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'Chopped' Champion Expands Restaurant Into Morristown 'Chopped' Champion Expands Restaurant Into Morristown
'Chopped' Champion Expands Restaurant Into Morristown Morristown is about to get a taste of Hawaii. Shaka Kitchen, which has two locations in Hoboken, opened their third location in Morristown at 62 South St. this month. The restaurant is run by sisters Kiersten and Krista Gormeley, who spent a year in the Aloha State a decade ago that changed their lives. Enjoying the local cuisine, Kiersten, who won an episode of Food Network's "Chopped" in 2021  started formulating recipes in her head. Kiersten realized there were no poke and acai bowl restaurants in the United States so she decided to start one, opening the original Shaka Kitchen in 2…
'Absolute Gem' Fusion Restaurant Earns Perfect Marks After Wantagh Opening 'Absolute Gem' Fusion Restaurant Earns Perfect Marks After Wantagh Opening
'Absolute Gem' Fusion Restaurant Earns Perfect Marks After Wantagh Opening A new Long Island restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan dishes has opened up to a perfect five-star rating from vegetarians and meat lovers alike. “Thank you, Food Gods for this absolute gem of a restaurant.” Marrygold, located at 3266 Railroad Avenue in Wantagh, opened its doors to the public in October 2023. The restaurant, which took over former spot Thai Coconut, serves up an entirely vegetarian and vegan menu – and, it’s good, diners said. On Marrygold’s Yelp page, over a dozen reviews are in, and the eatery’s rating sits at a solid five stars. From lo mein to phad thai to fri…
Fast-Casual Mediterranean Chain Signs Lease In Delran: 'Rooted In Tradition' Fast-Casual Mediterranean Chain Signs Lease In Delran: 'Rooted In Tradition'
Fast-Casual Mediterranean Chain Signs Lease In Delran: 'Rooted In Tradition' A fresh new restaurant is coming to Burlington County early next year. Fast-casual Mediterranean chain Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh at Hartford Corners in Delran has signed a lease for 1,700 square feet of space at Hartford Corners in Delran, according to Levin Management Corp. The restaurant is aiming for an opening in late January or early February 2024, a spokeswoman said. Believing that "simple tastes better," Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh offers nutrient-rich menu items that can be customized to a guest’s liking and dietary needs, including vegan and gluten-free.  The menu f…
New Waterfront Restaurant In Coxsackie Praised For 'Awesome Service, Great Food' New Waterfront Restaurant In Coxsackie Praised For 'Awesome Service, Great Food'
New Waterfront Restaurant In Coxsackie Praised For 'Awesome Service, Great Food' After years of renovation and development work, a new tavern overlooking the Hudson River has finally opened its doors, serving up colorful cocktails, wood-fired pizza, and “elevated” pub food. Greene County eatery Patrick Henry’s, located in Coxsackie at 48 South River Street, welcomed its first diners on Friday, April 7. The restaurant occupies a historic, 1908 building that began as a mercantile exchange before later incarnations as Tom’s Cabin, Costello’s, and then the original Patrick Henry’s from 1970 until the 2010’s, owner Dominick Purnomo said on Facebook. “After an incredible a…
CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets
CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets A family-run Connecticut bakery is being praised for its delicious gourmet cookie menu.  Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies in New Haven County is receiving positive reviews on Yelp for its good service and the wide variety of cookies it offers. The bakery is located at 2518 Whitney Avenue Unit D in Hamden and was founded by a mother and daughter. The business' online menu advertises cookie flavors such as "Obi-wan Cannoli," "Marshmallow" and "Tuxedo Mousse." The store also says it has vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.  A number of reviewers complimented the store's gi…
Long Island Restaurant Noted For Fresh, Healthy Ingredients Long Island Restaurant Noted For Fresh, Healthy Ingredients
Long Island Restaurant Noted For Fresh, Healthy Ingredients A Long Island ramen and poke bowl restaurant is enjoying positive feedback for its healthy ingredients and vegan options.  Sherry Blossom is in Long Beach at 78 West Park Ave. The owners said on the restaurant's website that their goal is "to use the most healthy products to create the highest quality takeout food imaginable at an affordable price."  In addition to ramen and poke bowls, the menu also includes sushi burritos and bubble tea. The business has received a five-star rating on Yelp from more than 170 reviews. Some Yelpers have mentioned they appreciate Sherr…
Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming
Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming Diners and residents might have been a little surprised when they spotted Hollywood star Woody Harrelson strolling down a local Hudson Valley street. Harrelson, who is filming his new five-part HBO series in Newburgh, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie, was spotted in Beacon on Monday, May 17, where he went to thank a special vegan restaurant that had been providing his food during his stay. Harrelson made a stop at the popular vegan cafe, Végétalien, where he chatted with the owner, Moises, and thanked them for providing such good food. "We would like to thank @woodyharrelson for stopping by…
New Restaurant Opens In Westchester New Restaurant Opens In Westchester
New Restaurant Opens In Westchester Falafel lovers can gear up for a fix of their favorite with the opening of a new restaurant in Westchester specializing in the tasty chickpea delights. The Falafel Place, owned by Tamara and Ehud Cafri, celebrated its grand opening in White Plains on Tuesday, May 11, with a big celebration that included the White Plains BID and White Plains Mayor Tom Roach for a ribbon-cutting. The Cafris, who owned the popular Hummus Place on the Upper West Side for more than 15 years, decided to bring this authentic Middle Eastern (and kosher) food to Westchester by opening Falafel Place in Yonk…
Here Are 7 Major Changes Coming To Costco In 2021 Here Are 7 Major Changes Coming To Costco In 2021
Here Are 7 Major Changes Coming To Costco In 2021 Costco has plans to make 7 major changes to many of its stores in 2021. Some of the changes will add services to the wholesale retailer, such as 1.) curbside pickup options in various markets. Other changes will remove services. For example, Costco closed all of its  2.) Photo Centers for good on Feb. 14. Still, more changes are on the way, according to Eat This, Not That, a food industry blog. Here are 5 more changes you can expect to see at Costco: 3.) Updated Food Court Menu Churros are coming back to the Costco food court menu after being removed last year. The new churro will b…
Yonkers Chef Gets 'Sloppy' With New Food Truck Yonkers Chef Gets 'Sloppy' With New Food Truck
Yonkers Chef Gets 'Sloppy' With New Food Truck A messy house was the inspiration for a new food truck. Literally. For many years, Joe Defeis worked as a franchise regional manager at BurgerFi and was starting to feel restless.  The Yonkers resident mentioned the dream of owning a truck to his girlfriend. "At the moment our house was a bit of a mess and as a joke, she said,' Yeah, and you should name the truck sloppy joes.' "I looked at her and said, 'You know what? That’s actually a great idea." After testing out recipes for three months, he launched Sloppy Joe's Gourmet Grub in October 2017, mainly parking on Boston P…