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Middletown, NJ
Business
New Jersey Cocktail Bar Named Among Best In America
A Monmouth County cocktail bar picked up another national recognition after just one year of serving specialty drinks. Esquire named La Otra in Aberdeen Township on its list of 42 Best Bars in America for 2024. The bar is next to its sister restaurant Lita on Route 34, and both businesses are run by chef David Viana and his girlfriend Neilly Robinson. Bar manager Ricardo Rodriguez has a more "free-wheeling" approach to mixology at La Otra, compared to the Iberian classics at Lita. "Like the best bars attached to restaurants, the drinks are on the culinary side, such as the Tzatziki, which …
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
2 Mass Bars Deemed Best In US: New Report
A new report ranking the top bars in the United States has named two Massachusetts spots as among the best of the best. Out of the 42 best bars in the country, two hail from of Boston, according to a new 2024 ranking released by the men’s magazine Esquire. Both bars — Birds of Paradise, located at 525 Western Avenue in Brighton, and Equal Measure, at 775 Beacon Street — were lauded for their creative and delicious sips served among an aesthetically pleasing backdrop. Birds of Paradise, for example, curated a menu based on traveling, with one section focused on a single destination (as o…
Middletown, NJ
Business
NJ Couple's Eatery That Tells Family Tale Named Among 50 Best New Restaurants In America
A chef's New Jersey restaurant that he says tells the story of his family is getting national accolades. Lita, in Aberdeen, by Chef David Viana and his girlfriend Neilly Robinson, is representing the Garden State on Esquire's list of "50 Best New Restaurants in America." Inside Lita ET Schindler You may recognize Viana and Robinson from Heirloom Kitchen in Old Bridge, and Heirloom at The St Laurent, in Asbury Park. Lita is named after Viana's mother, Rosa Lita, came to Newark from Portugal in the 1970s. Viana's love of food, especially Portuguese classics, come from his m…
Hudson, NY
Lifestyle
‘Moan-Inducing’ Menu Lands NY Eatery On ‘Best New Restaurants In America’ List
Food so good it evokes moans of pleasure? A New York restaurant was among 50 across the country to make Esquire’s “Best New Restaurants in America” list for 2023. Casa Susanna – located in the Greene County hamlet of Leeds, at the Camptown Hotel – was heralded as serving up the best Mexican food on the East Coast. To come up with the list, Esquire writers traveled the United States, trying nearly 200 new restaurants serving up all styles of cuisine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Casa Susanna (@casasusannacamptown) “After a se…
Cambridge, MA
Lifestyle
‘We’re Kvelling’: Jewish Tavern With A Twist Named Best New Restaurant In Mass
A range of food from the Jewish diaspora, lectures and workshops, and a Lactaid dispenser on the way to the restroom — that’s what diners are raving about at Lehrhaus in Somerville, which landed in Esquire’s best new restaurants in the country. The kosher bar, restaurant, and learning center first opened in May at 425 Washington Street. Lehrhaus' menu boasts a Simanim salad with greens, leeks, and squash, drizzled with pomegranate honey vinaigrette. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lehrhaus (@lehrhaustavern) Rodanchas, a tr…
Towson, MD
Business
Church-Themed Bar, Hotel Bars In Baltimore Named To 'Esquire' List Of Best In America
A church-themed bar and hotel bars in Baltimore were named to the "Esquire" list of the best bars in America for 2023. The publication's lifestyle and culture director, Kevin Sintumuang, said this year's list (its 18th) has more "spirited originality" than ever before. Church, the Maryland Avenue bar, for example (which was temporarily closed as of June 1), is reminiscent of an actual church, complete with a pulpit as a greeter stand and pews in the back room, according to "Esquire." The second (well, and third) Baltimore spot on the list is Ash Bar and Bloom’s at Ulysses. Both are bars at…
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Massachusetts Bar Named One Of America's Best, New Report Says
One of America's best bars is situated in Massachusetts and it boasts a cozy atmosphere with room for only 16 guests, according to Esquire. A sake bar that says it is the first of its kind in Boston was named one of America's best bars by a new list from Esquire, released on Thursday, June 1. Koji Club, located in the Charles River Speedway in Brighton, is on a mission to reframe Japanese sake as an approachable, everyday beverage choice. Esquire lauded the spot's efforts, adding Koji Club to its list of best in America. View this post on Instagram …
Washington Township, NJ
Lifestyle
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Central, South Jersey
When it comes to celebrities, New Jersey boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Garden State, or once called it home. Here are the famous people you probably didn't realize were from South Jersey: Melissa Bacelar was born in Piscataway and is known for "Love Thy Neighbor" and "Pink Eye." Danny DeVito was born in Neptune and raised in Asbury Park. The actor and director is known for "Taxi," "Matilda," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and more. Emma Bell was born in Woodstown but attended Hunte…
Darien, CT
Lifestyle
Connecticut Magazine Names State's 25 Best Restaurants
Foodies will want to be sure and check out the latest edition of "Connecticut Magazine" which lists its annual 25 best new restaurants. The restaurants range from pizza joints to top-notch cuisine with famous chefs. Some restaurants of note in the list include: Villa Lulu, New Haven: Created by veteran restaurateurs Rafael Palomino and Mo Gad, Villa Lulu opened in August and features a contemporary Italian menu with new takes on such favorites as eggplant parmesan. Other standouts include crispy artichokes with Parmesan aioli; pork belly over Tuscan cabbage with apple mostarda, and squi…
Middletown, NJ
Business
America Can't Afford To Lose These 5 New Jersey Restaurants, Website Says
Small businesses have certainly suffered amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some long-favorited restaurants closed temporarily, and that was difficult and tragic enough for their loyal patrons. Imagine if more closed for good. Five New Jersey eateries were named to Esquire's list of "100 Restaurants America Can't Afford to Lose." If you've been to any of them, you probably already know why. Cowan's Public, Nutley: The Irish pub with a speakeasy vibe was built on Centre Street in the 1920s and opened about 15 years later. What Esquire says: "The craft-beer, proper-drink, good-food re…
Fairfield, CT
Business
Seven Fairfield County Weeklies Sold To Hearst Newspaper Chain
One week after Hersam Acorn Newspapers (HAN) closed five of its week, the company announced Thursday that it was acquired by the Hearst newspaper chain. The acquisition means Ridgefield-based HAN's remaining selling seven weekly newspaper in Fairfield County will now be owned and operated by Hearst. The deal - financial terms of which were not disclosed - transfers the print and digital assets of The Ridgefield Press, The Wilton Bulletin, New Canaan Advertiser, The Shelton Herald, The Darien Times, The Milford Mirror and The Trumbull Times. Hearst Connecticut Media Group now controls eigh…
