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Popular Pizza Guru Impressed By Schenectady Eatery: 'Really, Really Good'
Despite burning both his finger and mouth, Dave Portnoy gave this local pizzeria his stamp of approval.
The self-proclaimed pizza expert and Barstool Sports owner was in Schenectady on Monday, April 8, and decided to stop by Prima Pizzeria on State Street for his popular “One Bite Pizza Reviews” series on YouTube.
He seemed pleased right out of the gate, describing his pie as appearing “good” and “wintery.”
“When I say wintery, thick, big crust, lots of cheese, lots of bread, and that makes sense,” Portnoy said before calling attention to the pizza’s “good undercarriage.”
After burning hi…
'Culinary Delight': Best Bagels On Long Island Found At This Manorville Deli, Voters Say
There’s a new bagel king of Long Island.
Blazin Bagel and Deli – located in Manorville at 287 Wading River Road – was voted best bagels for the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island survey.
“Boiled and baked to perfection, Blazin Bagel’s creations boast a delightful balance of chewiness and crispness, creating the ideal bagel texture,” reads the consensus. “Complemented by a selection of artisanal spreads and toppings, each bagel is a culinary delight.”
Opened in December 2021, Blazin offers a variety of bagel flavors including classic plain, everything, blueberry, and Asiago.
From there, it…
New Huntington Eatery Is Best Spot For 'Quick, Affordable Bite,' Reviewer Says
A new Long Island market and eatery is delighting customers just weeks into business.
Five High Marketplace, located in Huntington at 5 High Street, opened in early December 2023 in the former home of Crossroads Marketplace.
In addition to convenience store staples like chips, candy, and fruit, the business boasts a salad bar “with every fresh topping and protein choice imaginable,” Devon Chloe Moezinia said on Facebook.
Those looking for a quick bite can also choose from several signature sandwiches and all-day breakfast offerings.
Its menu also features fresh pressed juices, smoothies, …
This New Haven County Town Is Most Underrated In State, New Rankings Say
Of all the wonderful places to go in Connecticut, there's one town that gets looked over too often, according to a new ranking.
Cheapism.com, a blog covering affordable travel, items, and more, ranked the New Haven County town of Guilford as the state’s most overlooked place in its new ranking, “The Most Underrated Town in Every State.”
In order to determine this, the site combed through online reviews and rankings to find places that don't usually get national attention but still have "tremendous value to visitors and locals alike," according to Cheapism.
The over 375-year-old tow…
Brand-New Restaurant To Hold Grand Opening In Liberty: Here's What's On Menu
A brand-new restaurant in the region is preparing to celebrate its grand opening.
Sullivan County eatery Logan's Bar & Grille, located at 64 North Main Street in Liberty, is set to hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, the Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce announced.
The restaurant had its soft opening on Wednesday, Aug. 24.
Logan's Bar & Grille's menu features classic bar fare, such as burgers, fries, onion rings, Buffalo wings, and heroes, along with dinner specials.
Some shareable dishes include jalapeño poppers, fried pickl…
New Bakery/Café To Open At Long Island Shopping Center
A new bakery and café is set to open at a Long Island shopping center this year.
The French Workshop Artisan Bakery will open a new location in Wantagh at the Willow Wood Shoppes, located at 1187 Wantagh Avenue, Breslin Realty announced on Wednesday, Jan. 26.
The bakery is scheduled to open sometime this year, and the space is still being built, the company said.
The French Workshop also has locations in Plainview, Bayside, and Garden City.
The bakery, which offers a variety of pastries, macarons, cakes, and other desserts, will occupy 3,750 square feet at the new location, Breslin Realty…
It's Opening Day For New Restaurant In Hudson Valley
A new restaurant is set to throw open its doors in the Hudson Valley.
The International Buffet & Grill, in Dutchess County, opens on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 2355 South Road in the town of Poughkeepsie, taking the place of a Golden Corral that shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not a lot is known about the new restaurant except it serves a variety of international food including American, Mexican, Italian, and Dominican, the restaurant said on Facebook.
Some choices on the buffet will include pizza, chicken rotisserie, desserts, and a chocolate fountain.
The restaurant…
Popular Burger Joint Expanding To Bergen County
A burger restaurant with several New Jersey locations is planning a Bergen County debut.
30 Burgers will be opening at 30 Park Avenue, according to a post on its Instagram page. The storefront was formerly home to The Empanada Shop.
"Fresh never frozen" is 30 Burgers' motto.
Launched in January 2014, 30 Burgers focuses on certified Angus beef burgers, each one cooked to order with a 7- to 10-minute wait time.
Other 30 Burgers locations are in Lawrence Township, Branchburg, Hillsborough, Bound Brook, Dunellen, East Brunswick, Linden, Somerville and Hackettstown.
The ow…
