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Restaurant Awards

Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Mexican Restaurant In Bergen County In 2025: Lolita's Mexican Cantina Best Mexican Restaurant In Bergen County In 2025: Lolita's Mexican Cantina
Best Mexican Restaurant In Bergen County In 2025: Lolita's Mexican Cantina We are thrilled to announce that Lolita's Mexican Cantina has been named Best Mexican Restaurant in Bergen County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards, winning the title for the second year in a row! According to the restaurant's website, owners Fernando and Deborah Lopez take inspiration from Mexico’s rich and diverse community, pairing classic cantina cooking with a fresh, current sensibility. The site also notes that its vibrant dining room sets the stage for bold, flavor-forward dishes, while the bar highlights premium tequilas, handcrafted margaritas, signature cocktails, and …

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Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Chinese Restaurant In Bergen County In 2025: Hanami Restaurant Westwood Best Chinese Restaurant In Bergen County In 2025: Hanami Restaurant Westwood
Best Chinese Restaurant In Bergen County In 2025: Hanami Restaurant Westwood We are thrilled to announce that Hanami Restaurant Westwood has been named Best Chinese Restaurant in Bergen County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Hanami, blending Chinese classics and Japanese flair in one spot, is more than just a place for a meal—it’s modeled after the tradition of “Hanami,” a celebration of family, friends, and good fortune, with food acting as the centerpiece. Voters clearly love what they taste. One fan called it “Non-greasy and tasty food,” while another declared it “Best food ever!” A third summed it up simpl…

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Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Mexican Restaurant On Long Island In 2025: Mesita Amityville Best Mexican Restaurant On Long Island In 2025: Mesita Amityville
Best Mexican Restaurant On Long Island In 2025: Mesita Amityville We are thrilled to announce that Mesita Amityville has been named Best Mexican Restaurant on Long Island in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Mesita—translated as “small table”—serves modern Mexican cuisine rooted in traditional flavors, all within a lively, colorful setting. The menu, available online, highlights house-made dishes like table-side guacamole, Mexican street corn, fire-grilled fajitas, and a wide selection of tacos, burritos, and other classics. As noted online, Mesita blends a traditional menu with playful décor and rustic Mexican flair, …

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Chappaqua, NY
Readers Choice
Best Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant In Westchester County In 2024: Lefteris Gyro II Best Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant In Westchester County In 2024: Lefteris Gyro II
Best Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant In Westchester County In 2024: Lefteris Gyro II We are thrilled to announce that Lefteris Gyro II has been named Best Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!  Lefteris Gyro II serves up a menu filled with Mediterranean delights—from perfectly seasoned gyros and souvlaki to rich, comforting moussaka—with each dish crafted to deliver a taste of Greece, according to its website. "My go-to Greek favorite for two decades," said one Readers' Choice voter.  Other voters praised the menu selections and "reasonable prices." The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest…

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Shelton, CT
Readers Choice
Best Pizza In Fairfield County In 2024: Colony Grill Best Pizza In Fairfield County In 2024: Colony Grill
Best Pizza In Fairfield County In 2024: Colony Grill We are thrilled to announce that Colony Grill in Stamford has been named Best Pizza in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Colony Grill began as a post-Prohibition tavern in 1935, nestled within an Irish immigrant neighborhood in Stamford. Over the decades, Colony Grill has become celebrated for its unique, thin-crust pizza, best enjoyed with its signature "hot oil" topping—a spicy, pepper-infused creation that adds a distinctive kick to every bite, per its website. Colony Grill is known for its signature "hot oil" topping, as n…

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Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Tarrytown Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Tarrytown
Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Tarrytown An early morning fire caused damage to a renowned restaurant in Westchester, firefighters said.  The blaze happened a little after 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant in Tarrytown at 630 Bedford Rd., when a commercial alarm was triggered at the property, according to the Pocantico Hills Fire Department.  Upon arrival, police and firefighters discovered a cooking appliance fire on the exterior of the building that had spread inside, affecting the first and second floors.  With assistance from numerous mutual aid departments, firefighter…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Business
These 5 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say These 5 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
These 5 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say More than a dozen eateries in Westchester are among the best in the world for their carefully crafted wine selections, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator.  The 14 Westchester eateries were recognized as winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine.  The restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 25, are:  Blue Hill at Stone Barns, located in Pocantico Hills at 630 Bedford Rd.; Crabtree's Kittle House Restaurant and Inn, located in Chappaqu…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Business
Good Eats: Restaurant Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand In White Plains Good Eats: Restaurant Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand In White Plains
Good Eats: Restaurant Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand In White Plains Any foodies looking for new places to try in Westchester may want to take a look at more than a dozen eateries that have been added to the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand list. A total of 13 Westchester restaurants have been named Michelin Bib Gourmands in 2023, an award that recognizes establishments that combine delicious food with great value. The awards are doled out by the Michelin Guide, which helps readers discover the best restaurants by listing establishments well-received by its reviewers. The awards were revealed following a Michelin Guide ceremony held on Tuesday, No…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Business
2 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say 2 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
2 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say Wine lovers in Westchester will want to check out several eateries in the county that have been named among the world's best restaurants for wine, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator.  The nine Westchester eateries were recognized as winners of the 2023 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine.  The five restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 27, are:  Blue Hill at Stone Barns, located in Pocantico Hills at 630 Bedford Rd. The eatery is recognized for …

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by Ben Crnic
Middletown, CT
Business
These CT Restaurants, Chefs Named Semifinalists Of Prestigious National Competition These CT Restaurants, Chefs Named Semifinalists Of Prestigious National Competition
These CT Restaurants, Chefs Named Semifinalists Of Prestigious National Competition Three restaurants in Connecticut have been recognized as semifinalists for a prestigious national competition recognizing preeminent restaurants and chefs.  The restaurants are being recognized by the James Beard Foundation, which celebrates food culture in the US and has been handing out awards to restaurants since 1991.  Outstanding Restaurant Presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water: Cora Cora, which is located in West Hartford at 162 Shield St. The restaurant is known for serving chicken, seafood, and steak dishes with a Peruvian twist. Best Chefs by Region Presented b…

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by Ben Crnic
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
This Wantagh Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Chinese Restaurant This Wantagh Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Chinese Restaurant
This Wantagh Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Chinese Restaurant A longtime Long Island staple has been voted the best Chinese restaurant in the region for the third straight year, according to a newly released poll. Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties.” Organizers of the contest have been counting votes since it began, with the winners ultimately chosen by the Long Islanders who rely on those businesses each and every day. Related story - Related story - This Suffolk County Eatery Voted Long Island's Bes…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
This Nassau County Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Restaurant This Nassau County Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Restaurant
This Nassau County Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Restaurant Long Island is home to countless nationally renowned restaurants, but which is the favorite among the people who live and work in Nassau and Suffolk counties? Every year, the Bethpage Best of LI list asks Long Islanders which their favorite businesses are in a variety of categories, including food, healthcare, and restaurants, to determine which are the most popular. In Nassau County, Salvatore’s of Elmont on Meacham Avenue was chosen as Long Island’s best restaurant of 2022, supplanting the Anchor Down Seafood Bar and Grill in Merrick, which won last year. Organizers of the poll cited C…

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by Zak Failla