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Del Vino Vineyards in Northport Is Long Island's Only Spot on OpenTable's 2026 Top 100

One Long Island name made OpenTable's list of the 100 top restaurants in the country for 2026, and it is a family winery on a former apple farm in Northport. Del Vino Vineyards, at 29 Norwood Road, is the only Long Island entry on the list the reservation platform released on November 4, and the only New York State honoree outside New York City.

Northport, NY · 2d

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Merrick pizzeria opens 2nd location down south

Frankie’s East Side Pizzeria is serving slices, via online orders only for now, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 3d

Daily Voice

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Dumont's Century-Old Crystal Diner Gets New Owners, New Name

A Bergen County diner with a history dating back more than 100 years has reopened under new ownership and a new name. The former Dumont Crystal Diner at 45 W. Madison Ave. in Dumont is now Dumont Brothers Diner, owned by brothers Gus and John, who announced the restaurant's opening earlier this fall…

Dumont, NJ · 2d

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Potbelly Brings Oven-Toasted Sandwiches to New Hyde Park

November 13, 2026 // Franchising.com // NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. – Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is coming to New Hyde Park with a new shop opening Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 909 Hillside Avenue. Located in North Shore Commons at the corner of Hillside Avenue and Lakeville Road,...

New Hyde Park, NY · 1d

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All hail the Caesar salad; best ones in Westchester, Rockland

Fall is a time for soups, apple cider and pumpkin everything but for me, there's comfort in Caesar salad. Call it romaine romance: What's great about Caesars are that they're light enough to remind me of summer but substantial enough (especially when you add salmon or steak) to be a meal. There's also something comforting about the combination of crisp lettuce, creamy dressing and crouton crunchiness that leads to my Caesar state of mind. Whether you prefer yours with chicken breast and romaine lettuce, plumped with kale, or topped with anchovies (a divisive factor, I know), menus in Westchester and Rockland have an option with your name on it. What follows are a few of my favorites, keeping in mind I'm a no anchovies gal (though I'll get them mixed in.) More: 19 new restaurants open in Westchester Polpettina, Eastchester Sometimes, the original is hard to beat. Which is why the Caesar at Polpettina has my attention. While I wouldn’t call it entirely traditional — there’s nothing about this place that feels old-fashioned — it certainly embraces the philosophy of making every ingredient count. Here, chef/owner Michael Abruzese combines Parmesan, anchovy, lemon, Dijon, Worcestershire, olive oil, red wine vinegar and

Westchester County, NY · 9d

Mass Market Retailers

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New York grocer scales physical AI with Simbe Store Intelligence

Cicco & Sons sees 35% fewer out-of-stocks following pilot program.

New York · 3d

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West Islip newlyweds turn sourdough hobby into Reilly Flour Co.

For Amanda and James Reilly, breadmaking started as a hobby — and a hit with friends and family. Whenever the couple shared their sourdough baked goods, they heard the same advice: You should be selling this stuff. About a year later, the newlyweds are giving it a shot. After...

West Islip, NY · 1d

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Trader Joe’s plans next Long Island store in Massapequa Park

Trader Joe’s is adding another Long Island store, this time on Nassau’s South Shore. A company spokesperson confirmed to Greater Long Island that a Massapequa-area location is in the works. Newsday reported the grocer is expected to take over the former Rite Aid at 5125 Merrick Road in Massapequa Park, with an opening projected for 2027.

Massapequa Park, NY · 23h

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Dong Bei Restaurant & Bar to open in New Hyde Park in early 2027

A growing chain of Chinese restaurants specializing in the bold, rustic flavors of China’s Northeast is expanding to Queens. Dong Bei Restaurant & Bar, which has four locations in Manhattan and a newly-opened location in Jersey City, signed a lease on October 23 for a 2,000 square-foot space in New Hyde Park near the Nassau County border.

New Hyde Park, NY · 9h

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After 15 years in Seattle, she’s opening Kraken Coffee in St. James

Elaine Secilmis spent 15 years in Seattle, starting a family and developing an appreciation for the city’s coffee culture. When she returned to Long Island, she missed having that familiar neighborhood stop. “Coffee gets embedded in your day-to-day,” she said. “We just never found that same spark here.”...

St James, NY · 3d

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Gala Fresh Baldwin to become Gala Foods; Freeport stores join celebration

Gala Foods will host a “Welcome to the Family” celebration on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its three Nassau County supermarkets in Baldwin and Freeport. The event will celebrate the rebranding of Gala Fresh Farms in Baldwin to Gala Foods. The change unites...

Freeport, NY · 1d

Finding Connecticut

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Kouzina opening second Greek taverna location in Fairfield this winter

Kouzina opening second Greek taverna location in Fairfield this winter Kouzina is opening its second Greek taverna location this winter at 52 Sanford Street in ... The post Kouzina opening second Greek taverna location in Fairfield this winter first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Fairfield, CT · 2d

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Trimona Plain Kefir Replaces Drinkable Yogurt at Whole Foods Nationwide; Vanilla Kefir Now at Costco in the Southeast

Trimona Plain Kefir Replaces Drinkable Yogurt at Whole Foods Nationwide in November; Vanilla Kefir Now at Costco in the Southeast. Bulgarian-style yogurt maker launches its first kefir; thick, creamy, tangy made with organic A2A2 milk and fermented with 11 live cultures. PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. (Nov. 10, 2026) — Trimona Foods,...

Port Jefferson, NY · 2d

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The Canopy Club Is Serving Breakfast on Mill Creek Road in Port Jefferson, and Coffee Comes With a Membership

Port Jefferson has a new breakfast house. The Canopy Club is now open at 5 Mill Creek Road, serving breakfast all day and lunch from 11 a.m., seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is the first breakfast house from The Canopy Club, a Long Island hospitality company that also runs a catering business and a hot dog cart for private parties.

Port Jefferson, NY · 1d

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Food Bazaar takes over Western Beef in West Hempstead, drawing mixed reactions

News of Food Bazaar’s acquisition of Western Beef has sparked mixed reactions and curiosity among West Hempstead residents, with shoppers discussing what the changes may mean for their community. Western Beef is a low-budget supermarket chain in the metropolitan area. As of June 2018, the chain owned and operated...

West Hempstead, NY · 1d

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These 8 Old-School New York Grocery Markets Still Feel Like Shopping With Your Grandmother

Some grocery stores still have a real butcher behind the counter, a deli slicer that never seems to stop, and shelves stocked with things the big chains never carry. New York has held on to more of these places than you might think, from Buffalo and Rochester to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.

New York · 6d

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New Trader Joe's stores coming to NY: See the locations

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 · 6d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 8d

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 · 14d