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'Now That's Talent': New Hicksville Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes 'Now That's Talent': New Hicksville Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes
'Now That's Talent': New Hicksville Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes A new restaurant serving up kebabs and Kathi rolls has quickly impressed the Long Island community with its bold flavors. Kathis & Kababs, located at 55 Broadway in Hicksville, is a new restaurant that specializes in just that: Kathi rolls and kebab plates, as well as a smattering of other Indian dishes. Tucked away close to the Long Island Railroad station, the small-but-might eatery has impressed diners since its opening in August 2023. “The first time I had chicken tikka was in London,” said Yelp reviewer Cher Y. of Locust Valley, “and this one has brought me back in those days.…
NY Times Columnist Apologizes For Viral $78 Newark Airport Meal Tweet NY Times Columnist Apologizes For Viral $78 Newark Airport Meal Tweet
NY Times Columnist Apologizes For Viral $78 Newark Airport Meal Tweet "I probably shouldn't have written that tweet." David Brooks, a conservative columnist for the New York Times, expressed regret for a tweet where he complained about spending $78 for a meal of a hamburger, fries and bourbon at Newark Airport. This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/1qeV9qOBL3 — David Brooks (@nytdavidbrooks) September 21, 2023 The viral post on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) has been viewed more than 38 million times, earning Brooks plenty of mockery and the restaurant, Smokehouse, l…
Mass-Born Pizzeria Opens Wellesley Location, Brings 'Fun Surprise' Mass-Born Pizzeria Opens Wellesley Location, Brings 'Fun Surprise'
Mass-Born Pizzeria Opens Wellesley Location, Brings 'Fun Surprise' A Massachusetts-born chain that promises a "healthier and more delicious pizza experience" is expanding its in-state footprint.  Oath Pizza began on Nantucket Island in 2015, and eight years later, on Monday, June 5, it opened its 11th full-fledged restaurant, this time in Wellesley, according to a press release.  The franchise's newest location in Linden Square is owned by Bill Ebben. “We are beyond excited and brimming with optimism as we team up with Bill Ebben and his family to bring Oath Pizza to the lively Wellesley community," said Drew Kellogg, CEO of Oath Pizza. "With Bill's deep…
New Chain 'Just Love Coffee Cafe' Comes To NJ: Report New Chain 'Just Love Coffee Cafe' Comes To NJ: Report
New Chain 'Just Love Coffee Cafe' Comes To NJ: Report A coffee chain based in Tennessee has opened its first cafe in New Jersey, NJ Advance Media reports. Just Love Coffee Cafe, which serves gourmet omelets, breakfast burritos, waffles, and more, opened its doors at 273 Broad St. in Matawan on Monday, Aug. 8, the outlet says. The company already is considering expanding in New Jersey. Tory Lentini, son of franchise owner Scott Lentini, told NJ Advance Media that two more Garden State locations are planned — in Long Branch and New Brunswick. After the company first started to franchise in 2018, Just Love Coffee opened 27 locations nationwide…
Dave's Hot Chicken Opening Second Massachusetts Location In Woburn Dave's Hot Chicken Opening Second Massachusetts Location In Woburn
Dave's Hot Chicken Opening Second Massachusetts Location In Woburn Get ready Woburn, because things are about to get hot – and this time we're not talking about the weather.  Dave's Hot Chicken, which already has one location in Newton, is opening their second Massachusetts store this Friday, July 29.  The chain is known for their selection of chicken tenders and sliders with seven heat levels from "no spice" to "reaper," with the latter requiring a signed waiver to try.  #woburn #massachusetts we've got a @daveshotchicken with YOUR name on it! OPENING ON Friday, July 29! 📍300 Mishawum Rd (Suite 400), Woburn, MA 01801. Spread the word and TAG EVERYON…
Gyro Restaurant Opens In New Milford Gyro Restaurant Opens In New Milford
Gyro Restaurant Opens In New Milford Two brothers have opened a gyro restaurant in New Milford. Gyro House on River Road is run by Daniel Bisse and Johan Melki. The eatery has a build-your-own salad bar for $10. It starts with a base of cucumber, lettuce and tomato, and has toppings such as chick peas, pineapple, carrot sticks, Tabbouleh, grilled eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes and more. The menu also boasts $7 wraps for, pre-made salads, $10 gyro platters (choose from falafel, beef or chicken), $6 burgers, $6 kids meals and more. Gyro House, 366 River Road, 201-292-3464, open 7 days a week 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Having a part…
Popular Bergen County Burger Joint Featured On 'Cooking Channel' Popular Bergen County Burger Joint Featured On 'Cooking Channel'
Popular Bergen County Burger Joint Featured On 'Cooking Channel' A popular Bergen County burger joint was featured on the "Cooking Channel.". The "Grub on the Go" segment on Steve's Burgers in Garfield aired 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Stephen Chrisomalis opened the joint's first location on Route 46 more than a decade ago. Last year, he opened its second on Passaic Street. Some Steve's Burger favorite menu items include the Famous Patty Melt, the Taco Burger, the cheesesteak, brunch BLT, several varieties of french fries and more. View this post on Instagram Shark Burger surrounded by Bacon Cheese Fries 🍔🍟🥓🧀🤙🍟🍔 …
Most Popular Bagel Shops In Burlington County Most Popular Bagel Shops In Burlington County
Most Popular Bagel Shops In Burlington County There are bagels and then there are bagels : Doughy, delicious deli icons that are good on their own, as a sandwich or with the ever-classic cream cheese. Want to start your morning off right? Here are several bagel shops you can try today in Burlington County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these bagel shops, however, are baking up bagels we think you'll love. And yes, they're a…
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Rockland Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Rockland
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Rockland Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy New York-style pizza in Rockland County? Check out these five local pizzerias, which are top-rated on Yelp. 1. Bob’s Thin Crust Pizza (83 Old Tappan Road in Tappan) One Rockland County staple lies in Tappan - Bob’s Thin Crust Pizza earned a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating and is known for serving piping hot slices of countless varieties. Popular thin-crust pies include the Cricken Chicken pizza (breaded chicken, bacon, mozzarella cheese and tangy BBQ sauce) and the Salad pizza (romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives and dressing). For more information, visit the…
Biggie's Clam Bar In Ramsey Closes Biggie's Clam Bar In Ramsey Closes
Biggie's Clam Bar In Ramsey Closes Biggie's Clam Bar has closed its Ramsey location. The family-owned eatery opened six years ago on Route 17 southbound, attached to the Best Western. Biggie's announced the closing Saturday on its Facebook page, where customers began grieving the Football Sundays, food, chef and more. The restaurant began as a push cart in Hoboken before owner Joseph Yaccarino opened a storefront on Madison Street, in 1946. Yaccarino had moved to the U.S. with his parents and many siblings from Naples, Italy, and recruited his son for the business endeavor. The family's fourth generation took over in…
Best Delis In North Jersey, According To Daily Voice Readers Best Delis In North Jersey, According To Daily Voice Readers
Best Delis In North Jersey, According To Daily Voice Readers Over the weekend, Daily Voice published a story announcing that BuzzFeed had dubbed Jersey City's Andrea's Salumeria the best sandwich spot in New Jersey.  It wasn't long before our comment section was overflowing with other suggestions. Turns out, many of you felt there were several other sandwich shops equally worthy of the prestigious title.  We combed through your suggestions and even polled you on Instagram and, well, you've got good taste. These are the delis that came up the most: Cosmo's Salumeria, Hackensack Crossroads Deli, Bergenfield Buffalo chicken cutlet with crispy b…
Smok-haus Pairs Smoked Meats, Wholesome Dishes In Garden City Smok-haus Pairs Smoked Meats, Wholesome Dishes In Garden City
Smok-haus Pairs Smoked Meats, Wholesome Dishes In Garden City Smoked meats barbecued "low and slow" paired with "wholesome" dishes is the hallmark of Smok-haus in Garden City. The menu features brisket, pulled pork, ribs, shredded beef, lamb, porchetta, chicken, turkey, sausage, and wings smoked for hours on hickory among a blend of woods. The casual restaurant with a full-service bar, in and outside seating, and a takeout counter, opened in November across from the old Sears. Since opening in November owner Manny Voumvourakis said he's enjoyed a steady following among area residents and local workers from the corporate park at the location. "We …
Here Are Seven Sandwich Spots To Try In Fairfield County Here Are Seven Sandwich Spots To Try In Fairfield County
Here Are Seven Sandwich Spots To Try In Fairfield County They are a great meal any time of day. Here are seven spots to go for a sandwich in Fairfield County. Firehouse Deli, 265 Mill St., Greenwich: They make chicken parmesan, corned beef, and meatball among an array of hot sandwiches and plenty of cold choices of "Italian Combo" or "Salads" , also paninis and wraps.  "Best Deli everrrrrr. Sandwiches are amazing," enthuses a post by Warren H. of New York City on Yelp: "I order from them every week. Must go with the wedge. They are humongous! Firehouse never short changes you on meat. A wedge can last me multiple meals!! San…
Pastrami On Rye? We Got You Covered! 5 Sandwich Spots To Try In Essex County Pastrami On Rye? We Got You Covered! 5 Sandwich Spots To Try In Essex County
Pastrami On Rye? We Got You Covered! 5 Sandwich Spots To Try In Essex County Traced back to 18th century England, the sandwich in all its iterations can satisfy most any palate.  There are the classics: turkey and Swiss, tuna salad, pastrami on rye and chicken parm. Then there are the specialties: grilled veggies, tofu and avocado, smoked turkey and brie, the fat sandwich.  New Jersey has them all. Here are five places in Essex County where you can find your favorite or try something new. Hobby’s Deli, 32 Branford Pl., Newark. Hobby’s Deli rightly calls itself “a Newark tradition before you were born.” This kosher-style deli has it all and ranks at the top of sev…
The Rex Burger & Lobster Offers A Different Kind Of Dining Experience In Mineola The Rex Burger & Lobster Offers A Different Kind Of Dining Experience In Mineola
The Rex Burger & Lobster Offers A Different Kind Of Dining Experience In Mineola Steak sandwich or lobster roll? Combine them at The Rex Burger & Lobster in Mineola where casual dining is anything but pretentious. Then there's the food. The Surf & Turf is a filet mignon sandwich with a high pile of chunks of lobster. The Maine lobster is delivered daily to the restaurant, according to its website. The convenient location at 524 Jericho Turnpike is in a strip mall next to Panera Bread where a work lunch is doable given the counter service where orders are placed then brought to your table. "The food was amazing," said Gina Christine Gibaldi of Riverhead, who or…
Maple & Rose More Than A Coffee Shop In Westchester Maple & Rose More Than A Coffee Shop In Westchester
Maple & Rose More Than A Coffee Shop In Westchester If you’re looking for a new place to grab your morning cup o’ joe, stop by Maple & Rose in Mamaroneck, an eatery that provides hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Nestled at 690 Mamaroneck Avenue, Maple & Rose, newly opened in April, crafts its menu around the seasons and uses sustainably-sourced ingredients from local regions, according to the website. The eatery serves breakfast until 11 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., a mid-day meal between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and dinner between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.  Breakfast options include eggs, toast, cereal, pastries and break…
PHOTOS: Salumi Kitchen In Lodi Revolutionizes Gourmet Italian Delicacies PHOTOS: Salumi Kitchen In Lodi Revolutionizes Gourmet Italian Delicacies
Photos: Salumi Kitchen In Lodi Revolutionizes Gourmet Italian Delicacies Salumi Kitchen has opened on Girabaldi Avenue in Lodi. Owner and chef Kenneth Collins says his restaurant is carrying on salumi, the honored Italian tradition of curing and smoking meats -- with a modern twist. "At Salumi Kitchen, we cultivate and expand those time-tested methods with new ingredients to make our meats, pasta, salads and sandwiches truly one of a kind," the restaurant's website says. "We are creating a conscious Italian evolution that is evident in the standards we practice daily in our eatery. We use only natural produce delivered straight to our door from a local farm i…
5 Restaurants Opening This Month In Bergen County 5 Restaurants Opening This Month In Bergen County
5 Restaurants Opening This Month In Bergen County Several new eateries have popped up over the past few weeks in Bergen County. Here are some you may have missed: Shoti Bread House, 14-29 River Road, Fair Lawn: Georgian bakery and traditional cuisine GOGO Galbi, 123 Paramus Road, Paramus: Authentic Korean cuisine with modern flare (opened Oct. 23). Lefkes, 495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs: Traditional Greek classics with modern twists El Conuco, 455 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park: Combines Dominican cuisine with a variety of choices Takaichi Ramen, 5 Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus: Menu focuses on several types of ramen
Cliffside Park Chinese Restaurant Named One Of America's Best Cliffside Park Chinese Restaurant Named One Of America's Best
Cliffside Park Chinese Restaurant Named One Of America's Best It may not be the newest or the trendiest but it's your favorite neighborhood eatery for a reason: The food's good, cheap and it feels like home. From dumpling stands in a Cleveland supermarket to a landlocked fish market in Tulsa, America is brimming with thousands of neighborhood eateries that locals swear by. Among the 80 on Bon Appetit's list of favorited neighborhood restaurants is one right here in Bergen County. Petite Soo Chow on Gorge Road is not just another Chinese restaurant, Yelpers say. "My mom brought me here to have dinner for my birthday and told me that my brother a…
Results Are In: This Eatery Crowned 2018 DVlicious Best Pizza Champion Results Are In: This Eatery Crowned 2018 DVlicious Best Pizza Champion
Results Are In: This Eatery Crowned 2018 DVlicious Best Pizza Champion Of the many great pizza places in Westchester County, only one was crowned DVlicious champion. Because of your votes, the winner of the 2018 DVlicious Pizza Contest is Johnny's in Mount Vernon with 32 percent of votes. Sal's in Mamaroneck took a close second with 28 percent of votes, and coming in third was Paradise Pizza in Verplanck. Johnny's has been in business since 1942 and is Zagat rated. The restaurant only sells pies -- no slices. Congratulations, Johnny's!  
Have You Voted Yet? DVlicious Best Westchester County Pizza Contest Have You Voted Yet? DVlicious Best Westchester County Pizza Contest
Have You Voted Yet? DVlicious Best Westchester County Pizza Contest Who has Westchester County's best pizza? We asked -- and you answered. Five eateries are now in the running for the DVlicious "best." The winner will be announced Monday, April 9.
New Bergenfield Restaurant Has Extreme Stuffed Pizza Bagel Selection New Bergenfield Restaurant Has Extreme Stuffed Pizza Bagel Selection
New Bergenfield Restaurant Has Extreme Stuffed Pizza Bagel Selection BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Not Just Bagels & Pizza is now open in Bergenfield. The Bergenfield District Alliance will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. The N. Washington Avenue restaurant has innovative menu items like stuffed mashed potato pizza bagels, stuffed cheeseburger pizza bagels, build-your-own breakfast plates and more. Not Just Bagels & Pizza is located at 181 N. Washington Ave.
Wood-Ridge Couple Preps To Open Empanada Shop Wood-Ridge Couple Preps To Open Empanada Shop
Wood-Ridge Couple Preps To Open Empanada Shop Wood-Ridge, N.J. – A new specialty empanada shop is opening in Wood-Ridge later this month. The Empanada Shop announced its January 19 grand opening on Instagram. The shop – located at 251 B Valley Boulevard – is the brainchild of Joni Caldera and Nelson Contreras, an Italian and Dominican couple, who lives in Wood-Ridge and “enjoys cooking empanadas together and sharing them with family & friends,” according to the shop’s website. “Joni and Nelson are known to bring empanadas to every party they attend. Party hosts often hide the empanadas from their guests to eat for themselves once …