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Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Poll: Where Is The Best Ice Cream In Fairfield County? Vote Now Poll: Where Is The Best Ice Cream In Fairfield County? Vote Now
Poll: Where Is The Best Ice Cream In Fairfield County? Vote Now Here’s the scoop on where to find the best ice cream this summer. Daily Voice asked readers for their favorite ice cream spots in Fairfield County. The most popular responses are listed in the poll above. Vote on your favorite now! Voting ends Friday, July 26, at 11 p.m. Winner gets bragging rights. In the meantime, try not to get brain freeze with these fun ice cream facts, courtesy of Ben & Jerry's: Ice cream cones were invented at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, by concessions vendors as a way for people to eat ice cream easily while they enjoyed the fair. New Zealan…

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by Michael Mashburn
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
This 80-Year-Old Bakery Named Best In Massachusetts By 'Elite' Yelpers This 80-Year-Old Bakery Named Best In Massachusetts By 'Elite' Yelpers
This 80-Year-Old Bakery Named Best In Massachusetts By 'Elite' Yelpers Come for the cannoli, stay for the entire display case. If you’re on the hunt for the best sweet treats around, look no further than Boston landmark Mike’s Pastry, the top-rated bakery in Massachusetts by Yelp’s Elite Squad. Located in the city’s historic North End on Hanover Street, Mike’s has been satisfying sweet tooths since 1946, when founder Michael Mercogliano began selling his “one-of-a-kind” cannoli. Easily recognized by its signature white box with blue font tied with a string bow, the bakery offers nearly a dozen varieties of the Italian pastry, including chocolate chip, pistac…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
Business
Food Fight: Popular Pizza Chain Shutters Long Island Location, Divides Foodies Food Fight: Popular Pizza Chain Shutters Long Island Location, Divides Foodies
Food Fight: Popular Pizza Chain Shutters Long Island Location, Divides Foodies A popular pizza restaurant that was at a Long Island mall for over 10 years has shuttered its doors suddenly, leaving customers confused (and some cheering). The California Pizza Kitchen, formerly located at 618 Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, is no longer. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Long Islanders began noticing the closure, with some customers receiving emails regarding it. It is unclear why the location closed. A recorded message when calling the location’s phone number confirmed the closure, recommending interested customers visit the Walt Whitman location in Huntington Station. In the …

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by Sophie Grieser
Edison, NJ
Lifestyle
Authentic Irish Pubs To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In New Jersey Authentic Irish Pubs To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In New Jersey
Authentic Irish Pubs To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In New Jersey Fix yourself a pint of Guinness and get to jiggin' — St. Patrick's Day celebrations have only just begun. New Jersey has plenty of pubs to celebrate, complete with all the shepherd's pie you can eat, the beer you can drink and years of tradition. Here are the most popular and authentic New Jersey pubs to celebrate St. Paddy's Day: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dooney's Pub (@dooneyspub) Dooney's Pub & Restaurant, Delran and Voorhees: Open since Summer 2011, the owners of this Irish themed bar and restaurant have more than…

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by Cecilia Levine
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries
Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries Seafood lovers should maki these sushi restaurants rated as the best in the Boston area by Eater Boston a top priority for their next dining out experience.  From old favorites to new spots on the scene, this list is sure to have a yet-to-be checked out restaurant for even the most seasoned of Boston diners. Enjoy a quick lunch of sashimi or settle in and relax for hours of luxuriously rolled and plated sushi dishes at these eateries, from Eater Boston's list of top sushi picks.  Umami Omakase (Cambridge) View this post on Instagram A post s…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Long Islanders Reveal More Weirdest Food Combinations Long Islanders Reveal More Weirdest Food Combinations
Long Islanders Reveal More Weirdest Food Combinations Long Islanders revealed more of their "weirdest" food combinations when asked on the Long Island Food & Drink group page in part two of an earlier story. Here are some of note: "Peanut butter and salami sandwich or just rolled up," said Doreen Sobelman- Ainslie. "In high school, we used to smash up potato chips into our little ice cream cups," said Cindy Hoey Cavorti. "This was the best thing," added Leslie Foran-Bell on the topic. Gavin Liam said, "Hot honey on pizza." Linda Gieir Chaimowitz said, "Peanut butter, Marshmallow Fluff, and whipped cream sandwich." Earli…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Here Are Five Foods Long Islanders Really Love Here Are Five Foods Long Islanders Really Love
Here Are Five Foods Long Islanders Really Love Long Islanders don't hold back when you ask them to list foods they really love. The bacon or ham, egg, and cheese sandwich is a high-ranking member of the Long Island-centric food club judging by responses to a Daily Voice question to members of the Long Island Food & Drink and Foodies of Long Island food groups on Facebook.  Here are five foods mentioned. Bacon, egg, and cheese "Bacon, egg and cheese, salt, pepper, ketchup," responded Hayley Valla in a post on the Food & Drink Facebook page. Kim Demanuel, in a post on the page said, "Ham, egg, and cheese on a rol…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Long Islanders Reveal Weirdest Food Combinations Long Islanders Reveal Weirdest Food Combinations
Long Islanders Reveal Weirdest Food Combinations Long Islanders revealed some of their "weirdest" food combinations when asked on the Long Island Food & Drink group page. Here are some of note: "I love peanut butter on Italian bread with spaghetti on top," said Melissa Schnepp. "BBQ potato chips on a buttered bagel," said Kathy Weston Borax. Crushed potato chips on hamburgers, hot dogs and sandwiches," said Neil Heffernon. Mike Grieco said, "Bring a box of your favorite chocolate bites to the movies and pour them over your popcorn instead of the butter. Mix well and the warm popcorn melts the chocolate." "Tang sandwiches like Al…

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by Donna Christopher
Newburgh, NY
Lifestyle
These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York
These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York The Hudson Valley is home to some of the state’s juiciest, beefiest burgers, according to a newly released report. NewYorkUpstate.com took a deep dive into some of the Empire State’s best burger joints and using data from Yelp, released the new report of eateries in the area that are the 31 best burger restaurants in upstate New York. According to the report, factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking, and number of negative reviews.”Best" is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews, star rating for a business, length of time a business…

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by Zak Failla