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'Iconic' North Jersey Restaurant Closing After 60 Years 'Iconic' North Jersey Restaurant Closing After 60 Years
'Iconic' North Jersey Restaurant Closing After 60 Years A popular Italian restaurant in North Jersey is closing after 60 years in business. The last day of business for Miele's Restaurant, located at 125 Bloomfield Ave., in Verona, will be on Sunday, Dec. 24, owner Steve Amadeo announced on Facebook. Posted by Steve Amadeo on Thursday, December 21, 2023 Miele's was founded by Tom and Rose Miele in 1954 before turning over the restaurant to Joann Amadeo, who began working there as a waitress in 1967. Steve Amadeo, Joann's son, has been running the place alongside his wife Leonor, but announced his retirement last week.  At the…
Parents-To-Be Bring Popular NYC Middle Eastern Restaurant To Allentown Parents-To-Be Bring Popular NYC Middle Eastern Restaurant To Allentown
Parents-To-Be Bring Popular NYC Middle Eastern Restaurant To Allentown Abdul Elenani and Ayat Masoud are about to have a very busy autumn. The Pittstown, NJ couple will be expanding both their family — with the birth of their first child expected in October — and restaurant business with new locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, the couple told Daily Voice.  Ayat, a Middle Eastern restaurant that Abdul named in honor of his dear wife, will open at 1243 W. Tilghman St., in Allentown, PA in October. The space was formerly occupied by Bellissimo Ristorante, which closed in 2021. Ayat will have 240 seats, inside and out. The New Jersey store, Al B…
Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report
Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report A restaurant focused on bringing healthy, fast options to its customers may soon be employing robots to assemble its salads and bowls, reports say.  Sweetgreen, a California-headquartered restaurant chain with eateries in 19 states, plans to use robots to assemble meals at all of its locations within five years, as reported by Restaurant Business.  The brand opened its first restaurant powered by automation, called the sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen, in Naperville, Illinois on May 10, 2023, according to a press release.  The brand acquired Spyce, a Boston-based restaurant company powered by …
Former MontCo Resident Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ Former MontCo Resident Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ
Former MontCo Resident Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ To Josephina Spinosa, food and family have always gone hand-in-hand. Now, the former Montgomery County resident is bringing a taste of her family's favorite foods to Parsippany, NJ at Lo Sfizio Italian Street Food. Spinosa lives in Montclair with her husband, Sergio Capdevielle, and their 1-year-old, Leonardo.  The couple launched Lo Sfizio in April with the ultimate goal (or rather, a much-welcomed favor) of bringing a taste of classic Italian cuisine to the area. Josephina Spinosa and her husband Sergio Capdevielle.Special to Daily Voice Spinosa was raised in Naples until she was ei…
Neapolitan Native Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ At New Restaurant Lo Sfizio Neapolitan Native Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ At New Restaurant Lo Sfizio
Neapolitan Native Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ At New Restaurant Lo Sfizio To Josephina Spinosa, food and family have always gone hand-in-hand. Now, she's bringing a taste of her family's favorite foods to Parsippany at Lo Sfizio Italian Street Food. Spinosa lives in Montclair with her husband, Sergio Capdevielle, and their 1-year-old, Leonardo.  The couple launched Lo Sfizio in April with the ultimate goal (or rather, a much-welcomed favor) of bringing a taste of classic Italian cuisine to the area. Josephina Spinosa and her husband Sergio Capdevielle.Special to Daily Voice Spinosa was raised in Naples until she was eight and loved learning about Neapolita…
Popular NJ Kosher Restaurant Shutters After 16 Years, Another Expected To Replace It Popular NJ Kosher Restaurant Shutters After 16 Years, Another Expected To Replace It
Popular NJ Kosher Restaurant Shutters After 16 Years, Another Expected To Replace It As the old adage goes: When one door closes, another one opens. While a longtime New Jersey kosher restaurant will be closing in June, a new one is expected to open in its place. Park Place, open for 16 years in Highland Park, announced its last day in business will be on Sunday, June 4.  While the restaurant declined to provide further information, it did say a another kosher meat restaurant is expected to take over in the same space sometime soon. Posted by Park Place Kosher on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Park Place, 120 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park.
Popular Danbury Restaurant Celebrates 50 Years In Business Popular Danbury Restaurant Celebrates 50 Years In Business
Popular Danbury Restaurant Celebrates 50 Years In Business In just a few days a Fairfield County dinner institution will be celebrating its 50th year in business with a big fat steak and plenty of fanfare. Chuck’s Steak House in Danbury hits the big 50 on Monday, May 22. The restaurant opened for business on May 22, 1973. “My Dad, Hank Zaccara, was 35 years old when he opened the doors for business here in 1973,” said Elizabeth Zaccara Booth. “Although he’s been gone for 8 years now, I know he would be very proud to see that Chuck’s is still thriving.” Danbury Mayor Dean Esposito was at the restaurant recently and presented a proclamation from t…
'Fat Bastard' Carries Family's Famed Thin Crust Pizza In South Hackensack 'Fat Bastard' Carries Family's Famed Thin Crust Pizza In South Hackensack
'Fat Bastard' Carries Family's Famed Thin Crust Pizza In South Hackensack The Giaquintos are back in South Hackensack with their trademark thin crust pizza. Anthony Giaquinto, whose roots in Bergen County's pizza scene run deep, has opened Fat Bastard and Sons at 434 Route 46, continuing a family legacy of pizzerias.  Giaquinto previously ran Tony G's in South Hackensack, The Balcony in Carlstadt, G Millz in Hoboken and Prime Time Sports Bar in Carlstadt. Giaquinto's mother, Mary Rose Giaquinto, was the longtime owner of Giaquinto's Old Judge, an institution in South Hackensack.  Now, Giaquinto is running Fat Bastard with his two sons, Dominick, a student at M…
Longtime Buddies Liven Up Bergen County Dining Scene With New Restaurant Longtime Buddies Liven Up Bergen County Dining Scene With New Restaurant
Longtime Buddies Liven Up Bergen County Dining Scene With New Restaurant Chris Irving is diving headfirst into the restaurant business. Irving opened Eleven Central Bar and Restaurant in Midland Park last November, with his partner Paul Rosen, a longtime restauranteur.  "We're really looking forward to serve the local community," Irving, a Ramsey resident, said.  Eleven Central serves up delicacies like burgers, sandwiches, wings. Irving stresses that every ingredient they use is fresh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eleven Central (@elevencentralmp) "We're not using frozen beef," Irving said. "We…
Five-Time World Series Champion Opens Restaurant With Family In Waldwick Five-Time World Series Champion Opens Restaurant With Family In Waldwick
Five-Time World Series Champion Opens Restaurant With Family In Waldwick Charlie Wonsowicz has gone from Yankee pinstripes to pots and pans. Wonsowicz, who won five World Series titles with the New York Yankees as coordinator of advanced scouting, recently opened W's Village Grille with his wife, Leslie, in Waldwick. The family previously owned W's Grill in Oakland. For the Wonsowicz's, the restaurant is a homecoming. The family lives in Waldwick and wanted to open a restaurant in their community, their daughter Paige said. They celebrated a grand opening on Tuesday, April 4. While Charlie's natural home is at the baseball diamond, where he wore #87 for the Bo…
Bar Announces Permanent Closure After Death Of Owner In Hawthorne Bar Announces Permanent Closure After Death Of Owner In Hawthorne
Bar Announces Permanent Closure After Death Of Owner In Hawthorne A bar in Northern Westchester that had originally decided to temporarily close following the death of its owner has now made the decision permanent.  Unionville Tavern, located in Hawthorne at 415 Commerce St., announced on Friday, March 10 that it would permanently close after serving customers for over 40 years, according to the business's staff.  The decision came after the death of owner Gordon Krueger of Ossining, age 78, on Friday, Jan. 13. The bar had originally decided to temporarily close after Krueger's death, which they had called a "profound loss," but t…
Albanian Chef, GF Open Bethlehem Steakhouse In Love Story For The Ages Albanian Chef, GF Open Bethlehem Steakhouse In Love Story For The Ages
Albanian Chef, GF Open Bethlehem Steakhouse In Love Story For The Ages Life has brought nothing but good things to Genc Gashi since meeting Samantha Gangewere, he says. The 26-year-old Albanian native moved to the US in 2017, and would go on to work as a chef at Three Oak Steakhouse in Easton. It was there that he met 31-year-old Gangewere, a loyal patron. Genc GashiCourtesy of Genc Gashi The two became a couple in 2021, and discovered they shared the same dream of opening a restaurant. Gashi says Gangewere's support was just what he needed to make his American Dream come true. Gashi quit his job at Three Oak last August, and that very day, the couple beg…
Car Slams Into PA Restaurant One Minute After Closing Time (VIDEO) Car Slams Into PA Restaurant One Minute After Closing Time (VIDEO)
Car Slams Into PA Restaurant One Minute After Closing Time (Video) Someone who really misunderstood how drive-thru dining works plowed into a western Pennsylvania restaurant exactly one minute after the staff locked the door on Monday, January 23, according to the business's Facebook page.  The international eatery, Time Out Time Eat on Mt. Lebanon Boulevard, Castle Shannon was hit right by the front door in the afternoon. The white sedan can be seen in the wreckage along with the shattered glass doors in the video player below.  Sorry everyone I don’t know how long we can open again 🙏 Posted by Time Out Time Eat on Monday, January 23, 2023 "We are s…
Matriarch Of Iconic Saugus Restaurant Kowloon Restaurant Dies At 95: Report Matriarch Of Iconic Saugus Restaurant Kowloon Restaurant Dies At 95: Report
Matriarch Of Iconic Saugus Restaurant Kowloon Restaurant Dies At 95: Report The woman who helped make Kowloon Restaurant into one of the most iconic and beloved restaurants in Saugus has died, a news report announced on Wednesday, Nov. 9.  Madeline and her husband, William Wong, opened the restaurant on Route 1 in 1959 and grew it into a landmark establishment over the next six decades, WCVB reported. William died in 2011 at 88 years old.  Madeline Wong, a trailblazer, icon, grandmother and great grandmother -- and matriarch of Kowloon restaurant -- has passed away at the age of 95. Our hearts go out to her family. https://t.co/uwyTWqhk0A pic.twitter.com/cxIZ2…
Hackensack's Lido Restaurant Opening Another Location Hackensack's Lido Restaurant Opening Another Location
Hackensack's Lido Restaurant Opening Another Location Lido Restaurant is opening a second location in Bergen County. After 66 years in Hackensack, the popular restaurant is expanding to North Arlington. Famous for its thin-crust pizza and sliced steak sandwiches, Lido will be moving into the space formerly occupied by Centanni. An opening date has not yet been announced. Lido Restaurant, 11-35 River Road, North Arlington.
Acclaimed Eastchester Eatery Opens Brand-New Location Right Next Door Acclaimed Eastchester Eatery Opens Brand-New Location Right Next Door
Acclaimed Eastchester Eatery Opens Brand-New Location Right Next Door Fans of a popular Westchester County sandwich shop don't have to travel far to visit the owners' newest restaurant.  In January, the owners of Mason Sandwich Co. in Eastchester opened The Prince, a new eatery located right next door. Online reviewers have praised The Prince for its convenient location at 31 Mill Road in Eastchester. "Pretty good salad/bowl spot. There are plenty of healthy food options as well as a reasonably sized juice selection," Ant R., of New York City, wrote in a Yelp review. "I'm slightly partial because I know the dudes who work here, but objectively spea…
Brand-New Long Island Restaurant Offers Unique Flavors, Fun Atmosphere Brand-New Long Island Restaurant Offers Unique Flavors, Fun Atmosphere
Brand-New Long Island Restaurant Offers Unique Flavors, Fun Atmosphere The owner of a brand-new Long Island restaurant has shared his plan to serve up unique and delicious dishes in a welcoming, brightly-colored environment.  Zest opened in Suffolk County on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 298 West Main St. in Bay Shore. Chef Michael Liebman, the owner, said since the eatery opened not long before Thanksgiving, business was slow at first, but things have picked up.  “Everybody seems to be leaving happy," he said. Liebman said he would classify the restaurant's menu as new American food, similar to a gastropub without the emphasis on alcohol. He said the goal is to tak…
New Steakhouse Off To Strong Start In Westchester New Steakhouse Off To Strong Start In Westchester
New Steakhouse Off To Strong Start In Westchester A steakhouse that opened up in Westchester County earlier this summer is off to a strong start, the owner is saying. Hudson Prime Steakhouse opened its doors on June 29. The restaurant is located at 5 North Buckhout Street in Irvington. The steakhouse was opened by Floria and Gino Uli.  Floria said she runs the restaurant, while her husband is the chef. The couple is originally from New York, and they have worked in the restaurant business in Florida as well. They also own an Italian restaurant in Hastings-On-Hudson called Divino Cucina Italiano.  Floria said she …
New Bar Replacing Shuttered Hackensack Restaurant Solari's New Bar Replacing Shuttered Hackensack Restaurant Solari's
New Bar Replacing Shuttered Hackensack Restaurant Solari's A new bar is coming to Hackensack, BoozyBurbs reports. Tavern 61 will be replacing Solari's on South River Street, the Italian restaurant that had been in business since the 1930s, the outlet first announced. The site is currently undergoing renovations and is expected to serve burgers, pasta, steaks and more. No word yet on an opening date. Tavern 61, 61 S River St, Hackensack
COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic
Covid-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic If it feels like fast food tacos, fried chicken sandwiches, and burgers are taking a bigger bite out of your wallet than just a few months ago - you are not alone. Across the nation, fast food prices have gone up significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, Restaurant Business reported. In fact, quickie restaurants haven't jacked up their prices like this since the Great Recession of 2008, according to Eat This, Not That. Citing government data, a Restaurant Business analysis found that prices at limited-service restaurants went up by 6.2 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, traditional resta…
Local Restaurant Mogul Buys Iconic West Springfield Eatery Local Restaurant Mogul Buys Iconic West Springfield Eatery
Local Restaurant Mogul Buys Iconic West Springfield Eatery Could wings soon be spotted over West Springfield? The owner of the Hangar restaurants, aka “Wings Over (town name),” has purchased the old Hofbrauhaus off Memorial Drive in West Springfield, according to MassLive. The purchase price was $500,000. Renovations are planned for the former German restaurant, which was well known for its food as well as the unique building. Rounded doorways, dark wooden shelves lining the walls, and a thick dark-colored barroom. Though associated with Memorial, Hofbrauhaus’ address is actually 1105 Main St. Hangar owner Harold Tramazzo has restaurants across …
Iconic White Hut Restaurant Re-opens In West Springfield Iconic White Hut Restaurant Re-opens In West Springfield
Iconic White Hut Restaurant Re-opens In West Springfield The White Hut is back open and serving burgers, hotdogs, and fries again. The iconic burger stand in West Springfield had a grand re-opening Friday, Aug. 21. White Hut - known for its nostalgic diner, food, prices, and unique approach to taking orders - abruptly closed six months ago. A sign on the door said the closure was due to issues out of the owner's control. Soon after, owner Edward Barkett sold the 81-year-old restaurant to Western Massachusetts entrepreneurs Peter Picknelly, Andy Yee, Kevin Vann, and Michael Vann. Barkett’s grandfather founded the White Hut in 1939. The sale inc…
COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes
Covid-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes A popular Northern Westchester business has been forced to permanently shut its doors after temporarily closing earlier due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Katonah Reading Rooms permanently shut down its business' after being forced to shut down in March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Coronavirus destroyed the Katonah Reading Room,” Pete Menzies, the co-owner of the business said. “It was slow and brutal, a piercing of the heart, and it hurt more than you can imagine.” Menzies said that late in March, he and his wife, Gretchen, had to call more than 20 employees to lay th…
COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes
Covid-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes A popular Northern Westchester business has been forced to permanently shut its doors after temporarily closing earlier due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Katonah Reading Rooms permanently shut down its business' after being forced to shut down in March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Coronavirus destroyed the Katonah Reading Room,” Pete Menzies, the co-owner of the business said. “It was slow and brutal, a piercing of the heart, and it hurt more than you can imagine.” Menzies said that late in March, he and his wife, Gretchen, had to call more than 20 employees to lay th…
Irishmen Replacing Rivera's In Fair Lawn With Modern Bar & Restaurant Irishmen Replacing Rivera's In Fair Lawn With Modern Bar & Restaurant
Irishmen Replacing Rivera's In Fair Lawn With Modern Bar & Restaurant Philip Quilter and David Casey came to the U.S. in the early 1990s with a few hundred bucks and a dream. Fast-forward nearly three decades later, and the Irishmen own three thriving New York City bars -- and soon a fourth in Fair Lawn. Quilter and Casey are transforming Rivera's Owl Pub on Maple Avenue into "The Craftsman," a family-friendly restaurant during the day that will become a modern bar at night. "The name is homage to craftspeople in general like bartenders, gunsmiths, cobblers, etcetera," Quilter said. "We have black and white photos on the walls in our place in Harlem paying…