Shelton, CT
Readers Choice
Best Cheap Eats In Fairfield County In 2024: bartaco Best Cheap Eats In Fairfield County In 2024: bartaco
Best Cheap Eats In Fairfield County In 2024: bartaco We are thrilled to announce that bartaco in Westport has been named Best Cheap Eats in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to bartaco's website, the restaurant takes cues from the laid-back coastal scenes of Brazil, Uruguay, and Southern California, bringing a fusion of street-style bites and craft cocktails to a casual yet stylish setting. Per its website, bartaco's menu highlights fresh, flavorful handheld dishes served on metal trays that create a rustic aesthetic and a breezy ambiance, delivering a dining experience that feels like a coastal …

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by Daily Voice
Warwick, NY
Readers Choice
Best Chinese Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Number One Chinese Kitchen Best Chinese Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Number One Chinese Kitchen
Best Chinese Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Number One Chinese Kitchen We are thrilled to announce that Number One Chinese Kitchen has been named Best Chinese Restaurant in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Congratulations to Number One Chinese Kitchen!  Find them at 68 Lafayette Ave. in Suffern.

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by Daily Voice
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Brunch In Bergen County In 2024: Mr. Geez Best Brunch In Bergen County In 2024: Mr. Geez
Best Brunch In Bergen County In 2024: Mr. Geez We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Geez has been named Best Brunch in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Mr. Geez is a family-run eatery founded by Steve Goodman, a hospitality veteran with 40 years of experience.  "We are regular customers of Mr Gee's and it never fails to satisfy!" said Lisa, a Readers' Choice voter. "The owners are fantastic, warm and welcoming. The food is always good—lunch or breakfast. It's one of our favorite dining options."  Photo supplied by Mr. Geez Joined by his son, Michael, and wife, Debb…

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by Daily Voice
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Thai Restaurant In Bergen County In 2024: Wyckoff Thai Best Thai Restaurant In Bergen County In 2024: Wyckoff Thai
Best Thai Restaurant In Bergen County In 2024: Wyckoff Thai We are thrilled to announce that Wyckoff Thai has been named Best Thai Restaurant in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Every dish, according to its website, is a testament to its dedication to serving authentic Thai cuisine, including favorites like Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Spicy Duck Curry—a combination of duck with pineapple, tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh basil in red curry sauce. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for fin…

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by Daily Voice
Avon, CT
News
Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting
Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting A beef between Texas and New York is sizzling. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing to rename the New York strip steak as the "Texas strip" steak. The Republican said the Texas senate will file a resolution to make the name change official for restaurants and supermarkets in the Lone Star State. Lt. Gov. Patrick argues that the large cattle industry in Texas deserves the credit. "Just because a New York restaurant named Texas beef a New York Strip in the 19th century doesn't mean we need to keep doing that," he said in a social media post on Friday, Feb. 28. New York City resta…

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by Chris Spiker
Westbrook, CT
Business
Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New Westbrook Restaurant Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New Westbrook Restaurant
Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New Westbrook Restaurant A former military museum has been transformed into a new culinary destination along the Connecticut shoreline. Charter Oak Tavern celebrated its grand opening in Westbrook on Thursday, Feb. 20. The restaurant is located at 24 Westbrook Place, right next to the town green. Michelin-trained Chef Scott Quinn opened the tavern as he returns to his home state after an acclaimed career in some of the world's top kitchens. With more than 20 years of experience, he has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and led renowned spots like Bouchon in Las Vegas, Bistro Bagatelle in Los Ang…

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by Chris Spiker
Saratoga Springs, NY
Lifestyle
'Chic, Inviting' New Restaurant In Saratoga Springs Earning High Praise 'Chic, Inviting' New Restaurant In Saratoga Springs Earning High Praise
'Chic, Inviting' New Restaurant In Saratoga Springs Earning High Praise Downtown Saratoga Springs just got a whole lot tastier. Familiar Creature, a Montreal-inspired restaurant and wine bar, officially opened its doors on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 42 Phila Street—and foodies are already buzzing about it. The culinary venture comes from Brendan Dillon and Dennis Kiingati, the same duo behind the acclaimed Hamlet & Ghost on Caroline Street. Described as a vibrant wine-focused restaurant in the heart of downtown, Familiar Creature serves French-inspired small plates, cheeses, and charcuterie in a cozy yet upscale vibe. The menu is a celebration of bold flavors an…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lancaster, PA
News
Lancaster Food Truck Serving Peruvian Cuisine Ranked No. 5 On Yelp's Top Restaurant List Lancaster Food Truck Serving Peruvian Cuisine Ranked No. 5 On Yelp's Top Restaurant List
Lancaster Food Truck Serving Peruvian Cuisine Ranked No. 5 On Yelp's Top Restaurant List Several restaurants in the Northeast are among the best 100 places to eat in the US, according to a new list. Yelp has released its 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, spotlighting everything from food trucks and fast-casual gems to fine dining standouts. The list was created from restaurant reviews, ratings, and activity, then further curated by community managers and Yelp's "trend expert." Peruvian Cuisine In Dutch Country Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was ranked No. 5 in the nation, standing out for its Peruvian-inspired arepas stuffed with options like honey-roasted BBQ…

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by Chris Spiker
Niskayuna, NY
Business
Niskayuna Restaurant Closing After 4 Years: 'Thank You To All Of Our Wonderful Customers' Niskayuna Restaurant Closing After 4 Years: 'Thank You To All Of Our Wonderful Customers'
Niskayuna Restaurant Closing After 4 Years: 'Thank You To All Of Our Wonderful Customers' A Capital Region restaurant is calling it quits after three years in business. In Schenectady County, Tequila’s Mexican Bar and Grill in Niskayuna will permanently close on Saturday, Feb. 15, the restaurant announced on its website. “To all our loyal customers, family and friends, we will be permanently closing our doors…” husband-and-wife owners Everardo Sosa-Mendoza and Maria Sosa wrote. “We will be continuing our passions in the restaurant business and focusing our attentions on our next steps in our journey. Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for making us such a great success…

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington, VA
Business
Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns
Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns After a solid holiday season, US retail sales took a surprising step back to start 2025, snapping a streak of growth and fueling worries about the economy. Retail and food services sales fell 0.9 percent in January, according to Census Bureau data released on Friday, Feb. 14. The decline reversed the trend from December 2024's revised increase of 0.7 percent, signaling that consumers may be feeling the squeeze from rising prices. Economists had predicted only a slight decline, with Dow Jones estimating a 0.2 percent drop, NBC News reported. The sales totals were seasonally adjusted but…

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by Chris Spiker
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Business
Multimillion-Dollar Makeover With New Stores, Dining, Outdoor Plaza At Smith Haven Mall Multimillion-Dollar Makeover With New Stores, Dining, Outdoor Plaza At Smith Haven Mall
Multimillion-Dollar Makeover With New Stores, Dining, Outdoor Plaza At Smith Haven Mall A Long Island mall will undergo a multimillion-dollar redevelopment with new retailers, restaurants, and a redesigned outdoor plaza. Smith Haven Mall is set for a major transformation, Simon Property Group said in a news release on Monday, Feb. 10. Work will begin at the Lake Grove shopping center in the summer. The project is expected to finish in 2026. "Whether you're one of our long-time shoppers or stopping by on your way out east, we eagerly await welcoming everyone to discover what's new at Smith Haven Mall," said mall general manager Mathew Boals. The redevelopment will i…

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by Chris Spiker
Milltown, NJ
Police & Fire
Milltown Man Used Crowbar, Hammer To Burglarize Businesses Across 5 NJ Towns: Cops Milltown Man Used Crowbar, Hammer To Burglarize Businesses Across 5 NJ Towns: Cops
Milltown Man Used Crowbar, Hammer To Burglarize Businesses Across 5 NJ Towns: Cops A Milltown man has been charged in connection with a string of burglaries that occurred across Somerset County in December 2024, authorities announced. Gabriel Bay, 56, was arrested on Dec. 17, 2024, following a joint investigation by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Burglary Unit and police departments from Bedminster, Warren, Branchburg, Bernards, and Green Brook. The burglaries spanned five townships, targeting convenience stores, restaurants, and other businesses between Dec. 3 and 16, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Surveillance footage captured Bay using …

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by Cecilia Levine