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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 · 8d

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9 Quiet Connecticut Bulk Grocery Stores Where Families Can Stock Up And Save

Grocery bills have a funny way of growing even when you’re convinced you’ve bought almost nothing. A few household essentials go into the cart, and suddenly the total looks suspiciously ambitious. That’s when buying in bulk starts making sense. Some lesser-known Connecticut grocery stores offer bulk shopping...

Connecticut · 2d

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'Jersey Shore' star Jenni 'JWoww' Farley stops by Greenwich pasta restaurant

One of the eight main cast members in MTV's "Jersey Shore" reality series visited Connecticut for pasta and a Christmas event.

Greenwich, CT · 8h

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Connecticut

Everyone at the Thanksgiving table arrives with an opinion. In Connecticut, you’ve probably heard the same debates every November since you were old enough to hold a fork. Pumpkin or apple? Mashed or scalloped? This year, the state’s own searches settle both questions. A new Only In Your State study of Thanksgiving pie and side […]

Connecticut · 2d

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Paris Baguette Opens New Bakery Café in Fairfield, Connecticut

A New Neighborhood Bakery Café Brings Artisan Treats and Coastal Community Gatherings to Connecticut. Bringing the brand to Connecticut is local entrepreneur Bimalkumar Thakkar. A graduate of Newport University, Thakkar is excited to introduce the European-inspired café experience to his neighbors. “We are thrilled to open our doors...

Fairfield, CT · 1d

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Hamden's Ray & Mike's Deli plans Milford location as it eyes more expansion

Hamden's Ray & Mike's Deli, 3030 Whitney Ave., a local staple known for its signature steak and cheese sandwiches, is planning to open a second location in Milford by early spring 2027. The new deli will be at 112 New Haven Ave. in Milford, according to operations manager Steve Gargiulo....

Milford, CT · 4d

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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 · 1d

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Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Small-Town Steakhouse Hidden In New York

There are restaurants you visit once and forget by Tuesday. Then there’s the ’76 House in Tappan, New York, a place so quietly magnetic that locals have been finding excuses to come back for years. Something about this place gets under your skin in the best possible way.

Tappan, NY · 2d

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The New York Waterfront Seafood Restaurant Where Huge Portions Come With Hudson River Views

I appreciate a restaurant that gives you the view and the seafood without making you choose. Boats pull up to the dock while plates of mussels Fra Diavolo land on the tables nearby. That’s a normal afternoon at this New York seafood spot, where a working marina sits right beside the dining room.

Rockland County, NY · 3d

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Bar Bushido announces closure of Wall Street restaurant in Norwalk

While Bar Bushido is closing on Wall Street, ownership noted that this is not the end of the eatery.

Norwalk, CT · 2d

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Free Espresso For 30 Days: Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening In Garnerville With Offer

Coffee lovers in Rockland County, mark your calendars: you will soon have a chance to score free espresso drinks for an entire month as a newly remodeled Dunkin' celebrates its grand reopening. The Dunkin' at 22 West Ramapo Rd. in Garnerville will hold its grand reopening celebration on Friday…

Rockland County, NY · 3d

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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 · 2d

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11 Best Steakhouses On Long Island, New York That Locals Swear By

One of the most famous steakhouses in New York still won’t take a regular credit card at the table. I love that kind of stubborn confidence. It tells you the beef does the talking. That’s just one surprise on this list. Another spot sits in a landmark building that...

Long Island, NY · 2d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 13d

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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 · 13d

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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 · 10d