkerspot Brewing Co. on 175 Ostend St., and Osborne hopes to be fully operational on Sept. 10, when the Baltimore Ravens will play their first home game of the season. Osborne first moved to the U.S. from a city near Brisbane, Australia in 1999, but moved back a few years later to raise his four kids with his wif…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
News
New Restaurant Opens At Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Inn New Restaurant Opens At Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Inn
New Restaurant Opens At Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Inn Diners in Bergen County have a new option for dinner- right at their local Holiday Inn. The Hangar Lounge at the Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights-Meadowlands completed the final stage of its recent renovation and recently reopened to the public. The restaurant features traditional American fare with curtailed cocktails and craft beers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights (@holidayinnhasbrouckheights) “This is no longer simply a hotel sports bar," said Jennifer Fland, the general manager of the hotel. "It’s…

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by Sam Barron
Gaithersburg, MD
Business
Holy Aioli! One Of America's Best Burgers Sold At This MD Eatery Holy Aioli! One Of America's Best Burgers Sold At This MD Eatery
Holy Aioli! One Of America's Best Burgers Sold At This MD Eatery A “holy” experience at a popular burger joint with locations across the DMV region has earned an area eatery the distinction of serving as one of the best burgers in America. The Holy Aioli burger from Dog Haus Biergarten, made the cut for popular food and drink website Tasting Table, which ranked the dish among the most delicious in the nation, sitting right alongside other heavy hitters across the country.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dog Haus (@doghausdogs) The website highlighted the burger’s thin patty, which is served …

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
Business
Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes
Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes A Connecticut restaurant has closed. The owners of Sherman's Taphouse in Hartford County announced plans to close the Southington eatery in a Facebook post on Friday, July 1. The restaurant was located at 25 Center St.  "We regret to inform you that this will be our last weekend in business," the announcement reads. "We absolutely love this community and will truly miss you all." Sherman's was known for its craft beers and signature dishes, including mac and cheese, sandwiches, and burgers.

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by Nicole Valinote
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
This Popular Spot Named Long Island's Best Bar By Voters This Popular Spot Named Long Island's Best Bar By Voters
This Popular Spot Named Long Island's Best Bar By Voters Say cheers! A celebrated brewery was voted the best bar on Long Island for the second year in a row, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Po'Boy Brewery in Suffolk County was voted the best bar by Long Islanders in 2022, the website announced. Located at 200 Wilson St. in Port Jefferson Station, the brewery offers a wide selection of drinks from the "Lavender Fields of Dreams" sour IPA fermented with blueberry, lemonade, and lavender, to "The Amazing Ciderman," a hard cider fermented with peach and mango. "This spot was wonderful," Stephanie K., of Babylon, wrote in a Yelp review. "T…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brookfield, CT
Lifestyle
Northern Fairfield County Italian Eatery With 'Classic' Pizza Draws Customers From Near, Far Northern Fairfield County Italian Eatery With 'Classic' Pizza Draws Customers From Near, Far
Northern Fairfield County Italian Eatery With 'Classic' Pizza Draws Customers From Near, Far If your belly is calling for pizza and you are the adventurous type and like a little something different on your pie, then you might want to check out one of Fairfield County's favorite wood-fired pizza places.  850 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza in Ridgefield is gaining high marks for their inventive pizza selection -- also offered gluten-free -- and for many of their pasta dishes and salads. Pizza is the main selection at 850 Degrees, offered in two types, with or without red sauce and NY style or ultra-thin.  An artichoke, truffle pizza.Yelp The selections are fun with such favorites as …

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by Kathy Reakes
Pittsfield, MA
Lifestyle
This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews
This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews If you live anywhere in Western Massachusetts you probably already know about the Rail Trail Ale House and its brick-oven artisan pizzas, Angus burgers, and hand-cut fries. But just in case you don't here's a quick rundown of what you'll find when you visit this Hampden County hot spot which is a favorite with Southwick locals. The menu features a complete rundown of just about every type of pizza such as the buff chicken with house-made Buffalo sauce or the mushroom madness ( no explanation needed). But just in case you are picky, or can't find that right combination they will make it for…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hartford, CT
Business
Food Trucks & Co., A Brick-And-Mortar Restaurant With Street-Style Eats, To Serve Cocktails Food Trucks & Co., A Brick-And-Mortar Restaurant With Street-Style Eats, To Serve Cocktails
Food Trucks & Co., A Brick-And-Mortar Restaurant With Street-Style Eats, To Serve Cocktails Food Trucks & Company, an Ansonia brick-and-mortar restaurant opened this September by a food truck owner who wanted to settle down, plans to sling area-brewed beers and craft cocktails to customers dining in, picking up and ordering delivery in the near future. "We had been on the road with our trucks [Food Trucks & Co and Bloom Kitchen & Co] for about a year testing the menus and listening to what our customers wanted," said Sedyra Nieves, the restaurant's social media manager and owner Ernie Nieves' daughter. "We’ve taken these menus and created a great variety that we feel co…

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by Christina Coulter
Springfield, MA
Lifestyle
CT Craft Breweries Win Gold, Silver Medals In National Competition CT Craft Breweries Win Gold, Silver Medals In National Competition
CT Craft Breweries Win Gold, Silver Medals In National Competition Two Connecticut craft beers have won medals at the 34th annual Great American Beer competition. Competing against 1,700 other breweries from across the nation, Counter Weight Brewing Company of Hamden and East Rock Brewing Company of New Haven stood out from the pack. Counter Weight won a gold medal over 89 other challengers in the German-style Oktoberfest or “Dortmunder” category. East Rock Brewing won a silver medal for its Vienna Lager beating out 109 other entries for the honor. The Great American Beer Festival and competition are based in Boulder, Colorado. Judges sampled 8,806 ent…

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by Kristin Palpini
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Openings Delayed For New Pizzeria, Planet Wings In Area Openings Delayed For New Pizzeria, Planet Wings In Area
Openings Delayed For New Pizzeria, Planet Wings In Area The much-anticipated return of Planet Wings and Pizza E Birra on Main Street in Poughkeepsie has been put on hold for just a while. Planet Wings, which was a staple in Poughkeepsie until an electrical fire forced its owners to close in 2017, was set to reopen at a new location on Monday, March 2. However, the owners of the eateries announced they would have to push back the grand re-opening. “To our customers: We had planned to open our new location in Poughkeepsie on Monday, but due to some unforeseen issues, we will need a couple of more days,” they wrote on Facebook. “We needed a couple…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Gerardi’s Bar And Grill Offers Wide Range Of American Favorites In Heart Of Hauppauge Gerardi’s Bar And Grill Offers Wide Range Of American Favorites In Heart Of Hauppauge
Gerardi’s Bar And Grill Offers Wide Range Of American Favorites In Heart Of Hauppauge A swipe through the Twitter feed of Gerardi's Bar and Grill newly opened in Hauppauge will not only make you hungry, but long for old Hollywood. "Elvis appreciated a good sammie and would have LOVED" is posted with a picture of the King biting into one is posted next to ones you might try at the new eatery which serves American cuisine and seasonal fare. A turkey club and chicken BLT tell part of the story. For a lighter appetite, there's a tapas menu with a host of options, from baked clams to bacon-wrapped scallops, and "Lollipop Duo" of crusted lamb chops or roasted chicken lollipops ser…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Mission Taco Debuts In Huntington Mission Taco Debuts In Huntington
Mission Taco Debuts In Huntington Mission Taco with "authentically inauthentic" Mexican street fare and handcrafted drinks just joined the lively restaurant and nightlife scene in Huntington. The central spot right across from The Paramount opens officially on Thursday, June 13 at 371 New York Ave. It is suitable for both family dining and late night cocktails. Owners Andrew Affa and Steve Squitiro created a colorful spot to harmoniously unite the two under one roof. The taco menu takes its cue from street food but is uniquely different. "We call it authentically inauthentic. We've taken a lot of the bones of Mexican cui…

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by Donna Christopher
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Candlelight Inn Says It Serves 'Best Wings in Westchester,' And Many Agree Candlelight Inn Says It Serves 'Best Wings in Westchester,' And Many Agree
Candlelight Inn Says It Serves 'Best Wings in Westchester,' And Many Agree There's no denying the fact that chicken wings are a favorite when it comes to American cuisine, but if you consider yourself a true wing connoisseur, visit Scarsdale’s Candlelight Inn, which claims to offer the “best chicken wings in Westchester.” Located at 519 Central Park Avenue, Candlelight Inn’s chefs have prided themselves on offering high-quality American fare, chicken dishes and other popular pub-style eats since the eatery’s inception in 1955. What sets Candlelight Inn’s wings apart from others is that they’re available as full-sized pieces with the wing and leg attached. This uni…

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by Valerie Musson
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Mill Pond House Offers Fine Dining With Stunning View Of Centerport Harbor Mill Pond House Offers Fine Dining With Stunning View Of Centerport Harbor
Mill Pond House Offers Fine Dining With Stunning View Of Centerport Harbor As the official start of summer approaches, it’s time to start scoping out some new waterfront restaurants where you can enjoy an elegant meal by the water.  Fortunately, you can make the most of the cuisine and waterfront options at Mill Pond House, located at 437 East Main St. in Centerport. In addition to hosting lobster nights every Monday, Mill Pond House’s brunch, lunch and dinner menu is full of savory salads, seafood entrees, steak, pasta and more. Mill Pond House also provides a raw bar with freshly caught sea fare including littleneck clams, shrimp cocktail, east and west co…

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by Valerie Musson