Buyer Emerges For 5 ShopRite Stores In Capital Region Buyer Emerges For 5 ShopRite Stores In Capital Region
Buyer Emerges For 5 ShopRite Stores In Capital Region Shoppers feeling the void left by ShopRite’s recent closure of five stores in the region will be happy to hear that those shuttered locations won’t stay empty for long. Price Chopper/Market 32 has finalized the purchase of the leases, store equipment, and fixtures of the five former ShopRite stores to “further solidify its presence” in the region, the company announced Tuesday, Nov. 28. Current plans call for Market 32s to go up at the Niskayuna store in Schenectady County and at the North Greenbush store in Rensselaer County. Related Report: 5 Capital Region ShopRite Stores Close E…
Modern Indian Restaurant Replacing 35-Year-Old Red Bank Trattoria Modern Indian Restaurant Replacing 35-Year-Old Red Bank Trattoria
Modern Indian Restaurant Replacing 35-Year-Old Red Bank Trattoria A modern Indian restaurant is coming to the Jersey Shore. Saffron will hold a grand opening on W. Front Street in Red Bank, at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saffron | Modern Indian Dining (@saffron_redbank) Saffron is replacing Front Street Trattoria, which closed in 2020 after 35 years in business. The newly renovated 1,700 square-foot space boasts more than 70 seats, and "will showcase the luxury of old-world Indian Royalty," according to its co-owners, Amrita Jogi and Manish Kumar. Saffron …
Barnes & Noble Opens New Hartsdale Location After 11-Year Absence: 'This Is Great News' Barnes & Noble Opens New Hartsdale Location After 11-Year Absence: 'This Is Great News'
Barnes & Noble Opens New Hartsdale Location After 11-Year Absence: 'This Is Great News' Those who have been wanting to curl up with a new book can now start shopping at an all-new Barnes & Noble location in Westchester open just in time for the holidays.  The new Barnes & Noble store, located in Hartsdale in the Dalewood II Shopping Center at 381 North Central Ave., is now open for business, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22.  Earlier Report - Barnes & Noble Returning To Hartsdale After 11-Year Absence The store is located next to Ulta Beauty and features a "highly lauded bookstore design" seen in recent Bar…
Coffee Shop That Employs People With Disabilities To Open In Morristown Coffee Shop That Employs People With Disabilities To Open In Morristown
Coffee Shop That Employs People With Disabilities To Open In Morristown A new coffee shop in Morris County aims to include everyone. Ethan and The Bean, which employs people with  intellectual and physical disabilities, is opening in Morristown on Thursday, Nov. 30 in the Valley Bank headquarters at 70 Speedwell Ave.  Ethan and the Bean (provided) "Our MISSION at Ethan & the Bean is to train individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and to create employment readiness in a supportive & empowering work environment," its website reads. "Our VISION is to continue to grow our mission to reduce the unemployment rate for individuals in o…
FREE COFFEE: New Wawa Opening In Sewell FREE COFFEE: New Wawa Opening In Sewell
Free Coffee: New Wawa Opening In Sewell A new Wawa is coming to Gloucester County and with it comes free coffee on opening day. On Thursday, Nov. 30, Wawa is opening its newest store in the Sewell community in Washington Township at 108 Egg Harbor Road. Local friends and neighbors are invited at 7:45 a.m. to join General Manager Paul Bressler who will do the honors of counting down the moment when the doors officially open at 8 a.m.  Highlights of the event include: Free coffee all day Thursday; Limited-edition t-shirts for the first 100 customers, and; Wawa's signature Hoagies for Heroes competition.  Local first re…
Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Peekskill After One Last Event Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Peekskill After One Last Event
Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Peekskill After One Last Event A brewery in Northern Westchester that served as the site of countless beloved memories for visitors has closed for good.  Peekskill Brewery, located at 47 South Water St. in Peekskill, announced its permanent closure on Monday, Nov. 27 in a post on social media.  In their post, the owners did not give a reason for the closure but thanked those who came to the brewery's last "Kick the Keg" Happy Hour event held on Wednesday, Nov. 22.  "Thank you all for your posts, emails, phone calls," the owners wrote, adding, "We wish you all a happy and healthy Holiday Season!"  Th…
Donovan's Irish Pub Now Open In Holyoke, Boasts Updated Menu Donovan's Irish Pub Now Open In Holyoke, Boasts Updated Menu
Donovan's Irish Pub Now Open In Holyoke, Boasts Updated Menu A "unique oasis of Irish culture" that once resided in Springfield's Eastfield Mall has opened to new digs in Holyoke.  Donovan's Irish Pub opened its doors at 80 Jarvis Road last week. It features authentic Irish cuisine, drinks, and live entertainment.  The restaurant released its new and updated menu to go along with the new location on its Facebook page. Our new menu! Posted by Donovan's Irish Pub on Monday, November 27, 2023 Mike and Diane Donovan opened the restaurant in 2000 at Eastfield Mall. Ownership changed hands in 2015, but the mission has remained the same — bringing a s…
Free Coffee At New Wawa Store Opening This Week On Route 46 In Mountain Lakes Free Coffee At New Wawa Store Opening This Week On Route 46 In Mountain Lakes
Free Coffee At New Wawa Store Opening This Week On Route 46 In Mountain Lakes A brand-new Wawa store is opening this week on Route 46 in Morris County. The store, located at  70 US-46 in Mountain Lakes, will open Friday, Dec. 1. NY Red Bulls alum Bradley Wright-Phillips will be on-hand, counting down to the 8 a.m. door-opening. The first 100 customers through the door on Dec. 1st will receive a limited-edition “Wawa Coffee, Hoagies & Kindness” t-shirts, while supplies last. All customers can enjoy free coffee on Dec. 1. Taylan Foraker will serve as general manager of the new Mountain Lakes Wawa store, leading a team of approximately 50 associates, all of w…
Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect
Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to faulty seat belts that could put drivers and passengers at risk.  The auto giant announced that an estimated 303,770 Honda Accord and HR-V vehicles are subject to the recall for seat belts that could falter when motorists crash or jam on the brakes, increasing the risk of injury.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recalled vehicles are limited to Honda Accord and HR-V vehicles that were produced between April 2022 and October 2023, months after the defect was discovered.  O…
Best Friends' Hot Chicken Franchise Expands With New Kearny Location Best Friends' Hot Chicken Franchise Expands With New Kearny Location
Best Friends' Hot Chicken Franchise Expands With New Kearny Location Hudson County is heating up. Dave's Hot Chicken, the popular fast casual Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant, will be opening in Kearny Commons, owned by Urban Edge Properties, next year in a 2,316 square foot space, Urban Edge announced. Dave's has a location in Wayne and will be opening one soon in Ocean Township. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DavesHotChicken (@daveshotchicken) Although Dave's is known for its hot chicken, which comes in hot, extra hot, and reaper varieties, diners can pick chicken without the mouth-scor…
Fair Lawn Roadhouse: New Kosher Restaurant Coming Soon Fair Lawn Roadhouse: New Kosher Restaurant Coming Soon
Fair Lawn Roadhouse: New Kosher Restaurant Coming Soon Kosher cuisine is about to get some fresh flavors in Fair Lawn. Fair Lawn Roadhouse plans to open next month at 19-05 Fair Lawn Ave., at the former site of Petaks kosher catering, according to its website and online records. The restaurant plans to offer takeout and catering along with indoor dining, according to its website. Daily Voice has reached out to FLR for details.
Popular Christmas Pop-Up Bar Returns To Alexandria Popular Christmas Pop-Up Bar Returns To Alexandria
Popular Christmas Pop-Up Bar Returns To Alexandria The Christmas festivities have begun. Joy on the Avenue, a popular Christmas-themed pop-up bar, has opened for the season in Alexandria. It all began as Project 2312 in Fall 2011, when HomeGrown Restaurant Grown began transforming the former sushi restaurant space into themed evenings for adults. Located at 2312 Mount Vernon Ave., Joy on the Avenue opens every day at 5 p.m. Follow them on Instagram for details.
Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide
Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide A company has expanded a recall for gas kitchen ranges because its ovens can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide while in use, potentially causing serious injury or death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). ZLINE announced this week that after two earlier recalls within the last year of around 58,000 ovens it received 131 reports that the repair was not completed successfully and that the ranges were still emitting dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. As a result, a new recall of around 30,000 ranges has been issued. Earlier recalls were announced on Thursday,…
New Eatery Celebrates Soft Launch In Pleasantville: Come 'Bask In Moody Decor' New Eatery Celebrates Soft Launch In Pleasantville: Come 'Bask In Moody Decor'
New Eatery Celebrates Soft Launch In Pleasantville: Come 'Bask In Moody Decor' An all-new restaurant that just held a soft launch is bringing a taste of New Orleans to Northern Westchester.  Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen, located in Pleasantville at 68 Wheeler Ave., opened to customers on Tuesday, Nov. 21, the eatery's owners announced. Although the restaurant is still finalizing its menu, visitors who stop by will be able to enjoy plenty of New Orleans-inspired menu items such as Po' Boy sandwiches, crawfish mac & cheese, fried oysters, shrimp jambalaya, and seafood gumbo.  What would Crawdaddy’s be without some crawdaddys? Crawfish Mac’n Cheese makes the best…
Popular Brand Of Turkey Gravy Recalled Due To Labeling Issue Popular Brand Of Turkey Gravy Recalled Due To Labeling Issue
Popular Brand Of Turkey Gravy Recalled Due To Labeling Issue A popular brand of turkey gravy is being recalled because of a mislabeling issue. Seneca Foods Corporation has announced a voluntary recall of mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey gravy in glass jars that actually contain beef gravy.  The recall extends to the following labels and package sizes only: Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy (12 oz glass jars) UPC: 75450-03608 Individual Lot Code On Lid: A3CG162M A3CG192M "This product could potentially contain a soy allergen which is not declared on the label," the company said, noting that it is "now retrieving improperly labeled Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy from its distri…
'He Changed Our Lives:' How Portnoy Turned Things Around For Bucks Family After Worst Year Ever 'He Changed Our Lives:' How Portnoy Turned Things Around For Bucks Family After Worst Year Ever
'He Changed Our Lives:' How Portnoy Turned Things Around For Bucks Family After Worst Year Ever The last year of the Rosenthal family's lives has been their worst ever. The Dublin family had just purchased Peppino's Tomato Pies on West Butler Avenue in Chalfont in the summer of 2022, when they became victims of an egregious crime leaving them all — including the elementary school-aged children — traumatized. Then, 10 months later, their home was invaded in the middle of the night. Financially, they were barely scraping by. "It was the worst year of our lives," said Keeley Rosenthal, who runs Peppino's with her husband, Ed. "Trying to take care of our girls and their mental health,…
5 Capital Region ShopRite Stores Close Earlier Than Expected 5 Capital Region ShopRite Stores Close Earlier Than Expected
5 Capital Region ShopRite Stores Close Earlier Than Expected Supermarket chain ShopRite has permanently closed five of its New York stores. The closures are all in the Capital Region, WRGB CBS 6 reports: Albany County: Albany, Colonie, and Slingerlands Rensselaer County: North Greenbush Schenectady County: Niskayuna The locations were initially slated to close in early December 2023, but the company told WRGB it didn’t have the inventory to keep the doors open any longer. Affected employees will be paid through January 2024, one worker told the outlet. Earlier Report: ShopRite To Close 5 Capital Region Locations: Here's Rundown ShopRite, which…
'Michael Jordan Of Pizza?' Portnoy's The Judge At Russo's Pizza In New Hope 'Michael Jordan Of Pizza?' Portnoy's The Judge At Russo's Pizza In New Hope
'Michael Jordan Of Pizza?' Portnoy's The Judge At Russo's Pizza In New Hope Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy has been in Bucks County taking bites out of pies this week. The latest stop on this leg of the One Bite tour is Russo's in New Hope. The restaurant, owned by a Trenton/Robbinsville area native, specializes in the tomato pie. What's Portnoy have to say? 7.5. The CEO's chief complaint was that the pie was too big, making it difficult to keep the crunch. But the Russo's t-shirt that reads, "The Michael Jordan of Pizza?" "That's a 10.9 t-shirt," Portnoy says. Russo's is located at 41 N Main St., in New Hope.
Recall Issued For Ground Beef Product Due To Possible Contamination Recall Issued For Ground Beef Product Due To Possible Contamination
Recall Issued For Ground Beef Product Due To Possible Contamination A recall has been issued for thousands of pounds of ground beef because it may be contaminated with a foreign object. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Sunday, Nov. 19 that Skyline Provisions, Inc. is recalling approximately 5,620 pounds of raw ground beef products that were produced and packed on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.  The items were shipped to locations in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. FSIS said it is concerned that some products may be in instituti…
Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble
Whose House? Celebs To Cut Ribbon On New Paramus Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble is opening its new Paramus digs in grand fashion. Rev. Run and his wife, Justine Simmons, along with Harlan Coben will be at the space formerly occupied by Big Lots! on Route 17 Friday, Nov. 24, to cut the ribbon and sign copies of their books. Barnes & Noble Paramus' new location opens Friday, Nov. 24. @bnparamus Instagram “It was a dark day when we lost our Paramus bookstore in March after 28 very happy years," Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt said.  "As it happens, there is a silver lining to losing the old store: "This one is better in every way." The new…
ShopRite Opens In Shuttered Elmwood Park K-Mart ShopRite Opens In Shuttered Elmwood Park K-Mart
ShopRite Opens In Shuttered Elmwood Park K-Mart Attention, K-Mart shoppers in Bergen County. You have a new place to shop. ShopRite celebrated its grand opening at 180 Broadway in Elmwood Park on Friday, Nov. 17.  The location is the site of a former K-Mart, which shuttered in 2018 and was completely rebuilt by ShopRite.  The 60,000 square foot store is run by Inserra Supermarkets and features a bakery, prepared food, a butcher, and seafood, deli and floral departments.
Barstool's Portnoy Deducts Points During Warminster Pizza Review For 'Insulting' Marketing Barstool's Portnoy Deducts Points During Warminster Pizza Review For 'Insulting' Marketing
Barstool's Portnoy Deducts Points During Warminster Pizza Review For 'Insulting' Marketing Let's get one thing straight: It's not New Haven-style pizza. At least that's what Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy said about HG Bucks Bagels in Warminster, where he stopped for a One Bite pizza review last week. The bagel shop markets itself as having the CT-style pies: "It's a weird scene in there," Portnoy said before biting into a slice, and then taking more than one. "It's good pizza but don't insult me and don't insult New Haven," Portnoy said. "Having said all that, it's pretty good." Portnoy's rating at HG Bucks? 7.7 — with a .2 deduction for saying it's a New Haven-style pizza w…
Barstool's Portnoy Brings Crowds To Chalfont Pizzeria After 'One Bite' Review Barstool's Portnoy Brings Crowds To Chalfont Pizzeria After 'One Bite' Review
Barstool's Portnoy Brings Crowds To Chalfont Pizzeria After 'One Bite' Review A line wrapped around Peppino's Tomato Pies on Saturday, Nov. 18, thanks to Dave Portnoy. The Barstool CEO stopped by the Chalfont pizzeria last Thursday, Nov. 16. Two days later, supplies was running low. Sorry guys! We ran out of dough for pizza! Closing an hour early… we are restocking and will be open tomorrow! Thank you for your patience with us as we navigate this new volume- #bestproblemtohave Posted by Peppino's Tomato Pies & South Philly Style Sandwiches on Saturday, November 18, 2023 We opened up yesterday to a line out the door!!! #willwaitforpizza #onebiteeveryon…
Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears
Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears A recall has been issued for a brand of ice cream, ice cream bars, yogurt, and gelato due to Listeria concerns. Vermont-based Wilcox Ice Cream says that one lot of the Super Premium Mint Chip manufactured on Tuesday, Nov. 14 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. In addition to the mint chip flavor, the company is recalling all other products manufactured at its facility during the same time period.  Products were distributed in retail stores and co-ops located in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The products, with best-by dates from 9/14/24 to 11/…
Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns
Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles due to damaged engines that can run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that 248,999 vehicles have been subject to the recall, which spans several years and different model types. According to officials, due to a manufacturing error, "the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine."  Models subject to the recall include certain:  2015-2020 Acura TLX; 2016-2020 Acura MDX; 2016 …
Say Cheese: New Food Shop Celebrates Grand Opening In Scarsdale Say Cheese: New Food Shop Celebrates Grand Opening In Scarsdale
Say Cheese: New Food Shop Celebrates Grand Opening In Scarsdale An all-new shop specializing in gourmet cheese, fresh-baked bread, platters, and more is now open in Westchester.  Dobbs & Bishop Fine Cheese celebrated the grand opening of its second location in Scarsdale at 35 Spencer Pl. on Thursday, Nov. 16.  The new store, opened by owners Kevin McNeill and Ruth Walter, offers a host of fine cheeses sold separately and in platters, which include fruits, crackers, jam, dips, and more.  The Scarsdale location is the second Dobbs & Bishop store to open after the original, founded in 2009 in Bronxville at 107 Pondfield Rd. Both stores reflect Mc…
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of peaches, plums, and nectarines because of a possible health risk. The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which does business as HMC Farms, issued the recall for the products sold in retail stores between Wednesday, May 1, and Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and the same date range in 2022, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. The view product label photos, visit the FDA link here. The fruit is being recalled because it can potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometime…
Allendale Steakhouse Renovating Shuttered Bank Of America On Same Street (PHOTOS) Allendale Steakhouse Renovating Shuttered Bank Of America On Same Street (PHOTOS)
Allendale Steakhouse Renovating Shuttered Bank Of America On Same Street (Photos) A Bergen County steakhouse is moving across the street. Allendale Steakhouse, which opened in 2014, is currently renovating the Bank of America on Allendale Avenue and Maple Street. Little update on the progress of the new location so far. Stay tuned for more updates Posted by Allendale Steakhouse on Thursday, November 16, 2023 The bank closed about two years ago the steakhouse opened, and has been vacant ever since. Allendale Steakhouse owner Ron Vesseli said he bought it the space when it was listed for sale last year, and he's planning on relocating in February, he told Daily Voice…
Westwood Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire Westwood Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire
Westwood Latin Cafe Paying Homage To Chef's Late Parents Reopens Year After Fire A Bergen County Latin restaurant is getting ready to reopen more than a year after an electrical fire devastated the kitchen. Mi Flor Latin Cafe in Westwood has been closed since the fire in October 2022. The eatery announced it would be reopening on Friday, Nov. 17. Mi Flor opened in 2021 and is run by chef Eliu Salguero, who was born and raised in Guatemala in a family of 16 children, and Dean Evans, who retired from UPS after 25 years of working in IT. "After recovering from COVID in March of 2020, and meeting up wit Eliu, I decided I need to keep busy," Evans said before opening …
Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Coming To Lake Grove Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Coming To Lake Grove
Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Coming To Lake Grove Burgers and brews with a side of automobile nostalgia. That’s what diners can expect at Ford's Garage, a popular chain of vintage car-themed restaurants set to open its first New York location on Long Island. The company has applied to the Town of Smithtown Board of Zoning Appeals to open a restaurant at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, a spokesperson told Daily Voice. Construction has not yet started, and no opening date has been announced. The interior of Ford's Garage. Facebook/Ford's Garage Ford's Garage opened its first location in Fort Myers, Florida, in 2012, less than a mi…
Massive New Nationwide Recall Issued For 27 Eye Drop Products Due To 'Insanitary Conditions' Massive New Nationwide Recall Issued For 27 Eye Drop Products Due To 'Insanitary Conditions'
Massive New Nationwide Recall Issued For 27 Eye Drop Products Due To 'Insanitary Conditions' A new nationwide recall has been issued for 27 eye drop products. The drops, distributed to wholesalers and retailers by Velocity Pharma LLC,  are being recalled due to potential safety concerns after Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigators found insanitary conditions. All lots subject to the recall have expiration dates ranging from November 2023 to September 2025. For a table listing all 27 brands involved, click this link from the FDA. A risk statement accompanying the recall says: "For those patients who use these products, there is a potential risk of eye infections or…