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Two more Westchester restaurants are closing. Plus, news on an Italian spot's reopening
Spring has brought a rash of Westchester restaurant closures. No sooner had I reported on Rye House in Port Chester ending its 10-year run May 19 that I heard of two more: An Italian steakhouse in Pelham and a two-year-old New American eatery in White Plains. Plus there are rumblings...
Rockland's dining scene heats up with 3 new additions and 5 restaurants on the way
It's going to be a great summer, Rockland. Already a new ice cream spot — specializing in soft serve matcha — has opened, along with a place for gourmet cheesecakes and a restaurant where you can grill your own meats. That's in addition to Lavagna in Suffern, which opened May 7.
Osprey Nest Causes Closure At Popular Rye Playland Ride
A major ride at a popular Westchester amusement park is temporarily shut down thanks to some avian visitors who decided it was a perfect site to build their home. The Gondola Wheel at Rye Playland is temporarily closed because of an active Osprey nest built on the ride, the park announced on Thursday, May 16.
Wendy’s 50-Nugget Bucket Only Found at One Hudson Valley Location
Fast food lovers have been going crazy looking for the Nuggs Party Pack. Luckily, a Wendy's location in the Hudson Valley is one of the few that's offering it. If you haven't already heard, Wendy's is making headlines this week after announcing the release of their latest obnoxious menu item. The Nuggs Party Pack consists of 50 all-white-meat chicken nuggets in a giant bucket. Those who dare to tackle the party pack can choose between regular or spicy nuggets and a combination of ten different sauces.
Meet the beekeeper protecting pollinators in Far Rockaway, Queens
NEW YORK - At a photoshoot on a farm in Upstate New York, professional model Thomas Castro found himself surrounded by goats, chickens, and bees. He became inspired."I thought to myself, I want that," he said.He brought a piece of farm life home to Far Rockaway by becoming a beekeeper, seeking out information from experienced mentors and YouTube tutorials.His Italian honey bees live in the backyard of his childhood home, housed in boxes colorfully decorated by friends from the neighborhood."Making the boxes for him feels super inclusive," artist Rogelio Bayne said.Now, he's jarring Castro's Honey, which ranges in color from pale...
‘People are disappointed’: Rising rent, costs force Gun Hill Brewery to close Bronx spot
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – After more than 10 years in business, Gun Hill Brewery is calling “closing time” at its Bronx location due to rising rent and operating costs, the brewery announced. “As many have already heard, our lease is up at the end of the month,” the owners wrote on Instagram. “With the drastic […]
New Vietnamese restaurant opening May 21 in Westchester
Saigon native Lynn Lee has long wanted to open a Vietnamese restaurant that offers the kind of food she grew up eating. Fresh. Simple. Authentic. With no MSG or unnecessary preservatives. Plus something served in a fast fashion since, as the mom of two, she knows how busy families are and how hard it is to eat healthy while in a hurry. ...
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