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Yonkers, NY
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Fast-Casual Asian Restaurant Chain Opens New Yonkers Locale Fast-Casual Asian Restaurant Chain Opens New Yonkers Locale Fast-Casual Asian Restaurant Chain Opens New Yonkers Locale
Fast-Casual Asian Restaurant Chain Opens New Yonkers Locale A fast-growing Asian restaurant chain has opened a new location in Westchester County, drawing a line of hungry customers before its doors even opened.  Teriyaki Madness officially opened its newest restaurant at 3 Riverdale Ave. in downtown Yonkers, Mayor Mike Spano announced on Thursday, Oct. 8.  According to the mayor, customers were already lining up outside the restaurant before it opened for business. "Thank you for investing in The City of Yonkers and giving the people who live and work in our downtown another great option for lunch, dinner and everything in between. Wishi…

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New A tropical fast-casual restaurant chain is getting a fresh new look as it prepares for thousands more locations. Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced "a full-scale brand transformation" in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The makeover includes a redesigned logo, brighter colors, new packaging, and an updated digital experience. The new logo uses brighter colors and a more uniform font. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is also introducing a "Palm T" icon shaped like a palm frond that can be used as a shorthand version of the brand. The chain said the refresh is meant to create a consisten…

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by Chris Spiker
Tyngsborough, MA
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BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks
BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks Popular barbecue restaurant chain Smokey Bones is scaling back as underperforming restaurants shut down or are being rebranded. Parent company Twin Hospitality Group said it will have closed 15 Smokey Bones locations by the end of September. Nearly 20 restaurants are being converted into Twin Peaks, a mountain lodge-themed chain known as a "breastaurant" for its waitresses with revealing outfits similar to Hooters. The company said the Twin Peaks brand is delivering stronger sales. "Smokey Bones is a beloved brand that has amassed a loyal following over the years," said CEO …

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A WINNER Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A WINNER Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A WINNER Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand
Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A Winner Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand President Donald Trump is the latest right-wing figure to blast Cracker Barrel for its new logo and brand refresh criticized by many conservatives as "woke."  Trump made his first public comments about Cracker Barrel's changes on his social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday, Aug. 26. His post comes one day after the company responded to the strong criticism, admitting that it "could've done a better job." Trump told the struggling restaurant chain to halt its rebranding plans. "Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response (the ultimate…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying
Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Something crispy is coming back to Taco Bell – and this time, it's not just a limited drop. Taco Bell is bringing back its highly popular Crispy Chicken Nuggets, the fast-food chain said in a news release on Thursday, April 17. After quickly selling out when they launched in December 2024, the nuggets will be available again starting Wednesday, April 24. The popular item's return marks the first step in Taco Bell's broader plan to make crispy chicken – beyond just nuggets – a permanent part of its menu by 2026. "We're a taco place doing chicken our own way and like all our best moments, it…

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by Chris Spiker
Colonie, NY
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Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie
Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie Capital Region residents will soon have a new spot to get their burrito fix. Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its newest location in Colonie on Monday, March 17, bringing its beloved burritos, bowls, and tacos to 1707 Central Avenue, according to a job posting on its corporate website. The popular restaurant chain is known for its made-to-order Mexican-inspired meals, where diners can customize everything—from protein choices like chicken, steak, carnitas, and barbacoa to free toppings including four types of salsa, fajita veggies, sour cream, cheese, and guac (for an extra charge, of cours…

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by Michael Mashburn
West Hartford, CT
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Fresh Greens, Grand Opening Deals At Just Salad's New Restaurant In West Hartford Fresh Greens, Grand Opening Deals At Just Salad's New Restaurant In West Hartford Fresh Greens, Grand Opening Deals At Just Salad's New Restaurant In West Hartford
Fresh Greens, Grand Opening Deals At Just Salad's New Restaurant In West Hartford A restaurant chain specializing in fresh salads and other healthy food options is celebrating its new location in West Hartford. Just Salad is holding the grand opening for its restaurant in Bishops Corner during the week of Monday, Feb. 10. The location at 2538 Albany Avenue officially opened on Friday, Jan. 24. Customers can choose from more than 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, soups, and smoothies. Popular salad options include crispy chicken poblano, Thai chicken crunch, and Tokyo supergreens. The restaurant also offers a Reusable Bowl Program, allowing customers to purchas…

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by Chris Spiker
Hicksville, NY
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New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare
New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare A new restaurant on Long Island serving seafood and cocktails is earning high praise from diners. Sexy Crab – located in Hicksville at 828 South Oyster Bay Road – held its grand opening in late September 2024. It marks the second Long Island spot for the restaurant chain, which touts itself as having “the freshest and most flavorful Cajun seafood” around. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sexy Crab Levittown, NY (@sexycrabnewyork) The menu features a mouthwatering array of shrimp, crab, lobster tails, clams, and crawfish, to name …

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by Michael Mashburn
White Plains, NY
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Red Lobster Revival? Restaurant Chain Exits Bankruptcy With $60M In Funding, New CEO Red Lobster Revival? Restaurant Chain Exits Bankruptcy With $60M In Funding, New CEO Red Lobster Revival? Restaurant Chain Exits Bankruptcy With $60M In Funding, New CEO
Red Lobster Revival? Restaurant Chain Exits Bankruptcy With $60M In Funding, New CEO Four months after its Chapter 11 filing, restaurant chain Red Lobster says it has exited bankruptcy led by new management. The company announced on Monday, Sept. 16 that it's been acquired by lender group RL Investor Holdings with $60 million in new funding backed by Fortress Investment Group. Damola Adamolekun, former chief executive officer at Asian fusion casual dining chain P.F. Chang’s, is now running Red Lobster. The move comes after the chain, founded in 1968, abruptly closed dozens of locations earlier this year. It still has 544 locations across 44 US states and four provinces in…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Popular Peruvian Restaurant Opens Another North Jersey Location Popular Peruvian Restaurant Opens Another North Jersey Location Popular Peruvian Restaurant Opens Another North Jersey Location
Popular Peruvian Restaurant Opens Another North Jersey Location A popular North Jersey Peruvian restaurant chain has opened yet another location. The Lomo Truck's fourth location is now open on River Drive in Garfield. The restaurant has other locations in Woodland Park, Passaic and Jersey City. The eatery offers a variety of lomo — which translates to tenderloin — and a variety of Peruvian lo mein, ceviche, chicken dishes, empandas, chaufa and more. The Lomo Truck, 517 River Dr., Garfield.

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by Cecilia Levine