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New York Mets legend opening BBQ restaurant in Albany

Retired New York Mets outfielder Mookie Wilson is opening his first restaurant in Albany, bringing South Carolina-style barbecue to the Capital Region. Mookie Wilson’s Legacy BBQ is scheduled to open Nov. 6 at 42 Eagle St., serving lunch and dinner in the former War Room Tavern space. The restaurant represents the first standalone location for the Wilson family’s four-year-old barbecue brand, which previously operated as a mobile catering business and had a presence at Citi Field during the recent baseball season.

Albany, NY · 8d
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Daily Voice

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Shake Shack Takes On Local East Meadow Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’

A new Shake Shack location on Long Island has sparked controversy and camaraderie. The New York City-based global chain opened a new restaurant steps away from local joint Burger City in a shopping plaza at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A 1010WINS story on the showdow…

East Meadow, NY · 8d

Gourmetory

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New Yorkers Say You Haven’t Really Been to New York Until You’ve Tried These 7 Food Spots. Are They Right?

New York food lists can get loud fast. This one stays simple, focusing on seven long-established spots and the dishes most closely tied to their names. Katz’s Delicatessen Anthony Rahayel/Pexels Katz’s Delicatessen has been serving on the Lower East Side since 1888, and its address at 205 E Houston St is one of the city’s…

New York, NY · 3d

longislandwave.com

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Döner Haus Brings German-Style Döner to Jerusalem Avenue in Wantagh on November 13

Döner Haus, the restaurant chain that serves döner the way it is sold on the street in Germany, is coming to Nassau County. The company's locations page lists its Wantagh restaurant at 3336 Jerusalem Avenue with an opening date of Thursday, November 13. What a döner is.

Wantagh, NY · 3d
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This Unassuming Little Bakery In New York Has Been Quietly Serving The Best Donuts For Years

There’s a shop tucked into Greenpoint that’s been making some of the best donuts in New York without ever asking for a single ounce of attention. Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop just keeps doing its thing, day after day, and somehow that quiet consistency has turned it into one of Brooklyn’s most beloved bakeries.

Brooklyn, NY · 6d

LongIslandPress

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Three new restaurants to try on Long Island

Koyu brings an intimate Japanese restaurant beneath another modern Japanese establishment, Okaru, in Roslyn, offering a chef-led sushi tasting experience in a 12-seat dining room. The restaurant’s menu features a number of rotating courses that change nightly, beginning with small plates and seasonal seafood before progressing to Edomae-style nigiri, hand...

Roslyn, NY · 19h

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This Legendary New York Restaurant Has Been A Beloved Landmark For Decades

There are landmarks you visit once for the photo, and then there’s Nathan’s Famous in Coney Island, Brooklyn, a place people keep coming back to because the food is just that good. At 1310 Surf Avenue, legendary isn’t a marketing word, it’s simply an accurate description of what’s...

Brooklyn, NY · 6d

Democrat and Chronicle

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Trader Joe's plans 2 new New York stores. See where they're going

Two new Trader Joe's stores are planned for New York, expanding the popular grocery chain's presence in the state. The California-based retailer announced plans this summer to open new locations in the Syracuse area and Yonkers as part of its latest nationwide expansion. The plans add to the company's growth in New York, which includes a Long Island store that opened earlier this year. The expansion comes as Trader Joe's continues to draw shoppers with its private-label products and competitively priced groceries. Where are the new Trader Joe's stores? According to Trader Joe's, the two planned stores will be located at: Camillus: 3515 W. Genesee St., in the Syracuse area. Yonkers: 2482 Central Park Ave. The Camillus store, located just west of Syracuse in Onondaga County, will be about 9,000 square feet and become the area's second Trader Joe's. The existing Syracuse-area store is at 3422 Erie Blvd. E. in DeWitt. The Yonkers location will cover about 10,000 square feet. When will the new Trader Joe's stores open? Trader Joe's has not announced opening dates for either New York location. Spokeswoman Nakia Rohde said new stores typically open within three to six months of being announced. Based on that timeline,

Syracuse, NY · 1d

greaterlongisland.com

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Bang Bang Burritos opens in Wantagh with 2 more LI spots on the way

Mozzarella sticks and chicken fingers inside a burrito? Bring your appetite, Wantagh. Bang Bang Burritos has opened its fourth location in Wantagh Plaza on Wantagh Avenue, taking over the former Friendly Cards & Gifts storefront. The menu covers made-to-order burritos, tacos, quesadillas, rice bowls and nachos, with protein choices including...

Wantagh, NY · 2d

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One more slice for Levittown as Vincenzo’s Pizzeria plans to reopen

Just when Levittown thought it had seen the last slice from Vincenzo’s Pizzeria, the restaurant delivered one more surprise. The pizzeria served what were supposed to be its final customers on Halloween after eight years in the CVS shopping center on Wantagh Avenue. But a sale fell through, and owner Garret Klein is preparing to reopen.

Levittown, NY · 2d

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Bang Bang Burritos Is Now Open on Wantagh Avenue, Its Fourth Long Island Counter

Wantagh has a new place to pick up a burrito. Bang Bang Burritos, a fast-casual Mexican counter, has opened at 1906 Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh. The company lists it as its fourth location and its newest, joining shops in West Islip, Bay Shore and Manhasset. The Wantagh store is open...

Wantagh, NY · 1d

The US Sun

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LongHorn Steakhouse plots takeover of Olive Garden sister restaurant at mall with Macy’s and Zara

LONGHORN Steakhouse has plotted a takeover of one of its sister restaurants. The chain has been named as a Bahama Breeze replacement as part of its mass closure plan. LongHorn Steakhouse will replace one of the few remaining Bahama Breeze locations in Lake Grove, New York, at the Smith Haven Mall.

Lake Grove, NY · 2d

lhshorizon.com

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Lynbrook Says Ciao to New Italian Café, Affogato

Atlantic Avenue recently welcomed a “sweet” addition to its already existing stores, Affogato Café. Located next to The Bowl, Affogato Café has been the talk of LHS ever since its opening in early September. Affogato Café is an authentic Italian café prioritizing fresh and simple ingredients in its delicious treats. This café makes for an exciting, new place students can go to during off periods. Rather than the usual bagel or slice of pizza from neighboring businesses, at Affogato, students can buy a fresh-baked pistachio croissant or a ham and cheese sandwich served on imported Italian focaccia, all for a reasonable price.

Lynbrook, NY · 2d

Mass Market Retailers

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Uncle Giuseppe’s rides viral donut trend with two new fall flavors

The launch underscores how grocers are increasingly using innovative bakery products and seasonal flavors to drive store traffic and create excitement around fresh food departments

Melville, NY · 3d

hoodline.com

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Roslyn's Trattoria Diane Reopens With French Menu, New Name Up for Debate

After closing in August for a refresh, the longtime Roslyn restaurant at 21 Bryant Ave. has reopened this month with a French-inspired menu, a new executive chef and a redesigned dining room — though the restaurant's exact new name depends on who you ask. Owners Diane and John Durkin say they are overseeing the kitchen personally, working alongside new executive chef Ryan Macuska on a menu built around Dover sole, rabbit confit and chanterelle mushroom puffs.

Roslyn, NY · 2d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Long Beach students collect food donations for local soup kitchen

The Long Beach Soup Kitchen recently benefitted from a swell of support from community students during the “Local Kids Who Care” initiative. On Nov. 1, more than a dozen students from Long Beach Middle School and Oceanside High School solicited food donations from patrons in front of Key Food on East Park Avenue and Stop & Shop, also on East Park Avenue.

Long Beach, NY · 1d

cherryhillnewstoday.com

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Iconic Doughnut Chain Plans NJ Expansion In 33-Shop Deal

Iconic doughnut purveyor Krispy Kreme plans to open several new shops in New Jersey as part of a five-year expansion across the New York metro area. The chain, famous for its sugary, melt-in-your-mouth glazed doughnuts, said it plans to open 33 shops across the New York City metro area, including Long Island and New Jersey.

New Jersey · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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High-end grocery chain closing New York location before Christmas, cutting 38 jobs

New York’s grocery map is changing again as another Westchester supermarket prepares to close, adding to the store closures that have reshaped shopping across the state in 2026. Balducci’s Food…

Rye Brook, NY · 7d

fastfoodclub.com

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New York Locals Keep Coming Back To These 8 Joints For One Roast Beef Sandwich They’d Rather Keep Quiet About

Roast beef sandwiches don’t get the hype that pizza and bagels do in New York, but ask around and you’ll find people with strong opinions and secret spots. From Brooklyn counters that have been slicing beef since before your grandparents were around to Buffalo’s famous beef on weck, this list covers eight places New Yorkers keep going back to.

Brooklyn, NY · 7d

LongIslandPress

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PopUp Bagels expands on Long Island

Viral bagel franchise PopUp Bagels is opening more locations on Long Island with shops in Garden City, Plainview and Huntington Station. The bagel chain first came to Long Island in November 2024 in Roslyn and later expanded to Westhampton. The bagel franchise offers hot, whole bagels with a schmear on the side.

Plainview, NY · 4d