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Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
Popular Poughkeepsie Brewing Company/Restaurant To Begin Food Truck Catering Popular Poughkeepsie Brewing Company/Restaurant To Begin Food Truck Catering
Popular Poughkeepsie Brewing Company/Restaurant To Begin Food Truck Catering Popular Hudson Valley brewery and restaurant owners Daniel Crocco and Jamie Bishop are taking on a third business, a food truck for catering special events. The duo, the Mill House Brewing Company owners in Poughkeepsie and the soon-to-open The Ridge by Mill House in Ulster County, Highland, said they dreamed of owning a food truck. So when word got out that the owners of Embers Wood-Fired Oven food truck were selling, they jumped on the chance to take on the new venture. “I’ve always dreamed of owning and operating a food truck, so Embers by Mill House marks a fascinating new chapter for …

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Vernon, NY
Business
Popular Mount Vernon Restaurant Closes Suddenly After 13 Years Popular Mount Vernon Restaurant Closes Suddenly After 13 Years
Popular Mount Vernon Restaurant Closes Suddenly After 13 Years A popular Westchester restaurant that hosted reunions, birthday parties, and get-togethers for locals for more than a decade, announced its sudden and unexpected closure, leaving longtime patrons and city officials heartbroken.  The closure of Maggie Spillane’s Ale House, owned by Tony Spillane and located in Mount Vernon at 571 Gramatan Ave., will take effect on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to an announcement posted on the restaurant’s Facebook page.  Maggie Spillane's quickly became a Westchester staple since opening in 2011. The decision to close was attributed to unforeseen c…

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by Ben Crnic
Albany, NY
Business
'Very Difficult Decision': Italian Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 2 Years 'Very Difficult Decision': Italian Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 2 Years
'Very Difficult Decision': Italian Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 2 Years Yet another restaurant in the region is ending the year on a sour note. Belt Line 3, located in Albany at 340 Hamilton Street, will permanently close on Friday, Dec. 29, owner Angela Carkner announced on Facebook. “It was a very difficult decision to make. We were so proud to revitalize an empty space in Hudson Park/Center Square and breathe life into it again,” Carkner said.  “We have loved meeting you all, hosting your big life events and especially enjoyed the new customer relationships that have turned into friendships.” View this post on Instagram …

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by Michael Mashburn
Darien, CT
Lifestyle
New Darien Restaurant Offering Elegant Fare Sets Opening Date New Darien Restaurant Offering Elegant Fare Sets Opening Date
New Darien Restaurant Offering Elegant Fare Sets Opening Date A popular restaurant about to open a brand-new location will be serving up top-notch entrees that will please any palate. The Granola Bar, slated to open the locale in Fairfield County on Thursday, April 27 in Darien at 1020 Post Road (Route 1), is the seventh eatery for the company and the second in which dinner and drinks have been added to the menu. The concept is for the restaurant to transition from being a daytime haunt to being a day-to-night experience. Like its sister location in Westchester County in Rye, the Darien menu offers elevated share plates as well as bar bites and TGB’s…

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by Kathy Reakes
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Business
New Restaurant 'Wild Rose' Appears To Be Replacing Garfield Elks Lodge New Restaurant 'Wild Rose' Appears To Be Replacing Garfield Elks Lodge
New Restaurant 'Wild Rose' Appears To Be Replacing Garfield Elks Lodge A new dining experience is coming to Garfield, offering an array of food made from locally sourced fresh ingredients. Wild Rose will be opening its doors to customers in the near future, its website says. The restaurant will be serving fine dining from a veteran chef with over 20 years of experience in the finest restaurants, as well as offering an event space, the page says. According to BoozyBurbs, Wild Rose is opening at 68 Lanza Ave., which according to online records is the temporarily closed Elks Lodge. "We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant", states Wild Rose off…

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by Annie DeVoe
Yonkers, NY
Business
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester 'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth as Halloween approaches, a mobile candy van might just be the perfect solution. Candy Zoo, run by a team of three mothers, is a moving candy truck that is available to rent for private events and can be found throughout the tri-state area, including Westchester County, Fairfield County, and the Englewood area, according to one of the business's founders, Karen Benett. The truck sells more than 200 brands of candy and goes to weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, and more, Benett said. The idea for the business sprouted…

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by Ben Crnic
Newark, NJ
Business
Husband, Wife Bring Chocolate Shop To Montclair Husband, Wife Bring Chocolate Shop To Montclair
Husband, Wife Bring Chocolate Shop To Montclair A husband and wife with a culinary background are bringing a chocolate bar to Montclair. Vesta Chocolate is now open at 598 Valley Road in Upper Montclair. The shop is run by triple-threat chef, chocolate-maker and chocolatier Roger Rodriguez, along with his wife and business partner Julia Choi Rodriguez, who is also a pastry chef and food stylist. Vesta Chocolate is an artisan bean-to-bar chocolate lab and boutique featuring chocolate bars, confections, and baked goods. There will also be some secret menu items all hand-crafted on premise daily in small batches by Chef Roger using organ…

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by Cecilia Levine
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Multi-Level New Restaurant Set For Opening In Nyack Multi-Level New Restaurant Set For Opening In Nyack
Multi-Level New Restaurant Set For Opening In Nyack The Grand Opening of UP Lounge & Restaurant in Nyack is just around the corner. UP Lounge & Restaurant, located at 91 Main Street, will host its soft opening Saturday, July 13. The grand opening will follow shortly after on Thursday, July 18. UP Lounge’s soft opening will include live music, tasty hors d'oeuvres, and a complimentary glass of prosecco for each guest. Those interested can RSVP on the lounge’s website; tickets cost $25 online and $40 at the door. The grand opening, on the other hand, will feature live music from Blue Avenue Groove as well as full menu availability. Th…

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by Valerie Musson
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
Popular Irish Eatery Eileen's Re-Opens In Westchester Popular Irish Eatery Eileen's Re-Opens In Westchester
Popular Irish Eatery Eileen's Re-Opens In Westchester After closing in January of 2018, Eileen’s has reopened at 960 McLean Avenue in Yonkers with a new name, a new look and some fresh Irish fare. Formerly known as Eileen’s Country Kitchen, the eatery was initially established in 1997 by Eileen Mannion. Mannion decided to close the eatery to rethink strategy and redecorate with some modern flair, including exposed brick, new lighting fixtures and more. "The old diner concept is dying," Mannion told Lohud. "The restaurant business has changed due to the advent of apps such as Grub Hub, Door Dash and Uber Eats and we restaurateurs need to chang…

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by Valerie Musson
Greenwich, CT
Lifestyle
Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors
Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors Char Restaurant has been serving up specialty seafood and flavorful Mediterranean fare in Greenwich for more than half a decade. Located at 2 S. Water Street, the eatery uses locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible to provide fresh and authentic seafood, burgers, steaks, chicken, salads and more. The wide array of lunch and dinner options makes the locale perfect for guests with both simple or more refined tastes. The contemporary atmosphere of Char can be attributed to its use of reclaimed wood throughout the building as well as its antique pine cabinetry. Its modernized lighting fix…

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by Valerie Musson