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NY's Best Burger Spot Revealed In New Rankings Of All 50 States NY's Best Burger Spot Revealed In New Rankings Of All 50 States
NY's Best Burger Spot Revealed In New Rankings Of All 50 States Looking for the best burger in your state? Reader’s Digest has you covered with its brand-new rankings highlighting the top burger joints in all 50 states.  From iconic diners to modern hotspots, the list was crafted using online reviews, expert input, and personal recommendations from burger lovers. How Rankings Were Made Reader’s Digest created the list by combining online reviews from platforms like Yelp and Tripadvisor with input from experts and personal recommendations from burger aficionados. The result? A mouthwatering guide to the best burgers across the United States. Wheth…

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by Joe Lombardi
College Park, MD
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Mercedes SUV Crashes Into PG County Restaurant, Triggers Building Collapse Probe (DEVELOPING) Mercedes SUV Crashes Into PG County Restaurant, Triggers Building Collapse Probe (DEVELOPING)
Mercedes SUV Crashes Into PG County Restaurant, Triggers Building Collapse Probe (Developing) A Mercedes SUV crashed into a Maryland restaurant Friday afternoon, prompting evacuations and a building collapse investigation, according to fire officials. Fire crews were called shortly after noon Friday, Oct. 24, to the 10820 block of Lanham Severn Road in Glenn Dale, where a vehicle slammed into a restaurant, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department said. Photos from the scene show a black SUV lodged into the side of the building, surrounded by caution tape and structural damage near the entrance. One person inside the vehicle self-extricated before firefighters arrived, officia…

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by Zak Failla
Northampton, MA
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Friendly's Unveils Limited Time Menu Featuring These Items Friendly's Unveils Limited Time Menu Featuring These Items
Friendly's Unveils Limited Time Menu Featuring These Items Friendly’s is serving up a taste of nostalgia this fall with a new lineup of comfort foods, sweet treats, and a refreshed breakfast menu celebrating the restaurant’s 90th anniversary. The classic American chain has launched its limited-time “Savor the Season” menu, running now through Wednesday, Dec. 31, featuring new entrées and sundaes that honor decades of family traditions. Here’s a look at what’s on the menu: Angus Beef and Barley Soup: Tender Angus beef with barley and a mix of vegetables simmered in a savory broth. (Cup starting at $4.99; bowl starting at $6.99) Apple Harvest Salad…

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by Joe Lombardi
Albany, NY
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New Albany Restaurant Praised For Creative Dining Experience: 'One Of Best Meals I've Had' New Albany Restaurant Praised For Creative Dining Experience: 'One Of Best Meals I've Had'
New Albany Restaurant Praised For Creative Dining Experience: 'One Of Best Meals I've Had' A new restaurant in Albany is blending two beloved cuisines—Japanese and Italian—into one creative dining experience. Itameshi, located at 745 Broadway, officially opened its doors in late August, bringing a fresh twist to the city’s dining scene. The restaurant describes its approach as “fusion cuisine that combines traditional elements of both Japanese and Italian food.” The result is a menu that features everything from crispy calamari and wagyu meatballs to udon noodle bolognese and squid ink spaghettini with uni sauce. Entrees showcase the same East-meets-West philosophy, including a …

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by Michael Mashburn
Hartford, CT
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Red Lobster Replaces Endless Shrimp With New Deal After Emerging From Bankruptcy Red Lobster Replaces Endless Shrimp With New Deal After Emerging From Bankruptcy
Red Lobster Replaces Endless Shrimp With New Deal After Emerging From Bankruptcy Red Lobster is offering a new deal after its popular Endless Shrimp promotion helped push the company into bankruptcy. The seafood restaurant chain has introduced Ultimate SpendLESS Shrimp. The limited-time deal features Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Linguini Alfredo, and Popcorn Shrimp for $15.99. The new promo comes nearly a year after Red Lobster emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. "Since stepping into this role, I've gotten questions about Endless Shrimp," said CEO Damola Adamolekun. "'Is it coming back?' 'What really happened with the promotion?' 'How much shri…

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by Chris Spiker
Hackensack, NJ
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Best Restaurants In America: NYT Says NJ Indian Spot Is Must-Try Best Restaurants In America: NYT Says NJ Indian Spot Is Must-Try
Best Restaurants In America: NYT Says NJ Indian Spot Is Must-Try The New York Times has released its annual list of the best restaurants in America.  Several eateries along the East Coast earned a place, including a few newcomers. Connecticut: Haring’s (New) — Noank: Seafood spot, opened June 2024, haringsnoank.com. The Times calls it “the New England seafood shack you’ve always wanted.” Washington DC: Dōgon (New) — Washington: African, Caribbean, Creole, opened September 2024 La’ Shukran (New) — Washington: Modern Levantine, opened September 2024 Maryland: The Wren (New) — Baltimore: Gastro pub, opened February 2025: The T…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
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Pinstripes Quietly Closes Garden State Plaza Location Pinstripes Quietly Closes Garden State Plaza Location
Pinstripes Quietly Closes Garden State Plaza Location Pinstripes, the upscale spot that mixed bowling, bocce, and bistro-style dining, has rolled its last frame at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus. A mall spokesperson confirmed the closure to a Daily Voice source. The company’s Facebook page now marks the Paramus location as “permanently closed,” and it’s vanished from the mall’s website. A pre-recorded message on the business’s phone line states it will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 8 and 9, due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Google lists the location as “permanently closed.” The eatery and game space opened in February 2024, pr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Derby, CT
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Derby Restaurant Named Among Best 'Hole-In-The-Wall' Restaurants In US Derby Restaurant Named Among Best 'Hole-In-The-Wall' Restaurants In US
Derby Restaurant Named Among Best 'Hole-In-The-Wall' Restaurants In US The Northeast is packed with hidden culinary gems and a new report from a food website looks at the best spots in each state. Food Republic released its list of the best "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants in every state on Sunday, Aug. 24. The site used public opinion, food awards, press coverage, and TV features to choose 50 local favorites across the country. Writer Nicole Alexander featured everything from diners tucked inside small towns to family-owned spots that have built decades-long followings. "While we all love a good chain restaurant, some of the country's best food …

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by Chris Spiker
Saint James-Nesconset, NY
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'Jesus Krispies!' Cannoli French Toast, Cocktails Fuel Buzz At Nesconset Brunch Spot 'Jesus Krispies!' Cannoli French Toast, Cocktails Fuel Buzz At Nesconset Brunch Spot
'Jesus Krispies!' Cannoli French Toast, Cocktails Fuel Buzz At Nesconset Brunch Spot If brunch is a sport, then Nappi’s Nook is already a hometown champion. The Nesconset eatery—opened in 2022 at 204 Smithtown Boulevard—keeps locals lining up with its whimsical lattes, over-the-top pancake stacks, and playful twists on brunch classics that are as fun to photograph as they are to eat. The restaurant is the latest transformation of a longtime breakfast-and-lunch fixture in the community. Brothers Jason and Stephen Nappi took over the space once known as Corner Café, giving it a sleek new design and a menu meant to dazzle the brunch crowd. View this post o…

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by Michael Mashburn
Stony Point, NY
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Man Burglarizes Restaurant With Screwdriver, Flees To Hotel Under Alias In Stony Point: Police Man Burglarizes Restaurant With Screwdriver, Flees To Hotel Under Alias In Stony Point: Police
Man Burglarizes Restaurant With Screwdriver, Flees To Hotel Under Alias In Stony Point: Police A man is facing felony charges after police say he broke into a Rockland County restaurant and stole hundreds of dollars in cash.  Christopher Pascale, 46, of West Nyack, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 25, following an investigation into the burglary of a Stony Point business, Stony Point Police announced.  Police said the burglary was reported at around 9:35 a.m. on South Liberty Drive, when the restaurant owner arrived to open for the day and found the cash register pried open and coins scattered across the floor. Detectives later reviewed surveillance footage that police said sho…

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by Ben Crnic
New City, NY
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25 Pizza Places Named Best In America: East Coast Spots Dominate List 25 Pizza Places Named Best In America: East Coast Spots Dominate List
25 Pizza Places Named Best In America: East Coast Spots Dominate List The Infatuation has released its list of the 25 best pizza places in America, and the East Coast made a strong showing — from a Jersey City wood-fired favorite to a New Haven icon that’s been serving pies for nearly a century. The 2025 ranking, published Thursday, Aug. 21, spans coast to coast, featuring classics like Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, CT, and newcomers like Miami Slice in Florida.  Pizzerias were judged on crust quality, sauce balance, topping freshness, and overall consistency, with styles ranging from New York slices to Detroit-style pan pies and New Haven…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lyndhurst, NJ
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VIDEO: DUI Driver Plows Into Newly-Opened North Arlington Pizzeria, Owners Recount Scary Moment VIDEO: DUI Driver Plows Into Newly-Opened North Arlington Pizzeria, Owners Recount Scary Moment
Video: DUI Driver Plows Into Newly-Opened North Arlington Pizzeria, Owners Recount Scary Moment A Bergen County family says they’re lucky to be alive after a DUI driver crash sent her vehicle slamming through their restaurant last weekend — just eight months after opening. It was a typical night at Casa D’Amici in North Arlington at 599 Ridge Road, until a car came crashing through the front of the family-owned restaurant at around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, according to Nancy Kajo, 20, whose father and uncle own the restaurant. Mayor Daniel Pronti said. The driver was arrested for DUI. Kajo said she was inside with her parents, John and Neta, her 14-year-old brother Devin, cousin …

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by Cecilia Levine