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Popular BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Shutters All Restaurants: What To Know Popular BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Shutters All Restaurants: What To Know
Popular BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Shutters All Restaurants: What To Know Popular barbecue restaurant chain Smokey Bones has closed its remaining locations about three months after its parent company declared bankruptcy. All restaurants are listed as closed every day on the Smokey Bones website. The chain had experienced years of decline after once operating more than 100 locations nationwide. A sign on the door of a former Smokey Bones in Springfield, Illinois, said the chain is no longer operating, The State-Journal Register reported. "This location is permanently closed," the sign reads. "Smokey Bones has ceased operations at all locations. We thank…
Five Guys Offering Free Burgers To Celebrate Chain's 40th Birthday: How To Get One Five Guys Offering Free Burgers To Celebrate Chain's 40th Birthday: How To Get One
Five Guys Offering Free Burgers To Celebrate Chain's 40th Birthday: How To Get One Five Guys is giving away free hamburgers after overwhelming crowds during the chain's 40th birthday celebration caught the company off guard. The Arlington, Virginia-based chain is relaunching its buy-one-get-one-free burger offer during a "40th After Party." The promotion will run through Thursday, March 12, at participating North American locations. The original deal on Tuesday, Feb. 17, which marked the brand's 40th birthday, brought far more customers than expected. "We were genuinely humbled by your response," founder Jerry Murrell said. "Forty years is a long time, and the …
New Owner At Helm Of Health-Focused Café Serving Up Açaí Bowls, Smoothies In Wappingers Falls New Owner At Helm Of Health-Focused Café Serving Up Açaí Bowls, Smoothies In Wappingers Falls
New Owner At Helm Of Health-Focused Café Serving Up Açaí Bowls, Smoothies In Wappingers Falls A café in Dutchess County focused on health and superfoods is entering a new chapter under new ownership and pledging to become more entwined with the local community.   Vitality Bowls, located at 1839 South Rd. (Route 9) in Wappingers Falls, revealed that Shimaa Elshafey has taken over ownership of the café as of January 2026.  Elshafey, a local entrepreneur with experience in the food industry, will oversee daily operations while focusing on strengthening the café’s ties to the local community and continuing to offer its menu of made-to-order, health-focused dishes.  …
Amici Owners Break Down In Announcing Closure After 4 Years Amici Owners Break Down In Announcing Closure After 4 Years
Amici Owners Break Down In Announcing Closure After 4 Years It's an emotional goodbye for Amici Pizzeria.  The Route 36 pizzeria will close at the end of the month after four years of business, owners Melanie and Anthony Fabbri said in a Facebook reel last week. A GoFundMe for the couple by Robert Frazzetto that had raised nearly $7,000 cited financial strain and rising costs, noting that the couple did everything they could to keep doors open. “It wasn’t a failure of effort or commitment,” the fundraiser states. “It was a reality check brought on by rising costs, financial strain, and years of operating in survival mode.”  Now…
Ben’s Original Rice Products Pulled Nationwide Over Stone Contamination Risk Ben’s Original Rice Products Pulled Nationwide Over Stone Contamination Risk
Ben’s Original Rice Products Pulled Nationwide Over Stone Contamination Risk Ben’s Original has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of select Ready Rice products after small, naturally occurring stones were discovered in a limited number of packages.  The company said the stones may cause oral or digestive tract injuries if eaten. The recall affects specific batches of Ben’s Original Long Grain White Rice, Whole Grain Brown Rice, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice distributed between August and September through retailers including Target, HEB, Amazon, United Markets, and Piggly Wiggly. Ben’s Original said in a statement: “This recall is limited only to th…
BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks
BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks Popular barbecue restaurant chain Smokey Bones is scaling back as underperforming restaurants shut down or are being rebranded. Parent company Twin Hospitality Group said it will have closed 15 Smokey Bones locations by the end of September. Nearly 20 restaurants are being converted into Twin Peaks, a mountain lodge-themed chain known as a "breastaurant" for its waitresses with revealing outfits similar to Hooters. The company said the Twin Peaks brand is delivering stronger sales. "Smokey Bones is a beloved brand that has amassed a loyal following over the years," said CEO …
Workplace Romance Prompts Nestlé To Oust CEO, Company Says Workplace Romance Prompts Nestlé To Oust CEO, Company Says
Workplace Romance Prompts Nestlé To Oust CEO, Company Says Nestlé has dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe after announcing that he had an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate. Company veteran Philipp Navratil has been named as Freixe's successor, effective immediately. On Monday, Sept. 1, the board said the decision followed an investigation overseen by Chairman Paul Bulcke and Lead Independent Director Pablo Isla with the support of independent outside counsel. The relationship breached Nestlé’s Code of Business Conduct, the company said. "This was a necessary decision," Bulcke said in a statement. "Nestlé's values and govern…
Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone' Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone'
Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone' Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is giving its restaurants a brighter, modern look, but the makeover is polarizing among the restaurant's biggest fans, with some saying the chain is losing its country charm. Cracker Barrel is in the process of remodeling dozens of its roughly 660 locations nationwide. The effort includes lighter paint, fewer antiques on the walls, updated menus, and streamlined cooking processes aimed at attracting a wider range of diners. Early remodels have already rolled out in multiple states, The Wall Street Journal reported in May. Cracker Barrel plans to update or re…
Paula Deen’s Flagship Restaurant ‘The Lady & Sons’ Closes After 36 Years Paula Deen’s Flagship Restaurant ‘The Lady & Sons’ Closes After 36 Years
Paula Deen’s Flagship Restaurant ‘The Lady & Sons’ Closes After 36 Years The kitchen is closed. Former Food Network superstar Paula Deen announced that she will be closing one of the restaurants that brought her to fame down South.  The 78-year-old chef announced that The Lady & Sons in Savannah — which she has run for decades with her two sons — will be shutting its doors for good, along with The Chicken Box, which operated serving takeout in the back of the restaurant.  Their last day of service was on Thursday, July 31.  The family took to social media to announce the closure, much to the chagrin of hungry eaters in Georgia. "Thank you f…
Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes
Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes The vast majority of the nation's ice cream makers have agreed to make their treats without artificial food colorings by 2028. The International Dairy Foods Association has pledged to phase out the synthetic dyes by the end of 2027, the trade group announced on Monday, July 14. The IDFA represents dozens of companies that make more than 90% of the nation's ice cream products. The companies will phase out certified artificial colors from ice cream and frozen dairy desserts made with real milk. Those dyes include Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Y…
Chocolate Giant To Buy Kellogg's Cereal Company For $3.1B: Here's Why Chocolate Giant To Buy Kellogg's Cereal Company For $3.1B: Here's Why
Chocolate Giant To Buy Kellogg's Cereal Company For $3.1B: Here's Why A European chocolate giant is purchasing the cereal company behind Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, and Rice Krispies. Ferrero Group has agreed to buy WK Kellogg Co for $3.1 billion, the candy company announced in a news release on Thursday, July 10. The Italian chocolatier is the owner of widely popular brands like Butterfinger, Famous Amos cookies, Ferrero Rocher, Jelly Belly, Kinder, Nutella, and Tic Tac. In the agreement, Ferrero will pay $23 per share in cash, a 40% premium on WK Kellogg's recent stock price. Once the deal closes, Battle Creek, Michigan will serve as Ferrero's North Americ…
M&M's, Skittles Reportedly Resisting Push To End Artificial Food Dye Use: Here's Why M&M's, Skittles Reportedly Resisting Push To End Artificial Food Dye Use: Here's Why
M&M's, Skittles Reportedly Resisting Push To End Artificial Food Dye Use: Here's Why One of the nation's largest candy makers is pushing back on a years-long effort to remove artificial food dyes from its products, according to reports. Mars, the McLean, Virginia-based company behind popular candies like M&M's, is resisting the federal government's effort to remove synthetic food colorings, The New York Times reported on Monday, July 7. This comes as more than a dozen food giants like Kraft Heinz, General Mills, PepsiCo, ConAgra, and Nestlé have agreed to eliminate the artificial dyes from their US products by the end of 2027. Federal agencies have tried for y…
Canned Food Giant Declares Bankruptcy As Trump's Aluminum, Steel Tariffs Hurt Industry Canned Food Giant Declares Bankruptcy As Trump's Aluminum, Steel Tariffs Hurt Industry
Canned Food Giant Declares Bankruptcy As Trump's Aluminum, Steel Tariffs Hurt Industry Del Monte Foods is filing for bankruptcy as the canned food giant looks to stay in business amid rising packaging costs and supply disruptions tied to President Donald Trump's steel tariffs. Del Monte announced it filed for Chapter 11 in New Jersey federal court in a news release on Tuesday, July 1. The company plans to sell as it restructures nearly $1 billion in debt during the bankruptcy proceedings. The move comes as the canned goods industry has warned about rising costs due to Trump's 50% tariffs on aluminum and steel imports. "This is a strategic step forward for Del Monte…
Chipotle Is Bringing Its First Drive-Thru To Naugatuck With A Tasty Twist Chipotle Is Bringing Its First Drive-Thru To Naugatuck With A Tasty Twist
Chipotle Is Bringing Its First Drive-Thru To Naugatuck With A Tasty Twist Naugatuck residents hungry for something new won’t have to wait much longer. Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its very first location in town, giving local fans a new reason to skip cooking. The new restaurant, located at 112 Bridge Street, opens on Wednesday, April 30, and includes a Chipotlane — a drive-thru pick-up lane that lets customers grab digital orders without getting out of their cars. It's a first-of-its-kind experience for the borough, where fast-casual options are limited. The store is open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Naugatuck diners will also be among the first to try…
Eatery Serving Celebrity Chef-Backed Dining To Open In Pleasantville: Here's When Eatery Serving Celebrity Chef-Backed Dining To Open In Pleasantville: Here's When
Eatery Serving Celebrity Chef-Backed Dining To Open In Pleasantville: Here's When Pleasantville is about to get a major culinary upgrade as a "delivery-first" food hall concept is set to open its newest location in the heart of the village later this month.    Wonder, located at 70 Memorial Plaza, will open its fourth Westchester County locale on Thursday, March 20.  The restaurant hub will offer an extensive selection of dishes curated by world-renowned chefs and award-winning restaurants from across the country. Customers who stop by the eatery will be able to order food inspired by several iconic chefs such as Bobby Flay, Jose Andres, Nancy S…
Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: The Plant Palate Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: The Plant Palate
Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: The Plant Palate We are thrilled to announce that the Plant Palate has been named Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, the Plant Palate is a vegan food delivery-only restaurant based in Poughkeepsie and specializing in 100% plant-based empanadas and other vegan dishes. Founded by Poughkeepsie native Anthony Taylor, who transitioned to a vegan diet in 2017, the business aims to demonstrate that favorite meals can be made vegan without sacrificing rich flavor, per its website. Its diverse menu includes signature e…
End Of An Era: Here's When Firehook Bakery Plans To Close Its Doors In Alexandria End Of An Era: Here's When Firehook Bakery Plans To Close Its Doors In Alexandria
End Of An Era: Here's When Firehook Bakery Plans To Close Its Doors In Alexandria Soon to be gone, but not forgotten. Firehook Bakery, a staple for DMV foodies, announced that it will be closing all three of its bakeries in the region effective as of Tuesday, Dec. 24, though their presence in the area will live on through their beloved products. "As a result of the store closings, as of Dec. 24, we will no longer be selling the specialty items offered at the bakeries on-line, but will continue to sell our full range of Mediterranean Baked Crackers," officials at the store said. This is what we really mean when we say we’re running to the store for ‘one last thing.’ …
BBQ Food Truck Finds Permanent Home With New Hamden Restaurant BBQ Food Truck Finds Permanent Home With New Hamden Restaurant
BBQ Food Truck Finds Permanent Home With New Hamden Restaurant A food truck that has Northerners' mouths watering for Southern barbecue has opened a restaurant in New Haven County.  The Wright Way Burgers & BBQ held the grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 9, for its new restaurant in Hamden at 3835 Whitney Ave restaurant.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Wright Way Burgers & BBQ (@thewrightway.burgers.bbq) The owners posted on Instagram that they were overwhelmed by the community's support and the influx of customers on their first day of business. That love went …
McDonald's Much-Awaited Chicken Big Mac To Debut - Here's When McDonald's Much-Awaited Chicken Big Mac To Debut - Here's When
McDonald's Much-Awaited Chicken Big Mac To Debut - Here's When The iconic McDonald's Big Mac sandwich will soon have a new twist. Chicken. After making appearances on McDonald’s menus around the world, the Chicken Big Mac will now be available in the US for a limited time starting Thursday, Oct. 10, at participating locations while supplies last. The original Big Mac has been an international staple since its introduction in 1968. The ingredients for the new sandwich are similar to the original—except, of course, there are no all-beef patties and no onions. The Chicken Big Mac is comprised of two tempura battered chicken patties, special sauce, lett…
Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Germantown After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched' Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Germantown After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched'
Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Germantown After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched' For husband-and-wife team Nick and Sarah Suarez, it’s about to be a wrap on a decade of culinary excellence. Their Columbia County restaurant – Gaskins in Germantown — will hold its final dinner service on Sunday, Nov. 24, the couple announced on Facebook. “Deciding to close has been the hardest decision of our life,” they said in their post Wednesday, Sept. 11. “As strange as it feels to say goodbye, we know that what we have created, with all of you, has been truly spectacular.” The Suarezes said there was no single reason for the closure, “rather an understanding that after 10 years of …
Insomnia Cookies Coming To South Jersey Insomnia Cookies Coming To South Jersey
Insomnia Cookies Coming To South Jersey Yum! A new Insomnia Cookies bakery is coming to Cherry Hill. A specific opening date and address will be announced in the coming weeks, Insomnia Cookies officials said. Located near Towne Place at Garden State Park, the new store will mark the brand’s first location in Cherry Hill and fourth in New Jersey. "Insomnia looks forward to satisfying the late-night sweets cravings of Cherry Hill cookie lovers," said a spokeswoman, Taylor Campbell. The brand is known for serving warm cookies all day and late into the night. Some locations are known to deliver until 1 a.m. or later. Insomnia…
Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Yorktown: Here's When Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Yorktown: Here's When
Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Yorktown: Here's When If you've been craving sweets, mark your calendars: a popular cookie company known for unique flavors is opening another location in Northern Westchester.  New, updated report - Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Northern Westchester Crumbl Cookies will hold a grand opening for a new location in Yorktown Heights at 3333 Crompond Rd. Suite 2A on Friday, June 7, the company announced on social media. The company's locations are known for serving six unique flavors of cookies that rotate every week. Some of the company's 275-plus specialty flavors include co…
Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton
Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton Stew Leonard's celebrated its grand opening at its new Clifton location on Tuesday, May 14. The ribbon cutting ceremony included the dedication of a 300-poun bronze statue honoring Stew Leonard, Sr. who founded the popular grocery store. The ceremony included milk and live cows.  Stew Leonard's celebrated its grand opening in Clifton. Eliza Rosenthale The store has hired 400 employee for the new location and promoted more than 100 employees. The 56,000 square foot grocery and wine store is the second of its kind in New Jersey and will feature more than a dozen local vendo…
5th Generation-Owned Bar In NJ Town Known For Excellent Restaurants Gets Portnoy's Blessing 5th Generation-Owned Bar In NJ Town Known For Excellent Restaurants Gets Portnoy's Blessing
5th Generation-Owned Bar In NJ Town Known For Excellent Restaurants Gets Portnoy's Blessing A bar nestled in one of New Jersey's most notable food towns has Dave Portnoy's seal of approval. The CEO of Barstool Sports stopped by Bunny's Sports Bar in South Orange on his latest "One Bite" trip to the Garden State. #Humpday @stoolpresidente #NHLPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs #MLB #Hallin #Bigeast Congratulations to #Setonhall Golf won the... Posted by Bunny's Sports Bar, South Orange NJ on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 "Zero flop, out of the clouds with this bar pie," said Portnoy, who's known to appreciate bar pies.  On Google, Bunny's has a 4/5 with more than 530 reviews, which may…
'We Want To Send Our Love': It's (Permanent) Closing Time For Hudson Valley Deli 'We Want To Send Our Love': It's (Permanent) Closing Time For Hudson Valley Deli
'We Want To Send Our Love': It's (Permanent) Closing Time For Hudson Valley Deli A favorite deli in the region is permanently closing after 10 years in business due to the high costs of everything from eggs to insurance. The owners of the popular Orange County restaurant, Wolfies of Warwick say Saturday, March 30 will be its last day. With tears, owner Sarah Carew said the rising costs are so prohibitive that the decision was made to close despite the many friends she has made, the love for her employees, and the smiles of the customers. "We just can't keep paying the high prices or pass along the increases to our customers any longer," Carew said.  The restauran…
Whole Foods To Open New, Small-Format Stores: Look Inside Whole Foods To Open New, Small-Format Stores: Look Inside
Whole Foods To Open New, Small-Format Stores: Look Inside Whole Foods says it will be launching new small-format stores aimed at providing customers with a quick, convenient shopping experience. The company says the stores, targeting urban areas, will provide "easier access to the fresh, high-quality offerings." The new stores will be called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop. The first location to open will be in the Upper East Side in Manhattan with additional locations in New York City to follow.  The first store, located at 1175 Third Ave., is expected to open later this year.  Following the New York City launch, Whole Foods Market pla…
Candy Company Makes $70 Million Investment To New Jersey Site Candy Company Makes $70 Million Investment To New Jersey Site
Candy Company Makes $70 Million Investment To New Jersey Site Mars is continuing its commitment to Warren County. The company that produces M&Ms, Snickers, Altoids, and Ben's Original announced a $70 million investment to its site in Hackettstown.  The money will go toward a new Research and Development Innovation Studio, including a new test kitchen and packaging lab. Mars celebrated the investment with a ribbon cutting that included an appearance by the blue and red M&Ms. "The continued investment in our Hackettstown site re-affirms our commitment to innovation in New Jersey," Anton Vincent, the president of Mars Wrigley North America…
Pair Of Leading Restaurant Chains Could Combine, Report Says Pair Of Leading Restaurant Chains Could Combine, Report Says
Pair Of Leading Restaurant Chains Could Combine, Report Says Two of the nation's leading restaurant chains may soon combine, according to a brand-new report. Under the plan, IHOP and Applebee's would share dining space, the Nation's Restaurant News says., Both eateries are owned by California-based Dine Brands. The company has already launched eight prototype combined IHOP/Applebee's locations -- all in international markets outside the US, the report said. The prototypes feature “discrete entrances,” while inside guests can be seated in both spaces when necessary and possible, Dine Brands CEO John Peyton told the outlet. This would allow overflo…
Popular Shop Known For Stuffed Bagels Set To Open Second Location In Hudson Valley Popular Shop Known For Stuffed Bagels Set To Open Second Location In Hudson Valley
Popular Shop Known For Stuffed Bagels Set To Open Second Location In Hudson Valley Bagel lovers will soon have a chance to sample one stuffed with all kinds of fillings including pizza, chicken parmigiana, or even a Reuben when a cult favorite opens a second shop in the Hudson Valley.  Moonrise Bagels, which opened its first shop in Ulster County in 2021 in Woodstock, announced its stuffed bagels have been such a success that it now plans to open a Dutchess County location in Poughkeepsie.  The new hotshot bagel shop that was featured on the Today Show, and can even be shipped across the country through Gold Belly will be located within the Hudson Heritage Deve…
Shake Shack Replacing Moe's Southwest Grill In Monmouth County Shake Shack Replacing Moe's Southwest Grill In Monmouth County
Shake Shack Replacing Moe's Southwest Grill In Monmouth County A new Shake Shack location is coming to Middletown and it will bring burgers to a building previously known for serving up burritos. A spokesperson for Shake Shack confirmed the chain will open a restaurant at 1149 Route 35 in 2024. An opening date has not yet been set. The address was last home to Moe's Southwest Grill, which is permanently closed according to Google Maps. Phone calls to the listed number for the restaurant had an automated message saying no one was available. The former Moe's Southwest Grill in Middletown, NJ. Google Maps There are 20 locations across New Jersey, acc…
'Difficult, Emotional Decision': Capital Region Restaurant Closing After 10 Months 'Difficult, Emotional Decision': Capital Region Restaurant Closing After 10 Months
'Difficult, Emotional Decision': Capital Region Restaurant Closing After 10 Months A struggling restaurant in the region is calling it quits after less than a year in business. Albany County eatery Durant’s at Van Schaick – located in Cohoes at the Van Schaick Island Country Club but open to the public – will close on Saturday, Jan. 27. “It is with a humble heart and great sadness that we, Courtney and Tommy Durrant, inform our loyal customers, supportive followers, and Van Schaick Island Country Club members that we have decided to cease operations at Durrant’s,” the business said on Facebook. “This was a very difficult, emotional decision for us…” Durant’s opened in …