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New Haven, CT
Business
This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings
This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings An iconic New Haven County pizzeria has been recognized as one of the best places to grab a slice in the entire country according to a new list from Food & Wine.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, located in New Haven at 157 Wooster St., was listed as one of the top 28 pizzerias in America in a new list released by Food & Wine in June 2023.  One of the oldest pizzerias in the country, the New Haven location was opened by Frank Pepe all the way back in 1925 and is known for its New Haven-style coal-fired "apizza."  The eatery is perhaps best known for both its classic t…

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by Ben Crnic
Middletown, CT
Business
CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype' CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype'
CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype' Those looking for the best Italian dining experience in Connecticut with a unique New England twist will have to visit one Middlesex County eatery that rises above the competition, according to the Daily Meal.  Grano Arso, located in the town of Chester at 6 Main St. in a building dating back to 1902 that once housed a bank, has been named the best Italian restaurant in Connecticut by the Daily Meal, which cited the eatery's use of native New England grains in "steller" traditional pasta dishes.  Some of the impressive pasta dishes offered by the restaurant, owned by Chef Joel Gargano and …

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies A co-owner of Frank Pepe's, ranked No. 1 on Daily Meal's list of the 101 best pizzerias in America each of the last three years, has died. Gary Bimonte died on Wednesday, April 7.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, which has 12 locations in the Northeast (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island), announced his death on the Facebook page of its flagship New Haven location and said the New Haven location would be closed Thursday, April 8. Neither the circumstances surrounding his death nor his age have been immediately released. On its website, the company posted a stat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Popular North Jersey Burger Joint Crowned 2nd Best Burger In America Popular North Jersey Burger Joint Crowned 2nd Best Burger In America
Popular North Jersey Burger Joint Crowned 2nd Best Burger In America A popular North Jersey burger joint recently visited by a celebrity has been crowned second best in the U.S. White Manna on River Street in Hackensack took the No. 2 spot on the Daily Meal's rundown of "101 Best Burgers in America." "White Manna’s juicy burgers are topped with onion and cheese and served on a Martin’s potato roll. Pair your burger with a side of crispy fries or, if you’re a pickle fiend, add a 12-ounce cup of pickle chips," the website says. Founded in 1939 at the World's Fair, White Manna moved to Hackensack in 1946. The eatery has been featured on The Food Network's…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
Business
Rutt's Hut In Clifton Named Best Hot Dog In America Rutt's Hut In Clifton Named Best Hot Dog In America
Rutt's Hut In Clifton Named Best Hot Dog In America North Jersey residents don't have to go far for the best hot dog in the U.S. The ever-popular Ripper from the River Road eatery eatery was named the cream of the crop by food website the Daily Meal. "This iconic wiener starts as a normal hot dog that is then deep-fried, causing the crispy casing to split," the website said.  "But the key to this dish's success is in the sauce — or relish, to be exact. Rutt’s Hut has a secret recipe for the garnish, which includes a mixture of mustard and spices." The original Rutt's Hut stand opened in 1928 and quickly gained popularity for their crunchy…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Iconic Burger Joint Crowned Best In New Jersey Iconic Burger Joint Crowned Best In New Jersey
Iconic Burger Joint Crowned Best In New Jersey White Manna in Hackensack is taking home yet another title. The tiny burger joint on River Street was named the best in New Jersey for the second year in a row by the Daily Meal. The tiny, red and white, block building on the banks of the Hackensack River was purchased by Louis Bridges in 1946. Currently closed for indoor dining due to coronavirus, you can still get the small sliders to go. "Walk up to the tiny counter, place your order with the grillman, and watch as he smashes a small bit of beef onto the flat-top with a handful of thin-sliced onions then sandwiches it into a Martin’s p…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Ice Cream Shop Named Among Best In America Fairfield County Ice Cream Shop Named Among Best In America
Fairfield County Ice Cream Shop Named Among Best In America A Fairfield County ice cream shop has been named among the best in America. Ferris Acres Creamery in Newtown is representing Connecticut on a list of the best ice cream spots in every state. The list was published by the Daily Meal on Sunday -- National Ice Cream Day. The site scoured online reviews, social media, local publication and word-of-mouth tips to come up with its list. The Ferris Acres, located on Sugar Street, is run by a family of farmers. While they recently sold their dairy herd, you can still watch the cows in the pasture while you enjoy a cone. "This seasonal stand i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
Business
10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson County 10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson County
10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson County Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are 10 places you can try today in Hudson County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. Benny Tudino's, Hoboken: By far one of the most popular pizzerias among Daily Voice readers, Benny Tudino's has been around for nearly 40 years and boasts some massiv…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Here Is Your Guide To The Best Pizzerias In Jersey City Here Is Your Guide To The Best Pizzerias In Jersey City
Here Is Your Guide To The Best Pizzerias In Jersey City You won't get far in Jersey City without spotting a pizzeria. Besides, everyone's got their favorite. These are the highest-rated and most popular pizza shops in Jersey City (shops had to have 50 or more reviews to qualify for this list). 7. Renato's Pizza Masters: Renato's has a whopping 347 review and four solid stars on Yelp. Established in 1959, Renato's owner was born in Italy and has earned rave reviews for his wide variety of Italian delicacies. Margarita, however, seem to be one of the favorites when it comes to the pizza pies. 278 Central Ave. Bread + Salt pizzaHao Wang 6. Br…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Business
New Jersey Pizzerias Named Among 101 Best In U.S. New Jersey Pizzerias Named Among 101 Best In U.S.
New Jersey Pizzerias Named Among 101 Best In U.S. New Jersey pizza joints snagged six spots on the Daily Meal's annual list of 101 best pizzerias in the U.S. High-end mozzarella seems to be the common thread for many of the Garden State's greatest pies, according to the website. Here are the New Jersey spots on the list: 55. Bread and Salt, Jersey City "Rick Easton is one of the country’s most meticulous and renowned bakers, and he first gained recognition back in 2015 for a stone-milled, high-extraction wheat flour 'local bread' sold at his shop in Pittsburgh. So it goes without saying that the pizza dough he’s turning out at the Jersey…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
Lifestyle
Pizza Town USA Closes To Honor Death Of Founder Raymond Tomo, 93 Of Upper Montclair Pizza Town USA Closes To Honor Death Of Founder Raymond Tomo, 93 Of Upper Montclair
Pizza Town USA Closes To Honor Death Of Founder Raymond Tomo, 93 Of Upper Montclair Pizza Town USA will be closed Friday, June 14 to honor the passing of its founder Raymond Tomo. The restaurant will reopen Saturday. Tomo, a military veteran, died on June 11 at 93 years old. The Brooklyn native moved to Upper Montclair in 1969, 11 years after opening Pizza Town USA on Route 46. The restaurant, recently named to the Daily Meal's list of greatest old school pizzerias in America, was being run by Tomo's children, Michele Ginter and Bruce Tomo. Visitation is being held at the LaMonica Memorial Home in Livingston on Friday, June 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. A funeral Mass will …

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfield, CT
Business
Frank Pepe's Ranked Best Pizzeria In America Frank Pepe's Ranked Best Pizzeria In America
Frank Pepe's Ranked Best Pizzeria In America A nuanced sauce. Quality toppings. Flavorful and savory crust. Frank Pepe's, with three locations in Fairfield and Westchester counties, has it all and more, earning the acclaimed restaurant the top spot on Daily Meal's list of 101 best pizzerias in America. The "checklist destination" originally opened in New Haven in 1925 specializing in Napoletana-style pizza by Frank Pepe himself. He later opened six other locations around Connecticut, Westchester, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, all of which use Pepe's original recipes for the coal-fired pies. Frank Pepe's Fairfield County l…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Two North Jersey Pizzerias Ranked Among America's Best Two North Jersey Pizzerias Ranked Among America's Best
Two North Jersey Pizzerias Ranked Among America's Best A nuanced sauce. Quality toppings. Flavorful and savory crust. These are only some of the Daily Meal's qualifications for the perfect pie, and some North Jersey establishments have them, according to the website's seventh annual list of 101 Best Pizzerias in America. Among them are Bruno's in Clifton and Lyndhurst at No. 82 and A Mano in Ridgewood at No. 81. The No. 2 best pizza went to Buffala Razza in Jersey City and the No. 1 pizza is Frank Pepe's in Stamford. What Daily Meal loves most about Bruno's is it's "old-school" vibe and "monster" of a Sicilian pizza. "…

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by Cecilia Levine