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Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Armonk: NYSP Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Armonk: NYSP
Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Armonk: Nysp A North Carolina man was arrested on a slew of charges after a loaded pistol and an open bottle of tequila were allegedly found during a traffic stop on I-684 in Westchester County, police said. The arrest happened around 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, when a trooper pulled over a 2021 Honda Accord for multiple traffic violations on the interstate in Armonk, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 20.  During the stop, troopers said they spotted a pink-handled pistol in plain view. A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded SCCY CPX-1 9mm handgun and an open container of tequila, …
Brewster Music Lounge Founded By 'Tonight Show' Musician To Close: 'Fought For Culture' Brewster Music Lounge Founded By 'Tonight Show' Musician To Close: 'Fought For Culture'
Brewster Music Lounge Founded By 'Tonight Show' Musician To Close: 'Fought For Culture' A beloved Hudson Valley music and food spot created by a member of "The Tonight Show" house band The Roots is preparing to close its doors for good.  Uncle Cheef, located in Putnam County at 988 Route 22 in Brewster and run by The Roots saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith and his wife, Jenny Cheef, announced on Friday, April 25 that it will shut down after Saturday, May 10.  In a heartfelt Instagram post, Hendrickson-Smith said the decision came "due to circumstances beyond" their control, writing, "This is not the future Jenny Cheef and I envisioned."  The couple opened …
Beer Sales Hurt By Trump's Immigration Policies As Tariffs Shake Economy, Top Importer Warns Beer Sales Hurt By Trump's Immigration Policies As Tariffs Shake Economy, Top Importer Warns
Beer Sales Hurt By Trump's Immigration Policies As Tariffs Shake Economy, Top Importer Warns The producer of the best-selling beer in the US says President Donald Trump's immigration policies are hurting sales – adding fuel to economic instability from his global trade wars. Constellation Brands CEO Bill Newlands told investors that immigration concerns and higher prices are forcing many of the company's core customers to cut back on spending – including beer. He made the comments during an earnings call on Thursday, April 10. Newlands said immigration fears are among many socioeconomic factors worrying Hispanic customers, who make up about half of Constellation's be…
2 New Family-Owned Restaurants Open In Yorktown 2 New Family-Owned Restaurants Open In Yorktown
2 New Family-Owned Restaurants Open In Yorktown Hungry? Then it may be a good time to check out two new family-owned eateries that just opened in and near a revitalized shopping center in Northern Westchester. Don Pablo Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Tequila as well as El Macho Pizzeria & Pasta have officially opened their doors at and nearby the Yorktown Green Shopping Center on Downing Drive, offering locals new destinations for food and fun.  Don Pablo, which is now open seven days a week at the shopping center, boasts a menu full of Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas, fajitas, and more served wi…
Best New Restaurant In Westchester County In 2024: Craft Tacos & Tequila Best New Restaurant In Westchester County In 2024: Craft Tacos & Tequila
Best New Restaurant In Westchester County In 2024: Craft Tacos & Tequila We are thrilled to announce that Craft Tacos & Tequila has been named Best New Restaurant in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards! According to Craft Tacos & Tequila’s website, the eatery is redefining the taco experience with bold flavors, handcrafted cocktails, and a lively atmosphere.  The restaurant takes pride in using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create innovative tacos that keep customers coming back for more, according to its website.  "The fish tacos blow you away!" declared Douglas, a Readers' Choice voter. Craft Tacos …
Expect To Pay More For These Items As Trump Tariffs Take Effect Expect To Pay More For These Items As Trump Tariffs Take Effect
Expect To Pay More For These Items As Trump Tariffs Take Effect US tariffs on goods from its three largest trading partners -- neighboring nations Canada and Mexico as well as China -- have gone into effect as of midnight Tuesday, March 4. Canada and Mexico have been slapped with 25 percent tariffs. The rate for China, America's main economic rival, is 20 percent.  Mexico and Canada account for about 70 percent of US crude oil imports. Earlier Report: Stocks Plummet After Trump Says Tariffs On Canada, Mexico Will Start, Igniting Trade War Fears Now, many economists are warning that American consumers will be paying more for a host of staple ite…
Trump Tariffs Take Effect: Expect To Pay More For These Items, Experts Say Trump Tariffs Take Effect: Expect To Pay More For These Items, Experts Say
Trump Tariffs Take Effect: Expect To Pay More For These Items, Experts Say US tariffs on goods from its three largest trading partners -- neighboring nations Canada and Mexico as well as China -- have gone into effect after President Trump signed an order late Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1. Canada and Mexico have been slapped with 25 percent tariffs. The rate for China, America's main economic rival, is 10 percent. Canada also has an adjusted 10 percent rate for energy products, include crude oil. Mexico and Canada account for about 70 percent of US crude oil imports. Now, many economists are warning that American consumers will be paying more for a host of staple i…
Carlitos Tequileria Brings Mesoamerican Elegance And Flavor To Palisades Center Carlitos Tequileria Brings Mesoamerican Elegance And Flavor To Palisades Center
Carlitos Tequileria Brings Mesoamerican Elegance And Flavor To Palisades Center You might not expect to find a refined tribute to Mesoamerican culinary traditions in a mall. Still, Carlitos Tequileria at the Palisades Center in West Nyack is here to challenge that notion.  This 200-seat restaurant is the latest venture by Carlos Castillo, his wife Sabrina, and partners Fernando Campo and Martín E. Moliné. It brings the flavors and traditions of Latin America to Rockland County. Carlitos Tequileria is more than just a restaurant—it's not strictly Mexican. The owners describe their new venture as "celebrating heritage, community, and the immigrant experience." The …
Greenwich Woman Nabbed For DUI At Darien Train Station Following Crash, Police Say Greenwich Woman Nabbed For DUI At Darien Train Station Following Crash, Police Say
Greenwich Woman Nabbed For DUI At Darien Train Station Following Crash, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was nabbed for alleged DUI following a crash at a train station. The incident occurred in Darien at around 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Noroton Heights Train Station on Heights Road.  According to Sgt. Mauricio Vigil of the Darien Police, responding officers found a silver 2008 Kia Spectra with significant damage after it collided with a telephone pole.  The driver, identified as Alexis Jordan, age 33, of Greenwich, appeared to be under the influence with slurred speech, Vigil said. Vigil said a search of the vehicle revealed an o…
Best Tacos Found At This Long Island Eatery: Voters Best Tacos Found At This Long Island Eatery: Voters
Best Tacos Found At This Long Island Eatery: Voters Just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Dirty Taco and Tequila — which has multiple locations across Long Island — has been voted as having the best tacos around, according to the Bethpage Best of Long Island 2024 results. It is the third time the eatery has won the title.  Self-described as being “part LA food truck and part Asian street food with an urban street vibe,” the eatery offers a variety of innovative flavors — think Asian sloppy joe, Thai meatball, bang bang shrimp, and chicken tinga tacos — that sets it apart from a normal taco spot.  Related Story: Fan Favorite Re…
Popular Restaurateur Opening Englewood Tequila Bar With 'Modern Twist' Popular Restaurateur Opening Englewood Tequila Bar With 'Modern Twist'
Popular Restaurateur Opening Englewood Tequila Bar With 'Modern Twist' A North Jersey restauranteur is expanding his empire with a tequila bar in Englewood. Ariel Espejo is opening Mexcal Tequila Bar at 24 N Van Brunt St. in the city sometime in February. Espejo, who runs Bent Hospitality with his partner, Michele Bittan, also runs Vida Garden, El Tango, Hidden Garden in Englewood and Tengo Steak in Moonachie.  Mexcal Tequila Bar will offer almost 80 different kinds of tequila, along with Mexican cuisine like tacos, enchiladas while a DJ will be on hand during the weekend. Espejo felt Englewood was missing an establishment like Mexcal. "It's a convenient loca…
Dish Boy Turned Executive Chef Is Running The Kitchen At One Of NJ's Newest Mexican Restaurant Dish Boy Turned Executive Chef Is Running The Kitchen At One Of NJ's Newest Mexican Restaurant
Dish Boy Turned Executive Chef Is Running The Kitchen At One Of NJ's Newest Mexican Restaurant A Mexican restaurant that says it has set a world record for most agave spirits at a single licensed location has opened in Central Jersey. Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Pearl Street in Metuchen Thursday, Nov. 9. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meximodo - Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (@mexi.modo) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meximodo - Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (@mexi.modo) Conceived by the team behind Le …
Popular Taco, Tequila Spot Banditos Opening 3 Virginia, Maryland Locations Popular Taco, Tequila Spot Banditos Opening 3 Virginia, Maryland Locations
Popular Taco, Tequila Spot Banditos Opening 3 Virginia, Maryland Locations Taco and tequila fans are in for a treat as a new taco restaurant begins a soft opening in Towson. Banditos Tacos and Tequila, with established locations in Federal Hill and White Marsh, will be open at their new Towson location Tuesday, June 28, as first reported by WMAR2News. The expansion does not stop there, as the popular restaurant is also setting up new locations for Fairfax and Columbia, according to their website. Inspired by Mexican street food, Banditos boasts handcrafted cocktails using tequilas and mezcal. "So, come early and stay late," its website says. "'Cause hey, a littl…
Rappers Megan Thee Stallion, Pardi Dine At North Jersey Restaurant Rappers Megan Thee Stallion, Pardi Dine At North Jersey Restaurant
Rappers Megan Thee Stallion, Pardi Dine At North Jersey Restaurant Megan Thee Stallion and Pardi were spotted at a North Jersey restaurant last week. Oceanos Oyster Bar & Grill on Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn posted a photo of the rappers to its Facebook and Instagram pages on Thursday, May 19. In a private wine room, the couple enjoyed $50 shots of tequila and dined on platters of upscale seafood, NorthJersey.com reports. "They were very nice," co-owner Nikolaos Panteleakis told Daily Voice. Pardi shared a video on Instagram of them toasting surrounded by bottles of wine.
Northern Westchester Restaurant, Tequila Bar Offers Variety Of Tacos, Margaritas Northern Westchester Restaurant, Tequila Bar Offers Variety Of Tacos, Margaritas
Northern Westchester Restaurant, Tequila Bar Offers Variety Of Tacos, Margaritas A Northern Westchester County restaurant that focuses on traditional Mexican cuisine offers guests a variety of dishes, along with a collection of more than 100 tequilas and mezcal, the owner says. Casa Tequila opened its doors in Armonk in 2019. The restaurant is located at 465 Main St.  The restaurant focuses on offering guests "Traditional Latin/Mexican fare with a gourmet hand," the website reads. Menu offerings include a variety of fajitas, burritos and quesadillas. The restaurant also serves a number of kinds of tacos, including Al Pastor Tacos made with roasted pork a…
Tequila Escape Kitchen + Cocktail Bar Opens In Ridgefield Bringing Food And Nightlife Tequila Escape Kitchen + Cocktail Bar Opens In Ridgefield Bringing Food And Nightlife
Tequila Escape Kitchen + Cocktail Bar Opens In Ridgefield Bringing Food And Nightlife "We danced until 3 o'clock," said one of the owners of Tequila Escape Kitchen + Cocktail Bar, which opened with a party on Thursday, May 2 at 439 Main St. in Ridgefield. "The interior is fantastic, exciting and bold," said guest Kim Bova, the executive director of Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce. The opening drew a full house, said Steven Kakavelis, an owner along with Paul Nicovic and Angel Pena-Ferna. All three live in Ridgefield.  The restaurant, located in the CVS Plaza, is in a ripe downtown location for dinner and nightlife. "We try to be a fun place. Come with your family. Come…