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Guy Fieri Rolls Up To Morristown Sushi Spot Guy Fieri Rolls Up To Morristown Sushi Spot
Guy Fieri Rolls Up To Morristown Sushi Spot The mayor of Flavortown was spotted in Morristown. Guy Fieri, who famously hosted "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on Food Network stopped by Sushi Lounge at Headquarters Plaza in Morristown, which held a grand reopening last week. An employee told Daily Voice Fieri stopped by for a meal. A photo shared to Instagram Thursday, Oct. 24 shows Fieri with the staff. "Thank you @guyfieri for showing our staff so much love and for making us Morristowns 'flavor town favorite,'" the post reads.
Pizzeria Announces Temporary Closure In Scarsdale As It Reinvents Space, Menu Pizzeria Announces Temporary Closure In Scarsdale As It Reinvents Space, Menu
Pizzeria Announces Temporary Closure In Scarsdale As It Reinvents Space, Menu A pizzeria in Westchester is temporarily closed as it works on rebuilding itself in preparation for a new chapter.  Via Forno Wood Fired Pizza & Vinoteca, located in Scarsdale at 2 Garth Rd., announced on its website that it is now closed after more than six years in business.  According to the owners, the pizzeria is "working on some new menu items and reinventing the space" and will hold a grand reopening on Sunday, Dec. 1.  In its announcement, the owners also thanked former customers for their support of Via Forno over the years.  "We always served the hig…
York Restaurant Reopens After Car Backs Into It York Restaurant Reopens After Car Backs Into It
York Restaurant Reopens After Car Backs Into It A popular family restaurant closed suddenly on Tuesday morning after a car slammed into it, the owners announced.  Stonybrook Family Restaurant, located at 3560 East Market Street was forced to close after someone backed into a corner of the brick building on July 9, as the owners explained in a Facebook post.  "One person was taken for medical evaluation," as stated in the post.  Springettsbury police, EMS, and firefighters responded to the crash.  Only 5% of the building was damaged so the restaurant happily reopened on Wednesday morning — with a new menu of lun…
Shuttered Westwood Cafe Returns — This Time In River Vale Shuttered Westwood Cafe Returns — This Time In River Vale
Shuttered Westwood Cafe Returns — This Time In River Vale Jack's is coming back. Jack’s Cafe and Market, which won acclaim in its 16 years in Westwood before closing last year, announced on Instagram it will be opening in River Vale this summer on Westwood Avenue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jack's Cafe (@jacks_cafe_) Known for its fresh, never frozen breakfast, lunch, and dinner specialties and its BYOB policy, Jack’s Cafe had long been considered a staple in the heart of Westwood. Customers expressed their excitement at the news. "Can’t wait to see you and get some awesome food …
Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens
Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens Big food news in the region with the reopening of a favorite restaurant that closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lorenzo's Bistro, located in Sullivan County in Jeffersonville, reopened its doors on Monday, April 1, at 5002 Route 52 in the old Sal's Pizzeria building. Fans of the former Lorenzo's are already packing the restaurant.  Many of the "old favorites," such as the Cubano sandwich and Philly cheese steak, are back on the menu, as well as a lineup of everything from bagels and breakfast sandwiches to lunch and dinner entrees, including new Tex-Mex dishes. Resident Jason Dole …
300-Year-Old NJ Restaurant Closing For Renovations 300-Year-Old NJ Restaurant Closing For Renovations
300-Year-Old NJ Restaurant Closing For Renovations A New Jersey restaurant open for more than 300 years will temporarily close for renovations. The Black Horse Tavern & Pub, located on W. Main Street in Mendham, bills itself as the state's oldest continually running restaurant, dating back to 1742. Over the weekend, the eatery, which serves American classics, said it will be undergoing temporary closure for renovations. "Get ready for a brand-new kitchen and a fresh look!" the Facebook post reads. "We're excited to unveil these upgrades to you." Black Horse Tavern & Pub will hold a grand reopening in Fall 2024.
New Bergen County Pizzeria Homage To Popular Owner's Late Grandmother New Bergen County Pizzeria Homage To Popular Owner's Late Grandmother
New Bergen County Pizzeria Homage To Popular Owner's Late Grandmother The owner of a popular Bergen County pizzeria that shuttered in August 2022 is weeks away from reopening a new shop. Dave Ligas, who owned Tavolino in Wallington, will be opening Casano's Pizza Parlor at 8 Highland Cross — formerly home to Top That! Donuts — in Rutherford, this spring, he tells Daily Voice. The pizzeria is named after Ligas' late grandmother: Marie Rene Casano, an "avid cook" who for years worked as a waitress at Mama Lucia’s in Newark, he said. Marie Rene died in the 1970s, and Casano's Pizza Parlor is retro-themed, in her honor, her grandson said. Follow Ligas as "…
'Sad News': Cambridge Restuarant To Close After 4 Years 'Sad News': Cambridge Restuarant To Close After 4 Years
'Sad News': Cambridge Restuarant To Close After 4 Years Vincent's in Cambridge has gone from an eclectic grocery store that sold used records and breakfast tacos to a popular restaurant with rave reviews. Now, they're pivoting again.  The restaurant announced on Instagram that it would close its doors on Feb. 29 after nearly four years in business at 233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave.  Sad news! After almost 4 years on the corner here, Vincent’s time is up. We’re locking it up for the last time on February 29th. When we opened up in May of 2020 selling groceries, wine, used records, and breakfast tacos, we didn’t know where we’d end up. I…
Westwood Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire Westwood Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire
Westwood Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire A Bergen County Latin restaurant is getting ready to reopen more than a year after an electrical fire devastated the kitchen. Mi Flor Latin Cafe in Westwood has been closed since the fire in October 2022. The eatery announced it would be reopening on Friday, Nov. 17. Mi Flor opened in 2021 and is run by chef Eliu Salguero, who was born and raised in Guatemala in a family of 16 children, and Dean Evans, who retired from UPS after 25 years of working in IT. "After recovering from COVID in March of 2020, and meeting up wit Eliu, I decided I need to keep busy," Evans said before opening …
Jack's Cafe, Replaced By Popular Hot Dog Spot In Westwood, Returns As Pop-Up Jack's Cafe, Replaced By Popular Hot Dog Spot In Westwood, Returns As Pop-Up
Jack's Cafe, Replaced By Popular Hot Dog Spot In Westwood, Returns As Pop-Up Jack's is making a comeback. Jack's Cafe, the Westwood staple that closed after 16 years, is returning as a pop-up restaurant at B & M Meat Market at 146 Kinderkamack Road in Park Ridge on Saturday, Nov. 4.  The restaurant will be takeout only and open Saturday through Tuesday. The cafe, which closed in 2022, was replaced by 1950 Originals, a hot dog eatery owned by the grandson of Callahan's.  Jack's had planned a popup event at Luna's Outdoor Bar and Grille in Vineland last month but was forced to cancel. 
Dobbs Ferry Restaurant To Celebrate Reopening After Closing For 2 Years Dobbs Ferry Restaurant To Celebrate Reopening After Closing For 2 Years
Dobbs Ferry Restaurant To Celebrate Reopening After Closing For 2 Years An Italian restaurant in Westchester known for its cozy ambiance and authentic homemade cuisine will soon be celebrating its successful reopening after being forced to close for around two years.  Piccola Trattoria, located in Dobbs Ferry, will be celebrating its grand reopening at 23 Ceder St. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m., the Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce announced.  The eatery, originally located at 41 Cedar St., had to close in November 2021 after its original building became part of an ongoing development project and was mired in co…
NJ Restaurateur Thrilled To Be Rid Of 'Culinary Gangster' After Gordon Ramsay Revamp NJ Restaurateur Thrilled To Be Rid Of 'Culinary Gangster' After Gordon Ramsay Revamp
NJ Restaurateur Thrilled To Be Rid Of 'Culinary Gangster' After Gordon Ramsay Revamp It has been five months since Gordon Ramsay gave Bask46 an overhaul, and owner Steve Baskinger seems to be pleased with how things are running at his Woodland Park restaurant. "Kitchen Nightmares" aired on Monday, Oct. 2, highlighting the turmoil going on at the restaurant.  Chief among the problems were the ongoing conflicts between Baskinger and executive chef Bobby Fortunato, the self proclaimed "Culinary Gangster." Ramsay took an immediate dislike to the Culinary Gangster, and forced him to straighten up. After a successful relaunch, the end of the episode revealed Fortunato quit the ne…
Beloved Eatery Reopens After Outpouring Of Support In Mamaroneck Beloved Eatery Reopens After Outpouring Of Support In Mamaroneck
Beloved Eatery Reopens After Outpouring Of Support In Mamaroneck Following a petition signed by hundreds of people that helped convince officials to approve new zoning permits, a popular Westchester eatery has reopened better than ever.  Donjito, a Latin restaurant located in Mamaroneck at 122 Mamaroneck Ave., reopened for business on Thursday, Aug. 3, the eatery announced on social media.  The business was originally forced to close on Sunday, May 21 after its special use permit issued by Mamaroneck village officials expired.  However, this setback did not stop the eatery's owners and former customers from holding on to hope that the restaurant could …
College Grad Helps Parents Reopen Shuttered Fairfax County Deli College Grad Helps Parents Reopen Shuttered Fairfax County Deli
College Grad Helps Parents Reopen Shuttered Fairfax County Deli A Northern Virginia family has reopened their deli that closed during COVID with a whole new look in a whole new spot. Veloce Deli, owned by Raj and Sarah Kapoor, held a soft opening earlier this week at 1900 Campus Commons Drive in Reston. The Kapoor's 24-year-old daughter, Neha Kapoor, is pitching in. Neha graduated George Mason University in 2021 with a degree in business management. While she works full-time as a government contractor, she's been helping her parents as the creative director at Veloce Deli. Veloce DeliCourtesy of Neha Kapoor PANINO ⭐️ Our hot, crispy, cheesy p…
How Hunterdon County's BEX Kitchen Is Rebuilding Community In Grand Post-Pandemic Relaunch How Hunterdon County's BEX Kitchen Is Rebuilding Community In Grand Post-Pandemic Relaunch
How Hunterdon County's BEX Kitchen Is Rebuilding Community In Grand Post-Pandemic Relaunch It's a post-pandemic relaunch for BEX Kitchen, and the emphasis is on the arts. Becky Geisel, the owner and Executive Chef of the Califon restaurant, held a grand post-pandemic reopening of her restaurant on Mother's Day. And there's more. Geisel purchased two adjacent buildings, one a gallery space and the other comprising several apartments, to bring BEX Kitchen beyond its Main Street location.  BEX Kitchen will be using the space to hold corporate functions, birthday parties, or weddings, with the goal of reuniting the community after the COVID shutdown. “What we're trying to do is g…
Eatery Reopens In New Mamaroneck Location After Death Of Beloved Chef Eatery Reopens In New Mamaroneck Location After Death Of Beloved Chef
Eatery Reopens In New Mamaroneck Location After Death Of Beloved Chef A popular Italian eatery that closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic is set to reopen at a different location in Westchester despite the death of its beloved chef.  Rosa's La Scarbitta will be reopening as Rosa’s Cucina Italiana at a new location at 410 W Boston Post Rd. in Mamaroneck on Wednesday, July 26, the owners announced on social media.  The reopening follows both the closure of the original restaurant, located at 215 Halstead Ave. in Mamaroneck, in late 2020, as well as the death of chef Rosa Merenda on Monday, June 19.  The year before her death, Merenda had been working with the eat…
Boston Italian Restaurant 'Soft Launches' Its Reopening Boston Italian Restaurant 'Soft Launches' Its Reopening
Boston Italian Restaurant 'Soft Launches' Its Reopening A beloved Italian eatery that closed in 2020 after 27 years in business "soft launched" its reopening under new ownership this week and is teasing patrons about when they will be able to get their next pasta fix, according to BosGuy. Casa Giacomo was formerly known as Giacomo's and was owned by Jackie Taglieri. Taglieri sold the restaurant to the team responsible for nearby eateries Kava Neo Taverna and Ilona. The new owners chose a subtle way to advertise that Casa Giacomo was open to the public after closing for a year for renovations.  The restaurant's Instagram hinted at its return but …
Beloved Italian Restaurant In Braintree Reopening…Kinda Beloved Italian Restaurant In Braintree Reopening…Kinda
Beloved Italian Restaurant In Braintree Reopening…Kinda A restaurant that has been closed since July is coming back to life, but not exactly how patrons might have expected.  Maria's Restaurant, an Italian and Greek eatery at 240 Quincy Avenue in Braintree, has new owners and a new name – but will allegedly be similar to the original restaurant that opened in 1950, according to Boston Restaurant Talk.  Braintree residents wondered why the restaurant, which advertises eggplant parmigiana, veal pizziola, and chicken ravioli, was not open for business in July, according to a post made in a Braintree Facebook group. The restau…
'Long Time Coming:' Morris County LongHorn Steakhouse Ravaged By Fire Sets Reopening Date 'Long Time Coming:' Morris County LongHorn Steakhouse Ravaged By Fire Sets Reopening Date
'Long Time Coming:' Morris County LongHorn Steakhouse Ravaged By Fire Sets Reopening Date At long last! A reopening date has been set for a Morris County LongHorn Steakhouse after it was ravaged by fire last year, officials said. The Mount Olive restaurant on International Drive S. will reopen its doors and start serving up savory steaks once again at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, according to a social media post from Mayor Rob Greenbaum. The location had been closed since it was heavily damaged following a blaze that hurt three firefighters in January of 2021, DailyVoice.com reported. The building had to be demolished due to the extent of damages, though the fire was not deemed…
Woodbury Charlie Brown's Sets Reopening Date Woodbury Charlie Brown's Sets Reopening Date
Woodbury Charlie Brown's Sets Reopening Date Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill has an opening date for its Woodbury location. The casual restaurant will open on Monday, April 18 after extensive renovations, according to its updated Google Maps description.  The eatery is located at 111 N. Broad St. It describes itself as an easygoing chophouse with steaks, prime rib, seafood and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Charlie Brown's repens on April 18Google This is the company’s first reopening of the 13 locations that closed in 2020. Many shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic and never reopened. The Woodbury restaurant joins the Scotch P…
Hudson Valley Inn & Restaurant To Reopen After Two-Year Closure Hudson Valley Inn & Restaurant To Reopen After Two-Year Closure
Hudson Valley Inn & Restaurant To Reopen After Two-Year Closure A Hudson Valley restaurant located in a historic inn will soon reopen its doors after a two-year closure. The Bird and Bottle Inn in Putnam County announced that the restaurant and tavern will reopen on Friday, April 8. The inn will reopen later in the spring.  The inn is located at 1123 Old Albany Post Road in Garrison. "It’s time! After 2 years of renovation and a global pandemic, we are happy to announce the opening of the lovingly restored, historic Bird & Bottle Inn," the inn said in a Facebook post. "We will open the restaurant and tavern on April 8th, with our 5 room i…
Iconic NJ Deli Reopening After Pandemic Shutdown Iconic NJ Deli Reopening After Pandemic Shutdown
Iconic NJ Deli Reopening After Pandemic Shutdown A family-owned New Jersey deli is gearing up for a long-awaited reopening, originally reported by NJ Advance Media. Hobby's Delicatessen, in Newark, announced in an April Fool's joke "We are open... ing soon." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hobby's Delicatessen (@hobbysdeli) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hobby's Delicatessen (@hobbysdeli) The Kosher-style deli — whose website says it was "established before you were born" — was bought by Sam Brummer in 1962. His tw…
Popular New Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure Popular New Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure
Popular New Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure A restaurant in the area known for its fantastic views of both a golf course and the mountains has temporarily closed. The popular Ulster County eatery, Maggie Mae's, located in New Paltz, announced on Facebook on Monday, Jan. 10 that it has closed for the season. Although the owners did not give a reason for the closure, they did say they plan to reopen on Friday, March 11 in time for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The owners thanked patrons for their support during the restaurant's first year and promised to return. The restaurant is known for its expansive views of a golf course and t…
Hoboken's Malibu Diner To Close: Report Hoboken's Malibu Diner To Close: Report
Hoboken's Malibu Diner To Close: Report Hoboken’s iconic Malibu Diner will soon close its doors, HobokenGirl reports. Malibu Diner on 14th Street will remain open through Dec. 31 before closing its doors for the building’s demolition, the report says citing the restaurant’s co-owner. The decision to rebuild was made by the restaurant’s previous owner, who died about a year ago; meanwhile, the restaurant has plans to reopen in a brand new commercial space right down the road in about two years, the report says. Follow Malibu Diner on Facebook for the latest updates.
Westchester County Restaurant Reopens After Months-Long Closure Due To Ida Damage Westchester County Restaurant Reopens After Months-Long Closure Due To Ida Damage
Westchester County Restaurant Reopens After Months-Long Closure Due To Ida Damage After a months-long closure due to flooding damage from Tropical Depression Ida, a Westchester County restaurant is serving guests again. OKO Rye officially reopened on Wednesday, Dec. 1. "We are excited to share that our tables are set, bar is stocked and kitchen is firing, and after extensive renovations after the flood, are re-opening TONIGHT, Wednesday!" OKO Rye shared in an Instagram post. The restaurant is located at 29 Purchase St. in Rye, and it's open Tuesdays through Sundays.  Chef Brian Lewis, the owner of the eatery, announced that the business was temporarily closed for renov…
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Reopen With New Dishes, Vaccine Requirement Hudson Valley Restaurant To Reopen With New Dishes, Vaccine Requirement
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Reopen With New Dishes, Vaccine Requirement A Westchester County restaurant has announced its reopening plans after temporarily closing its doors in June. Goosefeather is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 19. The restaurant will accept limited reservations because it is still in the process of staffing. The restaurant, which is located at Tarrytown House Estate at 49 E Sunnyside Lane, has been on hiatus since June 1. "We were notified by the Tarrytown House Estate that the entire property must close its doors to the public in an effort to reorganize and reassess after a difficult year due to the Covid-19 pandemic," The owners wrote i…
COVID-19: Popular Westchester Eatery Reopens After Hiatus Due To Pandemic COVID-19: Popular Westchester Eatery Reopens After Hiatus Due To Pandemic
Covid-19: Popular Westchester Eatery Reopens After Hiatus Due To Pandemic A popular area restaurant is set to reopen its doors to guests after taking a temporary hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Robert and Denise Horton, the owners of Tboy’s Bistro in Westchester County, located in Sleepy Hollow, announced that it is back in business “to a whole new audience” after being forced to close due to the outbreak of the virus. The Hortons, who owned and operated American Bistro in Tuckahoe and Crestwood before opening Tboy’s Bistro, have recently welcomed patrons back for the first time in months. According to the owners, “Tboy’s Bistro exudes warmth and charm from…
COVID-19: Popular Western Mass Eatery Back In Business After Months-Long Closure COVID-19: Popular Western Mass Eatery Back In Business After Months-Long Closure
Covid-19: Popular Western Mass Eatery Back In Business After Months-Long Closure A popular Western Massachusetts restaurant is back in business and ready to serve some great meals after closing in December last year due to the COVID pandemic. Sylvester’s Restaurant in Northampton reopened on Saturday, May 1, with a tag sale, to help those in need as they served food to many customers who had been waiting for the spot to reopen. The iconic restaurant, opened in 1983, is known for its coffee and espresso, as well as baked goods, waffles, omelets, and well, the list goes on, said it was delighted to be back in business. Sylvester’s Restaurant is known for its coffee.Y…
COVID-19: Popular Western Mass Mall Reopens Food Court Seating COVID-19: Popular Western Mass Mall Reopens Food Court Seating
Covid-19: Popular Western Mass Mall Reopens Food Court Seating A popular Massachusetts mall is lifting some COVID-19 restrictions that were put in place at the food court as the state continues its recovery from the winter wave of the virus. Officials announced that beginning on Monday, March 22, seating at the Holyoke Mall's food court would be restored after the mall was forced to transition to takeout-only during the pandemic. There are currently seven restaurants at the mall: Cajun Cafe, Charley’s Philly Steaks, EA Teriyaki, McDonald’s, Smoothie Island, The Greek Place, and Wings Express, with a Sbarro location set to open soon. While it is open t…
Jim Dandy's BBQ Restaurant Reopens 10 Months After Fire Jim Dandy's BBQ Restaurant Reopens 10 Months After Fire
Jim Dandy's BBQ Restaurant Reopens 10 Months After Fire Popular Rutherford BBQ joint Jim Dandy's has reopened nearly 10 months after a fire. The two-alarm fire broke out at the Park Avenue restaurant overnight in mid-May of last year. The community pitched in to help get the long-favorited rib joint back up and running. Jim Dandy's has been busy since reopening -- often inundated with orders, said owner Brian Flynn, who thanked each local entity that helped in the last 10 months, individually in a Facebook post. Jim Dandy's, 100 Park Ave., Rutherford.
‘Reborn From The Ashes:’ Hunterdon County Pizzeria Destroyed In Truck Fire Sets Reopening Date ‘Reborn From The Ashes:’ Hunterdon County Pizzeria Destroyed In Truck Fire Sets Reopening Date
‘Reborn From The Ashes:’ Hunterdon County Pizzeria Destroyed In Truck Fire Sets Reopening Date A beloved Hunterdon County pizzeria destroyed in a 2018 truck fire has relocated and set a reopening date for this week. Galasso’s Cucina Italiana Pizza & Restaurant, formerly located on Bridge Street in Frenchtown, was shut down when a tractor-trailer crashed into a nearby telephone pole, caught fire and destroyed the building in August 2018, the eatery’s website says. After spending two years rebuilding, Galasso’s owners Guido Romeo and Giuseppe Scotto Di Carlo are ready to reopen their new pizzeria in the Hunterdon Hills Plaza in Lebanon on Dec. 17. “Dear my fellow customers, the da…