Westchester Restaurant Becoming A Neighborhood Staple Westchester Restaurant Becoming A Neighborhood Staple
Westchester Restaurant Becoming A Neighborhood Staple For those looking for a neighborhood spot that serves a little of everything, and does it all well then a Westchester restaurant is your new favorite stop. The Shop Ardsley, in Ardsley, starts the day with bagels and omelets and wraps, slides into lunch with burgers and salads and sandwiches, and then transforms into dinner with steaks and pasta and chicken dishes. The breakfast menu is pretty straightforward with a mix of bagels, omelets, pancakes, and the like. The lunch menu features a nice choice of burgers, sandwiches, and salads. The dinner menu takes things up a notch with such off…
Fairfield County Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot Fairfield County Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot
Fairfield County Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot If you are looking for good homemade pasta, thick steaks, and fresh seafood in a trendy, modern atmosphere, then a visit to Divina in Fairfield County should check all the boxes. Located inside the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Stamford, Divina is a new venture for the owners of longtime favorite Table 104. Sophisticated, but relaxed with a unique menu is probably the best way to describe the restaurant that is quickly gaining a reputation among local foodies and it shows plenty of five-star reviews on Yelp. "Italian food with a modern twist," said one Yelper. "The restaurant has an open…
Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers A Tasty Burger, Plenty Of Pizza, Pasta Options Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers A Tasty Burger, Plenty Of Pizza, Pasta Options
Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers A Tasty Burger, Plenty Of Pizza, Pasta Options For those looking for a true Italian experience with woodburning pizza and homemade pasta dishes, a visit to 901 Wood Burning Kitchen in Northern Westchester is sure to please. Yelpers love 901 and the restaurant, located in Shrub Oak, continually is given four-star reviews for its pizza, wings, yep, wings, the 901 burger, and pasta. One Yelper put it this way: "Hands down the best local pizza place! There are so many fantastic options, and it really stands out against all the other run of the mill pizzerias (and we have DOZENS within a 5 mile radius)." The options are not your run-of-the…
'Trolly Stop Diner' Now Open In Easton 'Trolly Stop Diner' Now Open In Easton
'Trolly Stop Diner' Now Open In Easton A new diner has opened in Easton.  The Trolly Stop Diner opened May 29 on McCartney Street. The eatery sources from local farmers across the Lehigh Valley and Pocono Mountains, its website says. "We believe that small food producers play a vital role in creating a sustainable food system," it reads, "and the preservation of our area’s agricultural land and open spaces." Click here for a list of local farmers, makers and partners. Menu items include eggs, pancakes, omelets, a variety of appetizers, avocado toast, soups, salads, sandwiches, bowls and burgers. Trolly Stop Diner is run by v…
Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites
Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites Italian food lovers will want to check out a Southern Italian Trattoria that is making waves in Fairfield County for its authentic flair.  Cafe Silvium, located in Stamford, is garnering glowing reviews on Yelp and from foodies who know good Italian when they taste it. "The best food and the best value in the county. Enough said," said one Yelper. Located at 371 Shippan Ave., a lot of the talk surrounding the restaurants centers on their homemade pasta, and fresh-made mozzarella, as well as the unusual meats, offered such as wild board and version.  "Yay an authentic Italian place! Every…
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Western Mass Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Western Mass Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Western Mass Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Not many Northampton restaurants can say they were part of the funky city before it was cool. But as they come up on 50 years in the business, Fitzwilly’s Restaurant can claim a hand in its renaissance. Opened in 1974, Fitzwilly’s on Main Street near the Truck-Eating Bridge, serves updated-takes on classic American dishes for lunch and dinner. The restaurant was part of the vanguard in Northampton's 1980s transformation from a depressed suburb to the thriving art, dining, and entertainment destination that it is today.  During COVID-19, Fitzwilly’s is opening daily for indoor dining …
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Not many Northampton restaurants can say they were part of the funky city before it was cool. But as they come up on 50 years in the business, Fitzwilly’s Restaurant can claim a hand in its renaissance. Opened in 1974, Fitzwilly’s on Main Street near the Truck-Eating Bridge, serves updated-takes on classic American dishes for lunch and dinner. The restaurant was part of the vanguard in Northampton's 1980s transformation from a depressed suburb to the thriving art, dining, and entertainment destination that it is today.  During COVID-19, Fitzwilly’s is opening daily for indoor dining …
New Classic American Restaurant Opens In Area New Classic American Restaurant Opens In Area
New Classic American Restaurant Opens In Area A much-anticipated restaurant featuring traditional American dishes launched this week in a popular spot for eateries in the area. The owners and operators of 18 North Grill officially opened up this week in Dutchess County on Monday, Feb. 15 at the Hudson Valley Towne Center on Westage Drive in Fishkill. According to the developers of 18 North Grill, the location at the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 84 includes Regal Cinema 10, Famous Footwear, Boutique Wines Spirits & Cider, Van Heusen, Hudson Buffet, Chipotle, Five Guys, Boston Market and Dunkin. The 18 North Grill takes ov…
Long Island Kitchen/Bar Hailed As Perfect Place To Celebrate Long Island Kitchen/Bar Hailed As Perfect Place To Celebrate
Long Island Kitchen/Bar Hailed As Perfect Place To Celebrate Drifters Kitchen & Bar opened in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic but has quickly gained a reputation as a well-appointed place for a celebratory meal. The new American cuisine restaurant located on Middle County Road in Ridge was recently renovated and features a large bar, dining room, and patio made of warm wood, slate, and stone. As a bonus during the pandemic, Drifters also has a drive-thru window. (The building was a McDonald’s before Drifters' major renovation.) Owner David Donofrio, who is also president of Masonry Design Company, opened the restaurant in June as a place wher…
Valentine's Day: Local Romantic Restaurants That Deliver Valentine's Day: Local Romantic Restaurants That Deliver
Valentine's Day: Local Romantic Restaurants That Deliver A fine dining experience is a part of any good Valentine’s Day. With that in mind, the Daily Voice compiled lists of some of the “most romantic” restaurants in Central Massachusetts, according to Yelp reviewers. Everyone is looking for something different on Valentine’s Day, so we’ve compiled several lists in the categories of most romantic restaurants - overall, on a budget, doing delivery, and when money is no object. Restaurants listed here were among the best-reviewed on Yelp. Enjoy! 5 of the Most Overall Romantic Restaurants in Central Massachusetts Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant, Ve…
Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service
Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service After not being available for take-out during the pandemic, many Holyoke Mall restaurants and some retailers are now offering curbside pickup. The change reflects a shift as, statewide, Massachusetts reduces economic restrictions intended to stop the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, Jan. 25, Gov. Charlie Baker ended the state’s 9:30/10 p.m. business curfew and stay-home advisory. While there were some restaurants and retailers offering curbside pickup during the pandemic, the number of Holyoke Mall places providing this service has skyrocketed. Among the mall restaurants now offering curbsi…
Long Island Restaurant Week Centers On Takeout: Here Are Participating Eateries, Menus Long Island Restaurant Week Centers On Takeout: Here Are Participating Eateries, Menus
Long Island Restaurant Week Centers On Takeout: Here Are Participating Eateries, Menus This year’s Long Island Restaurant Week is emphasizing takeout. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurant week organizers decided to shift the focus to eat-at-home meals instead of letting virus-related economic restrictions cancel the event. There are still many dine-in deals, too. This year, there are about 70 restaurants participating over the 118-mile region from Garden City to Montauk. From Sunday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 31, participating restaurants are offering two-course lunch options/menus for $20, and three-course dinners prix fixe for $25-$35. The types of restaurants involved inc…