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Northern Valley, NJ
News
'Greatest Customers In The World:' French Restaurant Closing After Almost 30 Years In Northvale
A restaurant on the brink of hitting its 30th year in its current Bergen County location — and 36 years in business overall — will be closing its doors this weekend. Madeleine's Petit Paris, a French fine-dining restaurant on Tappan Road in Northvale, said on its website that its last day in business will be Sunday, Oct. 27. Madeleine's was first opened by Gaspard Caloz, who was born in the Alps of Switzerland and developed a love of cooking at 14 years old, the restaurant's website says. After marrying his wife, Madeleine, the couple welcomed two children and moved to New Jersey, as…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
'Great Addition': New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Well-Balanced, Delicious' Fare
A new French restaurant on Long Island promising classic bistro fare in a warm atmosphere is delighting diners just weeks into business. Village Bistro – located in East Hampton at 10 Main Street – held its grand opening in early May 2024. Under the direction of owner Adam Potter, the 90-seat restaurant serves a number of French-inspired dishes, like croque monsieur made with comte cheese, bechamel sauce, and ham. Or the ricotta cavatelli, available with bolognese or classic tomato sauce. Diners can also choose from appetizers like tuna tartare, escargot, and heirloom tomato tart, and dess…
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Acclaimed French Restaurant Opening Second Location In Hudson County
Diners in Hudson County are going to be saying "ooh la la" to its newest addition to the restaurant scene. Faubourg, a French restaurant that opened to acclaim in Montclair in 2019, is opening a second location in Weehawken this summer at 1100 Avenue at Port Imperial, a block from the Hudson River waterfront. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Faubourg Montclair (@faubourgmontclair) Dominique Paulin and Chef Oliver Muller said every detail in the new restaurant is "meticulously planned" to enhance the guest experience, with Fa…
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Lifestyle
Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Hudson Valley Restaurant
A new Hudson Valley restaurant features eclectic New American cuisine in a relaxed setting with a Food Network "Chopped" chef at the helm. The Dining Room in Rockland County in Blauvelt, at 135 East Erie St., is a stylish but casual 65-seat restaurant, that includes a full-service bar, and offers dinner nightly and brunch on weekends. Executive Chef Gregory Stott, whom guests can see in action through a large glass restaurant-front window, specializes in New American, Northern Italian, and French fine-dining cuisine. “At The Dining Room, I’m not married to a singl…
Brentwood, NY
Business
New Eatery Takes Over Beloved Long Island French Spot
Shortly after a staple Long Island restaurant closed down, a new spot has taken its place, offering delicious meals at any time of day. Sunflower Cafe & Bakery has big shoes to fill. Located at 825 Montauk Highway in Bayport, the eatery opened on Tuesday, Dec. 12, taking over the spot formerly occupied by Le Soir – which closed at the end of November 2023 and was dubbed a “Grand Dame of Long Island French Restaurants” by a Facebook user. Now, after a face-lift consisting of checkered flooring and more, Sunflower Cafe & Bakery is ready to feed diners brunch, lunch, and dinner (and…
Hyde Park, NY
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Top 50 US Restaurants List: New Report
A new report by The New York Times listed four New York eateries among the Top 50 in the nation. Stissing House, located in Dutchess County at 7801 South Main Street in Pine Plains, is among the locales to be lauded by The Times in its 2023 “The Restaurant List,” which tests hundreds of eateries across the US to determine which are sending out the most exceptional and exciting dishes. Situated in a building with over 200 years of history, Stissing House as it’s known today officially opened in March 2022 when Clare de Boer took over the French restaurant and turned it into a country taver…
Bristol, PA
Lifestyle
Flight Attendant's Restaurant Among 3 Philly Eateries Named To NY Times 'Best In America' List
The "New York Times" has compiled a list of 50 best restaurants in America. Three of those are based in Philadelphia, and they're all new, having opened sometime since 2022. The Philadelphia restaurants on the NYT list are: El Chingon, a Mexican restaurant at 1524 S 10th Street View this post on Instagram A post shared by el chingon Philly (@elchingonphilly) Chef Juan Carlos "takes us home to the Pueblan kitchen where his mother taught him to cook," Nikita Richardson writes. "El Chingon doesn’t clamor for attention or traffic in gimmicks; …
Hudson, NY
Lifestyle
Al Roker Lauds Eatery In Our Neck Of The Woods As ‘Best New Restaurant’
America’s weatherman Al Roker was all smiles during a trip to a new restaurant in our neck of the woods. The longtime Today Show presenter took to Facebook on Saturday, April 29, to heap praise on Columbia County eatery Shadow 66, located in Ghent at 47 Old Post Road. It welcomed its first diners on Thursday, March 23. “Congratulations to @astrid_sunshine and her hubby, Patrick on opening the best new restaurant in @columbiacountyny @shadow66restaurant,” the 68-year-old Roker said. “The decor, the food, the service: #manifique.” Congratulations to @astrid_sunshine and her hubby, Pa…
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
New French Restaurant, Bar On Long Island Cited For 'Exemplary Service'
A new French restaurant and bar on Long Island is delighting diners just weeks after opening. Brasserie by Chef Aless, located in Massapequa at 5590 Merrick Road, opened on Thursday, April 6, inside the former digs of McCann’s Pub & Grill. The eatery is the brainchild of owner Justin and Aless (the chef), who both come from a family of restaurateurs and hoteliers, according to its website. Chef Aless grew up in New York City and ran her family restaurant until 2017 before opening a catering business, which now operates out of Brasserie. “Both moved to Seaford during the pandemic and …
Yorktown, NY
Lifestyle
'Welcoming, Trendy, Classy': Yorktown Eatery Draws High Marks For Steaks, Salads
A Northern Westchester restaurant that is known for its steaks and salads has been praised by a number of online reviewers as a great spot for a romantic date night. The Gramercy is located at 345 Kear St. in Yorktown Heights. The eatery offers a wide variety of appetizers and entrées, such as French Onion Soup, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, and Filet Frites, which is an eight-ounce center-cut filet mignon served with house fries. Some online reviewers have lauded the restaurant's atmosphere and décor. "Service, atmosphere, and food were all fantastic," John W. said in a Yelp review. …
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Acclaimed Chef Opens French Bistro Madame In Jersey City
An acclaimed chef who has worked at highly-rated restaurants across North Jersey is helming a French restaurant replacing another in Jersey City. A Nutley native, Chef Jamie Knott has opened Madame, which replaces Madame Claude Bis on 4th Street, located behind Cellar 335 — one of Knott's other restaurants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madame (@madamejerseycity) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madame (@madamejerseycity) Knott also owns the Saddle River Inn and Sadd…
Quincy, MA
News
Second Season Of HBO Series On Julia Child Filming In Brookline
An HBO series based on the life of celebrated chef Julia Child will film in Brookline this week, a note from the production team says. Several residents in Brookline received a note this week that explained the "Julia" filming schedule and how it could affect them. Though, the neighborhood for the shoot was blocked out. Crew members set up locations for the season 2 episodes on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 22-23. Filming began on Wednesday and will finish on Thursday, the note says. "Julia," about the improbable rise of the French cuisine connoisseur, chef, and kitchen educator Julia Child, s…
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Menu Items At Martha Stewart's New Eatery Create Buzz, Including 'Fluffy' Baked Potato Recipe
Martha Stewart's new Las Vegas restaurant is already creating buzz for some of the dishes offered on its menu. The Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 13. The 81-year-old Northern Westchester resident named the restaurant after her country farmhouse, which is located in the Bedford hamlet of Katonah. Earlier report - Look Inside: Celebrities Join Bedford's Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant The Bedford's menu includes French-inspired cuisine and some of Stewart's favorite recipes. Some entrées featured on the menu include lemon r…
Fairfax, VA
Lifestyle
Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining
If you find yourself hungry and interested in trying a new outdoor dining scene, there are five restaurants in D.C. worth a visit, according to OpenTable. One-hundred restaurants in the U.S. have been ranked by their outdoor dining experience and luckily for DMV residents, five of them are right around the corner. Here are the local restaurants you should try if you're craving good food and outdoor dining: 1. Zaytinya, located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, is Mediterranean cuisine with a modern flare. Their outdoor space is partly undercover and always lively. ZaytinyaZaytinya Fa…
Chappaqua, NY
Lifestyle
Versatile Chappaqua Restaurant's Menu Goes Far Beyond Its Signature French Fare
A Northern Westchester restaurant is seeing praise for its menu, which includes French cuisine and award-winning barbecue. Le Jardin Du Roi first opened in Chappaqua in 2001, according to the eatery's website. The restaurant, located at 95 King St., offers a wide variety of dishes, including escargots, roasted salmon quinoa, omelets, bacon jalapeño mac and cheese, and more. "This is a nice little place in Chappaqua which is a quiet town," Brian M., of Brooklyn, said in a Yelp review. "It's a French/American Bistro Cafe that has simple decor. I would say you come here for the staff, …
Towson, MD
Business
Couple Bringing French Restaurant To Baltimore
A native Baltimore chef and his family will soon be opening the doors to their French rotisserie-style restaurant located in the Southwest District. Rooted Rotisserie is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Joseph and Amanda Burton, as first reported by Baltimore Magazine. Diners can expect a variety of French-inspired dishes including duck leg confit and brined juicy rotisserie chicken. The couple plans to partner with several different Maryland businesses to keep their menu at the 1116 Hollins St. location fresh and local, the outlet reports. To read the full article fr…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says
A variety of new restaurants are set to make a splash in the Hamptons this summer, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The news outlet reported that the restaurants span a variety of types of food, from upscale seafood eateries to expanding pizzerias from established owners. Bloomberg reported that the following eateries are set to open up this summer or have recently begun serving guests: Roberta's, a pizzeria in Montauk O by Kissaki, a Japanese restaurant located at 47 Montauk Highway in East Hampton Lobster Roll, located at 32 Montauk Highway in Southampton, and an off-shoo…
Bergenfield, NJ
Business
Popular Dish-Washer Turned Chef Gives New North Jersey Eatery Special Twist
A popular North Jersey restaurateur who broke into the industry as a dish-washer is expanding his pasta and sandwich shop — this time with a twist. Michael Carrino's "Mike’s Pasta and Sandwich Shoppe" in Nutley will transform into Mike’s Pasta Shoppe for its upcoming Park Avenue location in East Rutherford, BoozyBurbs reports. The exact opening date was not known. Carrino is known for both his French-centric and Modern American cuisines. He commands the kitchens at a country club and formerly owned Pig & Prince in Montclair. "A graduate of the acclaimed Culinary Institut…
Yorktown, NY
Lifestyle
Yorktown Restaurant Cited For Unique Menu, Atmosphere
A Northern Westchester restaurant that offers a blend of German and French cuisine has seen praise from guests for its unique menu and relaxing atmosphere. Christian and Pamela Schienle, the owners of Nadine's in Yorktown Heights, also operate a French restaurant in New York City. Located at 715 Saw Mill River Road, the restaurant's menu features appetizers such as pierogies, escargots, and hot pretzels. Main courses include salmon filet, blue crab ravioli, along with jägerschnitzel, a breaded pork or chicken dish served with a brown mushroom sauce, red cabbage, and spätzle.…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
This Huntington Eatery Voted Long Island's Best French Restaurant
For the second year in a row, a well-known bistro was voted the best French restaurant on Long Island. Bethpage Best of Long Island announced that Suffolk County eatery Bistro Cassis was voted the best French restaurant by Long Islanders for 2022. The restaurant is located at 55 Wall St. in Huntington. The menu features steak frites, pan-roasted salmon, slow-braised lamb shanks, and many other dishes. Guests can also choose from a selection of French wines. "With every order the server places a slice of baguette on your bread dish and they replenish it when gone," Andrew C., of Melv…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Brand-New Suffolk County Restaurant Blends American, French Cuisine
A brand-new Long Island restaurant is offering a menu that blends American and French cuisine. Réserve Restaurant held its official grand opening on Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb. 19. Located at 326 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, including brie and fig pizza, New York strip steak, and chaleureux gnocchi, which is made with lobster. Find the full menu here. The eatery also offers brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., serving meals such as avocado toast, quiche lorraine, and eggs benedict made with smoked salmon. Online r…
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Popular French Cafe Whose Cookies Made Oprah's 'Favorite Things' List Opens NJ Outpost
A French-inspired New York City cafe has opened its first New Jersey location. Maman — launched in 2014 by husband and wife duo Benjamin Sormonte and Elisa Marshall — is located on Hudson Street in Jersey City. View this post on Instagram A post shared by maman (@_mamannyc_) Maman's famous nutty chocolate chip cookie was named one of "Oprah's Favorite Things" in 2017, and one of the best chocolate chip cookies in New York by "NY Magazine." The menu boasts breakfast spreads and sandwiches, brunch, soups and salads, a bevy of French pastries,…
Chappaqua, NY
Lifestyle
New Family-Run Eatery To Open In Hudson Valley
A new family-run eatery is set to open its doors in the Hudson Valley just in time for Valentine's Day. Upstream Café will hold its grand opening in Dutchess County on Valentine's Day, Monday, Feb. 14. The new café is located at 368 Main St. in Poughkeepsie According to the announcement, the eatery will offer a blend of French and Caribbean cuisine. “We’re Salmons. We swim upstream,” Shereen Salmon told us. Upstream Café officially arrives at 368 Main Street on... Posted by City of Poughkeepsie on Friday, January 28, 2022 The menu includes French fish, vegetable and soup dishes, a…
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
Baltimore Chef Turns McDonald's Menu Into Gourmet Meals On TikTok
Fish filet, but make it gourmet. A classically-trained chef from Baltimore is going viral on TikTok for turning McDonald's menu items into fancy feasts. Ashish Halfred, who owns the Duck Duck Goose restaurants, partnered with food influencer Danny Kim for the social media project. The video posted to Kim's TikTok page garnered 65.5 million views as of Jan. 24. It shows Halfred making a classic French dish called "poached quenelle" out of McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, and an apple souffle out of apple pie. "A lot of people would say [the creations] are not even McDonald's anymore," said Halfre…
Armonk, NY
Business
Celebrated Westchester Restaurant To Close After 36 Years In Business
A celebrated French restaurant in Westchester County is set to close its doors next month after 36 years in business. La Panetière will close at the end of October, according to an announcement from owner Jacques Loupiac. As I previously mentioned some time ago about my intention to retire, I now regretfully announce to my customers and... Posted by La Panetiere on Friday, September 17, 2021 The restaurant, located at 530 Milton Road in Rye, is known for its high-end cuisine and elegant setting. Loupiac said in a Facebook post that after a challenging few years, he is ready to retir…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
This Long Island Restaurant Draws Rave Reviews For French Fare
A French brasserie on Long Island has earned a four-star rating on Yelp from over 100 reviewers. Reviewers of Oceanside's Brasserie Persil particularly enjoyed the restaurant's Coq a Vin, wine-braised chicken with mushrooms, lardon, mushrooms and garlic, which costs $24. "They served a half chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and mashed potatoes on the side," wrote Ally R. "I recommend asking for extra sauce to dip the chicken in." Also enjoyed by a number of reviewers was the establishment's Persil salad. "This salad was fresh and delicious," Ally R. wr…
Amherst, MA
Lifestyle
Adieu! 12-Year-Old French Restaurant Closes
A popular French restaurant in Western Massachusetts has announced it will be closing. The decision to close leaves just a handful of authentic French cuisine restaurants in the area. On Wednesday, Dec. 16, around noon, the owners of Bistro Les Gras in Northampton said they will not be renewing the restaurant’s lease. Owned by Daniel and Elizabeth Martinez, Bistro Les Gras on West Street served “farm-to-fork” French dishes to the Pioneer Valley for 12 years. Owners said the decision to close was not an easy one but noted that they could no longer hold on during the COVID-19 pandemic…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
New Eatery Boasts Bread With Freshly Milled Flour From Hudson Valley
A couple who met as students at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park are opening a new eatery which will boast bread baked with freshly milled flour on-site, along with coffee, an extensive array of pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads, and breakfast fare. Daniel and Brittany Moreno's new bakery is in Fairfield County at 580 Riveside Ave. in Westport. It will open this Saturday, Sept. 5. At their new storefront called Kneads, the Morenos will utilize area wheat farmers to both bake, mill and source their 100 percent whole-wheat bread locally. "I wanted something simple, a caf…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Business
Chef Bids Farewell To Childhood Dream As French Westwood Restaurant Shutters
Chef Ross Goldflam dreamt of running his own restaurants since he was 13 years old. And for the last two years, he did just that with Technique in Westwood. Goldflam, however, recently announced he'd be closing the restaurant in a heartfelt tribute posted to Facebook. "Today, I realize that a dream can be more than you ever expect," Goldflam said in a statement Tuesday, "and that it is destined to be shaped by reality." Technique's menu boasted Goldflam's culinary creations: French cuisine with an American accent. Goldflam loved the restaurant fully, he said. "I loved creating this re…
Danbury, CT
Lifestyle
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best In State For French Food
Connecticut Magazine’s “panel of culinary experts” have ranked two Fairfield County locales on their list of the state’s best French restaurants: Luc’s Cafe, Ridgefield: Opened in May of 2001, Luc’s Cafe sits in the lower level of one of Ridgefield’s oldest buildings. The cafe provides a variety of menu options that are all created using authentic French flavors and ingredients. From salads to soups, sandwiches, and hearty entrees, Luc’s cafe is ideal for anyone who enjoys French cuisine. The cafe is located at 3 Big Shop Lane and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For …
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Lifestyle
This Hamburg Restaurant Is Jersey's Most Expensive, Ranking Says
Restaurant Latour serves up delectable French and New American dishes made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients under the supervision of chef Aishling Stevens. Also boasting a wine cellar that's won Wine Spectator’s Grand Award every year since 2006, you can certainly get a fine meal at this Hamburg restaurant. But it'll cost you. The Daily Meal compiled a list of the most expensive restaurants in every state, with Restaurant Latour leading the pack in New Jersey. Located in the sprawling Crystal Springs golf and culinary resort, the restaurant offers a five-course tasting…
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