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Yonkers, NY
Business
Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Brings Back Fan Favorite Special Pie Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Brings Back Fan Favorite Special Pie
Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Brings Back Fan Favorite Special Pie A nationally recognized pizzeria in Westchester is marking its 100th year with the return of a beloved seasonal favorite pie.  Beginning now and lasting through Sunday, March 30, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in Yonkers will offer the Patata Rustica pizza, which the chain says is a "fan favorite."  The Patata Rustica, crafted by the family of Frank Pepe himself, features a decadent blend of creamy sauce, seasoned potatoes, crispy bacon, mozzarella cheese, and a trio of shaved Italian cheeses, including Asiago, Parmesan, and Pecorino. Finished with grated Pecorino Romano…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
Business
Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special
Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special A nationally recognized pizzeria in Westchester has revealed a unique pizza that made its debut just in time for fall.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in Yonkers, located at 1955 Central Park Ave. (Route 100) unveiled its fall special, the Quattro Formaggio, on Monday, Sept. 23.  The "highly anticipated" pizza was crafted by family members of Frank Pepe and features a blend of crushed Italian tomatoes and four cheeses including mozzarella, asiago, ricotta, and Pecorino romano, according to the owners behind the iconic restaurant franchise.  The pie is then finished with…

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by Ben Crnic
New Haven, CT
Business
Iconic New Haven Pizza Chain Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special Pie Iconic New Haven Pizza Chain Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special Pie
Iconic New Haven Pizza Chain Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special Pie A beloved and reknowned pizzeria with locations across Connecticut announced its new, cheesy fall specialty pizza.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, founded in New Haven in 1925, announced the Quattro Formaggio was added to its menus on Monday, Sept. 23, and would remain available through the end of the year.  The "highly anticipated" pizza was crafted by family members of Frank Pepe and features a blend of crushed Italian tomatoes and four cheeses, including mozzarella, asiago, ricotta, and Pecorino romano, according to the owners behind the iconic restaurant franchise. The…

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by Josh Lanier
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
The Best Italian Restaurant In Massachusetts Has Surprising Culinary Influences The Best Italian Restaurant In Massachusetts Has Surprising Culinary Influences
The Best Italian Restaurant In Massachusetts Has Surprising Culinary Influences Massachusetts has a vast array of highly-reviewed restaurants but one Italian restaurant reigns supreme, according to the Daily Meal.  Scampo, located in Boston's Beacon Hill, was named the best restaurant for Italian food in Massachusetts by the Daily Meal, possibly because of its Mediterranean and middle-eastern influences that make its menu stand out.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scampo at The Liberty Hotel (@scampoboston) Scampo's chef, Lydia Shire, is an award-winning chef and trademark of Boston's culinary scene. Her I…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped? Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped?
Is NJ's 'Best Burger' Overhyped? It's more common for White Manna to earn some type of national ranking than not. The no-frills Hackensack burger joint, famous for its tiny sliders and building on River Street, has yet again been named the best in New Jersey, this time by "Readers Digest." While White Manna certainly has its fair share of rave reviews, some critics say the longtime hamburger joint, well, isn't all it's cracked up to be. "Used to be great went twice in the past 3 weeks and food was trash service was slow and grease was outrageous," one Daily Voice reader said. "Other places have better food they lost their…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Jersey City Pizzeria Named 'Best In America' To Double In Size With Summer Expansion Jersey City Pizzeria Named 'Best In America' To Double In Size With Summer Expansion
Jersey City Pizzeria Named 'Best In America' To Double In Size With Summer Expansion A Jersey City pizzeria named among the best in America is getting even bigger. Razza Pizza will be expanding to the space next door to its current Grove Street location, doubling its capacity, NJ Advance Media reports. Once complete, Razza will be able to seat 85 customers in the new facility totaling 2,900 square feet. The new digs are expected to be finished in October, owner Dan Richter told the outlet.  "The New York Times" in 2017 said Razza could be the best pizza in New York City -- even though it's Jersey based.  The shop has also been named among the best pizzeria…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It New Haven's Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, named the best pizza in the country by The Daily Meal and The Guardian, is debuting a new iteration of its classic coal-fired pies.  Available for a limited time starting Monday, Nov. 30, the eatery known for its crunchy, charred crust will list chicken pesto pizza on its menu at its 12 locations in the Northeast.  The breakout pizza is made with mozzarella cheese, oven-roasted chicken, red peppers, nut-free pesto sauce, grated pecorino romano cheese and olive oil. Watch the making of the new pie here on the restaurant's Instagram.…

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by Christina Coulter
Edison, NJ
Business
New Jersey Pizzerias Named Among 101 Best In America New Jersey Pizzerias Named Among 101 Best In America
New Jersey Pizzerias Named Among 101 Best In America New Jersey pizza joints snagged four spots on the Daily Meal's annual list of 101 best pizzerias in the U.S. Three of those four were included in last year's rundown, which named six Garden State spots. "Although they’re each special in their own ways, the following pizzas have many of the qualities you’d expect in an above-standard pie: saucy, cheesy slices of heaven with a doughy-yet-crispy crust and a nice flop; along with a respectable amount of grease," the website says, "just enough to get the job done. "Some have basic-but-essential ingredients like pepperoni and house-made sausage,…

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by Cecilia Levine
New Haven, CT
Business
The Best Pizza In America Is Local; Area Pizzarias On List of Top 101 In US The Best Pizza In America Is Local; Area Pizzarias On List of Top 101 In US
The Best Pizza In America Is Local; Area Pizzarias On List of Top 101 In US New Haven holds onto its title as the Pizza Capital of America in the newest ranking of the best pizza in the states. There are five New Haven pizzerias that made The Daily Meal’s 101 Best Pizzas in America 2020, including Fank Pepe Pizzaria Napoletana, which took the No. 1 spot for at least the second year in a row. Frank Pepe’s pizzeria is famous for its signature coal-fired, white clam pizza with pecorino roman, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Frank Pepe’s has multiple locations: In Connecticut, there are Pepe’s in Danbury, Fairfield, Manchester, Mohegan Sun, Waterbury, West Hartford,…

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by Kristin Palpini
Newark, NJ
Lifestyle
This Diner Has Best Brunch In New Jersey, Website Says This Diner Has Best Brunch In New Jersey, Website Says
This Diner Has Best Brunch In New Jersey, Website Says Tops Diner: If you know, you know. The East Newark eatery that opened on Passaic Avenue in 1942 has become a local institution.  The diner is representing New Jersey on the Daily Meal's list of "The Best Brunch in Every State" -- but it isn't the first time Tops has been named to this annual list, or similar ones. "All the expected diner classics are on offer here, expertly prepared, but everything’s been elevated to levels of greatness," the website says.  "Eggs are local and cage-free, and standouts include the breakfast burrito; steak and eggs with an 8-ounce char-grilled sir…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ
Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ Of the thousands of sushi restaurants in New Jersey, one in Morris County was named the best by food website The Daily Meal. The website released a list of "The Best Sushi Restaurant in Every State" -- with Kenko in Lincoln Park representing the Garden State. The website looked at Japanese restaurant highly-rated by user-generated review sites, local publications and pre-existing rankings.  The picks were then graded on sourcing of fish, variety of menu options, national renown, ambiance and freshness. Kenko is known for giving tables complementary rolls and dessert too.Daily Meal Scr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
These New York Eateries Rank Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation These New York Eateries Rank Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation
These New York Eateries Rank Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation A number of New York restaurants have been ranked among the nation’s top “hole-in-the-wall” eateries, according to a new list compiled by The Daily Meal. From diners to burger stands, taco bars and more, hole-in-the-wall eateries come in all shapes and sizes. Here are the top New York establishments that made the cut: Baohaus (Manhattan): This 14th Street hidden gem has just a handful of stools inside its brick walls but plenty of tasty Taiwanese fare. Burger Joint (Manhattan): Nestled at 119 W. 56th Street, Burger Joint provides the authentic “hole-in-the-wall” experience with b…

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by Valerie Musson
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Nation's Greatest Old-School Pizzerias This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Nation's Greatest Old-School Pizzerias
This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Nation's Greatest Old-School Pizzerias One Fairfield County restaurant has been recognized by The Daily Meal for having one of the nation’s best old-school pizzerias. The rankings were compiled using criteria like atmosphere, size, and of course, the quality of the pizza. A classic “old-school” pizzeria has a lived-in feel and serves up the best slices around. So, which Fairfield County locale made the cut — or rather, the slice? Colony Grill, located at 172 Myrtle Avenue in Stamford, ranked as one of the 56 best old-school pizza shops in the nation. Colony Grill has a total of five locations, but the original Stamford locale h…

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by Valerie Musson
Shelton, CT
Lifestyle
This Area Burger Place Ranks As 14th Best In Nation This Area Burger Place Ranks As 14th Best In Nation
This Area Burger Place Ranks As 14th Best In Nation In a new list of the nation’s top burgers, one Connecticut staple ranks among the best and the beefiest. Louis’ Lunch, located at 263 Crown Street in New Haven, is widely regarded as the birthplace of the modern hamburger. According to legend, proprietor Louis Lassen was asked by a customer in 1900 to make “something he could eat on the run.” In response, the man was given a blend of ground steak trimmings between two slices of toast — a hybrid of a sandwich and a burger. More than a century later, Louis’ Lunch, which is now in its fourth generation of family ownership, continues to serve…

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by Valerie Musson
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Huntington’s Little Vincent’s Known For Cold Cheese Pizza, Late Hours Huntington’s Little Vincent’s Known For Cold Cheese Pizza, Late Hours
Huntington’s Little Vincent’s Known For Cold Cheese Pizza, Late Hours Cold mozzarella cheese on top of hot pizza may seem a bit out of the ordinary, but it’s a savory specialty at Little Vincent’s Pizza, a Huntington hotspot also known for its late hours. Unsettlingly unorthodox yet decidedly delicious, the quirky compulsion to top traditional cheese pizza with a heaping handful of fresh, shredded mozzarella has earned Little Vincent’s “Cold Cheese Slice” a spot on The Daily Meal’s 101 Best Pizzas in America for 2018, ranking at number 69. With a thin and crispy crust, Little Vincent’s “Cold Cheese Slice” provides three distinct textures of cheese: hot and me…

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by Valerie Musson
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
These North Jersey Pizzerias Named America's Old-School Greats These North Jersey Pizzerias Named America's Old-School Greats
These North Jersey Pizzerias Named America's Old-School Greats There are some pizzerias that are ever-evolving, and others that seem to never change -- but for the better. Some in North Jersey made it to the The Daily Meal's list of the 56 greatest old-school pizzerias in America.  They're simply classics. Benny Tudino’s (Hoboken) Patsy’s Tavern (Paterson) Pizza Town USA (Elmwood Park) Reservoir Tavern (Boonton) Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza (Elizabeth) Spirito’s Restaurant (Elizabeth) Star Tavern (Orange) Click here for the full list.

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Morris County Chinese Restaurant Named New Jersey's Best Morris County Chinese Restaurant Named New Jersey's Best
Morris County Chinese Restaurant Named New Jersey's Best Of the 41,000 Chinese food restaurants in America, one in Denville outshines most of them. The Daily Meal tracked down the single best Chinese restaurant in every state: New Jersey's is Hunan Taste, located on Bloomfield Avenue in Denville. "Even though you might think that you can’t find truly authentic Chinese fare outside of the major coastal cities, you won’t believe how many great Chinese restaurants can be found in some really unexpected spots," said the website, "a lot closer than you might think." The upscale Hunan Taste was founded in 1986 by the Hsuing family and is well-known f…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Iconic Parsippany, Hackensack Restaurants Named Among 34 Best Old School NJ Pizzerias Iconic Parsippany, Hackensack Restaurants Named Among 34 Best Old School NJ Pizzerias
Iconic Parsippany, Hackensack Restaurants Named Among 34 Best Old School NJ Pizzerias "Warm. Inviting. Delightfully out-of-touch." That's how the "34 greatest old-school pizzerias" on NJ.com's most recent ranking are being classified. The focus is on look and atmosphere, the news outlet said, with several restaurants in Bergen, Passaic and Morris counties making the cut: Reservoir Tavern, Parsippany: Open since 1936, Reservoir Tavern was named among the 101 best pizzerias in the U.S. by The Daily Meal in 2016, and among the top 50 Italian restaurants by the same publication in 2017. Reservoir TavernReservoir Tavern FACEBOOK Barcelona's Restaurant & Bar, Garfield: O…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Business
Five Guys To Open At Garden State Plaza Food Court Five Guys To Open At Garden State Plaza Food Court
Five Guys To Open At Garden State Plaza Food Court The food court at Westfield's Garden State Plaza is about to get even better. Five Guys is expected to open in the fall, according to a sign in the mall. Last April, the burger chain closed its Fort Lee location. The mall's food court was recently named the best in New Jersey in a Daily Meal article. No word yet on an opening date.

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by Cecilia Levine
Harrison, NY
News
Wegmans Named 'Best Grocery Store In New York' Wegmans Named 'Best Grocery Store In New York'
Wegmans Named 'Best Grocery Store In New York' Though Westchester is still waiting for the arrival of Wegmans, New York as a whole loves the chain, at least according to The Daily Meal. The website recently released its "Best Grocery  Store in Every State" list, with the Rochester-based company laying claim to The Empire State. Also winning accolades: Stew Leonard's, which won for the best grocer in Connecticut. Go here for the full report. 

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Norwalk, CT
Business
Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut' Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut'
Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut' NORWALK, Conn. -- Stew Leonard's, with locations in Norwalk and Danbury, is the top grocery store in Connecticut, at least according to The Daily Meal which recently released its list of best grocery stores in every state.  Stew’s is valued for its serious commitment to customer loyalty and the in-store experience as well as for the quality and variety of products offered, reads the report. Go HERE for the full story. 

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Fort Lee, NJ
News
Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey' Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey'
Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey' BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.-- Kings Food Markets the top grocery store in The Garden State, at least according to The Daily Meal which recently released its list of best grocery stores in every state.  The New Jersey-founded chain, with locations in Cresskill, Hillsdale, Ridgewood and more, is known for its local farm produce, fine meats and cheeses, and prepared foods Go HERE for the full story. 

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by Jeanne Muchnick