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Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
Two Victims Named In North Philly Speakeasy Shooting: Authorities Two Victims Named In North Philly Speakeasy Shooting: Authorities
Two Victims Named In North Philly Speakeasy Shooting: Authorities Philadelphia police have named the two people who were killed in a shooting in North Philadelphia early Sunday morning, Jan. 14.  Authorities said they were called to a suspected speakeasy, or unlicensed bar, on the 2400 block of Myrtlewood Street just before 1 a.m. They arrived to find six people suffering from gunshot wounds, the department told Daily Voice.  Edison Frazier, 53, of West Philadelphia, was shot in the face.  Christopher Smith, 41, of North Philadelphia, was shot multiple times in the chest.  Both men were pronounced dead at the scene just after 1 a.m.,…

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by Mac Bullock
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Famed Pitmaster Brings Southern Soul To Jersey City Famed Pitmaster Brings Southern Soul To Jersey City
Famed Pitmaster Brings Southern Soul To Jersey City A new restaurant is bringing Southern flavor to Jersey City. Boots and Bones opened last month in Jersey City at 116 Newark Ave. and has been winning over patrons with its take on popular BBQ fare like brisket and smoked ribs, cooked on the restaurant's two smokers.  The executive chef and pitmaster is Kenny Callaghan, who helped start Manhattan's Blue Smoke and founded the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boots and Bones (@bootsandbonesjc) Kenneth Caufield, one of the partners in the restaurant, …

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by Sam Barron
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
New Taqueria With 1950s Speakeasy Vibes Debuts In Boston's Seaport District New Taqueria With 1950s Speakeasy Vibes Debuts In Boston's Seaport District
New Taqueria With 1950s Speakeasy Vibes Debuts In Boston's Seaport District If you're a fan of authentic Mexican food and love eating at classic American diners, then there is a new restaurant you must try next time you are in Boston.  Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits unveiled its new Boston location at 70 Pier 4 Boulevard in Seaport on Monday, April 17, The Garret Group said in a press release sent to Daily Voice.  The restaurant "will give Bostonians both a rare opportunity to experience a playful take on a Mexico City style Taqueria and a unique speakeasy concept," according to the restaurant group. @cornersofboston Speakyeasy in Boston - Borrachito in …

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by David Cifarelli
Rutherford, NJ
News
Five Longtime Friends Are Making Speakeasy Cool Again In Bergen County Five Longtime Friends Are Making Speakeasy Cool Again In Bergen County
Five Longtime Friends Are Making Speakeasy Cool Again In Bergen County A group of longtime friends and Bergen County natives are teaming up to make the speakeasy cool again.  The Roosevelt, at 356 Paterson Ave. in East Rutherford, is named in honor of President Franklin Roosevelt, whose administration oversaw the repeal of prohibition. In keeping with the old school vibes, the speakeasy requires patrons to go through a special door into a room that looks like a library. The restaurant is a labor of love from five Bergen County natives, who combined have more than 75 years of experience feeding the community. Their portfolio includes Redd's Restaurant & Bi…

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by Sam Barron
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Lifestyle
Prohibition Didn’t Stop Atlantic City From Thriving Prohibition Didn’t Stop Atlantic City From Thriving
Prohibition Didn’t Stop Atlantic City From Thriving Prohibition put the kibosh on economic growth for many cities in the United States. Atlantic City, however, was not one of them.  In fact, the bustling seaside resort town on the Jersey coast saw immense economic growth and prosperity from 1920 to 1933. Unlike other towns, Atlantic City had two key factors working in its favor: its location and lack of enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment — which banned manufacture of alcohol, its transportation, and its sale — on the part of local officials. Clockwise: Al Capone, Meyer Lansky, and Lucky Luciano. All three took part in the Atlantic …

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by Daily Voice
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Police & Fire
Philly 'Speakeasy' Owner Guilty Of Gun Charge: Feds Philly 'Speakeasy' Owner Guilty Of Gun Charge: Feds
Philly 'Speakeasy' Owner Guilty Of Gun Charge: Feds A Philadelphia man who owned an illegal "speakeasy" was convicted of illegal firearms possession in federal court on Wednesday, Feb. 1, authorities say.  Edward Burgess, 45, was found guilty at trial of owning a gun as a convicted felon, said US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero in a statement.  The charges stem from a June 2019 incident, when Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board agents and city police raided an apparently unlicensed cocktail lounge that Burgess was operating in Philadelphia, prosecutors wrote.  Prior to the raid, PLCB agents reportedly witnessed Burgess "acting as…

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by Mac Bullock
Rutherford, NJ
Business
Speakeasy, Restaurant Heading To Bergen County Speakeasy, Restaurant Heading To Bergen County
Speakeasy, Restaurant Heading To Bergen County Bergen County is getting a new restaurant and speakeasy. The Roosevelt will be moving into the space formerly home to  Taos Restaurant, on Paterson Avenue in East Rutherford, according to its Facebook page. The restaurant is designed to look just like a speakeasy, with brushed, gold chandeliers in the saloon, pendant lights, and deco wallpaper to reflect the style of the Prohibition Era. No word yet on an opening date. The Roosevelt, 356 Paterson Ave., East Rutherford.

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by Cecilia Levine
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
2 Women Fatally Shot Inside Philadelphia Speakeasy, Report Says 2 Women Fatally Shot Inside Philadelphia Speakeasy, Report Says
2 Women Fatally Shot Inside Philadelphia Speakeasy, Report Says Police are investigating after someone shot and killed two women inside a Philadelphia speakeasy Thursday, 6abc reports. The suspect opened fire inside a building on the 1900 block of Ridge Avenue around 7:45 p.m., the news outlet says citing Philadelphia police. No arrests have been made. Click here for the full report from 6abc.

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by Nicole Acosta
Ridgewood, NJ
Business
Bergen County Restaurant Openings Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings A burger joint, hookah lounge and Indian bistro are only some of the new dining establishments opening in Bergen County. Turmeric Indian Bistro, Ridgewood: A modern Indian restaurant offering a mix of Pan-Indian and Dehli staples, including some Southern Indian specialties, its Facebook page says. The restaurant is replaced the shuttered Bricklane Curry house at 34 Franklin Ave. Las Vegas Sushi, Fort Lee: All you can eat sushi options for $29 and $39. Classic and specialty rolls are all approximately $12. 1475 Bergen Blvd. Vida Garden, Englewood: Enjoy a cocktail, hookah and small bites i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Nassau County Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Nassau County
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Nassau County There are plenty of bars to enjoy in Nassau County including these five where you'll want to tip your glass. King Bar By David Burke, at the Garden City Hotel, 45 7th St., Garden City: Spacious with comfortable seating inside the hotel with WiFi, it's a relaxed setting where you can linger over drinks, order food, meet friends or sit alone and be at ease.  The bar is the "go-to spot for locals," according to a review by Kevin T. of Manhattan on Yelp. "Everyone is very friendly and very talkative," the post said. Cathie on Open Table where King Bar has a four of five-star rating, poste…

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by Donna Christopher