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Milkshake

Guilderland-Altamont, NY
Business
Shake Shack Opening First Full-Time Capital Region Spot In Guilderland Shake Shack Opening First Full-Time Capital Region Spot In Guilderland
Shake Shack Opening First Full-Time Capital Region Spot In Guilderland Capital Region burger fans, rejoice—Shake Shack is finally planting a permanent spatula in Guilderland. The New York City-based burger chain announced plans to open its first year-round, full-scale Capital Region location at Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland. Shake Shack will take over the former TGI Fridays building at the Western Avenue entrance, which closed in 2024 after the company shuttered dozens of underperforming locations. Construction is underway, with an opening projected for later this year or early 2026. View this post on Instagram …

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by Michael Mashburn
Colts Neck, NJ
Business
Bruce Springsteen's Favorite Ice Cream Shop Just Expanded To Colts Neck Bruce Springsteen's Favorite Ice Cream Shop Just Expanded To Colts Neck
Bruce Springsteen's Favorite Ice Cream Shop Just Expanded To Colts Neck Bruce Springsteen’s favorite ice cream shop just got a little closer to the Colts Neck crowd. Jersey Freeze — the iconic Freehold dessert and fast food joint immortalized in the rocker's memoir "Born to Run" — opened its newest location in Colts Neck on Thursday, Aug. 7, and celebrated with free soft serve for everyone. The shop’s roots run deep. Founded in 1952 by the Blackmore family, Jersey Freeze started out slinging cones in Freehold before becoming a go-to spot for burgers, fries, and milkshakes by the 1970s. One of its most famous regulars? The Boss himself, who grew up stopping by f…

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by Cecilia Levine
Babylon, NY
Lifestyle
Most 'Over-The-Top' Milkshakes? Babylon Eatery Among Cream Of The Crop, Foodies Say Most 'Over-The-Top' Milkshakes? Babylon Eatery Among Cream Of The Crop, Foodies Say
Most 'Over-The-Top' Milkshakes? Babylon Eatery Among Cream Of The Crop, Foodies Say From rainbow cookies to cereal explosions, these milkshakes are anything but vanilla. When Bobby Votino asked a simple question in the Long Island Foodies Facebook group — “Is there anywhere in Suffolk that serves over the top milkshakes?” — the answers came pouring in thicker than a double-churned chocolate malt. Three local favorites quickly rose to the top of the frothy fray: Babylon Burger Bar, Burgerology, and Dang BBQ — each earning multiple mentions and milky praise from fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Babylon Burger…

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by Michael Mashburn
Mount Vernon, NY
Business
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon A restaurant chain known for its loaded french fries has arrived in Westchester.  Homefrite, which touts itself as the "best french fry restaurant in NYC," has opened a new locale in Mount Vernon at 562 Gramatan Ave., where a grand opening celebration was held on Tuesday, June 10.  The chain specializes in French fries, which are made from thick-cut russet potatoes and brined in sea salt before being fried twice. Those who stop by can order regular, truffle, or even Dutch fries topped with curry ketchup, lemon garlic aioli, and diced onion.  Another iconic menu item is …

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by Ben Crnic
Fredericksburg, VA
Business
Wayback Burgers Fires Up Gooey ‘Cheeeesy’ Burgers, Loaded Fries At New Virginia Mall Spot Wayback Burgers Fires Up Gooey ‘Cheeeesy’ Burgers, Loaded Fries At New Virginia Mall Spot
Wayback Burgers Fires Up Gooey ‘Cheeeesy’ Burgers, Loaded Fries At New Virginia Mall Spot Burgers. Shakes. Fries. Repeat. Wayback Burgers is getting ready to flip its first patties in Newport News as the popular burger chain opens its third Virginia location on Friday, May 9, inside Patrick Henry Mall. The new eatery — located at 12300 Jefferson Ave — brings 25 new jobs to the city and marks another step in the brand’s sizzling expansion along the East Coast.  "Featuring a dedicated order counter and access to shared seating, this location is designed for quick, satisfying meals in a vibrant food court environment—perfect for guests on the go or those looking to enjoy a ca…

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by Zak Failla
Warwick, NY
Readers Choice
Best Ice Cream In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Joe's Dairy Bar & Grill Best Ice Cream In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Joe's Dairy Bar & Grill
Best Ice Cream In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Joe's Dairy Bar & Grill We are thrilled to announce that Joe's Dairy Bar & Grill has been named Best Ice Cream in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Joe's Dairy Bar & Grill serves carefully crafted towering soft-serve swirls, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and extravagant sundaes that transform a simple dessert into an unforgettable experience. Each milkshake, for instance, is expertly made by hand and available in an impressive variety of flavors—including some truly unique combinations that set Joe's Dairy Bar & Grill apart in the Hudson Valley, p…

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by Daily Voice
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Business
Best Diners In North Jersey Best Diners In North Jersey
Best Diners In North Jersey Some are tiny train cars with just a few booths and one long counter. Others are big, sparkly disco balls with German chocolate cake, carrot cake,  and four different types of cheesecakes on display. Some stay true to the old-school classics and breakfast staples, while others have their very own house specials, and then some. If you ever struggled to pick a diner in New Jersey, you are not alone. Daily Voice came up with a list of some of the best diners in North Jersey, with help from Daily Voice Instagram followers, user-review sites, and prior rankings. Here's what we have: Top…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
News
Goffle Creamery Voted Best Ice Cream In North Jersey: Meet High School Sweethearts Behind It Goffle Creamery Voted Best Ice Cream In North Jersey: Meet High School Sweethearts Behind It
Goffle Creamery Voted Best Ice Cream In North Jersey: Meet High School Sweethearts Behind It Some of Vinnie and Alyssa Penna's best childhood memories were getting ice cream at the Old Bar Milk Barn. If you grew up in Wayne, you know it: The brown barn with red and white signage. You could grab a cone at the walk-up window or sit in a booth or at a bar. The Pennas enjoyed many an ice cream cone at the Old Barn Milk Bar in their summers dating through Wayne Valley High School.  The two got married in 2012 and in August 2021, they opened Goffle Creamery 686 Goffle Road in Hawthorne. The Pennas always envisioned creating a shoppe that would be an ode to places like the…

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
This Spot (Still) Has Long Island's Best Burger, Voters Say This Spot (Still) Has Long Island's Best Burger, Voters Say
This Spot (Still) Has Long Island's Best Burger, Voters Say What restaurant offers Long Islanders’ favorite burgers? The results are in, and they look familiar. Burgery City, located at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, was chosen as the “Best Burger” in the 2024 Bethpage’s “Best Of LI” competition. The spot, which offers a classic, diner-like atmosphere, shares the spotlight with Chubs Burgers, Burritos, and Heroes, an all-around sandwich spot at 625 Horseblock Road in Farmingville. Founded in 2015, Burger City has made a commitment to customers that it only uses fresh beef, never frozen — which is exactly why the company believes it has …

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by Sophie Grieser
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Business
Hong Kong Inspired Ice Cream Shop Opens In Bergen County Hong Kong Inspired Ice Cream Shop Opens In Bergen County
Hong Kong Inspired Ice Cream Shop Opens In Bergen County New Territories Ice Cream from New York City has expanded its footprint into Bergen County. Unique flavors like Tokyo Banana, Earl Gray, Cinnamon Donut, Cookie Dough Oreo and Matcha are on the menu. New Territories Ice Cream is scooping up 12 flavors, where ice cream can be served atop sweet, eggy bubble waffles (Hong Kong’s famous street snack) that are crisp on the outside and cakey on the inside or spun into an over the top milkshake.  Unique flavors like Tokyo Banana, Earl Gray, Cinnamon Donut, Cookie Dough Oreo and Matcha are on the menu.@newterritoriesny New Territories, 13-24 Ri…

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by Cecilia Levine
Greenwich, CT
Lifestyle
Greenwich Eatery Cited For Top-Notch Burgers, Reasonable Prices Greenwich Eatery Cited For Top-Notch Burgers, Reasonable Prices
Greenwich Eatery Cited For Top-Notch Burgers, Reasonable Prices A local burger joint that reopened to in-person dining in June and makes its patties in-house from ground chuck and porterhouse earned high marks on Yelp for their top-notch burgers and reasonable prices.  The Greenwich eatery, open on Delvan Avenue since 2007 and simply known as Burgers Shakes and Fries or "BSF," sells burgers starting at $10. All patties can be substituted for a vegetarian alternative, and diners can choose between potato buns, white bread, whole-wheat bread, rye toast or a gluten-free option for bread.  All the burgers are made fresh and are served on regular t…

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by Christina Coulter