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Bethlehem, NY
Lifestyle
Farm-to-Table Flair, Craft Cocktails Await Patrons Of New Slingerlands Restaurant Farm-to-Table Flair, Craft Cocktails Await Patrons Of New Slingerlands Restaurant
Farm-to-Table Flair, Craft Cocktails Await Patrons Of New Slingerlands Restaurant With fresh-from-scratch cooking, seasonal cocktails, and a cozy-yet-modern vibe, Mint is the area’s newest farm-to-table hot spot. The Albany County eatery – located at 5 Vista Boulevard in Slingerlands – opened its doors in late April. It marks the second location for owner Johanna von Geldern, who also runs the original Glens Falls restaurant. The new space carries forward Mint’s mission of connecting community with sustainable, locally sourced food and drink. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mint 518 (@mint.restaurant) Mint’s…

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by Michael Mashburn
Greenburgh, NY
Business
Sweet News: New Gelato Shop Coming To Hartsdale In Time For Warmer Weather Sweet News: New Gelato Shop Coming To Hartsdale In Time For Warmer Weather
Sweet News: New Gelato Shop Coming To Hartsdale In Time For Warmer Weather Ice cream lovers, rejoice — a new gelato shop is about to make things a whole lot sweeter in a Westchester hamlet.  Gotham Freeze, a family-owned artisanal gelato and sorbet company, is celebrating its soft opening this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, at its new storefront at 13 East Hartsdale Ave. The store will be open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. both days.  Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who announced the opening on Wednesday, said it was good news for anyone needing a little joy and flavor to beat life’s daily stressors.  "If you love ice cream and so…

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by Ben Crnic
Malverne, NY
Lifestyle
Farm-to-Table Flavors Shine At New Malverne Restaurant: 'Awesome Food' Farm-to-Table Flavors Shine At New Malverne Restaurant: 'Awesome Food'
Farm-to-Table Flavors Shine At New Malverne Restaurant: 'Awesome Food' Long Island’s dining scene just got an upgrade. Harvest House Tavern in Malverne is garnering plenty of buzz since holding its grand opening in mid December 2024. The cozy, upscale eatery, which bills itself as a “New American cocktail bar” with a farm-to-table menu and craft cocktails, is the brainchild of co-owners Ross Gollub, Stephen LaSpina, and Chris Meyer. Located just steps from the Malverne train station, the trio blend rustic elegance with modern comfort, offering seasonally inspired dishes sourced from local farms, its website said. Customer favorites, according to Yelp, inclu…

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by Michael Mashburn
Greenburgh, NY
Business
Longtime Friends Open New Restaurant In Elmsford: 'Incredible Journey' Longtime Friends Open New Restaurant In Elmsford: 'Incredible Journey'
Longtime Friends Open New Restaurant In Elmsford: 'Incredible Journey' Two longtime friends and business partners have opened up a new Mexican eatery in Westchester that they hope will become a popular mainstay in the community.  Invito Restaurant, located in Elmsford at 210 Saw Mill River Rd., held its grand opening on Tuesday, Dec. 19, and has become an "exciting new addition" to the area, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. The new eatery, opened by business partners Erick Perez and Luis Payano, resulted from the duo's interest in opening a New York City-style restaurant in Westchester, Payano said.  "Something Erick and I…

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by Ben Crnic
Albany, NY
Business
'Forever Grateful': Popular Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 5 Years In Business 'Forever Grateful': Popular Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 5 Years In Business
'Forever Grateful': Popular Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 5 Years In Business A popular restaurant in the region featuring seasonal dishes sourced from local farms is calling it quits after more than five years in business. Malcolm’s, located in Schenectady at 617 Union Street, has permanently closed, owner Nate Germain announced on Facebook Sunday, July 23. “It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing that Malcolm’s will be closing our doors,” Germain said. “It has been so rewarding to bring our love of food to the city of Schenectady.” He did not give a reason for the closure but went on to thank the restaurant's customers and employees for their “hard work an…

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by Michael Mashburn
Massapequa, NY
Business
New Port Washington Eatery Offers Mediterranean Cuisine With Waterfront Views New Port Washington Eatery Offers Mediterranean Cuisine With Waterfront Views
New Port Washington Eatery Offers Mediterranean Cuisine With Waterfront Views A new Long Island restaurant is offering guests a selection of modern Mediterranean cuisine in a waterfront setting.  Nino's Beach first opened its doors in April and is co-owned by brothers Michael and Franco Vendome, according to representatives. The restaurant is located at 43 Orchard Beach Boulevard in Port Washington at an about 9,500 square-foot location, with space for 200 guests.  The eatery also has a dock that can accommodate 30 boats. The menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisine made with locally-sourced ingredients, such as locally-sourced oysters at the raw b…

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by Nicole Valinote
Stony Point, NY
Lifestyle
Popular Area Eatery To Open At New Location Popular Area Eatery To Open At New Location
Popular Area Eatery To Open At New Location Customers who went into mourning when the Sweet Onion Brewhouse closed its door last year will be happy to know the popular restaurant is reopening the area. The restaurant's owners posted on Facebook they have partnered with Colonial Lanes and GW’s American Burgers to bring the Sweet Onion Brewhouse to a new location in Orange County: Chester. The new location will be in Chester Plaza next to the bowling alley. "Please stay tuned for updates on our opening date, new menu items, and more," the post said. Formerly located in Florida, the brewhouse was known for its all locally sourced food…

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by Kathy Reakes
Greenwich, CT
Lifestyle
Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich
Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich Char Restaurant is a rustic and romantic American eatery specializing in seafood and other classics. Located at 2 South Water Street in Greenwich, Char Restaurant’s wide range of fresh menu options created with locally sourced ingredients have contributed to its long-standing reputation as an area staple. Serving lunch, dinner, drinks and dessert, Char Restaurant features seasonal menus and daily specials while maintaining an upscale and modern aesthetic: “The Restaurant was built using reclaimed wood throughout the building. The wall coverings are former floor joists from old buildin…

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by Valerie Musson
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
The Halyard In Greenport Has Plenty Of New Options For Fall Menu The Halyard In Greenport Has Plenty Of New Options For Fall Menu
The Halyard In Greenport Has Plenty Of New Options For Fall Menu Not sure where to go for your next seasonal fall meal? Look no further than The Halyard, which recently rolled out its autumn dinner menu. Located at 58775 Route 48 in Greenport, The Halyard is known primarily for its careful use of locally-sourced ingredients. “We celebrate our region’s produce and bring it to your plate—direct from foragers and farmers, growers and fishermen,” reads the restaurant’s website. “The team sources ingredients from the North Fork and the Atlantic Seaboard and serves them up in our light-filled dining room and sprawling deck above the Long Island Sound.” Fall m…

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by Valerie Musson
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Schools
Greenwich Food Services Director Welcomes Feedback Greenwich Food Services Director Welcomes Feedback
Greenwich Food Services Director Welcomes Feedback There's plenty of research that shows better nutrition in schools can lead to improved test scores and classroom behavior. Healthy meal planning has many challenges from allergy concerns, to personal food choices like meat-free diets, especially in a large school district like Greenwich where a third of students eat in their school cafeteria every day. "I believe we serve just under 3,000 meals per day to around 9,000 students," said Greenwich Public Schools' new Interim Food Services Director Dave Nanarello. Until recently, Nanarello was the food service manager for the Greenwich scho…

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by Donna Christopher
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Autentico Serves Up Farm Fresh, Locally Sourced Italian Fare In Oyster Bay Autentico Serves Up Farm Fresh, Locally Sourced Italian Fare In Oyster Bay
Autentico Serves Up Farm Fresh, Locally Sourced Italian Fare In Oyster Bay Described as serving creative and modern authentic Italian cuisine, Autentico restaurant, located at 124 South Street in Oyster Bay, is quickly becoming a staple after opening its doors in 2016. Known for using farm-fresh and locally sourced ingredients, Autentico offers modern and seasonal takes on some of the most traditional Italian fare. The restaurant’s head chef, Francesco Pecoraro, previously operated a restaurant in Italy and has brought the same culinary touch to Autentico: “Working both summer and winter seasons, I have been able to travel throughout Italy, which offered me the o…

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by Valerie Musson
Jersey City, NJ
Lifestyle
Here's The Scoop: Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Hudson County Here's The Scoop: Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Hudson County
Here's The Scoop: Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Hudson County From Vanilla—America’s favorite according to the International Dairy Foods Association—to Olive Oil (yes, really!), there’s no flavor of ice cream you can’t find in New Jersey. Here are five spots for the creamy, frozen treat in Hudson County. Torico Homemade Ice Cream, 20 Erie St., Jersey City. With a tagline of “Serving happiness since 1968,” you know you’re getting something special. Offering more than 65 flavors (try avocado!), owners Pura and Peter Berrios say they have a flavor for everyone and we believe them. Online reviews stress it’s well worth the wait if there’s a line. They als…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
6 New Eateries Open In Bergen County 6 New Eateries Open In Bergen County
6 New Eateries Open In Bergen County Another week, another round of restaurant openings in Bergen County. There seems to be something for everyone: Sweets, Italian, plant-based options and more. Here are six new places to try. Osteria Crescendo, 36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, NOW OPEN Chef Robbie Felice's second restaurant (Viaggio, Wayne). Italian food in a modern and chic atmosphere. Expect locally-sourced ingredients from family farms in large dishes meant for sharing, and Cicchetti, Felice's take on Italian street food.dradneyphotography Charim (by Soram), 1635A Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, OPENING DATE TBD Soram, base…

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by Cecilia Levine
New Canaan, CT
Lifestyle
New Canaan's Baldanza Cafe Serves Up Farm-To-Table, Locally Sourced Fare In Spacious Setting New Canaan's Baldanza Cafe Serves Up Farm-To-Table, Locally Sourced Fare In Spacious Setting
New Canaan's Baldanza Cafe Serves Up Farm-To-Table, Locally Sourced Fare In Spacious Setting Baldanza Cafe, located at 129 Elm Street in New Canaan, is just one eatery capitalizing on the growing local and organic food movement. Serving up a wide array of fresh and local breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties, the chefs at Baldanza Cafe, which recently opened its second “bistro” location at 1020 Post Road in Darien, make an effort to source sustainably and “work with farms that embrace the humane treatment of animals.” “These farms are owned by people who care about our sustainable future and grow crops that do not use synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers,” the organic eat…

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by Valerie Musson