Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
New Eatery Boasts Bread With Freshly Milled Flour From Hudson Valley New Eatery Boasts Bread With Freshly Milled Flour From Hudson Valley
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…

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by Christina Coulter
Pascack Valley, NJ
Business
Chef Bids Farewell To Childhood Dream As French Westwood Restaurant Shutters Chef Bids Farewell To Childhood Dream As French Westwood Restaurant Shutters
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Danbury, CT
Lifestyle
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best In State For French Food These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best In State For French Food
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 …

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by Valerie Musson
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Lifestyle
This Hamburg Restaurant Is Jersey's Most Expensive, Ranking Says This Hamburg Restaurant Is Jersey's Most Expensive, Ranking Says
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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by Paul Milo
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
Poughkeepsie's Brasserie 292's Unique French Fare Includes Antelope, Kangaroo Poughkeepsie's Brasserie 292's Unique French Fare Includes Antelope, Kangaroo
Poughkeepsie's Brasserie 292's Unique French Fare Includes Antelope, Kangaroo Poughkeepsie staple Brasserie 292 is the perfect up-and-coming locale to enjoy fresh and authentic French fare. Located at 292 Main Street, the brasserie, true to its name, is a casual eatery specializing in French food and drink.  On the menu, you’ll find traditional French delicacies like lobster bisque, escargot, truffle roasted chicken breast and more. High-end seafood, poultry and steak options serve as an homage to authentic French cuisine. The Brasserie’s menu also features eccentric offerings like lamb shank, duck confit and grilled octopus. Rumor has it that the establishment…

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by Valerie Musson
Paramus, NJ
Business
'Woops!' Macaron Giant Opens Garden State Plaza Kiosk 'Woops!' Macaron Giant Opens Garden State Plaza Kiosk
'Woops!' Macaron Giant Opens Garden State Plaza Kiosk America's largest macaron retailer is opening a kiosk at the Garden State Plaza this weekend. Dreamed up in New York City, Woops! specializes in macarons and other international pastries. Firmly anchored as the largest retailer of French macarons in the United States, Woops! will be located on the second level outside of Macy’s. The Woops! journey began in 2012 on a whim when four friends opened a macaron pop-up shop at the Holiday Shops in New York City’s Bryant Park.  In nine short weeks, they sold 100,000 macarons and developed a cult-like following due to the macarons and aesthetic. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Westport, CT
Lifestyle
These Three Fairfield County Restaurants Ranked Among Tops In State For 2019 By Experts These Three Fairfield County Restaurants Ranked Among Tops In State For 2019 By Experts
These Three Fairfield County Restaurants Ranked Among Tops In State For 2019 By Experts Three Fairfield County eateries have been named among top contenders in the state on a list created by Connecticut Magazine. The list was crafted based on opinions from “a panel of culinary experts.” Restaurants are categorized into various groups based on classifications including best new restaurants, most romantic restaurants, best American restaurants, and best restaurants for overall excellence. The Fairfield County establishments that made the list include: The Cottage, Westport: Making the list for “Best American” in addition to “Best for Overall Excellence,” The Cottage restaurant …

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by Valerie Musson
North Salem, NY
Lifestyle
Vox Combines Movie-House Décor With Countryside Charm In North Salem Vox Combines Movie-House Décor With Countryside Charm In North Salem
Vox Combines Movie-House Décor With Countryside Charm In North Salem Vox Bar and Restaurant in North Salem is the perfect locale for those who appreciate a country atmosphere with a modern twist. Described as the “rebirth” of a Northern Westchester restaurant tradition started by Auberge Maxime, Vox offers authentic French cuisine while providing customers with a unique atmosphere that reflects its cultural flair. The restaurant also incorporates a large amount of local produce from Northern Westchester and Connecticut into its offerings.  From escargot and crab cakes to shellfish, strip steaks and sandwiches, Vox provides a one-of-a-kind look into tru…

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by Valerie Musson
Hackensack, NJ
Business
New Restaurants, Cafes Open In Bergen County New Restaurants, Cafes Open In Bergen County
New Restaurants, Cafes Open In Bergen County A brand new selection of eateries are now open in Bergen County.  Here are several coffee shops, supermarkets and more you may have missed: Brasserie Bonjour, Edgewater: Serving classic French food with an American twist, this authentic restaurant is serving up fresh seafood and meats and boasts an on-site pastry chef. Brasserie Bonjour in EdgewaterBrasserie Bonjour Paolo's Gourmet, Westwood: This is the first storefront for the family-owned Italian import business. Think pizza from scratch, fresh gelato and a wide variety of imported goods. Stop by Paolo's Gourmet for a taste of I…

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by Cecilia Levine