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Crazy Tuna Bar & Grille Set To Shutter Its Doors For Good In Essex Crazy Tuna Bar & Grille Set To Shutter Its Doors For Good In Essex
Crazy Tuna Bar & Grille Set To Shutter Its Doors For Good In Essex A popular tiki bar and restaurant renowned for its outdoor dining and contribution to local music in Baltimore County is closing, its owners announced. The Crazy Tuna Bar & Grille will be shuttering its doors this weekend for good, much to the dismay of many of its patrons. According to the owners, the last day of operations for the waterfront bar will be on Saturday, Oct. 19. It is with a very heavy heavy heart that we made a very difficult decision to close The Crazy Tuna. The last day of... Posted by The Crazy Tuna Bar & Grill on Thursday, October 17, 2024 "It is with a…
New Rochelle Reveals Plans To Transform Downtown, Create 'Lively Retail Environment' New Rochelle Reveals Plans To Transform Downtown, Create 'Lively Retail Environment'
New Rochelle Reveals Plans To Transform Downtown, Create 'Lively Retail Environment' A city in Westchester has unveiled plans to redevelop its downtown with new shopping, dining, and entertainment, and create a new district.  In an announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 16, New Rochelle officials detailed its new Downtown Retail Strategy, which aims to create more bustling streets, job opportunities, and increased visitation to the city.  The plan includes the creation of the Vanguard District, which encompasses the area bounded by LeCount Place, Main Street, North Avenue, and Huguenot Street. The area will be a "vibrant hub" of retail, dining, and entertainmen…
Husband-Wife Team To Open New Eatery In Thornwood: Here's When Husband-Wife Team To Open New Eatery In Thornwood: Here's When
Husband-Wife Team To Open New Eatery In Thornwood: Here's When A husband and wife who have already seen success in the restaurant business are set to open another eatery in Northern Westchester with a Spanish flair. Vida Restaurant, owned by Marc Taxiera and Brianne Meyers-Taxiera, will open in late October at 14 Marble Ave. in Thornwood. The eatery will be run by the same team that opened Augustine's Salumeria in Mamaroneck in 2022 and will offer Spanish cuisine, including modern interpretations of tapas, which are small appetizers. Some examples of these that will be offered by Vida include papas brava, which consist of smashed crispy potato bites; …
Accord Restaurant Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors Accord Restaurant Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors
Accord Restaurant Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors A restaurant in an unassuming building in the region is gaining traction with local foodies. Ulster County's Stone House Tavern, located in the hamlet of Accord, has garnered a five-star rating on Yelp. There seem to be many favorites from reviewers, and nightly specials and smells draw you in.  Some include truffled pot roast and little neck clams with pancetta, chorizo, bacon, tomato, onion, and a white wine and garlic sauce. Others go for the seafood, thinking bourbon-glazed salmon and jumbo shrimp with garlic celeriac purée.  Here's what Michelle D. had to say on Yelp this w…
Hudson Valley Eatery With New Location Cited For Tasty Burgers, Sandwiches Hudson Valley Eatery With New Location Cited For Tasty Burgers, Sandwiches
Hudson Valley Eatery With New Location Cited For Tasty Burgers, Sandwiches Looking for a laid-back, groovy kind of place to hang out this summer, grab a drink and a burger and some fries?  Then, a new Hudson Valley restaurant—Meyer's Olde Dutch or MOD in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie—is just the place, according to online reviewers and foodies. Local residents already have the pleasure of eating at Meyer's Old Dutch, which has a location in Beacon.  The new Arlington location, which opened in May, has a large shaded patio for outdoor dining and a superb bar, reviews say. The menu features something for everyone, even vegetarians and people with food …
Popular Waterfront Westport Restaurant Adds Patio For Summer Dining Popular Waterfront Westport Restaurant Adds Patio For Summer Dining
Popular Waterfront Westport Restaurant Adds Patio For Summer Dining A popular Fairfield County waterfront Italian restaurant has added a new patio with a full-service bar just in time for summer dining. Arezzo Ristorante & Bar in Westport, located along the Saugatuck River, unveiled its new patio bar this week, complete with a full-service bar.  The restaurant, known for its authentic Italian food and drinks, and expansive wine list, said the new patio offers picturesque views of the Post Road Bridge leading into downtown Westport. The new outdoor bar.  Arezzo Ristorante & Bar In addition to the patio, the restaurant's main dining roo…
Top Cheeseburger In NJ Is Made By 'Awfully Delicious' Fort Lee Restaurant Top Cheeseburger In NJ Is Made By 'Awfully Delicious' Fort Lee Restaurant
Top Cheeseburger In NJ Is Made By 'Awfully Delicious' Fort Lee Restaurant The best cheeseburger in the Garden State is right in North Jersey. Yelp released its 50 states, 50 cheeseburgers list last week and Marty's in Fort Lee earned the distinction for the Garden State.  The restaurant, which also has a location in Jersey City, has earned plaudits from Yelp reviewers for their burgers, fries and chicken sandwiches. On its website, Marty's touts itself as having "awfully delicious burgers." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marty’s Fort Lee/ Jersey City (@martysnj) "I'm so in love with the burgers &…
Boston Eatery Named Among Best In Nation For Italian Cuisine Boston Eatery Named Among Best In Nation For Italian Cuisine
Boston Eatery Named Among Best In Nation For Italian Cuisine A local Boston eatery is known for having a line and not accepting credit cards or reservations, but its food, service, and ambiance granted it a place among the best Italian restaurants in the country, according to Tasting Table. Giacomo's, a family-owned and operated Italian eatery located at 355 Hanover Street in Boston's North End, was ranked among the top 20 best Italian restaurants in the US by the food and recipe site Tasting Table. The eatery is a fixture in Boston's North End, offering tasty variations on traditional Italian dishes.  Diners can choose from an array of pasta optio…
Popular Jersey Shore Eatery Loses License To Stay Open Popular Jersey Shore Eatery Loses License To Stay Open
Popular Jersey Shore Eatery Loses License To Stay Open A legal dispute between Holiday Snack Bar and Beach Haven officials will close the popular eatery indefinitely, its owners said. Beach Haven officials on April 20 denied Holiday Snack Bar a mercantile license for the 2023 season. That means the restaurant can't operate past Sunday, May 14, when its current license expires. The 75-year-old restaurant is on the corner or Centre Street and North Delaware Avenue. Beach Haven Clerk Sherry Mason said she met with restaurant owner Eileen Bowker on Wednesday, May 10 and provided a new application. Mason said she thinks the differences can be re…
Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring
Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring Outdoor dining season is upon us and there are plenty of patios where you can eat your heart out, but what about the patios you have yet to find? That's where we come in! In the spirit of warmer weather and the start of outdoor dining in Boston, here is a list of 15 of the best hidden patios in and around the city, courtsey of Eater Boston.  Daddy Jones (Somerville) Chomp on some burgers and gobble up Greek classics at this Somerville spot in Magoun Square. Stop by for BINGO on Tuesdays or Trivia on Thursdays, which start at 8 p.m., as well. Brewer's Fork (Charlestown) Wood-fired pizza,…
Montgomery County "Streeteries" Reevaluated For Fall, Changes Made Montgomery County "Streeteries" Reevaluated For Fall, Changes Made
Montgomery County "Streeteries" Reevaluated For Fall, Changes Made Four "Streeteries" in Montgomery County are being reevaluated for fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ease, officials say. The Streeteries were created in early 2020 by the county as a temporary concept to support businesses struggling from the economic impact of the pandemic. The concept shut down public streets to cars for residents to gather freely. Streeteries considered in the reevaluation include Newell Street in Silver Spring, Price Avenue in Wheaton, and Norfolk, and Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda. The county has been working with communities to establish a long-term plan for t…
New CT Cafe Cited For 'Good, Simple Menu' New CT Cafe Cited For 'Good, Simple Menu'
New CT Cafe Cited For 'Good, Simple Menu' For those looking for a fun, but relaxed spot to grab a bite to eat and maybe get to know their neighbors, a new cafe in the region could be just the spot.  Cafe 1840 located in Litchfield County in New Milford offers casual meals such as sandwiches and salads and plenty of sweets along with an open mike night and a cigar night. The interior is funky with fish tanks and art that offers plenty of eye candy while you eat, and plenty of class. The owners, Stacy Murphy, and Jeff Chowanec enjoy getting to know their customers and work hard to make sure that all food is up to high stan…
Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining
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…
New CT Eatery Stands Out For Tasty Offering, Lakeside View New CT Eatery Stands Out For Tasty Offering, Lakeside View
New CT Eatery Stands Out For Tasty Offering, Lakeside View Just in time for summer dining a new lakeside restaurant has thrown open its door and is off to a good start, according to online reviewers. Located in Middlesex County in East Hampton, the Lakeside Bar & Grill opened just six weeks is already racking up the five-star reviews for its food and ambiance. Besides a menu full of tasty items made with the freshest of local ingredients, the restaurant includes a dock for boaters who want to pop in for lunch or dinner and an outdoor patio with another in the construction stage. One Yelper, Jennifer B. put the opening of the Lakeside Bar &…
Union County Street Shuts Down For Outdoor Summer Dining Union County Street Shuts Down For Outdoor Summer Dining
Union County Street Shuts Down For Outdoor Summer Dining A busy stretch of Union County roadway will soon be shut down for outdoor summer dining, officials said. Maple Street in Summit will be closed in both directions from Springfield Avenue to the nearest alleyways starting Thursday, May 5, Summit Communications Chief Amy Cairns said. The decision comes following a unanimous vote by the Summit Common Council on Tuesday, May 3. The street will remain closed for outdoor dining through Wednesday, Nov. 30, Cairns said.
This Pizzeria Just Voted Best On Long Island This Pizzeria Just Voted Best On Long Island
This Pizzeria Just Voted Best On Long Island For the third year in a row, a popular Italian restaurant's pizzas were voted the best on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Long Islanders voted that Grandpa Tony's in Nassau County has the best pizza on Long Island, the website announced. The eatery is located in East Rockaway at 101 Althouse Ave. Owners say the restaurant specializes in Old World Italian cuisine.  The restaurant offers wood-fired pizzas, with speciality pies such as Pizza alla Vodka, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, and Baked Clam Pizza. Grandpa Tony's was also voted the best restaurant for outdo…
COVID-19: Grants Awarded To Hudson Valley Businesses For Outdoor Dining Expenses COVID-19: Grants Awarded To Hudson Valley Businesses For Outdoor Dining Expenses
Covid-19: Grants Awarded To Hudson Valley Businesses For Outdoor Dining Expenses Officials in a Hudson Valley county have announced the first businesses that will be reimbursed through a new grant program for outdoor dining equipment used to mitigate COVID-19. Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced the first four recipients of the "Reviving Rockland Restaurants Grant Program" on Thursday, March 24. The program reimburses businesses between $5,000 and $25,000 for past or future expenses of eligible outdoor dining equipment. Cornetta’s Restaurant and Marina in Piermont, Diddy’s Soul Food and Lounge in Suffern, Lynch’s Restaurant in Stony Point, and AquaTerra Grille i…
This East Rockaway Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Restaurant For Outdoor Dining This East Rockaway Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Restaurant For Outdoor Dining
This East Rockaway Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Restaurant For Outdoor Dining A popular restaurant known for its waterfront views was voted Long Island's best outdoor dining experience, according to a new report. Grandpa Tony's, located in Nassau County, was voted as the eatery with the best outdoor dining by residents for 2022, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Located at 101 Althouse Ave. in East Rockaway, the Italian restaurant offers a selection of specialty pizzas, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and more. The owners say the eatery is known for its large portions and fresh ingredients. Bethpage Best of Long Island reported that the restaurant was …
COVID-19: Hochul Proposes Bringing 'To-Go Drinks' Back To New York Restaurants COVID-19: Hochul Proposes Bringing 'To-Go Drinks' Back To New York Restaurants
Covid-19: Hochul Proposes Bringing 'To-Go Drinks' Back To New York Restaurants Have a drink on her? In her first “State of the State" address, Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the return of “to-go drinks” for restaurants as New York deals with the latest surge of COVID-19 cases that have struck the region. “We're going to do something bars and restaurants have been asking for, to once again allow the sale of to-go drinks,” she said. “Cheers, New York.” During the initial COVID-19 outbreak, “to-go drinks” became a popular item for New Yorkers until former Gov. Andrew Cuomo rescinded the policy when the number of new cases began plateauing in June. New York Gov. Ka…
Long Island Diner Closes After Nearly 90 Years In Business Long Island Diner Closes After Nearly 90 Years In Business
Long Island Diner Closes After Nearly 90 Years In Business COVID-19 has claimed another victim, this one being a Long Island establishment. Sunny’s Riverhead Diner & Grill, one of Long Island’s longest-standing eateries, is closing its doors after being a staple in Suffolk County since 1932. Earlier this month, the owners announced that due to financial hardships caused by the pandemic, the popular diner would no longer be serving diners after nearly 90 years on Riverhead's main street. Related story: Popular Long Island Eatery Closes According to reports, the owners, Jim and Sunny Liszanckiel struggled during the pandemic, despite offe…
'Taste Of Greece Fest' Coming To Long Island 'Taste Of Greece Fest' Coming To Long Island
'Taste Of Greece Fest' Coming To Long Island Long Island residents who love homemade Greek food and live dancing can add this event to their calendars. Suffolk County's St. John's Greek Orthodox Church of Blue Point is set to host its "A Taste of Greece" event on Saturday, Sept. 25. The event will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Come to a Taste of Greece this Saturday...dine in (outdoors) or take-out. Place your order at... Posted by Blue Point GREEK FEST on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 The menu will feature gyro sandwiches, chicken souvlaki, Greek salad, spinach pie and more. Guests can also order desserts, such as baklava, an…
Best Places To Grab Drinks Outside In North Jersey Best Places To Grab Drinks Outside In North Jersey
Best Places To Grab Drinks Outside In North Jersey Your social calendar is looking a little bit fuller and the weather is finally clearing up. What better way to enjoy a cocktail or a beer than in the great outdoors? Well, there will probably be some big-screen TVs and loud music but -- you know what we mean.  Here are some of the best spots to crack open a cold one on a warm summer night in North Jersey. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. BERGEN View this post on Instagram …
More Barriers For Outdoor Dining Installed At Popular Spot In Western Mass More Barriers For Outdoor Dining Installed At Popular Spot In Western Mass
More Barriers For Outdoor Dining Installed At Popular Spot In Western Mass The barriers are going up in one Western Mass town and just in time for Memorial Day weekend. But these barriers aren't a bad thing, instead, they are there to allow diners to get a breath of fresh air as they visit area restaurants in Northampton. And, while some may say it slows down traffic or makes it difficult to find a parking spot, business owners are loving the trend that started last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. The barriers go up to allow for outdoor seating at downtown restaurants.Northampton Police Department Restaurant-goers love the outdoor seating and its drawing a…
Delivery Truck Crashes Into Outdoor Dining In Philadelphia Delivery Truck Crashes Into Outdoor Dining In Philadelphia
Delivery Truck Crashes Into Outdoor Dining In Philadelphia A delivery truck crashed into a cafe's outdoor dining in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood, according to dispatch. The crash happened at 4th and Reno streets at Cafe La Maude around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, says dispatch. Two people were transported to a local hospital. Crews remained on the scene to investigate. The identities of those involved and the victims conditions are unknown.
Fairfield County Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Over The Top' Entrees, Quick Pickup Ordering Fairfield County Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Over The Top' Entrees, Quick Pickup Ordering
Fairfield County Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Over The Top' Entrees, Quick Pickup Ordering If you're looking for a Thai restaurant with dishes that explode in your mouth and quick pickup service, than one Fairfield County restaurant is your spot. The Thai Kit in Fairfield is making a big hit with local foodies and Yelpers alike. A look at their five-star reviews show just why the restaurant is making such a big hit. "When my wife and I eat out or take out, it's usually Thai. Of great Connecticut Thai restaurants we have experienced in Manchester, South Windsor, West Hartford, Canton, Farmington, and Fairfield, the food at Thai Kit in Fairfield is over the top," said one Yelp fo…
Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings
Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings This far from the Mexican border, it’s easier to find Tex-Mex than authentic Mexican cuisine, but at Moctezuma’s Traditional Mexican Restaurant in Springfield, diners can have both. Located on Belmont Street, Moctezuma’s is a family-owned restaurant serving Mexican-ish dishes like nachos as well as old-school Mexican foods like Pollo con Mole. Moctezuma’s first opened in 2014 and has remained popular through the years due to its varied and well-prepared menu, good prices, and friendly service, online reviewers said. Yelp foodie Rob F. of East Longmeadow said he’s been ordering takeout fro…
Long Island Eatery Known For 40-Ounce Prime Tomahawk Steak, Outdoor Dining Long Island Eatery Known For 40-Ounce Prime Tomahawk Steak, Outdoor Dining
Long Island Eatery Known For 40-Ounce Prime Tomahawk Steak, Outdoor Dining For those looking to sink their teeth into a fat, juicy steak or freshly made pasta, a modern Italian steakhouse on Long Island just might fill the bill. Welcome to Prime 1024 in Roslyn. Opened nearly two years, the restaurant is famous for its 40 ounce Prime Tomahawk steak, as well as its fresh seafood and pasta, has been drawing foodies and Yelpers alike from as far away as New York City. The restaurant is one of those places that is a white tablecloth experience, with tables separated by glass partitions and even curtains for those who want a "cabana style" experience. Cocktails.Yel…
Phillipsburg’s Newly Opened Comeback Cafe Is NJ’s ‘Home Of The Jerk Chicken Cheese Steak’ Phillipsburg’s Newly Opened Comeback Cafe Is NJ’s ‘Home Of The Jerk Chicken Cheese Steak’
Phillipsburg’s Newly Opened Comeback Cafe Is NJ’s ‘Home Of The Jerk Chicken Cheese Steak’ Phillipsburg’s newest eatery, The Comeback Cafe, claims to be New Jersey’s “home of the jerk chicken cheese steak.” Located at 60 South Main St., the cafe is owned by resident Clay Mitchell and his family, according to a Thursday post on the town’s official Facebook page. In addition to serving one-of-a-kind fried jerk wings and chicken cheese steaks, the cafe offers plenty of American classics like mozzarella sticks, onion rings, fried fish and much more, its Instagram page says. A number of family-style meal deals are also available. Each ranges from $30 to $50 and includes different com…
This Hudson Valley Restaurant Ranks Among Best Spots For Foodies In NY This Hudson Valley Restaurant Ranks Among Best Spots For Foodies In NY
This Hudson Valley Restaurant Ranks Among Best Spots For Foodies In NY Keeping things fresh and changing its menu all the time has earned a Hudson Valley restaurant a spot in the Top 15 places to eat in the state. Conducted by Only In Your State, the Top 15 included restaurants, including the Ship To Shore American Bistro, located in Ulster County, in Kingston, that real foodies frequent and where the chefs are tuned into the community. Owned by chef Samir Hrichi, the Ship to Shore is known for its Mediterranean flavors and for using only local farms and vendors to stock the immense kitchen that is busy yearlong creating down-to-earth food with modern twists.…
Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Provides 'Tasting Tour Of All Regions Of Italy' Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Provides 'Tasting Tour Of All Regions Of Italy'
Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Provides 'Tasting Tour Of All Regions Of Italy' For those who think Italian dining is pizza and spaghetti and meatballs, there's a restaurant in Northern Westchester County that will change their minds in a hurry with its tour of Italy menu.  Fans have known for some 40 years that Amore Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen in Armonk offers a huge range of Italian dishes that offered a glimpse at all regions of Italy. Whether it is pizza or a veal Osso Buco, or even a burger, there's something for everyone at Amore.  Veal Osso BucoAmore Yelpers agree and can't seem to offer enough good things to say about the restaurant located at 1 Kent Plac…
Western Mass Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year In Business Western Mass Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year In Business
Western Mass Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year In Business Just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the Valley’s most popular fine-dining restauranteurs opened a little Italian spot in Longmeadow. Posto by The Federal is located in The Longmeadow Shops and serves “old-school new Italian” dishes. While Posto and The Federal share the same executive chef, Michael Presnal, Posto is more casual than the Agawam fine-dining destination. Whereas The Federal does service with elegance on white lenient, Posto does service with elegance on newspaper tissue printed to look like vintage news articles. Since opening in October 2019, online reviews have pra…