Albany's Restaurant 605: The Go-To Spot For Top-Notch Burgers, Steaks, Vibes Albany's Restaurant 605: The Go-To Spot For Top-Notch Burgers, Steaks, Vibes
Albany's Restaurant 605: The Go-To Spot For Top-Notch Burgers, Steaks, Vibes If you live in the Capitol Region or are just visiting, you don't want to miss a visit to this newer restaurant. According to foodies and online reviewers, it is celebrated for its delicious burgers, steaks, and a variety of great drinks. Located in Albany at 605 New Scotland Ave., across the street from St. Peter's Hospital, Restaurant 605 offers a friendly atmosphere complemented by excellent service, online reviewers said. Yelpers said it is a popular spot for locals and visitors seeking a satisfying dining experience. Known for its award-winning hamburgers, steaks, seafood, and other d…
New Restaurant, Brewery In St. James Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails New Restaurant, Brewery In St. James Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails
New Restaurant, Brewery In St. James Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails A new restaurant and brewery on Long Island is already charming diners. The Stone Goat – located in St. James at 552 North Country Road – held its soft opening on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Under the direction of owner Nick Gounaris, the eatery features an upscale dining room on the main level with a pub-like menu and bar upstairs. Though its official website and menu weren’t immediately available, an Eventbrite announcement showed a tantalizing spread that included a raw oyster bar, duck sliders, steak tartar crostini, and wild boar ragu. Diners can also opt for the seafood dumplings, made wi…
New Restaurant Making Mark In First Year Of Business In Nyack New Restaurant Making Mark In First Year Of Business In Nyack
New Restaurant Making Mark In First Year Of Business In Nyack Open for just over a year, a new Hudson Valley restaurant is winning praise for food, music, and drinks from foodies and online reviewers. Located in Rockland County, the Nyack Social, at 125 Main St., in Nyack, serves lunch, brunch on weekends, and dinner, offering a host of selections that foodies say are top-notch. The menu offers a symphony of choices, from wings and burgers to more sophisticated options such as steaks, seafood, and chicken.  Foodie favorites are the seafood options, wings, burgers, and steaks. They are also known for their drinks and live music several times a w…
Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy
Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy Two months after exiting bankruptcy, restaurant chain Red Lobster is unveiling a revamped menu. It features these seven new items: Lobster Pappardelle Pasta Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops Lobster Bisque Lemon Basil Mahi Simply Prepared Mahi Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Roasted Asparagus In addition, a pair of old fan-favorites that had been discontinued are back:  Popcorn Shrimp, Hush Puppies  Red Lobster is now giving guests the ability to customize their seafood favorites with the launch of "Create your Own Ultimate Feast." Customers can mix and match two premium picks such as …
New Congers Eatery Serves Up Modern American Fare New Congers Eatery Serves Up Modern American Fare
New Congers Eatery Serves Up Modern American Fare  A Hudson Valley cafe that opened a little over a year ago has become a beloved neighborhood destination, according to foodies and casual diners.  The Four Star Cafe in Rockland County, in Congers, is known for its small plates, pizzas, good food, and stiff drinks. Yelper Global  M. said: "Should be called five-star cafe. Nothing else to say beyond that. Good food. Good service. Especially make sure to get dessert." The pizzas, flamed-grilled burgers, and many appetizers, including the Bronx-style calamari and the petit lamb chops, seem to be menu favorites. But there's ple…
Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store
Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Connecticut, and the announcement that it will open next month has many Fairfield County shoppers raring to line up.  The company announced it would open its nearly 45,000 square-foot-store at 110 High Ridge Road in Stamford on Thursday, December 12, at 9 a.m.  Whole Foods renovated the Lord & Taylor store that was at that location prior, which will give this grocery store a more "boutique feel", the company said.  Along with the typical grocery items, the store will feature full-service seafood and meat counters, more than 220 craft…
Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall
Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall A chic champagne and caviar bar has opened at the American Dream in East Rutherford, giving guests a luxurious new spot to relax between high-end shopping.  Isola Bella opened on Thursday, Oct. 31 inside The Avenue. The bar offers an elegant menu filled with fresh seafood and sparkling drinks. The menu features jumbo shrimp cocktails, oysters, caviar selections, pastrami smoked salmon, and smoked sea bass, among other upscale bites. Alcoholic options include champagne and sparkling wine, along with a selection of wines by the glass or bottle and hand-crafted cocktails.  Non-alcoh…
New Eatery Off To Great Start Months After Opening In Chappaqua: 'We Loved It' New Eatery Off To Great Start Months After Opening In Chappaqua: 'We Loved It'
New Eatery Off To Great Start Months After Opening In Chappaqua: 'We Loved It' A Northern Westchester restaurant that has only been open for a few months is becoming quite a hit with visitors.  Bia American Kitchen, located in Chappaqua at 480 Bedford Rd., opened in mid-August and features a menu full of American cuisine staples that make use of locally sourced ingredients.  The eatery, situated within Chappaqua Crossing, serves up sandwiches, seafood, burgers, steak, salads, and more. Signature menu items include the honey goat cheese flatbread; the grass-fed burrata burger; crispy Rhode Island calamari; and the seafood platter, complete with lobster, shuck…
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Opens Brand-New Stony Point Location Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Opens Brand-New Stony Point Location
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Opens Brand-New Stony Point Location Fans of the popular authentic Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine Sazon Y Pilon Kitchen now have a second one in the Hudson Valley. The first Sazon is in Rockland County in New City and is well-known with foodies. Online reviewers give five-star reviews for their spicy, flavorful dishes that take diners to the islands. A new Sazon in Stony Point offers the same dishes and service (which reviewers say is excellent) at 32 S Liberty Drive. According to online reviewers, if you are unfamiliar with the cuisine, be adventurous and try something new. Some favorites include the Mofongo, or fri…
New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare
New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare A new restaurant on Long Island serving seafood and cocktails is earning high praise from diners. Sexy Crab – located in Hicksville at 828 South Oyster Bay Road – held its grand opening in late September 2024. It marks the second Long Island spot for the restaurant chain, which touts itself as having “the freshest and most flavorful Cajun seafood” around. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sexy Crab Levittown, NY (@sexycrabnewyork) The menu features a mouthwatering array of shrimp, crab, lobster tails, clams, and crawfish, to name …
Accord Restaurant Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors Accord Restaurant Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors
Accord Restaurant Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors A restaurant in an unassuming building in the region is gaining traction with local foodies. Ulster County's Stone House Tavern, located in the hamlet of Accord, has garnered a five-star rating on Yelp. There seem to be many favorites from reviewers, and nightly specials and smells draw you in.  Some include truffled pot roast and little neck clams with pancetta, chorizo, bacon, tomato, onion, and a white wine and garlic sauce. Others go for the seafood, thinking bourbon-glazed salmon and jumbo shrimp with garlic celeriac purée.  Here's what Michelle D. had to say on Yelp this w…
New Eatery Set In Train Car Off To Strong Start In Irvington New Eatery Set In Train Car Off To Strong Start In Irvington
New Eatery Set In Train Car Off To Strong Start In Irvington A new restaurant in Westchester set in a mid-20th century train car will soon hold an official grand opening ceremony to celebrate its promising beginning.  A ribbon cutting ceremony for Club Car Grille, located in Irvington-on-Hudson at 6 South Broadway (Route 9) will be thrown on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. by the Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce.  The ceremony will celebrate the new eatery, which originally opened on Thursday, May 16, and has already made its mark on patrons.  The restaurant is located inside a mid-1900s train car, and it has a comfortable dining room and…