New White Plains Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations' New White Plains Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations'
New White Plains Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations' A taste of Hawaii has arrived in the Hudson Valley. Westchester County eatery Pokémoto, located at 240 Main Street in White Plains, officially opened its doors in October 2022. It marked the company’s 29th location and first in New York, according to the restaurant’s website.  Those who have visited the Aloha State will no doubt recognize poke (pronounced POH-keh) as a native Hawaiian cuisine typically made up of diced fresh fish served over rice and topped with vegetables and sauces. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pokemoto® (…
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews For 'Spectacular' Food, Large Portions New Hudson Valley Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews For 'Spectacular' Food, Large Portions
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews For 'Spectacular' Food, Large Portions Opened just three months, a new Hudson Valley restaurant is winning raves from online reviewers. In Rockland County, Dolce Vita, located in Nyack, offers diners everything from a raw bar to lamb chops and handmade pasta.  Before we go into the particulars, here's what one Yelper had to say: "We had the most delicious meat at the new Dolce Vita. I had the half rack of lamb chops. Tender and flavorful. Even the appetizer was outrageous, sizzling shrimp! They gave a large portion of food. I was so stuffed we didn't eat dessert but it looked amazing!!! Can't wait to come back! The wait st…
Barstool's Portnoy Devours 'Underrated' North Jersey Slice In One Bite Review Barstool's Portnoy Devours 'Underrated' North Jersey Slice In One Bite Review
Barstool's Portnoy Devours 'Underrated' North Jersey Slice In One Bite Review In his latest venture to New Jersey, Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy makes a quick stop in Morristown. He was told the pie at Pomodoro Ristorante & Pizzeria was just his style: Thin, crispy, bar-style. He got just that. The self-proclaimed foodie takes "one bite" out of pizza pies across the country and rates them. His company created the "One Bite" pizza review app for users to rate pizzerias.  There, Pomodoro's earned a 6.9. Portnoy said that's too low and instead, gave it a 7.5. "That's bad scoring," Portnoy said, noting the crisp and thinness. "I could eat it ev…
'Best Pizza I've Had Outside Of Rome': Many Hail This Eatery As Hudson Valley's Go-To Pizzeria 'Best Pizza I've Had Outside Of Rome': Many Hail This Eatery As Hudson Valley's Go-To Pizzeria
'Best Pizza I've Had Outside Of Rome': Many Hail This Eatery As Hudson Valley's Go-To Pizzeria A Hudson Valley pizzeria that offers wood-fired pies has become a favorite for many customers. Dutchess County eatery Pizzeria Posto, located at 43 East Market St. in Rhinebeck, opened in 2012. In the decade since it opened, the restaurant has drawn praise from many online reviewers. "Wood fire pizza places annoy me," Ziltoid The Coffee Snob C. wrote in a Yelp review. "They are always overpriced small portions that are at best average pizza. Then there is this place. I would say this place is in the top 3 pizza places in the Hudson Valley. Only personal preferences would separate the …
Versatile Chappaqua Restaurant's Menu Goes Far Beyond Its Signature French Fare Versatile Chappaqua Restaurant's Menu Goes Far Beyond Its Signature French Fare
Versatile Chappaqua Restaurant's Menu Goes Far Beyond Its Signature French Fare A Northern Westchester restaurant is seeing praise for its menu, which includes French cuisine and award-winning barbecue.  Le Jardin Du Roi first opened in Chappaqua in 2001, according to the eatery's website. The restaurant, located at 95 King St., offers a wide variety of dishes, including escargots, roasted salmon quinoa, omelets, bacon jalapeño mac and cheese, and more. "This is a nice little place in Chappaqua which is a quiet town," Brian M., of Brooklyn, said in a Yelp review. "It's a French/American Bistro Cafe that has simple decor. I would say you come here for the staff, …
'What A Find': Westchester Eatery Still Drawing New Customers 10 Years After Opening 'What A Find': Westchester Eatery Still Drawing New Customers 10 Years After Opening
'What A Find': Westchester Eatery Still Drawing New Customers 10 Years After Opening Ten years after its launch, a restaurant in Northern Westchester continues to draw in new customers.  Jewel of Himalaya Restaurant launched the location in Yorktown Heights in 2012, in the Triangle Center.  The owner also operates a location in Scarsdale. The popular eatery continues to draw in new customers in the decade since it first opened, with online reviewers sharing their positive experiences at the eatery. "WHAT A FIND! ... this place is awesome," Jonathan M. said in a recent Yelp review. "I will definitely be back and they have great takeout service too! Go for it…
New Greenwich Restaurant Praised For 'Exquisite Food, Good Service' New Greenwich Restaurant Praised For 'Exquisite Food, Good Service'
New Greenwich Restaurant Praised For 'Exquisite Food, Good Service' A Fairfield County restaurant that opened this spring has seen positive feedback from some early customers, who praised its menu and service. The Cottage opened in Greenwich on Tuesday, March 22. According to the owners, the restaurant, located at 49 Greenwich Ave., offers dishes created by owner and executive chef Brian Lewis, with a focus on using ingredients from local purveyors and farmers. Lewis also owns a location in Westport, which opened its doors in 2015. "So thrilled about the addition of The Cottage on the avenue!" Emma I. wrote in a Yelp review. "After visiting the Westp…
Popular CT Eatery's New Norwalk Location Off To Strong Start Popular CT Eatery's New Norwalk Location Off To Strong Start
Popular CT Eatery's New Norwalk Location Off To Strong Start Just two months in and a popular sandwich shop's 16th location in the Northeast is off to a strong start and making a name for itself in Fairfield County. Located in Norwalk, the new Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe is racking up plenty of five-star reviews online and building a loyal following of the already popular franchise that has restaurants across the region.  "Since opening, customers that are familiar with Nardelli's are already saying 'We're so glad you're finally open and you're here,' and customers that didn't already know Nardelli's are quickly becoming repeat customers," said Ma…
New Restaurant In Region Praised For 'Amazing' Food, Good Service New Restaurant In Region Praised For 'Amazing' Food, Good Service
New Restaurant In Region Praised For 'Amazing' Food, Good Service A new Indian restaurant in the Capital Region has seen praise from online reviewers who shouted out its quality dishes and good service.  Dosa Grill is located at 1225 Western Ave. in Albany. The owners say the restaurant focuses on offering meals made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.  They said all items on the menu are prepared fresh, and they don't use packaged curry powders or canned, seafood, vegetables or meat. Some specials offered on the menu include eggplant masala, chicken vindaloo, and Goan fish curry. Online reviewers have praised some of the dishes offere…
Pho Fans, New Vietnamese Restaurant, Debuts In Darien Pho Fans, New Vietnamese Restaurant, Debuts In Darien
Pho Fans, New Vietnamese Restaurant, Debuts In Darien A new pho restaurant in Fairfield County is quickly making a name for itself with local online reviewers for having flavorful, "authentic" Vietnamese food.  Visitors to Pho Fans in Darien will not only find a lovely interior and yummy smells but food that truly provide a visit to the dining spots of Vietnam as well. Pho, a soup with rice noodles and different types of broths, meats, and vegetables has gained a following across the US with shops popping up everywhere. One complaint, they aren't the real deal. From a glance at Yelp reviews, that doesn't seem to be the case at Pho Fans Darie…
New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair' New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair'
New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair' A brand-new Saratoga County restaurant is offering “classic flavors you know and love with an added splash of Southern flair.” Emma Jayne’s opened its doors to diners on Wednesday, March 9, which also marked the second birthday of its namesake, the daughter of owner and local chef Mike Fortin. Located at 1475 US 9 in Clifton Park, the restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes, including a lobster pot pie appetizer, Southern BBQ Kobe burger, eggplant parmesan, and seafood risotto. “We guarantee delicious, one-of-a-kind dishes and a wonderful dining experience to all who enter our establ…
These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest
These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest The New York Beef Council has announced the top 10 contenders for the best burger in the state. The organization announced the top 10 burgers on Monday, April 18, and said voting would end on Sunday, April 24. An Orange County restaurant, Ben's Fresh, which is located in Port Jervis, made the list with its "Benny Burger," and Illusive Restaurant & Bar, located in Rensselaer, also was voted among the top eateries for its "The Empire Smash Burger." The following burgers also made the list: Ale n Angus Pub, Syracuse, "Holy Smokers Burger" (Onondaga County) Madison Bistro, Wamp…