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Milford Eatery That Considers Hot Dogs An Art Form Named To Fast Food 'Bucket List' Milford Eatery That Considers Hot Dogs An Art Form Named To Fast Food 'Bucket List'
Milford Eatery That Considers Hot Dogs An Art Form Named To Fast Food 'Bucket List' If you're dying and dying for a hot dog, there's a Connecticut restaurant that you must try, according to a new ranking of the best fast food restaurants in the nation.  Dogtown at 664 New Haven Ave. in Milford was named one of MSN's "Bucket-List Fast Food Restaurants." The report noted the restaurant's assortment of toppings as one of the eatery's main selling points.  Dogtown is loved by Milford locals thanks to the speedy service, quality ingredients, and wide range of dogs and toppings available. Diners can either get a ‘freestyle’ hot dog and customize it with their choi…
This East Meadow Bagel Shop Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says This East Meadow Bagel Shop Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
This East Meadow Bagel Shop Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic.  Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…
Pork Roll On A Burger? 'America's Best Restaurants' Reviews Middlesex Eatery's Special Item Pork Roll On A Burger? 'America's Best Restaurants' Reviews Middlesex Eatery's Special Item
Pork Roll On A Burger? 'America's Best Restaurants' Reviews Middlesex Eatery's Special Item A popular YouTube show that travels the country tasting food from different restaurants recently stopped by a New Jersey spot (scroll for video). "America's Best Restaurants" host Theo sampled the Simple Chicken Fajitas, the Steak Diane at Ellery's Neighborhood Pub & Grill in Middlesex. "Now I'm not going to lie though," Theo tells owner John Ellery. "I'm a little excited to get to this bad boy right here." It's the Brunch Burger that he's talking about, topped with hash browns, eggs, and pork roll — "not Taylor Ham," Theo says. Ellery's owner John Ellery says the burge…
Pizza Guru Portnoy Fulfills Troy Man's Dying Wish With Unique Review Pizza Guru Portnoy Fulfills Troy Man's Dying Wish With Unique Review
Pizza Guru Portnoy Fulfills Troy Man's Dying Wish With Unique Review Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy has had some tense moments when giving a "One Bite Pizza Review," but he faced what could have been one of his toughest reviews ever during a recent stop in the region. That's because he wasn't reviewing a restaurant or pizzeria. He was critiquing the pie from a family grieving the loss of a loved one to fulfill a Rensselaer County man's wish.  Derek Murphy, of Troy, died in May at 23 years old after a lifelong battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  The degenerative disorder slowly strips away the sufferer's strength and bodily contro…
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Patchogue Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Patchogue
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Patchogue Don’t let the name fool you; all body types are welcome at this new Long Island restaurant. Fat Boy’s Burrito opened its latest store in Patchogue, at 74 East Main Street, on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Founded in 2017 by Tony Othman, the fast-casual Mexican eatery specializes in “fat” burritos, as well as quesadillas, tacos, and street corn. Customer favorites, according to Yelp, include the Fat Hawaiian Burrito – made with marinated steak, grilled pineapple shrimp, rice, arugula, salsa, onion strings, and Fat Boy’s sauce. View this post on Instagram …
Portnoy Gifts Fan Buffalo Chicken Slice During Review Of Jersey Shore Pizzeria Portnoy Gifts Fan Buffalo Chicken Slice During Review Of Jersey Shore Pizzeria
Portnoy Gifts Fan Buffalo Chicken Slice During Review Of Jersey Shore Pizzeria Buffalo chicken pizza isn't Dave Portnoy's taste. And neither is a floppy crust. The Barstool CEO, continuing his "One Bite" review stint along the Jersey Shore stopped by Salerno's in Hazlet. The Bethany Road pizzeria threw in a free slice of buffalo chicken, but Portnoy made it abundantly clear, it's not his thing. So much so that he gave it to a nearby fan. Portnoy ultimately gave the pizza 7.3, deducting points for a floppy crust, but the fan reviewed his free slice of buffalo chicken: 8.3.
Pizza From Brothers' NJ Shop Leaves Crunch To Be Desired, Portnoy Says Pizza From Brothers' NJ Shop Leaves Crunch To Be Desired, Portnoy Says
Pizza From Brothers' NJ Shop Leaves Crunch To Be Desired, Portnoy Says Dave Portnoy is kicking off another "One Bite" New Jersey pizza review tour in Old Bridge.  Barstool Sports' CEO stopped by Via Sposito in Old Bridge, where he said he had one day to load up on pies before his colonoscopy. That's besides the point. On to the pizza. Portnoy ultimately gave the pizza a 7.4, telling owner Anthony Esposito his pies could use a little bit more crunch — but putting it in a cardboard box definitely wasn't helping. Via Sposito is owned by Anthony and his brother, Vincent Esposito Jr., both fourth generation Italians whose family previously lived in Brooklyn,…
Donuts At This Capital Region Bakery Among Best In Country, New Ranking Says Donuts At This Capital Region Bakery Among Best In Country, New Ranking Says
Donuts At This Capital Region Bakery Among Best In Country, New Ranking Says Their donuts may have four sides, but this boundary-pushing bakery isn’t for squares. Saratoga County’s Darling Doughnuts – located in Saratoga Springs at 441 Broadway – is among the best donut shops in the country by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The eatery placed No. 7 as determined by an “expert panel” and voted on by readers, according to the outlet, which sought to find those donut destinations offering “a unique charm and personal touch” not found at large chains. Under the direction of co-owners Natascha Pearl-Mansman and Glenn Severance, Darling Doughnuts sells a mouth…
Top 10 Long Island Pizzerias Revealed In These Rankings Top 10 Long Island Pizzerias Revealed In These Rankings
Top 10 Long Island Pizzerias Revealed In These Rankings Many of the selections in a popular website's rankings of the Top 10 pizzerias on Long Island are familiar places with well-earned reputations. But a few may come by surprise. The rankings, by Trip Advisor, are based on reviews. The No. 1-rated eatery, Branchinelli's Pizza & Restaurant in Hauppauge, says it makes its dough, sauces, and toppings at intervals throughout the day "to ensure freshness and flavor." Branchinelli's drew a 4.5 rating (out of 5) based on 286 reviews on the website. "Their pizza is truly a work of art!" one Trip Advisor poster stated. "They make an am…
Popular Pizza Guru Reviews 4 Eateries In Eastchester, Pelham: These Were Their Scores Popular Pizza Guru Reviews 4 Eateries In Eastchester, Pelham: These Were Their Scores
Popular Pizza Guru Reviews 4 Eateries In Eastchester, Pelham: These Were Their Scores Famed pizza guru and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has suddenly found himself becoming a big fan of Westchester pizza after reviewing four establishments in the county.  Portnoy, a self-proclaimed pizza expert who travels around the country reviewing pizzerias for his "One Bite Pizza Reviews" YouTube channel and scores them on a scale of one to ten, visited four eateries in Eastchester, Tuckahoe, and Pelham between Wednesday, Oct. 18 and Monday, Oct. 23.  The four pizzerias reviewed by Portnoy and their scores were:  Polpettina, located in Eastchester at 102 Fisher Av…
Restaurant Heading To Somerville For Third Location Will Offer A Few Updates To Extensive Menu Restaurant Heading To Somerville For Third Location Will Offer A Few Updates To Extensive Menu
Restaurant Heading To Somerville For Third Location Will Offer A Few Updates To Extensive Menu A small restaurant chain is growing, bringing crave-worthy dishes to more Eastern Massachusetts diners.  Dumpling Garden currently serves up Chinese and Japanese cuisine from its Saugus and Danvers locations, but it may be spreading the dumpling joy to Somerville as soon as the end of June, the eatery told Daily Voice.  The new location's menu promises to be similar to the other locations, a Dumpling Garden representative told Daily Voice, but will have a few updates.  The Saugus location, on Essex Street, has an extensive list of options. With pages dedicated to both Japanese and Chinese…
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 …
Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped? Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped?
Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped? It's more common for White Manna to earn some type of national ranking than not. The no-frills Hackensack burger joint, famous for its tiny sliders and building on River Street, has yet again been named the best in New Jersey, this time by "Readers Digest." While White Manna certainly has its fair share of rave reviews, some critics say the longtime hamburger joint, well, isn't all it's cracked up to be. "Used to be great went twice in the past 3 weeks and food was trash service was slow and grease was outrageous," one Daily Voice reader said. "Other places have better food they lost their…
Best Pizza: Sleepy Hollow Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Best Pizza: Sleepy Hollow Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US
Best Pizza: Sleepy Hollow Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Seven New York eateries are among Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 list for best pizza spots in the United States. Yelp says the list is based on reviews and comments by readers. The highest-ranked New York pizzeria on the list is on Long Island: Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana in Massapequa, which checks in at No. 6. The eatery, which has been in business since 1967, says on its website that it uses buffalo-milk mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes imported from Naples as well as our "fresh, home-made mozzarella. "All pizzas are drizzled with 100-percent Italian extr…
'I Wouldn't Wish This On My Worst Enemy': Penn State Pizzeria Trashed In Review By Portnoy 'I Wouldn't Wish This On My Worst Enemy': Penn State Pizzeria Trashed In Review By Portnoy
'I Wouldn't Wish This On My Worst Enemy': Penn State Pizzeria Trashed In Review By Portnoy Wet and floppy. Sounds more like a gym sock than an enjoyable meal, but it's how Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy described a slice of pizza he tried from College Pizza at State College. While Portnoy is certainly known as a tough pizza critic, this slice didn't even come close during the One Bite review: 1. It didn't score much higher on the One Bite app: 1.8. Students warned him before he bit in to the Locust Lane pizzeria's pie, "Don't expect much." Portnoy dug in anyway. "Um, this pizza's trash," he said, guys around him laughing. "It's horrible." The College Pizza website …
New Report Reveals Best Sandwich Served In Connecticut New Report Reveals Best Sandwich Served In Connecticut
New Report Reveals Best Sandwich Served In Connecticut Reader's Digest has revealed its choice for the best sandwich in Connecticut in a brand-new report. The publication shared its picks for the best sandwiches in all 50 states on Wednesday, Aug. 24. The clam roll is the best sandwich in Connecticut thanks to the fresh clams available along the state's coast, the news outlet reported.  Reader's Digest also selected Pennsylvania's cheesesteaks, Maine's lobster rolls, and New York's pastrami on rye in its report. Read the full report from Reader's Digest here.
New Bagel Shop In Suffolk Off To Strong Start New Bagel Shop In Suffolk Off To Strong Start
New Bagel Shop In Suffolk Off To Strong Start If you're ready for a bagel, why not try something different by checking out a new Long Island shop that offers some fun options. Bean's Bagels in Suffolk County which opened last month on Lake Avenue in Saint James, offers a full menu of the favorites, plus a whole lineup of whimsical selections such as the rainbow bagel with birthday cake cream cheese, and the French toast bagel that is stuffed with banana bread and topped with their banana chocolate chip cream cheese. Rainbow bagel with egg and cheese.Bean's Bagels/Facebook But bagels aren't the only thing you will find. The shop off…
These Are Five Top-Ranked Pizzerias In Westchester, According To Yelp These Are Five Top-Ranked Pizzerias In Westchester, According To Yelp
These Are Five Top-Ranked Pizzerias In Westchester, According To Yelp Looking for quality pizzerias in Westchester County? Here are the spots you need to check out, online reviewers say. According to Yelp's list of the best pizzerias in Westchester County, the following eateries are the top-rated spots to check out: 1. Amore Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, located at 1 Kent Place in Armonk. It has received a four-star rating from more than 150 reviews. Reviewers have cited the pizzeria's selection of pies, and also noted that the calamari is a menu highlight. Friday night pizza... let's not kid each other》》》everyone LOVES CARBS!! Program Amore now for y…
Main Street Eatery Hailed As Hidden Gem In Northern Westchester Main Street Eatery Hailed As Hidden Gem In Northern Westchester
Main Street Eatery Hailed As Hidden Gem In Northern Westchester For those not sure just what kind of food is served at Badageoni Georgian Kitchen in Northern Westchester, don't be afraid to walk in the door and discover the flavors of foods from the Caucasus Mountains, the Mediterranean, and other parts of Europe. Celebrating its 13th birthday this year, the restaurant, located in Mount Kisco at 26-28 Main St., is a bit unassuming, so don't judge a book by its cover.  A few tips you won't want to miss are the bread, especially, the Khachapuri, which is like an open-faced cheese boat with an egg on top, and the Chakapuli, a slow-cooke…
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Putnam County Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Putnam County
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Putnam County Don't risk a sub-par pizza experience—thanks to the efforts of pizza-loving Yelp! reviewers, you can find the cheesiest pies with the best crusts and sauces without leaving your computer chair (that is, until you answer your front door or get in your car to pick up your pie)! Benvenuto's Family Restaurant, 35 Secor Rd., Mahopac For a thin pizza crust, excellent service and a highly-rated Chicken Bacon Ranch pie, visit Benvenuto's in Mahopac. "Besides having the best pizza in the area, Benvenuto's restaurant deserves special mention. In normal times, Benvenuto had become our go-to rest…
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…
Dumont's Buffalo Bobby Is Rating Best Wings In Bergen (Suggestions Welcome) Dumont's Buffalo Bobby Is Rating Best Wings In Bergen (Suggestions Welcome)
Dumont's Buffalo Bobby Is Rating Best Wings In Bergen (Suggestions Welcome) Crispy on the outside and supple on the inside. That's how Dumont's Bobby Barthold says wings should be. The 27-year-old contractor is embarking on a mission to try all the best wings in the area, starting right here in Bergen County. "I just love wings," the Ridgewood native said. "And I'm going to try every single one." Barthold is documenting every bite on Instagram as Buffalo Bobby. He scores the birds 0-10 based on sauce, texture, overall experience and something he calls bonability. "Bonability is key," Barthold said. "It's how easily the meat fa…