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Popular Yonkers Pizzeria Celebrates Grand Re-Opening Under New Owners Popular Yonkers Pizzeria Celebrates Grand Re-Opening Under New Owners
Popular Yonkers Pizzeria Celebrates Grand Re-Opening Under New Owners A well-liked pizzeria in Westchester celebrated its grand reopening after being taken over by new owners.  Bella Rosa Pizzeria, located in Yonkers at 1455 Nepperhan Ave., celebrated its grand reopening between Thursday, Feb. 1, and Sunday, Feb. 4 after being purchased by new owners Danielle and Manuel Peppers.  The celebrations included a ribbon-cutting ceremony joined by Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano in addition to several specials.  The pizzeria, which prides itself as "Hastings & Yonkers' Best Kept Secret" on its website, uses locally sourced ingredients for…
New Clifton Park Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way' New Clifton Park Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way'
New Clifton Park Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way' A new restaurant in the region serving Indian cuisine is getting plenty of praise days into business. Saratoga County eatery Kati Roll Wala, located in Clifton Park at 309 Clifton Park Center Road, held its grand opening Monday, Oct. 30. The star of the show is the Kati roll, an Indian layered flatbread wrap typically filled with coriander chutney, egg, and chicken. Diners can choose from over a dozen such wraps, including the Paneer Tikka Roll, made with Indian cottage cheese, marinated in spicy tandoori marinade, grilled, and wrapped in Indian roti bread. Rollin' into the weekend w…
New Restaurant In Troy Praised For Food, Atmosphere New Restaurant In Troy Praised For Food, Atmosphere
New Restaurant In Troy Praised For Food, Atmosphere Puerto Rican fusion is on the menu at a new restaurant in the region earning high praise just weeks into business. Rensselaer County eatery Viejo San Juan, located in Troy at 697 Hoosick Road, held its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 9. The business also carries Hispanic grocery items and offers catering services. Adorning its menu are a rotating selection of entrees including jerk chicken, sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, and pastelon, made with thinly sliced plantains, ground beef, and cheese. Interior of Viejo San JuanFacebook/Viejo San Juan In Troy Diners can also opt for …
Brand-New Deli Off To Strong Start In Chappaqua Brand-New Deli Off To Strong Start In Chappaqua
Brand-New Deli Off To Strong Start In Chappaqua A family-owned Northern Westchester deli’s first month in business has seen a promising start. Mexcellent Deli, located in Chappaqua at 27 South Greeley Ave., opened on Tuesday, April 18. The deli offers “traditional Mexican cuisine combined with American deli fare,” according to the eatery’s website. In addition to buying their meals in-store, Mexcellent offers catering services. “Much more than a Deli!” wrote David K. of Chappaqua in a five-star review on Mexcellent’s Yelp page. “Excellent food and a very friendly staff. ... This will become a regular destination.” Posted by mexce…
Patchogue Deli Shutters Due To Rising Rent, Catering Business To Continue Patchogue Deli Shutters Due To Rising Rent, Catering Business To Continue
Patchogue Deli Shutters Due To Rising Rent, Catering Business To Continue The owners of a Long Island deli announced that they closed their business due to the rising cost of rent. Sequoia Deli of Patchogue closed as of Tuesday, Jan. 3, according to the announcement. The owners said the rent increased by 26 percent last January, and they got behind in payments. The landlord made the decision not to renew the lease and proposed to raise the rent again this month, they added. Ultimately, they said the cost was too great to continue operating their business in the building, located at 205 Waverly Ave. "It's unfortunate because we, Nicholas and Mike, loved ou…
In With The New: Ossining Deli Owner Looks Ahead In With The New: Ossining Deli Owner Looks Ahead
In With The New: Ossining Deli Owner Looks Ahead A Northern Westchester deli has reopened under the leadership of a new owner who hopes to rebuild relationships between the location and the community. Anthony "Tony" Scarduzio opened Scarduzio’s Deli Catering & Pizza in Ossining in July. The deli is located at 97 Main St., the former location of Village Villarina’s Deli. Scarduzio said business has been going well, but he has had to work to regain some of the customers who stopped going to Villarina’s due to the previous owner, Patrick Patierno. Patierno was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday, Aug. 8, for sexually abusing …
Popular Mahopac Pizzeria Hailed For 'Huge' Slices, Fresh Ingredients Popular Mahopac Pizzeria Hailed For 'Huge' Slices, Fresh Ingredients
Popular Mahopac Pizzeria Hailed For 'Huge' Slices, Fresh Ingredients An Italian restaurant in the area has become known for its huge slices, tasty main dishes, and super fresh ingredients. Putnam County staple Benevenuto Pizza in Mahopac constantly garners five-star reviews from online reviews and foodies for not only the size of the dishes and pizza but also for the friendly service and the quality of ingredients. The owners of the restaurant are also very community involved and give back as much as possible. But on to the food. Open since 2009, Benvenuto specializes in all types of standard and gourmet pizza, as well as high-quality Italian cuisine - ins…
‘Absolutely Speechless:’ Popular Morris County Deli Suddenly Shuts Doors ‘Absolutely Speechless:’ Popular Morris County Deli Suddenly Shuts Doors
‘Absolutely Speechless:’ Popular Morris County Deli Suddenly Shuts Doors A beloved Morris County deli suddenly shut its doors citing business and economic concerns. Ginette’s Deli on Old Wolfe Road in Budd Lake is closed until further notice, according to a Monday night post on its Facebook page. However, the long-standing staple is still filling catering and event needs through its on-call catering and picnic depot divisions, the post says. “Ginette and the deli staff wish to thank our loyal customers and look forward to serving you again soon!” the post says. Several longtime Ginette’s fans commented on the post to share their condolences: “I am absolutely …
Popular Greek Restaurants Merge In Englewood Popular Greek Restaurants Merge In Englewood
Popular Greek Restaurants Merge In Englewood Two popular Bergen County restaurants will soon combine forces to deliver a gourmet culinary experience described as “traditional Greek with a modern twist.” Lefkes Estiatorio in Englewood Cliffs has merged with the team at Syros Taverna in Englewood under Executive Chef Stavros Bariabas. Stavros, a native of Greece, will create dishes based around authentic flavors and ingredients from the culture. He will be working with the executive chef and owner, Taso Ntoumas. "Chef Taso wanted to find a team that could execute and deliver the wonders and flavors of Greece in each and every plate," …
Flintstones-Style 11-Inch Dinosaur Rib Signature Dish At Lake Ronkonkoma's Rolling Smoke Grill Flintstones-Style 11-Inch Dinosaur Rib Signature Dish At Lake Ronkonkoma's Rolling Smoke Grill
Flintstones-Style 11-Inch Dinosaur Rib Signature Dish At Lake Ronkonkoma's Rolling Smoke Grill There's a barbecue restaurant in Lake Ronkonkoma gaining notice for its Flinstones-esque "11-inch Beef Dinosaur Ribs." The colossal rib is a signature dish at the eatery which has a 33 foot long rolling state of the art kitchen with a built-in Ole Hickory smoker that can smoke up to 450 lbs of meat at a time," according to the restaurant.  "Our smoker is rolling getting ready so you can enjoy some 11″ Beef Dinosaur Ribs CAUTION - Two hands recommended," the eatery announced on Facebook. Smoked sausages, baby back ribs, short ribs, beef brisket, hand-pulled chicken and pork are me…
Hearty Dishes, Adjoining Pizzeria Two Reasons Mamma Lombardi's Remains A Long Island Mainstay Hearty Dishes, Adjoining Pizzeria Two Reasons Mamma Lombardi's Remains A Long Island Mainstay
Hearty Dishes, Adjoining Pizzeria Two Reasons Mamma Lombardi's Remains A Long Island Mainstay Mamma Lombardi’s restaurant and pizzeria has been serving up authentic Italian-style eats for more than four decades. Known for both its classic Italian flavors and exceptionally large portion sizes, Mamma Lombardi’s, which now has five locations from Long Island’s North to South Shore, brings the best of both worlds when it comes to specialty dishes and casual Italian cuisine. The restaurant has separate menus for its dining room and pizzeria, allowing guests to enjoy its many authentic eats even on a time crunch. Classic menu items include everything from hearty pasta like chicken parm…
Firehouse Subs Opens In Englewood Firehouse Subs Opens In Englewood
Firehouse Subs Opens In Englewood Firehouse Subs will open its second Bergen County location in Englewood. The sub shop is located at 40 W. Palisade Avenue and will open to the public on July 27, under the ownership of Firehouse Subs Franchisee Ilker Dinc. F This is Dinc’s second Firehouse Subs restaurant, after opening his first in Hackensack last June. Along with these two restaurants, Dinc has plans to continue to expand the brand’s presence in the area with more new locations over the next few years. "This is a brand I really believe in, and I’m excited to be a part of its growth," Dinc said.  "From our outstanding f…
Chef Prasad Offers Offers Fine Indian Cuisine, And Even Cooking Classes, In New Canaan Chef Prasad Offers Offers Fine Indian Cuisine, And Even Cooking Classes, In New Canaan
Chef Prasad Offers Offers Fine Indian Cuisine, And Even Cooking Classes, In New Canaan Chef Prasad, located at 62 Main Street in New Canaan, has developed into an area staple that serves hot, fresh and authentic Indian fare. Named after head Chef Prasad Chirnomula, the eatery specializes in crafting the subtle and delicate flavors that are so well known in the four culinary regions of India. “Just as the United States is home to a melting pot of culinary traditions- so too is India, whose four regions each produce food distinct in its flavors and techniques. Chef Prasad has long hoped that eating at his restaurants will enlighten the palates of his guests to the subtleties a…
Here's When New DeCicco & Sons Store Will Open In Somers Here's When New DeCicco & Sons Store Will Open In Somers
Here's When New DeCicco & Sons Store Will Open In Somers DeCicco & Sons, a Westchester staple, is spreading its footprint in the county with a new location featuring new options that is opening in Somers. The newest DeCicco & Sons location is scheduled to open its doors to the public for the first time at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3 at 266 Route 202, featuring grand opening specials throughout the store. The 20,000-square-foot Somers store will join other popular locations already in place in Ardsley, Armonk, Brewster, Harrison, Larchmont, Millwood and Pelham. It will be the largest of the eight stores. It will also continue the chain's b…
Tropical Hut Filipino Restaurant Replacing Maywood Subway Sandwich Shop Tropical Hut Filipino Restaurant Replacing Maywood Subway Sandwich Shop
Tropical Hut Filipino Restaurant Replacing Maywood Subway Sandwich Shop A restaurant serving authentic Filipino cuisine will be replacing the shuttered Subway sandwich shop in Maywood. Tropical Hut, which mainly offers catering options, is expected to open sometime this summer on W. Pleasant Avenue, its website says. Pilippine-born owner, Chef Leo, has been known to combine many flavoring and curing techniques, including the creative use of marinades, flavored brines and natural wood smoking, the Tropical Hut website says. The restaurant already has several locations in Parsippany, Hackensack, Old Bridge, Somerset and Spring Valley, N.Y. Yelpers love the…
This Area Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY This Area Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY
This Area Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY  A popular pizzeria is the best reviewed in upstate New York, according to a brand-new report. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its new report of the municipalities that feature the top businesses in categories ranging from best pizzeria to specialty stops such as vegetarian restaurants and sushi bars. Factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking and number of negative reviews.” The report only includes restaurants from what it considers as upstate - which is considered north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings. "B…
Popular Eatery With Northern Westchester Locations Rolls Out Food Truck Popular Eatery With Northern Westchester Locations Rolls Out Food Truck
Popular Eatery With Northern Westchester Locations Rolls Out Food Truck Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill, with locations in New York and Connecticut, has responded to overwhelming demand for its popular fresh dishes with a new food truck program. The program is designed to bring its fast casual concept on the road. The new Salsa Fresca food truck complements the restaurant chain’s recent announcement of a franchise initiative to create 100 new stores within five years. The popular chain already has stores in Bedford Hills, Carmel, Cross River and Danbury. Hungry patrons will be able to track where the food truck will appear next on Salsa Fresca's Facebook, Twitter (…
Ridgefield Park Pool's New Chef Blows Average Snack Shacks Out Of The Water Ridgefield Park Pool's New Chef Blows Average Snack Shacks Out Of The Water
Ridgefield Park Pool's New Chef Blows Average Snack Shacks Out Of The Water The Ridgefield Park Town Pool has a new chef who will run his first pop-up kitchen -- blowing the average snack stand out of the water. Specializing in comfort foods, sauces and nutrition, Chef Eric Gonzalez -- a Ridgefield Park native and Eastwick College graduate -- developed his boutique snack shack based on the new trend of pop-up stores and restaurants. Suaves's Kitchen & Catering will serve guests of the town pool and the public from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Gonzalez' signature tacos, specialty sandwiches and sauces are just some of the ite…
'Good Choices' Await In Ossining With Organic, Gluten-Free Food 'Good Choices' Await In Ossining With Organic, Gluten-Free Food
'Good Choices' Await In Ossining With Organic, Gluten-Free Food Laurie Gershgorn has always been about local, seasonal food. Which is why, when she opened her Ossining cafe, she went with the name Good Choice Kitchen and the tagline "Real fresh food." A longtime personal chef, the mother of three saw her clients get smarter -- and more demanding -- about what they were eating (and feeding their kids). That hunger for good food, along with folks' increasingly changing dietary restrictions made her take the leap and open a storefront. So far, so good. "I'm very happy to be in Ossining," she said. "I definitely feel I am filling a…